Radisson Blu Cebu is a dependable upper mid-range choice for travellers who want to be in the city rather than on the beach. It stands on Serging Osmeña Boulevard in the business and convention district of Cebu City, with a direct covered walkway to the SM City Cebu mall, which is handy in the heat and rain. The hotel offers around four hundred rooms and suites, a spa and fitness centre, an executive lounge and three dining outlets: Feria for international buffets, a pool bar and a lobby bar, plus round-the-clock room service. It is a good base for a trip that mixes the downtown heritage sights, the highlands and day trips south or to Bohol, with the airport roughly twenty minutes away by car according to the hotel. The size and conference facilities mean it can feel busy, but service is polished and the location is practical.
Location and getting around: the hotel is in the city centre area, in the business district beside SM City Cebu. The hotel's page gives the airport as around eleven kilometres and twenty minutes by car. Downtown heritage sights such as Magellan's Cross and Fort San Pedro are a short taxi ride away, and ride-hailing apps and taxis are the easiest way to get around. The ferry piers for trips to Bohol are also a short drive.
Rooms and who it suits: rooms are modern and comfortable, designed with business travellers in mind but equally good for couples and families. The executive lounge and higher floors give more quiet and views. It suits travellers who want the facilities of a big hotel, easy shopping next door and a central position for day trips. It is less suited to those who want a boutique feel or a beach.
Good to know: the hotel's website notes that the outdoor pool was temporarily closed for maintenance at the time of checking, so confirm the pool status before booking if swimming matters to you. A breakfast buffet is listed among the services, but check whether it is included in your rate. The hotel hosts meetings and events, so weekdays can be busy with business guests. Ask for a quiet room away from the lifts if you are a light sleeper, and plan early tours with the front desk the day before, since day trips to the south and Bohol leave very early.
Why stay here
- ✓Covered walkway to SM City Cebu
- ✓Spa and fitness centre
- ✓Feria international restaurant
- ✓Pool bar and lobby bar
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Executive business lounge
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓About 20 minutes from the airport
Good questions
Is Radisson Blu Cebu close to a mall?+
Yes, it has a direct covered walkway to SM City Cebu, which is useful in the heat or rain.
How far is Radisson Blu Cebu from the airport?+
The hotel's website gives roughly eleven kilometres and about twenty minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
It has an outdoor pool, but the hotel's website noted it as temporarily closed for maintenance at the time of checking. Confirm its status before booking.
