Since we weren’t able to stay in Misibis Bay, I figured I can just look for a hotel that is quite convenient in terms of proximity to grocery stores and what not. That was when Hotel St. Ellis got to the picture. I looked for the rates in Agoda and visited the website of the hotel so as to compare. Since they were just about the same, I figured I will just book directly. Oddly though, when I gave them a call and requested for a quotation, the rates seemed to be different by around US$10. Anyway, I pointed out the rates they have over the internet and they gave it to me at that rate.

The rates came with airport pick-up and drop-off so I was happy with that. What was more gracious of them was allowing the two helpers we were with to hitch a ride with us even though they were not checked in the hotel. Props to Hotel St. Ellis for being accommodating.

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Mandarin Oriental Deli is one of those places where you can have a perfect productive afternoon downtime in. The place is busy but conducive for conversation, relaxing but not too much that the place makes you want to sleep.

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