Find your Bliss at The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts

When was the last time you experienced bliss?

For a lot of us "bliss" is something we experience whenever we are in the comforts of our own home. That feeling of security, contentment, and relaxation--of being the real master of the house.

It is the same experience that the Bellevue Hotels and Resorts delivers whenever you check-in into one their hotels--to give you the finest service and amenities for a worthwhile and luxurious stay.

Bellevue’s service-oriented approach to Filipino hospitality is embedded in its properties such as The Bellevue Manila, The Bellevue Resort Bohol, B Hotel Alabang, and B Hotel Quezon City.

“Guest satisfaction is the new business entity,” said Mr. Patrick Chan, one of the Managing Directors of The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts. The Filipino-owned hotels and resorts group is constantly delivering world-class quality in its properties from the prime facilities down to the smallest details in the rooms where guests spend most of their stay.

Taking quality and comfortability in mind, the hotel group sourced the properties’ bedding staples from the Pacific Coast Feather Company, a US-based premium bedding solutions provider, setting a new gold standard in elevating the hotel experience in the country.

Using only the finest duck down and down feathers, the ADFC certified beddings of the properties — soft and fluffy pillows, cozy and feathery mattresses and smooth, puffy duvets — bring guests to a sense of grand harmony and comfort in their slumber. This tranquil state of repose adds an exclusive touch on a guest’s hotel experience that is uniquely Bellevue.

With the goal of constantly providing an unforgettable and relaxing hotel experience to the guests, The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts is committed and continues to raise the bar and be at par to global quality in servicing Filipino hospitality.

B Hotel QC: A Concept Whose Time Has Come

Find a most unusual look and design for a hotel at the newly opened B Hotel QC. The mid-scale businessman’s hotel lodged at 14 Scout Rallos St. possesses its own brand of style and gloss that one must see to appreciate.

Stark and Bold
Credit goes to the fast-forward thinking of B Hotel’s managing director Ryan Chan who approved the architectural and interior design proposal of multi-awarded architect Edward Co Tan for the hotel.

 “We wanted something different for the aesthetics of our new branch.  The hotel’s distinctly rugged texture will surely be a welcome change for businessmen and the locals,” Mr. Chan said.

 The main concept behind B Hotel QC was based on “Brutalism,” a profound movement in architecture—a modernist style prominent from the 1950s through the 70s.  Monolithic, geometric sometimes jarring, blocky in appearance, fortress-like—these mostly describe this concrete-based style of architectural design.  The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the PICC (or the Philippine International Convention Center), both designed by the late National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, are perfect examples.  Essentially, brutalist architecture is a no-nonsense style—plain, no mystery, no romanticism.

At B Hotel QC, one will get to see walls of fair-faced concrete, cogwheels at the elevator lobby, and signage made of raw black iron sheets with allen bolts.  Modern furniture, the use of wood and glass complements, carpets of striking colors and patterns, and red-painted walls, however, add a touch of warmth and buoyancy.

The Unbeaten Path
Notwithstanding the hotel’s distinctive ambiance brought about by its extraordinary interiors, the 11-storey B Hotel has a lot of things going for it.  Its location, for one, is very advantageous as it brings one ever closer to his favorite shopping malls, restaurants and coffee shops in Quezon City as well as transit stations for traveling outside the city.

 Local businessmen and traveling executives as well as so-called “weekender tourists” (people living nearby and in adjoining cities that are always on the lookout for their next staycation) welcome the opening of the mid-scale hotel.

After-Hour Convenience

B Hotel QC has a complete roster of in-house amenities:  An al fresco lap pool with a stunning view of the North Metro, a refined ballroom with a 200-seating capacity, and the Jing Monis salon, the newest branch of the sought-after beauty stylist, can all be found at the third floor. Fitness buffs can get their workout fix at the modern, fully-equipped gym at the fifth floor.

Entering through the main entrance, one can immediately see the options for quenching one’s thirst or hunger: The Lobby Café for a taste of the hotel’s creative take on cuisines, the Pastry Corner where one can indulge in decadent sweets, or the Mezzanine Bar for unwinding with friends or associates.

The Business Center has two function rooms for private group meetings.  Shuttle service to the airport is available as well as car rentals.  For guests with cars, parking will not be a problem as two levels of the basement are allotted for the purpose.

Guests’ safety and well-being is assured with CCTV; every care has been taken to ensure that there are no blind spots on the property.  Security personnel are top-notch yet discreet.

Beyond the Basics
B Hotel’s managing director Ryan Chan believes that a great business hotel should go beyond the basics. “We believe that focus on guest experience and satisfaction is the new business amenity.”

The measure of an outstanding hotel experience dwells not only in the appreciation of its outward beauty, but in its brand of personalized service.  Mr. Chan assures the entire family of B Hotel QC is dedicated to "raise the brand's commitment-to-value to a new level."  The entire staff of B Hotel QC is dedicated in providing guests the ultimate living experience through sincere personal attention to their needs and expectations.

