Destination
How to get here
Getting to The Sylvia Manor is very easy and straightforward. It is highly accessible and public transport is easy to find.
Directions from New Bacolod-Silay Airport (NBSA) by car
Approximate Distance from Hotel: 12.82 miles
It takes approximately 1 hour to arrive at the hotel. As you exit the airport gates go straight ahead until you reach the main road of Silay City. Turn left and drive to Bacolod City via that same road. Turn right at Rizal street and go straight until you reach San Juan street then turn left. Keep going until you see the hotel.
Directions from BREDCO Port by car
Approimate Distance from Hotel: .79 miles
It takes approximately 5 minutes to arrive at the hotel. As you exit the toll gate, take a right at the first road you see. Go on straight until you reach Luzuriaga street or the third street from when you initially turned left. Keep going and turn right at the San Juan street or the 5th street from when you turned left while on Luzuriaga street. You will see our hotel in a few moments.
Having trouble getting to the hotel?
Contact us for personalized directions from our helpful staff. If you need to be picked up from the pier or airport, please contact us for the proper arrangements prior to your stay.
Exploring Bacolod and Negros
Masskara Festival
Bacolod City is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental and is known as the "City of Smiles." We are world-famous for our annual Masskara festival which is a celebration of the Negrense's love for gaiety. Tourists from all over the world come during the month of October to witness the tribal dances and enjoy the festivities held all month long.
Food Trip!
The people also enjoy staying in Bacolod because of the great food all around the city. Native Filipino cuisine is offered in most restaurants including fresh seafood and grilled dishes or sinugba. Don't forget the very popular chicken inasal that is loved by all Filipinos. The succulent grilled chicken, garlic fried rice and yellow oil makes for a very satisfying meal.
Sugar Capital
Negros island is known as the sugar capital of the Philippines because most of the sugar being used on tables all over the country are produced here. One can stop by most of the highways and ask friendly locals for a bite of fresh, juicy and newly harvested sugarcane stalks during harvest season. Sugar mills dating as far back as the American occupation here in the country can be visited with proper coordination with their offices. There are many kinds of sweet delicacies that we call pasalubong because it is usually brought back to friends and family when returning from Bacolod. You should not leave Bacolod without trying our sweet delights!
Beach Getaways
Negros island is also dotted with white sand beaches. Escalante in the northern tip of the island is home to a couple of these beaches. On the south-western part of the island, Sipalay is known for its diving spots. Local and foreign tourists visit these beaches all year round. They're not at par with the beaches of Boracay, but they still make for good rest and relaxation havens over the weekends or when you just want to go frolic under the sun. Most of them are only 3-4 hours drive away from Bacolod. More on beaches in Negros.
Facts for the traveler
Languages
Filipino, Hiligaynon, English
Population
500,000
Time Zone
GMT +8
Plug Type
Voltage
220
Mobile Phones
GSM 900/1800; Most networks support 3rd Generation (3G) mobile technology.
Visas
Most foreign visitors do not need Philippine visas for stays that last less than 21 days. Three month visas can be obtained in advance and cost around 35 USD. For more information, visit the Republic of the Philippines website.
Currency
The national currency of the Republic of the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP). It is equivalent to 100 centavos. Coins come in 5, 10, and 25 centavos, 1,5,10 pesos. Notes come in 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 denominations.
Taxes
Establishments add 12% value-added tax to all purchases.
Tipping
A service charge of 10% is usually added to hotel and restaurant bills. If not, a 10% tip is appropriate for waiters.
Banking Hours
9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday
Office Hours
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (Government)
9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday (Commercial)
Shop Hours
10 am to 9 pm
Clothing
Cotton is the best choice for clothing when staying in Bacolod. Lightweight t-shirts and jeans are recommended for daily wear. A water-resistant jacket is good to have during occasional showers or storms. During formal occasions, men wear a Barong Tagalog, tailored slacks, and leather shoes. Women often wear a cocktail dress with a light shawl.
Weather
Weather in Bacolod is generally warm and pleasant throughout the entire year. Humid temperatures range from between 22C to 33C (72F to 92F).
For more information, visit the Official Website of Bacolod City.