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"Proud of its historic past.
No
other hotel in the Philippines can be compared to Hotel Alejandro
located along P. Paterno Street, Tacloban City, province of Leyte."
"One of its attractions both for
foreign and local
guests are some 450 photos in an exhibit that comes as a vivid
portrayal of the war in Leyte in October 1944. The photographic essay
covers General Douglas MacArthur's famous landing in Leyte with his
famous words of promise: "I Shall Return!"."
"Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Montejo are the
famous owners
of Hotel Alejandro. This ancestral edifice was constructed for almost a
year, from 1831 to 1832."
"When war broke up in 1942 during the
Japanese
invasion, the house served as quarters to displaced families. The
Montejo's were among those who opened their doors to the evacuees
mostly from Cebu and Negros, because there was an increase in housing
shortage. Soon, the Montejo household became a one family per room
affair and both owners realized later that in doing so, the household
would turn eventually into a booming hotel business. Despite the
shortage of water and lack of electricity during the time, the tenants
survived unscathed."
"After Dr. Alejandro Montejo died, the
heirs have
named the hotel in his honor. Their eight children thought it was a
fitting tribute to a grand old man."
"Today, from a big household to a grand
hotel, Hotel
Alejandro stands as a 5-story structure having a total of two
Executive Suites, 30 Standard and 20 Deluxe Rooms. The 5th level is the
roof deck where parties are mostly held. It can accommodate around 200
persons or guests."
"The Commonwealth Hall is the biggest
place in the
hotel. It can accommodate 250 persons and is frequently a chosen venue
for wedding receptions, conferences and the like. For a more private
gathering for around 40 persons, the Liberation Room is quite ideal. It
is located at the 4th floor of the hotel."
"At the ground level is
Café Teresa, the popular café
that offers a mixture of Filipino, Spanish and American dishes. It
could sit 50 guests and provide musical entertainment with top caliber
singers."
Lakbay Pilipinas
lakbaypilipinas.com
"Hotel Alejandro -- boast of well-equipped and
up-to-date
convention facilities and well-trained staff to meet the client's need."
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"This is a very nice
hotel. It is a little out of the way at about 5
blocks from the heart of the main business district. Tricycle rides are
cheap though. P1800 for a large "executive" room (I think
that is what they called
it). They have hot and cold water and it is clean. They have cable.
They have other rooms for less. Deluxe is P1600 and I am sure there are
some for less than that."
Asawa Forum
asawa.org
"Very modern, clean, hot water - shower or
bath,
aircon, function rooms, bar, cafe. The BEST hotel in Tacloban, better
than Leyte Park as I found out at my expense."
Asawa Forum
asawa.org
"I'm spending my last few days
in Tacloban now, and I've stayed in 3 different hotels, The Budget,
Manhattan Inn and The Alejandro.
In my honest opinion, it is worth paying more to stay at the Alejandro."
Asawa Forum
asawa.org
"The Alejandro is probably
the best hotel to stay at in Tacloban City.. even though its a bit out
of the way.
I stayed their the week after Easter as we tried to
get a flight back to Manila, and our room was quiet
with cable, hot and cold water, and what we needed.
Plus, their is an internet cafe across the street if you
need to check anything at home, or send an e-mail."
LeyteSamarBiliran
groups.yahoo.com
"My
friends got
married at the Hotel Alejandro and stayed a night. The hotel itself was
very nice, centrally located in Tacloban and houses a local museum of
sorts. They did a fantastic job for the wedding reception. The room was
small, but very nice. About equivalent to a nicer Comfort Inn or
similar highway-side hotel. It's not the Marriott, but it's nice. "
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