Baguio's Old & Rustic Burnham Hotel

During our trip to Baguio City, we stayed at Burnham Hotelalong Calderon St. The main reason why we booked in this hotel is because of the location - it's a stone's throw away from Burnham Park and Session Road.

The hotel is more than 20 years old - it has a rustic ambience, the carpets are old and desperately need to be replaced, the bedside lamp looks fragile due to old age, and the dim room lights don't contribute a bit in making the place a little more appealing. The cielings are old but newly painted. The old electrical wire connections and flourescent lamps, however, appear to be fire hazards.

Despite the seemingly deteriorated appearance, the hotel is clean and the service (room cleaning, change of towels, hot water available) is satisfactory. It's location was really convenient - the restaurants including McDo and Jollibee along Session Road are nearby, the ukay-ukay malls are just opposite the hotel building and the night ukay-ukay are sprawled along the roads near the hotel. In general, our stay at the hotel was comfortable. And we have no complaints.

Staying in Burnham Hotel is like going back to history as you view the old photos of Baguio City and the antique equipment displayed in the hotel (which maybe one of its attractions especailly to foreigners - yes we noticed foreigners booked at the hotel). Furthermore, the ethnic decorations add a little "arrive" (a.k.a. character) to the hotel. Still, the building needs a general renovation if it wants to compete with the other nearby hotels. We noticed hotels nearby such as Baden Powell Inn, Microtel Suites, Hotel Veniz and Prime Hotel - but we don't really know about the service and facilities of these hotels. Choosing a comfortable hotel which is strategically located near restos, parks, markets and other attractions is the key to enjoying your stay in Baguio City.