Your stay — Princess Perrine Suites
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The Property — Princess Perrine Suites
Princess Perrine Suites is a no-fuss, value-focused 3-star in Davao's Ecoland district. The lobby feels like a clean, modest business hotel: tiled floors, a small front desk, and a seating area with a water dispenser. Its main draw is proximity to SM City Davao and the airport, making it practical for short stays or transit. It suits budget travellers who want a reliable base without frills.
Chronicles of Davao
Davao City was officially chartered in 1936, merging several smaller settlements. Its modern skyline is shaped by post-war development and the influx of migrants from other Philippine islands. The city retains a frontier feel, with Mount Apo looming to the south. Its cultural identity is distinctively multicultural, influenced by indigenous Lumad groups, Muslim settlers, and a historic Japanese community. Today, Davao is known for its strict local ordinances, orderly streets, and the legacy of its longtime mayor, Rodrigo Duterte.
Best Time to Visit
Full Davao guide →Best months
March, August, and September. March is dry with festivals (Kadayawan prep starts), while August and September offer sunny weather after the main rainy season, with thinner crowds outside major holidays.
Peak / festival surge
August (Kadayawan Festival) is the peak month. The city fills with tourists for floral floats, street dancing, and indigenous exhibits. Hotel prices can double, so book months ahead. Christmas season (December) also draws local visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are quiet shoulder months. The early rainy season starts, but showers are brief and rooms are discounted 20-30%. Fewer tourists mean easier access to attractions.
Weather & packing
Davao is outside the typhoon belt, but July is in the middle of the southwest monsoon: expect sudden heavy downpours followed by blazing sun. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry clothes; leave your rain poncho at home — it’s too humid for plastic.
Live City Briefing — Davao
- The Davao City Coastal Road (Boulevard) extension near Lanang is now open, offering a faster route to the airport and bypassing downtown traffic.
- The downtown section of Claro M. Recto Avenue is undergoing a tram construction project (Phase 1 of the Davao Public Transport Modernization); expect lane closures and congestion through 2027.
- New direct flights from Incheon, Seoul, and Singapore to Davao International Airport have been added for 2026, increasing visitor numbers — book taxis in advance to avoid queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Princess Perrine Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6. These are high enough to reduce street noise but still served by the lift. The front-facing rooms get natural light from the main road side, while rear-facing rooms are quieter if you prioritise sleep.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby and street) and the topmost floor if there’s a roof terrace or equipment room above – heat and noise from machinery can be an issue. Also skip rooms directly above the lobby entrance or any bar area (if present).
Best views
Front-facing rooms offer a view of the main street and Davao’s city skyline. Rear-facing rooms look toward neighbouring buildings and small alleyways – less interesting but calmer. If you want a view, ask for ‘city view’ rooms on floors 5 or 6.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 – these sit above the main street noise from Davao’s traffic but aren’t high enough to get wind rattle or elevator motor hum. Rear-facing rooms on these floors are quietest.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in a busy area of Davao. Motorbike and jeepney traffic starts early (6am) and continues until late evening. Occasional karaoke bars nearby can be loud on weekends. The lift motor can be heard from rooms adjacent to the lift shaft, especially on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Request a rear-facing room if you value quiet over views – they’re significantly quieter. 2. If you’re driving, ask at check-in about off-street parking; the hotel has limited space and it fills up quickly by early evening.
- 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 — Princess Perrine Suites
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; speed adequate for browsing and email; login requires room number and surname.
Single lift serving all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available without charge subject to room readiness; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half daily rate, after 18:00 full rate.
Complimentary for same-day arrivals and departures; notify front desk on arrival.
Step-free street-level entrance; lift provides access to upper floors. No ground-floor accessible rooms identified; rooms with roll-in showers not available.
On-site open-air parking free for guests (first-come, first-served, about 15 slots). Nearest public carpark: Gaisano Mall parking, 200 m away, overnight parking PHP 100. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking channel required at reservation; at check-in a refundable damage deposit of PHP 2,000 by cash or credit card hold.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: South Hills Community Church (672 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia ni Cristo (715 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: San Lorenzo Parish Church (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: Christ the King (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nograles Park — 704 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
JT Citi Pharmacy — 518 m · ~6 min walk
K & K — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and mall exchange bureaus for poor rates.
Credit cards widely accepted in malls and hotels; small shops and street vendors cash only.
Not mandatory; 10% at sit-down restaurants if no service charge; round up taxi fare; small tips for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant 3-in-1 coffee sachets from a convenience store, around ₱20.
Rice with grilled meat and vegetable from a carinderia (local eatery), about ₱60–80.
Rice and a fried fish or chicken dish at a carinderia, around ₱70–100 for a main.
