Greenleaf Hotel Gensan "Green is a luxury you can afford"

General Santos city, the city of champions is turning into a new leaf...

with the rise of establishments and commercial buildings in this booming city, 

 Greenleaf Hotel 

is a welcome addition to its new line of hotels opening in its locality.

Tuna fountain sculpture by Leeroy New in front of the hotel :)

Greenleaf Hotel is a deluxe hotel being managed by Asian Grand Legacy Hotels Corp, the same ones who operate Astoria in Boracay, Astoria Palawan as well as Las Casas Filipinas de Azucar in Bataan to name a few.

This magnificent six story hotel is conceptualized by Ramon Licup Design Group. 

Upon entering the hotel, I couldn't fail but notice the aesthetically beautiful interiors designed by Arch. Pauline Yusay of CEBEA. The interiors is described as modern contemporary with a touch of Zen. Guests wouldn't fail to notice the towering structures made to look like trunks of trees or a leaf branch with the ceilings filled with web like patterns depicting the microscopic patterns of a leaf. So in effect, looking at the ceilings, I suddenly had an inkling of what an ant might be looking at under the canopy of a leaf. :) 

THE LOBBY LOUNGE

All through out the hotel, you will notice a lot of beautiful pieces of furniture and patterns in conjunction with their nature theme. All furniture are masterpieces of Murillo and the Continental Pacific, both native to Cebu City. Materials are sourced-out locally and carry a natural base.

Clearly the Tengs invested a lot of their money on the furnishings alone. And in my humble opinion, this is a well thought of hotel. Taking into consideration the aesthetics all around this hotel, the owners clearly went all out in the vision of providing a first of its kind luxury hotel in Gensan, worthy of every General's pride. 

When I was toured around Greenleaf Hotel, this brand new grand piano just arrived and has just added a touch of class in the already sophisticated lobby lounge.

At the front desk, the capiz laminated counter caught my attention. It was definitely in conjunction with the nature inspired theme of the hotel...hmmm.. very impressive!

...along with these mirror laden pillars, seeming like stalactites 

(only these were on the sides of the pillars :)

THE SCULPTURES

Sculptures scattered around the hotel including this gigantic wall resin masterpiece (including the fish fountain in the hotel facade) are all the works of Leeroy New. Mr. New, unbeknownst to some is a world renowned artist whose works grace the halls not only of CCP in the Philippines but abroad as well. Im proud to note that this young artist hails from General Santos city. :) 

Upon entry to the hotel, you will readily notice this sculpture of falling leaves, for sure countless photo-ops will be made with this in the background of future hotel guests.  

More sculptures and wall murals scattered inside the hotel. 

The Function Rooms 

For events, functions and weddings, the hotel has three (3) function 
rooms which can accommodate 60-70pax aptly named as 
Sage, Basil and Cilantro. 

For a bigger function, the hotel also boasts of a Grand Ballroon 
which can seat up to 450 guests 
- the Pandan ballroom, 
with swirling ceilings and drop lights reminiscent of the inside of a snail shell.

Whats impressive about this ballroom is the presence of an installed LED wall on both sides of the ballroom, for a high resolution presentation of AVPs for special events.

The Accommodation and Staff

To further experience the hospitality of the staff at the Greenleaf Hotel we (well my family of three) checked in for an overnight stay. And I'm happy to note that we weren't disappointed. Their staff starting from the gracious people at the front desk (especially to Kaye and the staff at the front desk at the time of our check in--sorry forgot all of your names) to the bell service (special mention to Ramsey who assisted us with our bags upon check in and check out) were all very gracious. We were served with utmost hospitality and excellence. Hoping they can keep it up for years and years to come.

Greenleaf hotel for me could readily pass for a five star hotel. But it is categorized as a deluxe hotel/four star since its rooms measures about 30 square feet. But its still plenty of room for business travelers who are looking for luxurious amenities. 

All 111 rooms are equipped with amenities as follows: 

• Wireless internet connectivity
• Working desk
• Electronic door lock system
• IDD/NDD telephone thru PABX
• Extension phone in the bathroom
• Individually controlled air-conditioning system
• LCD television with cable channels
• Hot and cold water showers
• Rainfall showerhead and telephone handshower in all bathrooms
• Bathtub in suite rooms
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobe
• Vanity mirror
• In- room safe
• Weighing scale
• Iron and ironing board
• Alarm clock
• Mini-bar
• Coffee & tea making facility 

Executive Garden Room with King sized bed

The hotel offers six (6)categories of spacious and inviting rooms to choose from, namely: Deluxe Rooms, Executive Garden Rooms, Executive Veranda Rooms, One Bedroom Suite, One Bedroom Garden Suite and One Bedroom Veranda Suite.

Deluxe room with twin beds 

The rooms also come with these basic niceties:

• Breakfast at Mint Café (good for two)
• Roundtrip Airport/Hotel Transfers
• Use of Fitness Gym and Swimming Pool

The pocket garden in the Executive Garden Rooms...

A peek at the toiletries that comes with our room...

Another thing we love about the toilet is the rainfall shower that changes color depending on the temperature of the water! Green means lukewarm and blue cold, sorry didn't had the chance to take photo of red for hot water after all  I still love my camera! :) 

Rack room rates below: 

• Deluxe - P 4,500.00 (2nd and 3RD Floors)
• Executive Room - P 5,000.00 (2nd and 3rd Floors)
• One Bedroom Suite - P 7,500.00
• One Bedroom Veranda Suite - P 8,000.00 (7th Floor): with a view of San Miguel St.
• One Bedroom Garden Suite - P 9,000.00
• Extra Person/Bed - P 1,200.00
• Kids under 11 years are FREE OF CHARGE.
• Check in time: 2:00PM / check out time: 12NN.

Currently, they are on promo rates of P3,600 on all rooms depending on availability until August 30, 2013. Grand Opening of the hotel is slated sometime in September so watch out for it. 

The Swimming Pool

Hotel guests and Priviledge Card holders have complete access to their swimming pool, right beside the Mint Cafe and their fitness gym. 

The jacuzzi and the Y-shaped pool (top), below is the Kiddie pool, following 

the contours of a Palm leaf.

For fitness buffs, the hotel also has an in-house gym overlooking the pool.

OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES

Other Facilities and Services: 

• Chinese Specialty Restaurant
• All Day Dining Coffeeshop
• Music and Sports Bar
• Ballroom
• Function Rooms
• Business Center
• 24-hour Room Services
• Fitness Center
• Spa Facilities with Steam Bath and Massage Service
• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Sundry Shop
• Airport Shuttle Service
• CCTV Cameras in Strategic Places
• Standby Generator
• Covered Parking Spaces

For reservations and other inquiries: 

Address: San Miguel Street corner J. Catolico Street, General Santos City, Philippines 

             Tel. +083 552 1111
Other Contac Numbers:
Manila +632 376 9840
           +083 552 8822
E-mail: info@greenleafthotelgensan.com