Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel and Art Museum is celebrating its 15 years in the business. And I had a chance to join probably one of the intimate blogging lunches I had recently. Min Ponce, our gorgeous and gracious host and also the owner and General Manager of the hotel treated us to sumptuous lunch to celebrate and talked about how Ponce Suites started, it’s highs and lows and how it has become an award winning hotel and an art destination in Davao City.
Through the years, Ponce Suites has accomplished to be a reputable and established hotel in the city. It has also nurtured the art culture hosting countless works of art of Mindanao’s pride and one of the most prolific artists I’ve known alive in my entire life, who also happens to be the owner's son, Kublai Milan.
Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel and Art Museum also accommodates long-term stay or staying on a monthly basis but this is subject to approval. There are also few rooms that can accommodate 6-8 persons with a shared bathroom, that, if you’re travelling in group.
Ponce Suites is not just a hotel but also an overwhelming art gallery with Kublai’s work displayed in and out of the hotel. And if you happen to be in the city and would want to see his works, viewing is allowed from 9:00am to 8pm. A minimal amount of P100/person and P25 for students will be collected. This already includes a drink or a souvenir.
Kublai is a brilliant and prolific artist and is also known for his giant sculptures spread out all over Mindanao. Each work of art represents the successes and struggles of Mindanao people. They're magnificent to behold. And on top of your priceless accommodation experience at the gallery hotel, Ponce Suites wants to share more Kublai art experience with you, hence, they also offer guided KUBLAI ART TOURS.
Here’s a list of the art tour package:
HALF DAY TOUR WITHIN DAVAO CITY
Itinerary:
Big Ben Clock in San Pedro St.
San Pedro Cathedral
Eagle – City Hall
Davao Museum
Kublai Art Gallery – Yahu Plaza
Kublai Art Gallery – Gaisano Mall
People’s Park
Ponce Suites Gallery and AVP with more of Kublai’s works.
DAY TOUR (6 HOURS) PANABO AND TAGUM
Giant Banana
Tagum Cathedral
Tagum City Hall
People’s Park
Ponce Suites Gallery and AVP with more of Kublai’s works.
DAY TOUR (8 HOURS) BUDA
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Davao- Bukidnon freeway
Buddha in Buda Mountain Resort
Giant Eagle Sculpture marking entrance to Davao City
Stop at Seagull for a short break
Breathtaking Overview – Kublai Sculptures and lunch
Return Journey – stopover at Kublai’s house in Buda.
For tour fee inquiries and other information call (082) 227 9070 or email inquiry@poncesuiteshotel.com
If you want and added art appreciation tour on your vacation here in Davao City, Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel and Art Museum has it all for you – The experience in priceless.
PONCE SUITES GALLERY HOTEL AND MUSEUM
Corner Roads 3&4
Dona Vicenta Village Bajada, Davao City
Phone Nos. (082) 227.9070 | 227.8161
Mobile. 0942 498 4468
Email. inquiry@poncesuiteshotel.com
Website. www.poncesuiteshotel.com
Wow, my little lady will be in heaven looking at those art exhibit!
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