My fiancé (yeeees, we’re engaged! I’ll tell you all about the proposal soon!) and I are in a long-distance engagement (haha), as he’s still based in Iloilo, while I live in San Juan, so staycations are common to us when one of us visits the other. Whenever he’s visiting me, we like to stay in hotels around Ortigas, so we’re close to my parents, whom Jessie likes to hang out with, too.

Check out the view of Ortigas CBD from our suite

One of our Ortigas hotel discoveries has actually been in business for some time now, but only recently did we get the chance to stay there: Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, whose proximity to corporate destinations, shopping & entertainment centers, and major thoroughfares definitely gives it an edge in location. We love how it’s just a stone’s throw away from the city’s major commercial areas, specialty shops, and prime malls (Shangri-La Plaza, SM Megamall, and The Podium).

Queen bed with sofa beside it

Accommodations

We like the warm, old-fashioned welcome guests get as they step into the lobby. Our check-in process was also smooth and easy. We decided to stay in one of their 27 Junior Suites, and we’re glad we made the choice. It’s so spacious, comfortable, and seemed designed to simulate the feel of home.

Look how spacious the Junior Suite is. You can watch TV from different parts of the room, too!

Their other room types include Superior Room, Deluxe Room, One-Bedroom Suite, Two-Bedroom Suite, Two-Bedroom Premier Suite, and Richmonde Suite.

Our Junior Suite had a comfortable queen bed with opulently soft beddings and plush covers that assured us a good night’s sleep. It also had two living areas (with a couch), dresser, walk-in closet, HD LCD TV, and Wifi access. We found the room really cozy, with an awesome view of the Ortigas CBD.

So much space in our walk-in closet!

While we didn’t get the chance (the room was too comfortable, haha), guests at Richmonde should also take advantage of the hotel’s fully-equipped gym, steam room, and heated indoor pool.

To see photos of our Junior Suite, click through the photo gallery below.

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Dining

Jessie and I like to explore restaurants whenever we’re together, but staycations usually also include just staying in and maximizing what the in-hotel restaurant and bar have to offer. In Richmonde’s case, they have Richmonde Cafe, Exchange Bar, and Lobby Cafe, which offer unique menu creations.

The Exchange at the second floor is Richmonde’s intimate entertainment bar and lounge, perfect for unwinding after office hours. It’s open from 4PM to midnight, Monday to Friday, and 4-11PM on Saturday.

Richmonde Cafe at the second floor is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, known for its international dishes seasoned with local blends, available a la carte and on their buffet spreads. This is where you enjoy your buffet breakfast, if you availed of it like we did. Check out my review of their Friday Dinner Buffet here.

To see photos of the breakfast buffet spread we enjoyed at Richmonde Cafe when we stayed there for two days, click through the photo gallery below.

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With its well-appointed rooms, warm and gracious service, first-rate facilities, and mouthwatering chef’s creations, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is definitely worth visiting and coming back to—especially this upcoming holiday season. Recommend it to your visiting family and friends!

To make a booking or to inquire about the latest promos, call Richmonde Hotel Ortigas at 02-638-7777 or book via Agoda (click here).

Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is located at 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.