Top Hotels Near Plaza Independencia in Cebu City from AU$21

"I recently stayed at Seda Ayala Center Cebu, and while there were some positive aspects, there were also several issues that made the overall experience average. First, I want to say that the staff and service were very good. The employees were friendly, responsive, and did their best to address concerns when they were brought to their attention. The breakfast buffet, however, was fairly average and the selection was somewhat limited for my taste. Unfortunately, during one morning at the dessert station, I noticed a small cockroach on the desserts. I informed a staff member, and she quickly came over and removed it. I advised that the entire area should be replaced, and to their credit they did change the items in that section afterward. Still, seeing that in a food area was concerning. The gym was fine in terms of temperature, but the equipment itself was quite dated and could definitely use an upgrade. As for the hotel itself, it feels quite dated overall. The hallways still have older carpeting from when the building used to operate as a Marriott, and the lighting on the floors is very dim, giving the hallways a somewhat gloomy feel. The exterior windows and outside areas also looked like they could use a good cleaning. My room itself was clean, and thankfully I didn’t encounter any pests there. However, the toilet flush was weak, which seems to be a common issue in many places locally. Another disappointment was the lack of an on-site pool. I was not aware before bo"

"Fili Hotel is a great hotel. The check-in was smooth with very friendly and polite staff. I gave it a 4 star because of a mishap we encountered during our stay. We initially only booked for an overnight stay but decided to extend our stay for another night. Everything was great. I loved the room set-up and the bathroom. The toilet was a modern, high-tech Japanese toilet bowl with electronic bidets. The bath tub was a good size too. We stayed in a double room with a sea-view. I really loved the view and the sunrise. 💕 There was a couch near the floor to ceiling window and it can turn into a sofa-bed. On our second day, my mother noticed something peaking out of the corner of the sofa. It wasn't easily visible as the color was the same as design on the carpets. When she pulled it out of the sofa, it was a used cond*m. O_O We had little girls staying with us, they saw the item and got nosy right away hence we immediately threw it. I asked for the room to be cleaned. Didn't make a fuss about it and just told the reception staff in person rather than through the phone to avoid miscommunication. The incident was addressed swiftly and the manager on duty apologised for what happened. It was no one's fault. The incident can help with improving the way the cleaning team prepares the rooms for the next guests in the future. I have to admit, when I saw the used item, I was disgusted and my imagination was betraying me. >_< Overall, Fili Hotel is excellent. Not perfect but close enough."

"I don’t like the attitude of one of the staff in the reception area . She should be guided and trained further in professionalism and customer service. Proper hospitality is very important in maintaining the reputation of a hotel."

"Good central location but connecting shopping centre and near airport Spacious clean room Delicious buffet breakfast Unfortunately pool was closed but gym area had nice equipment "

"Small private room with bathroom "

"Not for the comfort minded"

"Excellent courteous service from the staff gives this hotel a 5 star! The Filipino themed buffet is a must…I had an early flight, and requested for a breakfast pack, which I very much appreciated…the pool area at the top of the building has a great view of the city…will definitely stay here again. "

"Towels were in meager supply, only half of should be needed for this double room. No restaurant or nearby food options if checking in late, but the room was clean and adequate. We needed just a few hours rest, after our late night flight arrival and the next morning ferry. A very convenient walk to the ferry dock. "

"Comfortable"