North Tourist Inn — Hotel in Bacolod

Stayed at North Tourist Inn 3 nights. Essentially a stopover before flying to Manila. First impression walking into the hotel foyer was good. Quite stylish ( I think) and well laid out considering it was quite a small area. Door man and the gentleman behind the desk were polite and provided an excellent experience for the duration of my stay. In fact all the staff were friendly and pleasant. North Tourist Inn does not have a lift but a dodgy knee aside this wasn't a big issue but should be considered if it may be an issue for you. Making my way upstairs (the top floor) the stylish appearance continued. All public areas are a credit to the hotel. Now the not so good. Once I got to my room which was quite spacious I began to see that this was an old hotel definitely in need of refurb. I needed a fridge so was forced to stay in a family room. The water flow from the kitchenette sink was non existent, the room did not have coffee or tea making facilities. And the beds I think were quite good mattresses thrown on a timber base probably constructed by a work experience junior. Also storage at best is poor. Finally the booking site I used said daily housekeeping . Well that must mean for the rest of the hotel. Because I saw none despite hanging the please clean room on my door daily. Potentially a great hotel letting...

We booked their Triple Room, which unfortunately faced the busy Lacson Road. You can clearly hear the traffic noise from vehicles passing by at all hours. I asked if all Triple Rooms were on this side of the building, and was told yes—so we weren’t able to change rooms.

Also, take note that there’s no elevator. If you're traveling with senior parents, this might not be ideal. The receptionist mentioned that the only rooms located on the ground floor are standard rooms for two.

There’s a Php 500 security deposit upon check-in. The stay includes free breakfast, but the choices are quite limited.

That said, we were generally satisfied with our stay. The room was spacious—you could easily lay down a mat and do yoga if you wanted to. It had one queen bed and one single bed, plus a small table with two chairs. Wi-Fi worked fine. The bathroom was decent, though the sink felt a bit too small given the overall size of the space. Hot and cold water were available.

Btw, they have a family room good for 4 pax, but it is not in Agoda. The receptionist recommended to contact them...

What has been the allure of a family own hotel verses a chain hotel. I think it has a lot to do with the feeling of coming home or a home away from home. This is what the family owned hotel North Tourist Inn offers at the fore front. ||||It is the experience of arriving from a long trip to a security guard that opens the gate for you and that alone is the feeling of being safe with a friendly welcoming smile. ||||From the free parking provided, a doorman that literally offers to help you with your luggage and opens the main entrance door for you. ||||The font desk staff greets you with again a smile and handles the check in with friendly small talk as they continue to answer pertinent questions.||||Entering a clean and cozy room after the ordeal of travel is truly a respite for the weary.||||Excellent customer service that makes you feel like royalty and in a surprisingly quiet manner.||||These are the reasons that make a stay in Bacolod like coming home.||||Come home to:||||North Tourist Inn Bacolod||034 700...