The new B Hotel QC is predicted to create a great impact in the hospitality world. For more information, call the B Hotel Q.C. at tel. no. 990-5000.

Johnny's Steak and Grill at B Hotel

A couple of weeks ago my partner and I were looking for a venue for one of their upcoming events, since it was going to be for the entertainment press, QC was the preferred choice so we headed to the T. Morato and Timog Area to check out the restaurants and what they had to offer.

Our first stop was B Hotel, one of the newest hotels in QC that has been gaining quite a reputation and good reviews from very satisfied guests. This came as no surprise, however, since B Hotel is under the Bellevue Resorts group who also runs, Bellevue and B Hotel in Alabang and the Bellevue Resort in Bohol.  B Hotel is under The Bellevue Group of Hotels, Inc, who also runs The Bellevue Manila

It was already lunch time so we decided to check out Johnny’s Steak House a stand alone restaurant located at the ground level of B HOTEL.

Coincidentally, we ran into our good friend Suzette Morelos, who was also having her lunch there. Suzette says she frequents B Hotel whenever she feels like escaping the horrendous Makati Traffic. It was a good thing as we were able to ask her about the place and give us a little background of Johnnys.

Johnnys opened in late June and despite the tough competition with the numerous steakhouses nearby, is also creating quite a buzz judging from the reviews I’ve read online.

The restaurant, Suzette says is named after Johnny Chan, the chairman of Bellevue Hotels & Resorts, who she said loves steak.

We were handed the menu and the first thing we noticed were that the prices were really very competitive, considering that they use Certified US Angus Beef (CAB). The most affordable steak on the menu was the US Beef Rib Eye 190d, the 300 gram order is priced at P640 which already includes a choice of a side and steak sauce.  I chose to order that with a side of truffle fries. My partner Ed got the  US Tenderlioin Defatted 280 grams which was priced at P790.

I liked the fact that their menu was very simple and straightforward, and for those who are not too familiar with the differences between rare and well done, the menu includes an explanation as well as cooking time so you know how long your order would take.

We both chose to have it medium cooked, which according to the info on the menu: takes 4 minutes to cook, seared outside 25% red center, an internal temperature of 57-63°C  It also says the steak should feel fairly firm and springy. How’s that for setting an expectation?

As for the side dishes you have four choices: Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potato, Cajun/Truffle Fires and their Steak Rice. Like I mentioned I got the truffle fries while Ed got the Mac and Cheese. Suzette also suggested we try the Steak Rice and the Onion rings—so we ordered those as well.

We were barely finished with reading the details on the menu when our steaks arrived. Four minute promise check! It actually took us longer to take photos of the steak and the side dishes.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  don’t take too long taking photos as it will affect the quality of the steak. So it was our fault that our steak wasn’t as hot as it should be.

Now for those who know me, I’m not much of a meat eater, and whenever we get invited to a steakhouse Ed and I would just share and order another dish. But this was an exception. The meat was so tender that I felt like I was drooling as I sliced and forked the first portion. And as soon as the meat touched my lips it was like getting kissed for the first time! I’m not kidding! There was a real tenderness to the meat and mixed with the heat coming from it, it was surreal.

It was actually my very first time to finish an entire order of steak! It was just that good.

As for the truffle fries, I swapped it with Ed’s Mac & Cheese, it was good, but I didn’t like the way it complemented my steak. The better choice would have been the Steak rice which had generous portions of steak bits!

For the sauce I chose peppercorn and also got to taste the mushroom sauce that came with Ed’s order, both were good, and complemented the flavor of the meat very well. Then there was the onion rings, unlike other which hid the onion slice under a thick breading, this one was a bit more balanced.

As Suzette said the owners love steak and it shows, because Johnnys really know how their steaks well.

"What is exceptional about B Hotel Quezon City Johnny's Steak House is that the customer has the privilege to place their order, enjoy and choose their preferred meat cut size and watch the chef prepare it from the kitchen, giving the customer a sumptuous dining experience." said Ryan Chan, Bellevue Hotels and Resort Managing Director
of B Hotels. 

For desserts we tried the Belgian chocolate cake which was included in the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s list of best desserts. It was spot on. The sweetness, the creaminess was the perfect ending to a really sumptous lunch!

Oh I almost forgot to tell you about the ambiance. Much like the interiors of B Hotel Johnnys has an industrial design with bold modern touches that really gives off a millennial modern vibe. It can seat up to 40 people and it’s the perfect escape if you want to spend a quiet lunch.

I am definitely coming back!

Johnny’s Steak and Grill 
Website: http://www.bhotelqc.com/
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B Hotel Quezon City, 14 Scout Rallos, Laging Handa, Quezon City