🇵🇭 Antipolo, Philippines
Cloud 9
📍 Sumulong Highway, Antipolo, 1870
Your stay — Cloud 9
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The Property — Cloud 9
Cloud 9 is a no-fuss 3-star business hotel perched on a hill in Antipolo’s commercial district. The lobby is small and functional, with a check-in counter that doubles as a souvenir stand. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, air-conditioned room for a night or two before heading to nearby attractions like the Antipolo Cathedral or Pinto Art Museum.
Chronicles of Antipolo
Antipolo began as a Spanish-era mission town in the 16th century, named after the local apayang tree. Its famous Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage shrine made it a pilgrimage site. Architecturally, the city blends old stone churches with sprawling suburban subdivisions and high-rise condos built since its 1998 cityhood. Today it’s known as a weekend getaway for Metro Manila residents, with a growing arts scene and panoramic views of the metropolis.
Best Time to Visit
Full Antipolo guide →Best months
December to February: cool, dry weather and lower humidity; also the peak pilgrimage season, but crowds are manageable outside Sunday mornings.
Peak / festival surge
March (summer break) and December (Christmas pilgrimage): Antipolo’s cathedral draws thousands for the January ‘Pahalik’ but December sees heavy traffic; hotel prices can jump 30–40%.
Budget shoulder season
April, May and June: hot and humid but cheaper rates, fewer tourists, and you can still catch clear sunset views from the hills.
Weather & packing
Antipolo has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct dry season December–May; the rest of the year is rainy and often overcast. Pack a light rain jacket or foldable umbrella, plus a shawl for air-conditioned buses and churches.
Live City Briefing — Antipolo
- The Antipolo City Transport Office announced a new jeepney route (Line 6) serving the downtown area, reducing wait times from the church to Cloud 9’s street – check Google Maps for real-time stops.
- Pinto Art Museum reopened its expanded wing in April 2025 with a new café; it’s a 10-minute tricycle ride from the hotel.
- The annual ‘Bilis Karera’ (bicycle race) on 22 July 2026 will close major roads around the cathedral from 6am to 10am; plan departure accordingly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cloud 9, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing away from Sumulong Highway (the back side of the building) for reduced street noise and a chance of a quieter view over the hillside.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 (especially those facing the highway) as they get the brunt of traffic rumble from Sumulong Highway, plus possible noise from the lobby and street-level shops.
Best views
Rooms at the back (away from Sumulong Highway) overlook the hillside and possibly a glimpse of the Antipolo countryside. Front-facing rooms just see the highway and strip of shops opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest, being above the worst of the street-level noise but still within the typical 3-star elevator range.
🔊 Noise notes
Sumulong Highway is a main thoroughfare in Antipolo, with jeepneys, motorbikes, and trucks running from early morning until late evening. Weekends bring more tourist traffic.
Insider tips
1. For a quieter stay, check in after 3pm and ask if a back-facing room is available — front desk staff at 3-star hotels here can often switch if you’re polite. 2. Avoid ground-floor rooms entirely; they’re near the entrance and often used for overflow storage or staff areas.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Cloud 9
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps, one device per room). Premium upgrade to 20 Mbps (PHP 200/day for up to 3 devices). No login required beyond room number.
Single lift serving all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to local newspapers via PressReader. No physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop allowed from 07:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 (PHP 500 surcharge after that, subject to availability)
Free for day of check-out, drop-off also free. Long-term storage not available.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; lift serves all floors. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow bathroom doors in standard rooms.
On-site free parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservation). Nearest public car park at Antipolo Town Square (walk 5 mins, PHP 50/hour or PHP 200 overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city or tourist tax applies in Antipolo for 3-star hotels)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 50% of total stay required to confirm reservation; incidental card hold of PHP 1,000 at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use bank ATMs or money changers in Antipolo malls; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls and mid-range restaurants; smaller shops and eateries are cash-only. Contactless/mobile pay limited.
Not expected but appreciated: round up fares, leave loose change at restaurants (10% optional for good service), small tip for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee shop (kapihan) or instant coffee at a carinderia; typically PHP 30-50.
