The Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center opens today
The Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center, a four hectare in-land resort complex located at the former Marikudo Country Club in Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, is now on its soft opening.
The Ariescorp Leisure Corporation-owned property is the answer to the call of the City Government and the Department of Tourism Region 6 in their desire to make Iloilo as the Next Big Thing in terms of tourism and conventions.
The Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center is a diversified and safe one-stop year-round family and business getaway that combines the elements recreational must-haves as well as convention needs. It houses the 3000-seater Iloilo International Convention Center, the biggest convention center in Iloilo and perhaps in the region. It has also a Centennial Grand Ballroom and a Centennial Royal Ballroom with a capacity of 400 and 250, respectively. These function centers were delicately designed for banquets and celebrations . Likewise, the Bernwood Gardens, which is further subdivided into three -- the Buckingham, Oxford and Stamford, is specially dedicated to occasions such as debuts,birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. On the other hand, the Chairman's Board Room, President's Board room and Asyana Room are perfect for business meetings.
The hotel is packed with state-of-the-art facilities which includes swimming pools, business center, souvenir and gift shoppe, internet cafe, laundry service, transportation rental, travel agency and tour packages and conference equipment rental.
There are 37 Deluxe Twin Rooms and 2 Holiday Suites within the resort, each was designed to pamper guests with utmost comfort. The rooms are conditioned with individual control. Each room is provided with a bath tub, hot and cold shower, refrigerator with mini bar, 21-inch flat cable TV with 77 channels, DVD and VCD player, coffee and tea-making facility plus a free daily national and local newspaper and a free Wi-Fi access.
Within the heart of the Centennial Resort lies three different kinds of pools: the adult, the children's and the jacuzzi circle. The pools are enclosed by an array of restaurants such as the Asyana, an Asian fusion fine dining restaurant; Marikudo Seafood; La Trattoria for Italian specialties; the Oasis for casual dining; the Barbeque Plaza, for those who opt for native grilled foods at a budget-friendly prices; and the Sidewalk Cafe for coffee and pastry lovers.
Adrenaline-charged guests will surely enjoy the fun-filled and thrilling features of the Centennial Resort Adventure Camp and Sport Center. The Go Kart and ATV tracks, Rock Climbing, Air Soft War Games Facilities, Golf Driving Range, Camping Site, Archery center, Zip Line and Obstacle course are guaranteed to add zest to your stay. Likewise, the four-lane 10-Pin Ball Bowling alley, Billiard Hall, 10 Badminton Courts, Table Tennis, Futsal, Shooting Range and Indoor Basketball Court are ideal for bonding with coworkers, family members and friends.
Kids will surely have a great time in the Kiddie Pool with Slide. They can either play with the sand castles at the Fantasy Playground or roam around the Toddlers Playpen.
Young hippies and yuppies will definitely love the two-storey Sound of Music Family KTV Lounge equipped with an individualized comfort room and terrace. They too can jive into the latest beats and rhythms of local bands at the Asyana Music Lounge and the Pool Side Bar while Moms can indulge in the beauty and wellness regimens prepared by the Mandalay Spa, relax at the Jacuzzi Circle, have a make over at The Salon or stretch their muscles at The Gym.
Other facilities will open on January of 2007 in time for the Grand Opening on February of the same year.
Following the soft opening are a series of exciting activities like the Iloilo Centennial Resort Parol Festival lighting ceremony and program on December 16 at 6:00 pm. The judging and awarding ceremonies of the said event will be on December 30, 2006. Also, there will be a Simbang Gabi Special where Misa de Gallo favorites like puto, pan de sal and bibingka will be served at the Bahay Kubo within The Centennial Resort. Christmas Buffet will be available.
Ilonggos will have to look forward to more fun-packed activities and shows like concerts and sports events in 2007. Finally, the dream of uplifting tourism in the city will soon be realized. The Centennial Resort is just a beginning.