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Art Meets Travel in Davao

August 22, 2013 by Davao Traveler Admin Leave a Comment

Art and Travel. They seldom go together. But here in Davao, they do.

So far, based on my mini-travels around the city, I’ve discovered two hotels that showcase the artistic side of the Davao. And when I say art, I don’t mean the usual paintings that you often see in a lobby or in every room in a hotel. Though it adds beauty to an otherwise boring room, that kind of art is easy to do – you just buy an artwork from a store and hang it on the wall, and boom… art!

The kind of art that you see in the two hotels featured in this article were made by local talents… hand-crafted and well-thought. Some would say inspired.

Now, I don’t know what inspired means, but I think know what a beautiful artwork is when I see one.

Do you share the same thoughts? If so, on your next travel down Davao, make sure that you pay a visit to our two featured hotels for this article, namely:

  • The Ponce Suites
  • Jade Dragon Suites

( See also: Search and compare 85+ hotels in Davao. )

According to one definition, art refers to “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.”

When you get a chance to visit any of these hotels, you’ll find out for yourself that there is a piece of artwork that truly resonates with the beauty that is already in you.

Yogi Bera once said, “You can observe a lot by just watching.” Try that one for yourself by visiting these hotels.

The Ponce Suites

Location: Dona Vicenta Village, Bajada (close to the Pryce Tower and the Landco Tower)

Perhaps this place is the traveler’s top-of-the-mind when we talk about artworks in a hotel in Davao.

Coming right at the hotel entrance, you’ll be greeted by gigantic eagle sculptures. First time you see it, you might think that this hotel is a mysterious place where magicians and witches hone their tricks. But once you are inside the lobby, you’ll see a couple more wonderful artworks of paintings and sculptures. Many of which are handy works of Kublai Millan. He is a very popular artist in Davao and you can see his works – they have similar patterns – everywhere in the city and in nearby provinces.

The management calls it the unconventional hotel. And their website puts this line: “A hotel is best felt by the guests themselves therefore things are better left unsaid.”

Hmm… What else can I say? 🙂 You have to visit the hotel and see what’s waiting for you there.

( See also: Davao Museum )

Jade Dragon Suites

Hotel Location: Aurora Street, between Jacinto Street and Roxas Ave.

“It’s a luxury you can afford,” claims the hotel’s brochure. And true enough when I visited the hotel at one point, it’s a lovely place to be.

  • Friendly staff (that’s requirement Number 1, I think)
  • Modern design
  • Very clean, from the tiles and all
  • And affordable, too.

But where’s the artwork?

Okay that’s next. But first, let me introduce you to the concepts of why the management wanted to showcase artworks in their hotel.

Unlike Kublai Millan, the owners of the Dragon Suites are not professional artists. But they do come from Chinese descendants who consider cultures and traditions to be very important.

It’s part of their mission to help preserve our local culture and encourage local artists to be even more creative with their works.

The Jade Dragon Suites’ Art Gallery is witness to that mission. Artists may use the Art gallery of the to display their masterpieces for everyone to see. If they have clients, they can simply go there, introduce the artworks, and if they client wants to buy, a deal can be made. If you are an artist of meagre resources, I think that’s better than having your own art gallery.

Looking at the gallery, I personally like this painting the most:

The Tree Painting by Davao local artist
Sexy and beautiful, isn’t she? The Tree is a painting by a Davao local artist.

Agree or not, beauty is really in the eyes of the beholder. You can find a lot of other beautiful painting by taking a virtual tour of their website’s gallery section.

Better yet, you can go there and see it for yourself.

Filed Under: Attractions, Davao Hotels, Davao Travel Reviews, Travel Guide Tagged With: Art and Travel, Davao Hotels, Jade Dragon Suites, Ponce Suites

Ponce Suite — The Unconventional Hotel In Davao

September 17, 2009 by Davao Traveler Admin

Works of art, they say, are more than colors, curves, lines and textures. They sometimes penetrate within the depths of the human soul and stir up emotions that lie in it. They can either stimulate anger or hatred, or put the inner being into deep reflections of the things it missed. The same works of art that awaken the senses could sometimes also be the same pillows that could put the soul in the kind of serenity and calmness that are factors for a great relaxation.

