Name: The U Pension
Address: Silliman Avenue, Dumaguete, Dumaguete, Dumaguete, 6200, Philippines
Rating: 8

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Booked this hotel when our flight sched was changed, and there's no way that we can get to a ferry to Siquijor at night. So we needed a place nearest the port and this is the cheapest we could find for a few hours stay. Just wanted to get a good sleep and then travel to Siquijor in the morning... but that did not happen... i mean, the good sleep. 

We were given room 206 (avoid at all cost!), every single sound from the outside is amplified in the room.. We thought at first that it was because the windows were left open, but nope. Even the steps of people passing by, we can hear.. 
We actually told the recep the 'moment we arrived' that we wanted to be transferred bcoz of the noise from vehicles and people, but she said there are no available rooms left, even when I don't see anyone else in the building. 

As I write this, i am still awake at 3 am (with a headache bcoz of not being able to sleep) bcoz there are a bunch of men talking and laughing aloud in front of the building, and the guard doesn't even stop them. 

For the other small things that we are not too bothered are; the lack of cups for hot water (we had to buy from 711 for my medicinal tea), no bidet and a non working wifi. 

The good things are; it's near the port and boulevard, just beside Jo's Inato (which we love), big room and T&B, clean sheets, good AC and an elevator

If you need to get some rest, stay somewhere else. I don't know why they even rent out room 206 when they know how noisy it can get there. But if you are after the cheap price and at the center of all the action, then just, i will say again, AVOID ROOM 206 (and the room adjacent to it) AT ALL COST!

This could have been a good stay, if not for this supppeerrr inconvenience. They could have been more flexible with changing rooms, esp that they're not even fully booked. We plan to leave really early so we can just sleep in Siquijor.

I usually make a vlog/reel of all the accommodations we have been to (with drone footage, too), but this one is a pass. I can not get myself to recommend.. Well, let's see if I can sleep a wink, then I might just change my mind then.. 😛

Outrageously Noisy Room!

Hotel is okay nothing spectacular. When i checked in the aircon filter is filty and asked the staff to clean it. Room floor is sticky. Towels are dirty you can still see the stains. Aircon control doesnt work but it's fine the thermostat is at 16C. Guard is busy with his cellphone. 

Average hotel

My husband & I book at this pension house in Agoda & requested for early check in but when we arrived at the pension house at 8am the front desk staff said they are not accepting early check in eventhough we’ve requested at AGODA instead she told me to come back at 2pm or just cancel my booking because we are very tired my husband said to cancel our booking & look for another place to stay so i cancelled my bookings without knowing its not refundable thats it! I lost my payment i try to ask help for the front desk bur she did nothing because she’s busy answering her phone… So my husband & I decided to look for another place to stay because we are so very tired.. That’s a lesson for me I promise my self mot to book in this Pension house again NEVER!!! Their staff were mot accommodating & helpful!

Poor service and not helpful staffs!!!

It's a decent place with warm shower considering price I paid which is about $20 for one night good for 3 persons. It's generally clean. Aircon is dated which can be noisy but with the price you pay, you can't expect more.  A very basic hotel good for overnight sleep.

Good location near the port

I seldom get totally satisfied and I was here.
Our room was clean, bathroom was not tiny typical to price, the bed was large and comfortable, the air conditioning was cold, wifi is fast, and it is located right in the center of the city. You can walk to everywhere from here! This will definitely be our official hotel in Duma starting now.

Perfect!

The good news: U Pension is a few steps away from enjoying the best of Dumaguete's urban center: a leisurely walk inside Silliman University or along the bayside boulevard, or a satisfying meal at one of the nearby restaurants. The bad news: their windowless rooms feel more like a prison than a hotel.

Good location, basic rooms

Excellent location. Right beside Jo’s inato, Walking distance to Dumaguete port, Siliman University, Sans Rival Bistro, 7’11, Mercury Drug, Spa, Mcdonald’s, Rizal Blvd. 1 short tricycle trip to Ceres Bus Terminal. 

Perfect Location!

The location is really good close to mains streets and shops; The rooms are small and the toilet are awful; The first day I found 3 cockroaches! I have complained to the reception and luckily I haven’t see more after that; The reception ladies are smiley, but not really prepared to give advice or recommendations on what to see or do around;No rooms cleaning service included;


Perfect location!

Good location for exploring Dumaguete. Staff was usually busy playing with their smartphones as opposed to being attentive to guests. Over the course of my 3 night stay in a matrimonial room, I killed several cockroaches. All in all, I don't think I would stay here again. 

Location is the only asset

I was expecting a budget hotel, but this room looked like a penitentiary. Which is fine if everything had been clean. But the shower was riddled with mold and the fixtures totally rusting and gross to touch. Apparently I had to run the water for 15 min if I wanted anything hotter than room temp water, but I just sucked it up and took a cool shower instead of wasting time and water. Moreover, while the price was low (~$25/night usd), it wasn't suspiciously low or hostel rates for Southeast Asia. The only good thing about this place was its location. 

Other notes:
-flying cockroach 
-karaoke joint downstairs can be loud, but didn't bother me
-the hotel doesn't help book tours, which is why I got a hotel to begin w... might as well try Airbnb instead 
-probably the grossest hotel room I've ever encountered in my many years of travel 
-Maybe I just got unlucky w my room (201 I think?). But they were 100% booked and couldn't move me of course. Can't think of how else they'd have so many rave reviews...

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

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