Modern Suite - IT Park Cebu

The place was very very clean not to far from Ayala Mall either.

limpyo tas daghan rasad store nga duol and very peaceful jud siya

The appliances are complete for your everyday needs. The room is neat and tidy. I wish i was able to use the swimming pool though, but i blame it to my hectic schedule.

I had higher expectations for this apartment but was let down by a few things. But first the positive, as far as the essentials, it had everything, including a washing machine, aircon and smart TV. Bed was decently comfortable. Hot water gets hot quickly. There are pharmacies and places to eat just a few minutes walk away so it's super convenient if you need something quickly. Now for the things that disappointed - a lingering smell. I think it's from the pipes but it's a stale smell that permeates the whole apartment and building, including the lobby and lifts. Not trying to sensationalise but it's like the aftermath of cleaning up after someone has thrown up. And it never went away. It can be nauseating if you have a sensitive nose. I know it's no fault of the host but the building management should rectify it. The aircon is great but it's loud which is normal, but unfortunately it's right next to the bed. It's hard to sleep with it on even with quiet mode. The insulation from the outside motor is poor. And unfortunately in the Cebu humidity it's necessary to keep it on or you sweat in bed. The shower area is decently clean except for the bottom of the shower curtains which is brown from presumably soap scum. It really should be replaced. The shower pressure is very weak despite the fast action of the water heater. The bathroom rug and towels were old and had a smell so I washed them before using. I ended up damaging them by accident but I replaced / compensated them. The towels are super old ("rough" feeling) though like they've been used by many people. They really should be replaced anyway. There are 4 pillows on the bed but all of them are quite hard and high. I survived them as I'm a side sleeper but I think it would cause neck pain for those who sleep on their backs. Ideally there should be two sets of hard and soft pillows to suit different people. The microwave is on top of the fridge but its cord is too short to reach the power socket and there's no extension cable in the apartment, so I wasn't able to use it. I could have moved it to the dining table I guess but I didn't need to use it that desperately. The drinking glasses are small and have permanent staining, it would be simple to replace them. The building is safe with permanent guards at the entrance, but the location is just a whisper outside the main Cebu IT Park area so walking to the apartment requires passing through a few dirty streets full of stray dogs and cats, and garbage bags along the side (as well as the smell). Luckily it didn't rain all too much otherwise there would be quite a few dirty water puddles to navigate. Mind you, the locals are all very nice people so you never feel unsafe. I even bought things from the street vendors to support their small businesses. There was one large cockroach on the bathroom floor on one of the evenings but there is insect spray available - so I sprayed the door gaps and they never returned. After checkout there is a fee to extend to leave your luggage, otherwise the ground reception will not accept luggage hold (I ended up using Bounce which cost around 250 pesos near Ayala Mall). The host is very responsive and communicates quickly. Overall it's a decent apartment for the price and location near the main IT Park areas, but the real let down was the lingering smell and two dark streets to reach the apartment (I would think solo females may feel unsafe when it's fully dark).