🇵🇭 Baguio, Philippines
Le Monet Hotel
📍 Ordonio Drive, Baguio
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Your stay — Le Monet Hotel
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The Property — Le Monet Hotel
Le Monet Hotel feels like a calm, mid-range retreat on a quiet slope of Baguio’s green hills. The lobby is all polished wood and warm lighting, with a log fireplace that’s usually lit in the cooler months. Its USP is the daily breakfast buffet and the small indoor pool, plus the rooftop terrace with views of Mount Santo Tomas. It suits couples or families who want a reliable base without the frills of the upper-end hotels.
Chronicles of Baguio
Baguio was founded in 1900 as a hill station for American colonial officials, who built Camp John Hay and laid out the city around Burnham Park. Architect Daniel Burnham designed the grid of roads and the park itself, aiming for a ‘city of pines’ that offered a cool escape from Manila’s heat. After World War II, Baguio became the summer capital, with grand mansions, the Mansion House for the president, and a university district. Today it’s a mix of Filipino, American, and Chinese influences, with a lively arts scene, the BenCab Museum, and Session Road packed with cafés and vendors. The city maintains its identity as a cultural melting pot, with Igorot roots still visible in markets like Baguio Public Market.
Best Time to Visit
Full Baguio guide →Best months
March and April are ideal: warm days, cool nights, and the Panagbenga Flower Festival winds down early April, leaving fewer crowds. December is also good for cool, dry weather and Christmas light displays.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is December to February, plus the Panagbenga season (February). Christmas and New Year bring huge crowds, hotel prices jump 50-100% above average, and road congestion peaks. The Panagbenga float parade (third weekend of February) and the Session Road in Bloom are major draws.
Budget shoulder season
May, June, and July are shoulder months: rain begins but not heavy, discounts of 20-30% off peak rates, and quietest of the year. September and October also offer low prices, though rain is more frequent.
Weather & packing
Baguio is famously cool year-round, but July is the start of the rainy season, with occasional downpours and temperatures dipping to 15°C at night. Pack a waterproof jacket, sturdy umbrella, and layers including a light fleece or sweater.
Live City Briefing — Baguio
- The new Baguio City Public Market building opened in late 2025, with wider aisles and a food hall, making it easier to navigate for visitors.
- Session Road is undergoing a pedestrianisation trial on weekends, closing to vehicles from Saturday morning to Sunday evening to reduce congestion.
- The Tam-awan Village cultural centre has expanded its workshop schedule for 2026, offering daily weaving and coffee-making sessions.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Monet Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th–6th) on the side facing away from Ordonio Drive. These offer better views of the surrounding pine trees and less street rumble from jeepneys and trucks.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or any rooms directly overlooking Ordonio Drive – traffic noise, especially during peak hours and at early morning, is persistent. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft if possible.
Best views
Rooms on the non-street side of upper floors offer a green outlook over the property's garden or neighbouring pine trees. The street-facing side gives a view of Ordonio Drive and passing traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are quietest, away from street-level activity and above most lobby bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Ordonio Drive carries significant traffic – jeepneys, taxis, and buses – especially from 6–9 AM and 4–7 PM. The hotel's entrance and drop-off zone add sporadic horn and engine noise to street-facing rooms. Lift machinery may hum on adjacent walls.
Insider tips
Parking is tight – arrive before 2 PM if driving, as the hotel shares a small lot. For a quieter stay, ask specifically for a 'garden-view' or 'rear-facing' room at check-in – staff can assign these if available, even if you booked a standard room.
- 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 — Le Monet Hotel
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property with speeds sufficient for browsing and email (approx. 10 Mbps). No login or password is required; it auto-connects. No premium tier available.
A single passenger lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary print copies of the Philippine Daily Inquirer are available at the front desk each morning. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop is permitted if rooms are not ready. Late check-out is subject to availability and costs PHP 500 per hour until 18:00; after 18:00, a full night's charge applies.
Complimentary luggage storage is available at the front desk for same-day arrivals and departures.
The main entrance has a step-free ramp. The lift is wide enough for a wheelchair. No specially adapted guest rooms; bathroom thresholds are standard height.
Complimentary on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation). No valet or EV charging. The nearest public car park is the Baguio City Hall parking lot, about 500 metres away, charging PHP 40 per hour.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Baguio has no separate city tax, but a 12% VAT and service charge are included in the room rate)
Deposit & card hold: A one-night advance deposit is required to secure the booking. At check-in, a PHP 2,000 incidental hold is placed on your credit card or taken as cash deposit.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (149 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Ni Cristo (305 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Faith in Christ Fellowship (570 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Scholastica's Convent (752 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
SM City Baguio — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Camp John Hay Art Park — 980 m · ~12 min walk
Bell House — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Quadrangle — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 433 m · ~5 min walk
Dekane's Pharmacy — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Pablo Store — 27 m · ~1 min walk
Victory Liner Terminal — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Banks or authorised money changers in Baguio City centre give fair rates; avoid airport exchange counters in Manila or Clark as they have poor rates.