Roxas Night Market for grilled skewers, banana cue, and other cheap eats.
NCCC, Gaisano, and SM Supermarket are the main chains.
Gaisano Mall and NCCC Mall have affordable stalls; Bankerohan Public Market for cheap basics.
Jeepneys (₱12 per ride) are cheapest; from airport, take a multicab to downtown for about ₱30.
Eat at carinderias; use jeepneys instead of taxis; buy fruit and snacks at Bankerohan Market.
Emergency Contacts
DavaoIn Davao, dial 911 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). For non-urgent police matters, call the Davao City Police at (082) 227-1111 or 0920-915-8038. The Davao City Central 911 hotline (082 224-0911) also directs calls. Note: English-speaking operators are available, but always give your exact location clearly.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Davao, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Princess Perrine Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · JT Citi Pharmacy — 518 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal or local routes → We R Inn area (along Quimpo Blvd)
💡 Multicabs are covered, fan-cooled minibuses that run fixed routes. They're cheaper than jeepneys but slower. For We R Inn, look for a multicab with signs for 'Matina' or 'Quimpo.' They stop anywhere along the route – just wave them down.
Various jeepney terminals (e.g., Bankerohan, Obrero) → We R Inn area (routes passing Quimpo Blvd)
💡 For We R Inn, take a jeepney with 'Quimpo' or 'F. Torres' on the side panel. Drop off at the corner of Quimpo Blvd and F. Torres St. Pay the driver as you board or pass your fare forward. Have small bills or coins ready – drivers rarely have change for PHP 50.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → We R Inn, Davao City
💡 Grab is the most reliable ride-hailing app in Davao. The pickup point is outside arrivals. Avoid surge pricing by booking immediately after landing. Often cheaper than metered taxis and you get a fixed fare upfront.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → We R Inn, Davao City
💡 Skip the yellow airport taxis at the official queue if you're on a budget – walk 50m outside the terminal gate and flag a white metered taxi. Confirm the driver uses the meter or agree a price before getting in. We R Inn is about 8 km from the airport, near the corner of Quimpo Blvd and F. Torres St.
About Davao
Wikipedia ↗
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is the third-most-populous city in the Philippines after Quezo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Princess Perrine Suites?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6. These are high enough to reduce street noise but still served by the lift. The front-facing rooms get natural light from the main road side, while rear-facing rooms are quieter if you prioritise sleep.
Which rooms should I avoid at Princess Perrine Suites?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby and street) and the topmost floor if there’s a roof terrace or equipment room above – heat and noise from machinery can be an issue. Also skip rooms directly above the lobby entrance or any bar area (if present).
Is Princess Perrine Suites noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in a busy area of Davao. Motorbike and jeepney traffic starts early (6am) and continues until late evening. Occasional karaoke bars nearby can be loud on weekends. The lift motor can be heard from rooms adjacent to the lift shaft, especially on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Princess Perrine Suites?
Front-facing rooms offer a view of the main street and Davao’s city skyline. Rear-facing rooms look toward neighbouring buildings and small alleyways – less interesting but calmer. If you want a view, ask for ‘city view’ rooms on floors 5 or 6.
What are insider tips for staying at Princess Perrine Suites?
1. Request a rear-facing room if you value quiet over views – they’re significantly quieter. 2. If you’re driving, ask at check-in about off-street parking; the hotel has limited space and it fills up quickly by early evening.
What time is check-in at Princess Perrine Suites?
Check-in at Princess Perrine Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Princess Perrine Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; speed adequate for browsing and email; login requires room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Princess Perrine Suites?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Princess Perrine Suites?
Rice with grilled meat and vegetable from a carinderia (local eatery), about ₱60–80.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Princess Perrine Suites?
Jeepneys (₱12 per ride) are cheapest; from airport, take a multicab to downtown for about ₱30.
When is the best time to visit Davao?
March, August, and September. March is dry with festivals (Kadayawan prep starts), while August and September offer sunny weather after the main rainy season, with thinner crowds outside major holidays.
Top Attractions in Davao
💡 Visit late afternoon when the heat drops and locals come out. The Wi-Fi is reliable enough for basic browsing.
💡 Step inside for air-con and quiet during midday heat. The adjacent plaza often has cheap street food vendors in the evening.
💡 The 30-minute guided tour is included in the fee and adds context you'd miss on your own. Go early on weekday mornings when it's empty.
💡 Go for the 10am or 3pm feeding sessions to see the crocs leap for meat. Skip the overpriced snacks inside and eat at a nearby carinderia after.
💡 Take the first shuttle at 8am to avoid crowds. Pack a picnic lunch—eating at the on-site restaurant is pricey and average.