bai Hotel Cebu wins big; bags 2022 Hotel of the Year, 2022 Best Buffet

bai Hotels • 30 January 2023

bai Hotel Cebu wins big; bags 2022 Hotel of the Year, 2022 Best Buffet

It's a double win for bai Hotel Cebu in the recently concluded Sunstar Best of Cebu. CAFE bai won 2022 Best Buffet and bai Hotel Cebu as the 2022 Hotel of the Year. 


Sunstar Cebu, a media company, has been recognizing Cebu's best brands for 10 years now. Local businesses of lifestyle, food, travel, beauty, wellness, and shopping are considered to be part of the best list.


The Best of Cebu 2022 recognized 118 winners and bai Hotel Cebu is honored to be part of the roster. In its published article both on its website and in print, Sunstar Best of Cebu says; 


Best Buffet: Café bai at bai Hotel Cebu

The buffet at Café bai in bai Hotel Cebu contains an affordable smorgasbord of great food. The buffet spread features more than 20 different food stations, each containing exquisite flavors and delectable dishes across various cuisines. Café bai is located on the second floor of bai Hotel Cebu, Ouano Ave., North Reclamation Area.


Hotel of the Year: bai Hotel

Strategically standing 23 stories above the vibrant cities of Mandaue and Cebu, bai Hotel has not fallen short of a world-class experience. With welcoming contemporary light fixtures that evoke a sense of home away from home, it excels at reflecting a fuss-free modern and stylish hotel scene. A luxurious living space with plush furniture and a high-rolling atmosphere that are detail-oriented sets the standard for what should be in a luxurious hotel. The hotel epitomizes elegance without sacrificing two important factors: comfort and quality.


"These winners went through a stringent selection and judging process conducted by the Best of Cebu committee and an esteemed panel of judges," Sunstar Best of Cebu concluded. 


Congratulations are in order to our hardworking team--the Dream Team for making this happen. This wouldn't be possible without you.



bai Hotel Cebu is located at Ouano Ave. corner C.D. Seno St., City South Special Economic Administrative Zone, Mandaue City Cebu. For more updates, follow bai on their social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok @baihotelcebu. 


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