"Its blue color is so noticeable from the road so you won't get lost."

[DAGUPAN, PANGASINAN, PHILIPPINES] ► When you meet a friend who belongs to a certain genus where you also belong, it's unforgiving. You think in the same wavelength. You laugh with common denominator. You talk in the same frequency. And when the trigger is activated, the activity could be endless. So this is what happened to me in Dagupan. I self-declared I'm stranded. I made myself believe that the last bus out of Dagupan is gone; and that I have to catch the next bus the next day.

[DAGUPAN] ► HELLO! WELCOME TO DAGUPAN!

Each individual is unique but there are certain areas of our existence where subgroups of people dwell. So in Dagupan, I met a fellow blogger I've already met a few years back in Vigan (and yes we belong to a subgroup and subculture). It's a long story worthy for a separate post but to cut the story short, the trigger was activated so the conversation was infinite and I have to stay overnight in Dagupan because as I've said, I made myself believe that the last bus out of Dagupan is gone so that I'll have a reason to stay in Dagupan overnight.

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC

This post is actually not about wavelengths, frequencies, triggers and friendships. It's about this hotel where I stayed in Dagupan for a night because I need a place to sleep.

Hotel Le Duc is the name of the hotel and I'm posting a review here for your reference. Of course, I would also like to recommend this hotel whenever you visit Dagupan.

Hotel Le Duc is located in Tapuac District in Dagupan City adjacent to the Lyceum-Northwestern University. Its blue color is so noticeable from the road so you won't get lost. Their staff had an excellent service in my case.

The spacious room where I stayed is equipped with a hot and cold shower, television set and closets to organize your stuff. You get what you pay and it's a good value for your money. I posted more photos below for your reference.

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC'S SUPPOSED-TO-BE RESTAURANT

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC INTERIOR

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC INTERIOR

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC RECEIVING LOBBY

[DAGUPAN] ► HOTEL LE DUC INTERIOR

[DAGUPAN] ► MORNING VIEW FROM MY ROOM WINDOW

The pros in staying here are the following:

It's readily accessible for commuting public.
Around the hotel are a good number of restaurants, convenience stores and coffee shops to choose from.
They have relatively affordable spacious rooms.

Hotel Rates:

Standard Room - 1400

DeLuxe Suite - 1700

Double Suite - 2000

Presidential - 4500

Email them at hotelleduc@lyceum.edu.ph for reservations. | end |

12 APRIL 2016: HOTEL LE DUC, TAPUAC DISTRICT, DAGUPAN CITY
INSIDE THE HOTEL LE DUC

[DAGUPAN] ► HELLO! WELCOME TO HOTEL LE DUC

► FOOTNOTES, DISCLAIMERS, ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ETC

[1] This post is filed under the category "Resorts and Accommodations." This is a category here on my blog where I write stories and reviews of resorts and accommodations based on my experiences. There is a section below where you can see other related posts from this category.

[2] All maps I used on this post are the works of Eugene Alvin Villar and Mike Gonzalez published on Wikipedia. Source: 1 | 2

[3] All photos are mine.

[4] The insights, conditions and name of places or properties I mentioned here are based on the facts and situation on the day of my visit. Take note that you may have a different experience when you experience or see the Hotel Le Duc. Names of places and properties may also change by time.

[5] I would also like to thank my friend Micaela Rodriguez for helping/assisting me make my stay in this hotel possible.