Formerly the Amigo Terrace, a homegrown hotel located within the heritage district of Iloilo, the rebranded Citadines Amigo Hotel now boasted a beautiful fusion of nineteen-eighties architecture and post-modern interior styles. The blending of the old and new flairs commanded a double dose of retaining its already familiar homey ambiance among Ilonggos and the addition of appealing aesthetics to the city’s visitors.
Where to Stay in Iloilo City | Citadines Amigo Hotel
First built in nineteen eighty-four, Amigo Terrace became Citadines Amigo after Ascott Limited—a Singapore hospitality company that owned the Citadines hotel brand—bought, rebranded, and re-opened it in June two thousand twenty-one.
Festive Colors Brought in the Pop Vibe
True to its branding, Citadines—coined from the French word that meant "from the city"—reflected the festive spirit of Iloilo through its vibrant colors, some of which even highlighted several popping hues of the Dinagyang Festival.
During our two-night stay there (with the first one spent anxiously waiting for the result of my RT-PCR test), I felt right at home due to my room’s comfortable layout, which was both spacious and charmingly designed.
There was a long work desk in front of the large-screen LED TV, a table to eat at, and a soft queen bed. It even came with cooking ware, utensils, a ref, and a balcony. Not bad to spend a couple of nights of mandatory quarantine.
Since we were advised not to leave our room until our test came back negative, meals were delivered to our rooms. The food packs I received always came in generous servings featuring some of the city’s favorites like the Chicken Inasal, with a few side dishes to boot.
Citadines Amigos’ Amenities
I stayed in the hotel's Studio room. Other rooms included a Studio Executive room, Junior Suite, and a One-Bedroom Executive. Citadines also offered serviced apartment accommodations for long-staying guests.
The morning after we got our negative results—thank God—we were finally allowed to go out of our rooms and finally spend our first day of Panay exploration. But before that, breakfast by the pool first.
A buffet breakfast served by the outdoor swimming pool and garden offered some sumptuous choices. The hotel also had its own fitness center, launderette, and an all-day dining restaurant.
Overall, I loved the rebranded look of Citadines Amigos even though I never experienced the old Amigos Terrace hotel. As short as our two-night stay was, I would definitely consider staying in this hotel next time I visited the “City of Love”.
Hotel Fact Box
Room & Apartment Categories
Studio / Studio Twin 29-33 sq. m. | Maximum two pax. Smartly optimized living configuration with broad views of the downtown city skyline. Furnished with either a plush queen-size bed or two twin single beds, an armchair, down comforter sets, a writing desk, microwave oven, and mini refrigerator.Studio Executive / Studio Executive Twin 29-33 sq. m. | Maximum two pax. Marries upscale urban lifestyle setup with independent home functions. Perfectly engineered for extended stays with a fully-equipped modern kitchen complete with an induction cooker, hob & hood, glassware, crockery, cutlery, microwave, and bread toaster.
1-Bedroom Deluxe 48 sq. m. | Maximum two pax (third guest allowed with extra fees). Lavishly appointed layout offering a completely separate living room, dining zone, and en-suite bathroom, guaranteeing a seamless integration of business and leisure space.
Dining Options
In-House Dining Hall Serves a generous daily breakfast buffet, continental bakes, and curated all-day local and international comfort flavors.Bugsay Pool Bar An outdoor open deck oasis that transitions a refreshing coastal beach-club feel straight into the heart of the city, specializing in artisan tropical cocktails, refreshments, and light bites.
