Hotel Asia ? The Name for Good Value and High Quality Budget Accommodation

July 30th, 2010

Hotel Asia is a name that is synonymous with quality budget accommodation at great value. Found in some Asian cities such as Singapore, Cebu and Tokyo, this hotel is mainly located near the bustling city centre with easy access to some of the main attractions of each city. Rooms are available at affordable rates even though the hotel is situated in such accessible locations. 

Furthermore, it has a wide range of in-room and on-site amenities such as Internet access, restaurants and conference facilities. Coupled with warm and friendly service, this hotel is recommended for travelers seeking the ultimate combination of convenience, affordability and quality for their hotel stay in Asia. 

Hotel Asia Singapore 

Conveniently situated in the vicinity of Orchard Road, Singapore’s shopping and entertainment paradise, this hotel is a haven for business travelers, tourists and shoppers alike. The nearby subway station, Newton MRT station also allows easy access to many of Singapore’s main attractions. Here, you will get to enjoy a high level of personalized service that you would usually find in a luxury hotel. 

Its 146 comfortable, well-appointed rooms boast an array of amenities such as mini bars, safety deposit boxes and tea and coffee makers, as well as 24-hour room service. Other amenities and services that will impress you include a gym, concierge services and babysitting/child care services. 

You will enjoy the food served at the on-site restaurant, Scotts Café. Here, you can satisfy your taste buds with a diverse selection of local favourites as well as other Asian and Western cuisines. 

Hotel Asia Cebu 

Ideally situated in the central business district of Cebu City, the Philippines’ second largest city, this hotel offers the best in Japanese-style service and ambience to accommodate your leisure or business needs. By staying here, you can enjoy high accessibility to all parts of the city with plentiful public transport options in the vicinity. 

The rooms range from modest but comfortable Deluxe Rooms to the impressive Junior Suite Rooms with attached kitchenette, with amenities such as branded fridges, cable/satellite TV and high-tech Japanese toilets. Other amenities in the hotel include a swimming pool and function rooms which can be used for conferences and parties. 

Feast on some authentic Japanese cuisine in not one but two Japanese restaurants in the hotel. You can also relax at the Roof Top Bar which offers scenic views of the city. 

Hotel Asia Center of Japan 

Occupying a central location in Tokyo’s Akasaka residential area, this hotel places you within minutes of Roppongi’s famous nightlife and the Aoyama business district. The nearby subway can take you to other parts of Tokyo such as Shibuya and Shinjuku. Influenced by both Japanese and international hospitality concepts, you will find this cozy hotel your ideal sanctuary for relaxation. 

The hotel’s 173 guestrooms offer the best in comfort, with an impressive range of amenities such as complimentary high-speed Internet, refrigerators, pay movies and the most advanced bathroom facilities. You can also utilize the meeting rooms, banquet, laundry and ironing facilities, among other amenities and services. 

A complimentary buffet Western and Japanese breakfast is served in the hotel’s café, along with a wide selection of freshly-baked breads. You can also get to enjoy a variety of Western and Japanese dishes during lunch and dinner.

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Budget Accommodations In Asia

March 12th, 2009

Never have I met anyone who has found prices in Japan to be cheap. On the contrary, everyone I know thinks that Japan is not really a haven for budget travelers. And I agree. However, if you are fascinated with the country and the culture, there are still ways to tighten that belt a little. You cannot expect it to be cheaper than, say, Bangkok but you do have options when it comes to the level of spending you will be doing during your visit.


As what you may expect, staying in hotels can be expensive. The price depends, as with hotels in other countries, on the amenities offered, location and the number of stars.


For budget travelers, your best bet would be to stay in:


Youth Hostels. These are just about the same as its European or American counterparts. The only difference would be the breakfast.


Minshuku is the Japanese version of a bed-and-breakfast. This is an even greater option (just about the same price as a Youth Hostel) as this would allow you to truly experience Japanese lifestyle.


Gaijin (Guest) Houses are best for those who plan on staying in Japan for a month or so. Of course, shared apartments (kitchen and bathroom are shared) are a lot cheaper than private ones.


Cheapest Option: Of course, nothing beats staying with a local friend. Should you have one, don’t be shy in asking for a favor. The worst thing that can happen is that he/she will say no.


The budget hotel concept was only introduced in China a few years ago, despite the fact that this has been a major business model in Europe and the US for years now. It has, recently, been becoming more popular. So popular that China’s hotel operators are planning on having more low-cost accommodations to meet the growing demand.


One of those planning to expand is France’s Accor. They are expanding to cover the market in coastal areas to the inland cities. In addition, they have agreed to develop 30 budget hotels in Shanghai, Xian and Chongqing.


Apart from Accor and other international hotel giants who are zooming in on China, domestic brands are also expanding all around the country.


This IS definitely good news for budget travelers who are planning to head to China soon.


Then we have the Philippines, when people think of visiting Southeast Asia, they think of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The Philippines has been overlooked by the world in favor of its more famous neighbors. A lot are unaware that the Philippines, despite the fact that most just focus on the chaos and the poverty, do have a lot to offer to visitors.


Apart from the beauty that this country of 7,100 islands has to offer, visitors will also be surprised at how friendly the people are and how almost everyone can communicate well in English.


And yes, travel to this country is as cheap (if not cheaper) as its neighbors.


If you do not know much about this Pearl of the Orient, you may want to head to these wonderful sites: WOW Philippines, PinoyTravelBlog and LakbayPilipinas.


Go and check them out!

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