Here in Davao City, art lover can satisfy their passion and experience a relaxing and comfortable stay all in one setting. This is what Ponce Suites can offer Davao’s visitors both local tourists and foreign ones alike.

Located in one of Davao’s prime subdivisions just within the city proper, Ponce Suites (a hotel and convention center) offers a different kind of accommodation for travelers. What makes the establishment different is its design and the works of art that dominate the entire three-floor building.

Featuring the visually-stimulating works of one of Mindanao’s pride artist Kublai Millan that occupies almost every corner of the building, you would experience staying with gigantic statues and thought provoking images of people and nature’s flora and fauna, combined to create an entire picture that defies the rules of science.

Right from the outside you will be greeted by a gigantic sculpture of the Philippine Eagle, a depiction that the place is no ordinary inn, along the walls are beautiful paintings and literally every corner has a work of art, offering a peculiar experience for travelers who are simply on the look-out for a place to stay while enjoying Davao.

Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel in Davao
This is the front view of the Ponce Suites — The Unconventional Hotel in Davao. Click here for more photos, guest reviews, online booking tool.
Apart from these inspiring work pieces, Ponce Suites has facilities and amenities that answer the needs of their clients.

There 30 fully-airconditioned rooms are elegantly designed for a relaxing and comfortable stay and the beds feels like clouds that could give you the most satisfying good night sleep.

This hotel and convention center is also complete with your choices of 30 private rooms, townhouses and 5 function rooms.

(See also: Guest reviews of the Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel, plus online booking tool.)

Room Rates

Ponce Suites Room Rates are very affordable and more than reasonable. And to think that you would only pay for a hotel room and you can then enjoy the convenience of feasting your eyes with Millan’s masterpieces.

Private rooms:

Single : P 470.00
Matrimonia : P 624.00
Twinshare : P 713.00
Suite : P 1,490.00
Extra bed / person : P 200.00

All these rooms are complete with good lighting facilities, fully air-conditioned, cable television and a private toilet and bath.

Townhouse Rates

Townhouses are charged 1,790 pesos per day and can accommodate up to 8 persons. A payment of 179 pesos is charged per person in excess of eight.

Ponce Suites is also best for live-in seminars and gatherings as well as one day events and other functions. Their function halls can accommodate up to 1,500 participants.

Ponce Suites also offers packages for functions that clients can choose to suit their budget — perfect for people who wants to have the best value for their money.

Function rooms:

Tai-pan : 40 – 120 participants
Hafid : 30 – 50 participants
Ponce 2 : 50 – 200 participants
Roofdeck : 50 – 200 participants
Village Covered Court : 200 – 1,500 participants

Hotel Accommodation Packages

SPECIAL PACKAGE (Php595++ per person/day)

Regular Menu (3 meals, 2 snacks)
Flowing Coffee
Free townhouse accommodation
Free use of Overhead Projector
Free disco-videoke (up to 11:00 p.m.)

REGULAR PACKAGE (Php695++ per person/day)

Regular Menu (3 meals, 2 snacks)
Flowing Coffee

These packages come with free room accommodations with an additional of only P 150.00 per person per day for a triple sharing accommodation.

There is also a free use of overhead projectors for seminars and a free disco-videoke up to 11 pm for other events.

The place is perfect for those who are looking for a different kind of hotel setting and for events like weddings, debuts, birthdays, corporate events and others. Truly one of Davao’s pride

Visit Ponce Suites The Unconventional Hotel at:

Corner Road 3 and 4,
Doña Vicenta Village,
Bajada, Davao City, Philippines

Or contact them at:

Phone : (082) 227-9070
Mobile: (63)9099448129
Telefax: (6382) 227-8161

Related Links

  • Ponce Suites Reviews and Online Booking Tool
  • Charming Small Hotels in Davao
  • Small Hotels Rates in Davao

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This article on Ponce Suites is written by Matt Regis.

Filed Under: Davao Hotels Tagged With: Davao Hotel, Kublai Millan, Ponce Suites

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