Rice with one viand (ulam) from a carinderia; about PHP 60-80.
Main dish at a local eatery or turo-turo; around PHP 80-120.
Along Sumulong Highway and near Antipolo Church there are rows of grilled meats, fish balls, and isaw; evenings are busiest.
Puregold, SM Hypermarket, and Robinsons Supermarket are the common budget chains in the 1870 area.
Tiangge (wet market) stalls along Antipolo Public Market sell affordable clothing; Divisoria-bound jeepneys also go to the cheapest wholesale area.
Jeepney rides at PHP 9-12 per ride; from NAIA airport take a jeepney to LRT-2 then a jeepney or UV van to Antipolo (total under PHP 100).
Eat at carinderias instead of sit-down restaurants; use jeepneys over tricycles for short routes; buy bottled water at supermarkets, not convenience stores.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antipolo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cloud 9
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
LRT-2 Cubao Station → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Get off at Santolan Station, then take a tricycle to the hotel. The LRT-2 extension to Antipolo is incomplete, so you'll still need a short tricycle ride—negotiate the fare before hopping on.
SM Masinag Terminal → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Take a UV Express van from Cubao or Sta. Lucia to SM Masinag, then hop on a jeepney marked 'Antipolo Simbahan' or 'Taktak'—these pass near the hotel. Avoid private vans unless you're in a group; they double prices after dark.
NAIA Arrivals → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Book a GrabCar rather than a taxi—it tends to be cheaper and more reliable. Use the app's 'price estimate' before confirming, and be ready to pay toll fees (around 35 PHP) if using the Skyway.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Use the official airport taxi queue to avoid haggling. Ask the driver to take the Ortigas Avenue Extension route—it's faster than the circuit via C5 during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Cloud 9?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing away from Sumulong Highway (the back side of the building) for reduced street noise and a chance of a quieter view over the hillside.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cloud 9?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 (especially those facing the highway) as they get the brunt of traffic rumble from Sumulong Highway, plus possible noise from the lobby and street-level shops.
Is Cloud 9 noisy?
Sumulong Highway is a main thoroughfare in Antipolo, with jeepneys, motorbikes, and trucks running from early morning until late evening. Weekends bring more tourist traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Cloud 9?
Rooms at the back (away from Sumulong Highway) overlook the hillside and possibly a glimpse of the Antipolo countryside. Front-facing rooms just see the highway and strip of shops opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Cloud 9?
1. For a quieter stay, check in after 3pm and ask if a back-facing room is available — front desk staff at 3-star hotels here can often switch if you’re polite. 2. Avoid ground-floor rooms entirely; they’re near the entrance and often used for overflow storage or staff areas.
What time is check-in at Cloud 9?
Check-in at Cloud 9 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cloud 9 have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps, one device per room). Premium upgrade to 20 Mbps (PHP 200/day for up to 3 devices). No login required beyond room number.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cloud 9?
None (no city or tourist tax applies in Antipolo for 3-star hotels)
Where can I eat cheaply near Cloud 9?
Rice with one viand (ulam) from a carinderia; about PHP 60-80.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cloud 9?
Jeepney rides at PHP 9-12 per ride; from NAIA airport take a jeepney to LRT-2 then a jeepney or UV van to Antipolo (total under PHP 100).
When is the best time to visit Antipolo?
December to February: cool, dry weather and lower humidity; also the peak pilgrimage season, but crowds are manageable outside Sunday mornings.
Top Attractions in Antipolo
💡 Arrive by 17:00 to claim a spot. The nearby street vendors sell fresh suman and mangoes – cheaper than café drinks.
💡 Visit early Sunday morning to experience the packed mass and see the statue carried in procession. No photography inside during service.
💡 Combined with a walk around the quiet subdivision. Best visited late afternoon for golden light. No dress code but knees covered for respect.
💡 Bring your own snacks and drinking water – concession food is overpriced. Visit after rain for the strongest waterfall flow.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The café sells strong barako coffee and views over the valley.