Rob, my asawa and I really enjoyed your revisit to Marco Polo! Back in 2015 we looked online for a nice place to stay in Cebu and found your review on your older YT channel “Rob Brand.” Based on your review, we stayed there and were happy to find great food and very friendly staff. Their buffet is our favorite in Cebu. We were last there in 2019 and stayed a few days in their suite, which is much nicer that their regular rooms (I agree with you on their regular rooms are just average). I’m glad that you have not taken down your older “Rob Brand” channel, as it is nice to see pre-covid Cebu…a much happier time. You should do dual posts, one to your older channel to keep it alive. Anyone reading this, please check out Rob's older channel...very enjoyable!
I thought it was due for an updated review! Still one of the better places to stay in Cebu even if it is getting on a bit with age! I should of looked back at my old video as I forgot most of what I would of said then. Next time you go if you on the weekend you should check out the farmers market! I really enjoyed that and chatting to the people there.
Marco Polo is top notch! I don't see it as dated at all, I see it as classic. A time before all the minimalism and tiny rooms that you get in new hotels.
Thanks for the video, will be coming to cebu in december and am highly considering staying here. Would you place it in the top 3 or top 5 hotels in Cebu City? You should make an updated top 10 hotels in cebu city.
Just off the top of my mind It would probably be around top 5 in my opinion . If i was to do a top 10 it be somewhere in the middle. I like it a lot but it is getting long in the tooth. Ones that you would want to look at for comparison would be Radisson Blu, Fili Hotel, I like the bai too (although it's Mandaue just on the edge of Cebu City). I did plan on making an updated top 10 in Cebu City back in 2020 then that whole lockdown mess happened. I never got around to it again. One day. Im doing top 10 in Bohol at the moment. There's some exciting hotels coming online in the next few years in Cebu City/Mandaue including a Sofitel, Marriott and also the 6 star Nustar (that should open in 2024).
An oldie but still a goodie. Stayed there many moons ago. But can't remember the Blu Bar. Is the bar a new addition? Will check it out. I do remember the lobby with some live band playing there at night. Must say the staff were very friendly during my stay there.
Yeap still a great place to stay in Cebu City. The Blu Bar has been around a while. It was closed during the pandemic and I think they have also renovated it a bit so it may of been closed when you went there. They sometimes have music in the lobby lounge. And i did really enjoy the farmers market and chatting to the people there.
Hi sir am greatful i was meeting u up at ticketing are jagna im be the one you asking for about the scheduling of trips .thanks sir am very happy i was meet u at that time
Hi Rob - just found your channel and subscribed- been a great find to plan a 1st time trip to Boracay. I know it’s unpredictable but is January a good month to visit ? Looking for your thoughts on best time to go for the best chance of clear skies and sun, cheers Rich
Hey Rich. I haven't been to Boracay in January just from late Feb. This year is starting off to be a wet one so far (n Cebu anyhow). When I was in Boracay last year their summer was wetter than usual. The Philippines is still being affected by La Niña. In general January things (weather) is usually improving, when it rains its light and not like the heavy downpours in July. I find that March/April time having the best weather although hot. But like I said last year there were days it just bucketed down with rain! Although it was short. Weather is so unpredictable these days!
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Marco Polo is my go-to hotel in Cebu. Nothing beats the view. The grandness of the lobby adds to the charm. And it’s mostly reasonably priced.
It's still one of my favs too.
Rob, my asawa and I really enjoyed your revisit to Marco Polo! Back in 2015 we looked online for a nice place to stay in Cebu and found your review on your older YT channel “Rob Brand.” Based on your review, we stayed there and were happy to find great food and very friendly staff. Their buffet is our favorite in Cebu. We were last there in 2019 and stayed a few days in their suite, which is much nicer that their regular rooms (I agree with you on their regular rooms are just average). I’m glad that you have not taken down your older “Rob Brand” channel, as it is nice to see pre-covid Cebu…a much happier time. You should do dual posts, one to your older channel to keep it alive. Anyone reading this, please check out Rob's older channel...very enjoyable!
