Iloilo Grand Hotel

Iloilo


No longer, if ever, grand, this large downtown hotel is a fading relic. It's close to the port areas if that's important and rooms are large and affordable. Ask for one away from the street noise. If there's a conference or other function, it can feel lively, but otherwise feels deserted.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Iloilo attractions

1. City Hall

0.29 MILES

For the best view of the old city, climb to the roof above the 7th floor – ask the guard for permission. You'll be surprised how different it appears…

4. Museo Iloilo

0.69 MILES

Offers a worthwhile display on the indigenous Ati (Negrito) people and a collection of old pinya (pineapple fibre) weavings, for which the area is famous…

5. Iloilo Esplanade

1.27 MILES

This riverside walkway is a credit to the city, which had to move mountains to build it. It's 1.3km long, made of brick paving stones, and for pedestrians…

6. St Anne's Church

1.67 MILES

This historic neo-Gothic church is interestingly sometimes referred to as 'the feminist church' because there are only sculptures of female saints on…

7. Nelly's Garden

1.78 MILES

Iloilo's most famous historic home resembles the White House. You'll need to give three days' notice of your visit.