Staycation
By allen0187
@allen0187 (59991)
Philippines
May 12, 2026 1:10pm CST
Someone posted about enduring an internet outage. Had the same experience recently and since I work from home, I cannot afford to not have internet. Good thing there is a nearby hotel in my place.
The outage lasted for two whole days and the announcement from the provider was late. When I learned about it, I thought about what to do. An option was to report for work in the office. that was fine but what will I do at home without internet?
So I decided to call the nearby hotel and book a room for two days. It was fairly easy to book a room. I was able to request for an early check-in. I packed my laptops, my mobile monitor, and a just enough clothes for two days. When I arrived to check-in, I qualified for a late check-out. That certainly was a plus. There was also some welcome drinks and snacks sent up to my room.
Glad, I was able to turn this inconvenience into a well-deserved staycation.
Picture of the lobby in my floor. Didn't get to stay here long but I did spend time looking at the painting the hotel had displayed.
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
13 May
Good for you.
Where are you exactly staying?
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
14 May
@allen0187 I am in Imus City, Cavite now. And you?
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
16 May
@Shavkat good to know. I'm staying in Manila.
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
13 May
Yup, one of the advantages of living near a business district.
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
13 May
True.
One would think that service providers will move heaven and earth to prevent it from happening and if it did happen, they'll work double-time to resolve it.
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
13 May
Thanks Judy.
Not wishing for another outage but I doubt I'll take another staycation so soon.
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
14 May
@JudyEv true about the cost but like what you said, it turned out to be worth it.
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@JudyEv (384261)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 May
@allen0187 There is always the cost to consider but sometimes I guess it's worth it.
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@valherma00 (4440)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
13 May
it's nice. not everyone can afford this and good for you
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
13 May
It isn't that expensive. I got some discounts as well.
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@valherma00 (4440)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 May
@allen0187 really?great to know that.it looks awesome.
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@rsa101 (41396)
• Philippines
14 May
@allen0187 l guess with the ambiance and the service you receive from them, you would feel comfy and at home making you sleep like a baby.
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@allen0187 (59991)
• Philippines
13 May
It was an enjoyable stay.
Slept like a baby when I was off work.
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