I thought it was due for an updated review! Still one of the better places to stay in Cebu even if it is getting on a bit with age! I should of looked back at my old video as I forgot most of what I would of said then. Next time you go if you on the weekend you should check out the farmers market! I really enjoyed that and chatting to the people there.
I stayed at the Marco Polo hotel in 2018 and enjoyed my stay. After seeing the video, I'll definitely keep it on my list of places to stay.
Yes it's still holding its own after all these years. Take care
The vegan chicharon is my sister’s business😮😊I’m happy to see this video, Thank You very much for sharing🙏
No worries. I should of bought some to try out! Maybe next time I'm there!
Marcopolo is althe best hotel i had ever seed like i already go there so i will go there tomorrow is was my best life living there before
Have a great stay!
❇️ nice bathrooms ✅
Great Hotel and place to go to....
Yeah a nice hotel 👍
Marco Polo is top notch! I don't see it as dated at all, I see it as classic. A time before all the minimalism and tiny rooms that you get in new hotels.
Overall it's aging gracefully! Still one of the better places to stay in Cebu City.
Thanks for the video, will be coming to cebu in december and am highly considering staying here. Would you place it in the top 3 or top 5 hotels in Cebu City? You should make an updated top 10 hotels in cebu city.
Just off the top of my mind It would probably be around top 5 in my opinion . If i was to do a top 10 it be somewhere in the middle. I like it a lot but it is getting long in the tooth. Ones that you would want to look at for comparison would be Radisson Blu, Fili Hotel, I like the bai too (although it's Mandaue just on the edge of Cebu City). I did plan on making an updated top 10 in Cebu City back in 2020 then that whole lockdown mess happened. I never got around to it again. One day. Im doing top 10 in Bohol at the moment. There's some exciting hotels coming online in the next few years in Cebu City/Mandaue including a Sofitel, Marriott and also the 6 star Nustar (that should open in 2024).
Tanx for uploading.Ill share this video
Cheers, thanks for watching.
An oldie but still a goodie. Stayed there many moons ago. But can't remember the Blu Bar. Is the bar a new addition? Will check it out. I do remember the lobby with some live band playing there at night. Must say the staff were very friendly during my stay there.
Yeap still a great place to stay in Cebu City. The Blu Bar has been around a while. It was closed during the pandemic and I think they have also renovated it a bit so it may of been closed when you went there. They sometimes have music in the lobby lounge. And i did really enjoy the farmers market and chatting to the people there.
Thanks for an other great vide0
Thanks mate.
Hi sir am greatful i was meeting u up at ticketing are jagna im be the one you asking for about the scheduling of trips .thanks sir am very happy i was meet u at that time
Thanks so much. Nice to meet you. Had a great adventure. Take care
Awesome vlog Rob.....Where's the girls mate? lol...By the way I got my channel back....
Yeah I thought I needed a break! Good to see you got your channel back, was it hard to get back?
Hi Rob - just found your channel and subscribed- been a great find to plan a 1st time trip to Boracay. I know it’s unpredictable but is January a good month to visit ? Looking for your thoughts on best time to go for the best chance of clear skies and sun, cheers Rich
Hey Rich. I haven't been to Boracay in January just from late Feb. This year is starting off to be a wet one so far (n Cebu anyhow). When I was in Boracay last year their summer was wetter than usual. The Philippines is still being affected by La Niña. In general January things (weather) is usually improving, when it rains its light and not like the heavy downpours in July. I find that March/April time having the best weather although hot. But like I said last year there were days it just bucketed down with rain! Although it was short. Weather is so unpredictable these days!
@@FindingParadise Thanks for that Rob - luck of the draw I suppose and you have sold me on Henann Resorts
Fingers crossed! I think your bound to get some good weather if you stay a week or so.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for that! Really appreciated.
@@FindingParadise You are welcome! Thanks for your great videos!