Credit cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller eateries and market stalls are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Not required but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave small change (10-20 PHP) in restaurants, a tip for hotel porters (20-50 PHP) is standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee at a local eatery or bakery costs around 15-30 PHP; brewed coffee at simpler cafes starts from 50 PHP.
Rice topped with adobo or sisig at a carinderia (small local eatery) costs about 50-80 PHP.
A main dish like pork sinigang or chicken curry at a budget restaurant runs 100-150 PHP.
Session Road and Harrison Road have street vendors selling barbecue, fish balls, and turon at 10-20 PHP per stick or piece.
Budget chains like Puregold and Save More are common in Baguio, plus wet markets for fresh produce.
Baguio Public Market and nearby stalls on Maharlika Livelihood Center offer affordable local garments and blankets.
Jeepneys cost 13 PHP per ride within the city; from Clark Airport take a bus to Baguio (around 400-500 PHP) then jeepney.
Eat at carinderias instead of tourist-oriented restaurants; use jeepneys over taxis; buy groceries at the public market.
Emergency Contacts
BaguioTourist hotline: (074) 619-4593. For general emergencies, dial 911 from any mobile.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Baguio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Le Monet Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 433 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Dekane's Pharmacy — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Baguio City Bus Drop-off or Lourdes Proper → Lapid Transient House (near Lourdes Grotto)
💡 Take jeepney with 'Lourdes' sign from city center (Session Rd). Trike drivers may quote inflated fare — agree PHP 30 max per person.
Clark Airport → Lapid Transient House front door
💡 Use 'Baguio Airport Van' page on Facebook or ask your host. Shared vans cheaper (PHP 800/pax) but less reliable timing.
Clark International Airport (CRK) → Lapid Transient House, Baguio
💡 Book a yellow taxi inside the arrivals bay or use Grab app — avoid touts. Ask driver to take TPLEX expressway for smoother ride.
Clark Airport bus terminal (free shuttle from terminal) → Baguio City (Gov Pack Rd/Jeep drop-off near Lapid)
💡 Buy ticket at booth inside Clark — no advance booking. From Baguio terminus, take a short trike to Lapid Transient House (~PHP 50).
About Baguio
Wikipedia ↗
Baguio (UK: BAG-ee-oh, US: BAH-ghee-oh, -OH, Tagalog: [ˈbaɡjo]), officially the City of Baguio (Ibaloi: Siudad ne Bagiw; Ilocano: Siudad ti Baguio; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Baguio), is a highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Le Monet Hotel?
Request upper floors (4th–6th) on the side facing away from Ordonio Drive. These offer better views of the surrounding pine trees and less street rumble from jeepneys and trucks.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Monet Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or any rooms directly overlooking Ordonio Drive – traffic noise, especially during peak hours and at early morning, is persistent. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft if possible.
Is Le Monet Hotel noisy?
Ordonio Drive carries significant traffic – jeepneys, taxis, and buses – especially from 6–9 AM and 4–7 PM. The hotel's entrance and drop-off zone add sporadic horn and engine noise to street-facing rooms. Lift machinery may hum on adjacent walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Monet Hotel?
Rooms on the non-street side of upper floors offer a green outlook over the property's garden or neighbouring pine trees. The street-facing side gives a view of Ordonio Drive and passing traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Monet Hotel?
Parking is tight – arrive before 2 PM if driving, as the hotel shares a small lot. For a quieter stay, ask specifically for a 'garden-view' or 'rear-facing' room at check-in – staff can assign these if available, even if you booked a standard room.
What time is check-in at Le Monet Hotel?
Check-in at Le Monet Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Monet Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property with speeds sufficient for browsing and email (approx. 10 Mbps). No login or password is required; it auto-connects. No premium tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Monet Hotel?
None (Baguio has no separate city tax, but a 12% VAT and service charge are included in the room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Monet Hotel?
Rice topped with adobo or sisig at a carinderia (small local eatery) costs about 50-80 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Monet Hotel?
Jeepneys cost 13 PHP per ride within the city; from Clark Airport take a bus to Baguio (around 400-500 PHP) then jeepney.
When is the best time to visit Baguio?
March and April are ideal: warm days, cool nights, and the Panagbenga Flower Festival winds down early April, leaving fewer crowds. December is also good for cool, dry weather and Christmas light displays.
Top Attractions in Baguio
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning for the 9am mass—the choir is excellent. The small museum inside is free but ask the caretaker to unlock it.
💡 Go early on weekdays to avoid crowds. Boat rentals are cheapest before 9am. Bring your own snacks—vendors around the lake charge double.
💡 Come with cash in small denominations. The best food stalls are near the Session Road end—try the bibingka (rice cake) and fish balls. Arrive by 10pm for the newest stock.
💡 Skip the overpriced horse rides. The best photo spot is the stone staircase to the left of the main viewing deck. Come before 10am to avoid fog.
💡 The café has great views of the garden and a decent brewed coffee. Check their Facebook page for occasional free-entry Sundays.