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B Hotel Quezon City Offers Stylish Staycation With Fantastic Dining Options

Last weekend, we went on a fun, relaxing, and food-filled staycation at B Hotel Quezon City together with a few of our friends. I had stayed at this hotel before back in 2015 when it was newly opened (B Hotel Quezon City: Industrial Chic Accommodations in the Heart of the City), so I was really happy to be invited back and reacquaint myself with this charming neighborhood hotel in Quezon City.

B Hotel Quezon City is a boutique hotel located along Scout Rallos Street, just a few steps away from the bustling Timog and Tomas Morato commercial areas. It is owned and operated by Bellevue Hotels & Resorts which is well known for its luxurious five-star hotel in the south, the Bellevue Manila, as well as the Bellevue Resort in Bohol and the B Hotel in Alabang.

Checking in was a breeze as the hotel also offers complimentary parking slots at the basement. B Hotel Quezon City’s central location plus affordable rates makes it an ideal destination for businessmen who are staying in the city for a few days, or even for balikbayan friends or visiting relatives who need a convenient and comfortable hotel that is just nearby.

We stayed at the Superior King Room which comes with 28 square meters of relaxing space. The room features wooden floors and interiors with a separate work area and lounge chair.

Aside from the king sized bed and cushioned headboards, it also comes with an LCD cable television, a small fridge and mini bar, a work desk with USB ports, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access.

The comfort room comes with a rain shower and is complete with toiletries and amenities for a comfortable stay. We went to the hotel quite early because we were excited for our staycation, so it was time to have lunch at the lobby!

The Lobby Cafe is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant that serves breakfast buffet plus an international a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. B Hotel Quezon City is very proud of its dining options at the lobby and at their popular steakhouse downstairs, so we were happy to be given a sample of their creative and enticing menu selection prepared and curated by Executive Chef Vincent Odejar.

Our lunch at the Lobby Cafe started with the Kani Crisp and Roasted Mushroom Salad (P380). This very pretty salad comes with a combination of crab sticks, mixed greens, garlic, mushrooms, and honey miso dressing.

We were quite delighted with all the other items presented like the Cured Salmon and Potato Salad (P420) with its homemade salmon gravlax, baby potatoes, bacon bits, chives, and Parmesan cheese. The Truffle Carbonara Pizza (P720) is a great lunch or snack option that can be shared with friends. Asian and Local Favorites on the menu include the Pad Thai (P480), a Thai favorite made with rice noodles, shrimp, chicken and tofu. There's also the Laksa which is a spicy Southeast Asian noodle soup using coconut broth.

For our main course, I really liked the Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass (P960) with cauliflower-tarragon cream, miso, and edamame purée. The very tender sea bass was cooked perfectly.

Meatlovers should go for the US Boneless Short Ribs (P1,000) with garlic confit, red wine-shallot reduction, pumpkin purée, herb butter, and black peppercorn sauce. The presentation itself looks like a work of art which adds to the overall dining experience. You don’t have to go all the way to Ortigas or Bonifacio Global City to enjoy a five-star experience such as this.

The same can be said about their desserts because they all look too beautiful to eat. The Lava (P320) is a luscious and moist chocolate cake served with melted chocolate and topped with vanilla ice cream. I was quite surprised to see their Fried Ice Cream (P280), a unique ice cream rendition with crusted cereal, and chocolate syrup. There’s also the Pannacotta (P300) with milk, cream, and berries as well as the Tiramisu (P320) with lady finger, coffee, and mascarpone cheese.

For those who just want a quick bite or some refreshing drinks, The Pastry Corner located at the other end of the lobby offers freshly made pastries, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, and specialty beverages.

Their lovely Afternoon Tea Set is one of the most affordable and highly recommended deals you can find in the city. For only P800 you can get a three-tier canapé set plus a cup coffee or tea to go along with it.

