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It has been three weeks now since our staycation at Midas Hotel and Casino. The fact that I’m only blogging about it now just goes to show how busy I have been these past few weeks. There has been work, work, work, and more work. I’m not complaining, though, just saying! #thrive #OneWord

So, anyway, we checked in at the hotel on a Sunday, January 18. That was the long weekend when Pope Francis came to visit the country. I’ve been planning for a staycation at Midas since December when I won a gift certificate for an overnight stay in their one bedroom executive suite during the launch of their Kids Zone. Yeah, lucky, lucky me!

Initially, I wanted to go on my birthday (coming in less than two weeks!) but when the Pope came, we just couldn’t pass up the chance to see him. So we booked at Midas that weekend instead because I found out that Pope Francis’ motorcade will be passing by in front of the hotel come Monday morning on his way to his flight home.

We got to Midas around 2 pm in time for check in but were informed that our room wasn’t available yet. Apparently, the occupants went to the Pope’s mass at Quirino Grandstand. So, we were given a temporary room first, which was a junior suite. We stayed there for about 5 hours.

In Midas, guests of the rooms at the executive floors are given access to their Executive Lounge from 4 – 8 pm where they can partake of cocktails for free. Of course, hubby and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity so we took our brood there only to find out that they don’t allow kids 12 years old and below there.

So, the kids ended up going back to the room where we ordered them room service. Hubby and I went back to the lounge by ourselves. I was actually happy for that because these days we never get time alone. As in, never!

Now prepare yourselves to be bombarded by photos.

Here are the photos we took at the lounge. We really liked it there because there were several very comfortable couches, plus TVs as well. You can also go out to the balcony for a view of Roxas Boulevard, which is especially beautiful come sunset.

While we were there the front desk called to inform the lounge attendant that our one bedroom executive suite was ready for us already. By then, hubby and I had already stuffed ourselves silly that we didn’t really have to have dinner anymore after.

Here’s what the bedroom looks like. It’s so big. It has a king bed, a couch, dresser, cabinet and of course, the bathroom. The room had it’s own TV and iPhone/iPad dock.

The suite also has a very spacious living room area, with a big L-shaped couch, two bar areas and TV.  This is where we spent the rest of the night watching movies.

The next morning before we went outside to Roxas Boulevard to wait for Pope Francis, we had our free buffet breakfast first. Last December, I was able to try the brunch buffet at Midas. This was the first time we tried the breakfast. Here’s some photo overload again.

There was a lot of people that morning. Apparently the hotel was fully booked because of the Pope. But it was still a pleasant dining experience. I love that there are a lot of breakfast options from breads, cereals, yogurts, salads, rice and viands, fruits, desserts and drinks.

Check out time was supposed to be at 11 a.m. but we were allowed to check out late because it took them five hours to send us to our room during check in. I requested to check out at 5 p.m. and they happily obliged.

I was really happy for the late check out because that meant that hubby and I could partake again of the cocktail buffet at the lounge. Normally, they only give one free buffet session for an overnight stay. However, I also had a voucher for a free cocktail buffet for two. Hahaha! So, of course, hubby and I went to the lounge again before checking out.

Overall, we had a really nice stay. I’m glad we had our first staycation for the year at Midas. The goal was to have a relaxing stay there while waiting to see the Pope and that’s exactly what we had. The kids enjoyed it as well. Ziggy actually didn’t want to go back home anymore. Hahaha!

Can’t wait for our next vacation!

 


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  1. Wow! Midas.. Buhay mayaman talaga ang peg.. I mean this is the first time that I’ve heard of a room having it’s own iPod/iTouch dock.. So sosyal. 🙂 Glad you guys enjoyed it.. I hope mabitbit ko rin si hubby dito sometime 🙂
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  2. We haven’t tried the checking-in at Midas except for the buffet resto. The room looks lovely!

  3. wow! It’s very nice! Pictures pa lang nakaka-engganyo na. I wish we could also visit here in the future.
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  4. It looks like a lot of fun!
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  5. This is what I call a foodcation! Love the photos.
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  6. They have really family friendly rooms. It looks like everybody enjoyed the staycation.
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    1. Yes, we all enjoyed it, Frank. The room was so big that it was really more than enough for us.
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  7. My sister works here and I heard lots of good things about their buffet meal. The hotel looks so nice and luxurious too.
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  8. So posh, I love it! The wine bottles look inviting? Free with the room? heehee

    1. Haha! Unfortunately, the wine wasn’t free. Wish! 🙂
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  9. One word-wow! The room is soo huge that I can imagine my kids running around in circles. Plenty food as well! We will definitely add this in my to-go list!
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  10. A nice way to spend time with the family while also sharing the experience of a lifetime getting to see Pope Francis. Your kids will surely remember this family outing. Very lucky you!!!
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  11. I’ve never been to Midas but the hotel looks clean, and modern and nice to have a staycation at. I love the lights near the bed!
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    1. The lights were actually behind the sofas. I love them too and that’s why I couldn’t resist taking photos there. 🙂
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  12. Wow. Lucky you. The place was just stunning and beautiful. I might visit that place when I can visit the Philippines.
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  13. Big room and yummy food! So tempting! I wish I could be lucky too and win a free overnight stay at Midas. Makapagstaycation naman! Hehe
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  14. That looks luxurious! Lucky you to win the staycation! 🙂
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  15. We visited Midas before too. It was fun and a great experience!
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  16. Wow the hotel is so nice, my little kulit loves to stay at the hotel, You are so lucky to win this room accommodation
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  17. Heard a lot of things about the hotel before. Great place to stay
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  18. Wow! I envy you sis. Your staycation was so fab and nice. It’s been so long since I have made trip to hotel like this.
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  19. So nice, the room looks big and cozy. Will remember Midas this summer!
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  20. Heard so many great reviews about Midas.. maybe one of these days we’ll try staying at that hotel 🙂

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