Discover Bacolod, the City of Smiles

Bacolod is a special city, known as the City of Smiles for its sunny disposition, while its history is enchanting. Bacolod is the gateway for visitors to unravel the story of the Negros Occidental province. For guests wanting to explore the wider region, hop on a ferry at Bacolod BREDCO Port to see more of this fascinating region.

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SM City Bacolod

0.04 mi / 0.07 km from the hotel
The biggest shopping mall in the province, SM City Bacolod offers a wide variety of shopping and dining options. The mall also hosts the SMX Convention Center that can hold an audience of up to 4,000 people.

Daku Balay

0.72 mi / 1.16 km from the hotel
This Art Deco landmark has a storied past and unique style that intrigue everyone who sees it. Though the building is not open for tours, it’s worth walking by to see how the nautical architectural details earned it the nickname “Boat House.”

San Sebastian Cathedral

0.31 mi / 0.49 km from the hotel
An impressive structure made of coral stones, this cathedral in the heart of Bacolod is one of the city’s most prominent religious and historical symbols. You can head outside to the churchyard to admire the antique bells that once hung in the towers.

The Ruins

3.76 mi / 6.06 km from the hotel
What remains of this grand mansion that burned to the ground during World War II is still beautiful. As you tour the Italianate-style home, you’ll learn about the love story that led to the building of the mansion.