Another specialty at the Pastry Corner is the Lotus Ensaymada which is made with crushed Lotus Biscoff on top and inside the bread. I really like this ensaymada and you won't find it anywhere else but at B Hotel.

I was also very happy with my Mango Tart paired with a tall glass of Hot Chocolate. You can also enjoy your snacks and desserts with one of their Specialty Beverages like the Ube Vanilla Cream or the Triple Berry Cheesecake.

After that indulgent lunch and afternoon tea break, it was time to go back to my room for an afternoon siesta. Guests at the B Hotel can easily explore the city as malls and activities are all just a few minutes away.

For those who want to stay inside the hotel like me, B Hotel also has a swimming pool located on the third floor. The infinity pool has a surrounding view of the residential houses nearby and is great for kids and families. There is also a Poolside Bar nearby where you can order beverages and snacks while relaxing. Just beside this is the fitness center where you can get a quick workout to burn the calories from all the eating.

For dinner, our group headed downstairs for a sumptuous steak dinner at Johnny's Steak and Grill. You can find this fabulous steakhouse at the ground floor right along Scout Rallos Street which makes it accessible even for guests not staying at the hotel. It is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 5:00pm all the way to 1:00am.

Johnny's Steak and Grill has been serving some of the best steaks in the city ever since it opened in 2016 (New Steakhouse Alert: Johnny’s Steak and Grill Opens in B Hotel Quezon City). It has a casual and hip vibe that is a refreshing change from the traditional steakhouses.

We had a choice of the Roasted Pumpkin Soup (P320) and the Forest Mushroom Soup (P340) for our starter. This hearty bowl comes with herb focaccia bread that goes really well with the warm soup.

You can actually cross-order from the Lobby Cafe's menu and vice versa so you have a diverse selection from burgers and pasta to ribs and steaks. The Tex-Mex Chicken Burger (P580) has a Mexican-style chicken served in a brioche bun. There's also the Sliders (P580) from their Mezzanine Bar served with truffle fries.

We took advantage of their Glazed Ribs Weekend which is offered every Friday to Sunday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Guests can indulge in their delectable Honey Bourbon Baby Back Ribs for only P1,350 nett. This comes with both beef and pork ribs served with corn cob and bourbon sauce.

There's also the pretty Australian Lamb Rack (P1,200) which has a French-cut half rack of lamb served with mint jelly, compound butter, and red wine jus. The lamb was cooked magnificently so it doesn't have a gamey taste.

But the highlight of our dinner was definitely the 300 grams MB5 Westholme Australian Wagyu Striploin (P4,000). This steak is one of the highest quality wagyu you can find in the city and it is just so fatty and tender. We really had a great time at Johnny's Steak and Grill. We were all so full from all those meaty dishes so we decided to call it a night. I had such a wonderful rest and sleep that evening.

The next morning, I woke up a bit later since it was the weekend and headed down for our buffet breakfast which is served from 6:00am to 10:00am at the Lobby Cafe.

You can find plenty of breakfast favorites like cereals, breads, pastries, fruits, and salads together with coffee, hot chocolate, and juices.

Bacon is always the centerpiece of hotel breakfasts so I was happy to find it on the table. There were also plenty of other items like longanisa, potato wedges, beef tapa, shakshuka, taho, and an egg station where you can have your choice of eggs cooked according to your preference.

If you want to have a relaxing staycation like we did, book the STAY WITH B promo for only P4,299 per night which includes an overnight stay in a Superior Room, buffet breakfast for two persons and use of the pool and fitness center. We would like to thank AJ Pedalino, Assistant Director of Sales at B Hotel Quezon City for hosting our small group and letting us experience their wonderful hospitality. B Hotel Quezon City is culinary haven that will surely delight foodies and travelers alike. I can't wait to go back. See you again soon!

B HOTEL QUEZON CITY

14 Scout Rallos St., Laging Handa, Quezon City

8990-5000

www.bhotelqc.com

www.facebook.com/bhotelqc

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