Cozy in Palawan

It is not surprising why Palawan keeps being named the “World’s Best Island” by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

 With an amazing marine, coastal and terrestrial biodiversity, powdery white beaches, as well as charming accommodation, this archipelagic province is on every wanderlust’s bucket list.

 And to celebrate this new global accolade, Hue Hotel Puerto Princesa timed its recent 8th anniversary celebration with a bevy of special events and launches.

Situated in the bustling provincial capital city, the vibrant weekend fete fired off with the revamped menu of La-Ud, the hotel’s trendy all-day dining outlet. The new culinary selection offers a wide array of gourmet seafood, meat, poultry, vegetarian dishes, and everything in between.  

Among the new main dishes meticulously curated by executive chef Edge Limoico include savory shank, curry mee soup, smoked pork ribs and tuna salad, among others. The new menu will further spice up the city’s vibrant food scene, particularly at night where there is an occasional live music.

La-Ud also boasts of its extensive buffet breakfast which serves the big meal of the day for stay-in and walk-in guests.

A new exciting is Hue’s levelled-up version of the popular boodle fight which overflows with generous servings of more than a dozen all-time Filipino favorites, and can feed up to 10 family members or friends.

As a family and fun-oriented establishment, it also opened the Brightbuds Playclub for toddlers and young children for memorable memories with the family.

Capping the celebration is the launch of the Flamingo Social, a pool bar which boasts of the best cocktails and spirits in town and exudes a resort vibe in the verdant countryside.

Hue group general manager Alec Yatco welcomed the guests in the beach party-themed opening and led the toast of the new cocktail drinks and the viewing of the fireworks display amidst the showers due to the inclement weather.

Patterned after its sister bar in Boracay, the intimate roofdeck bar has an unobstructed view of the greeneries and mountainous topography, and is arguably the best of its kind in the city. At night, it pulsates with chillout and dance music to evoke the beach vibe urbanites will surely enjoy.

Managed by leading chain Hospitality Innovators Inc. (HII), the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 winner boasts of 122 well-appointed rooms which embody the vibrant lifestyle and fun character of its guests from all ages.

The cozy boutique hotel, one of the leading tourist facilities in the City, also has intimate and mid-sized function rooms for hassle-free private social events or business meetings.

A fitness center at the fourth floor will guests in tiptop shape with its cardio and lifting machines as they gaze into the hotel’s tree-lined environs.

For a consummate and seamless staycation, the hotel can arrange package tours such to the Underground River, Honday Bay, and around Puerto Princesa, among others, through its partner provider CML Travel and Tours.

After pumping iron at the gym or touring the city, guests can pamper themselves at Aminah Spa where skilled therapists blend traditional Filipino healing techniques with modern treatments from a variety of massages, facials, and body treatments.

Located three kilometers from the airport along the national road, guests can easily breeze through the northern and southern towns of Palawan. Robinsons Mall is literally just a stone’s throw away for immediate needs and important purchase.

Grab exquisite handwoven products at the hotel lobby crafted by local women artisans which showcase the richness of Palawan’s art and culture scene.

As part of its expansion to offer the “Happiness With You” experience across the archipelago, the hotel and resort chain will open a villa-type property in Siargao Island in time for the international surfing competition this year.

Log on to www.thehuehotel.com or follow Hue Puerto Princesa on Facebook and Instagram for more information.