Nothing feels better than the fact that Christmas is just around the corner already. Besides the fact that it is already the start of ber months again, I'm really just so happy to have found a happy place where it feels like Christmas anytime of the year! Cafe Noelle doesn't only have the best interiors that would make you feel like home, but they also have the best dishes that would really make you feel the warmth of the holiday season all year long! 

Me and my family would usually need to drive from Angeles to San Fernando just to get a taste of our favorite dishes from Cafe Noelle. I'm so glad when they branched out to SM City Clark, and now in Marquee. If you are a foodie who likes to take photos of the sumptuous meals that you eat, the Marquee mall branch of Cafe Noelle is just the perfect place for you to visit,  the natural sunlight of their place just makes your dining experience a lot more extra! 

From their first store in Melbourne and then to the second one in Sydney, they chose to expand in the Philippines for many Filipinos crave for coffee alot. I myself would be guilty of craving for coffee everytime! Plus coffee shops are just my go to place for reviewing, working, or simply meeting up with friends. They started in Ortigas then in Makati, and now they have just opened their first provincial branch here in Pampanga. The timing of their opening is just perfect for me, for I am currently staying in Pampanga and catching up on my blog, and I think I just found my new workplace! They are located at the newly opened hotel, BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel (you might want to check my blogpost about the newly opened hotel and pack your bags for a staycation with them!), which is in San Fernando, Pampanga. 

I had so much fun sipping a nice cup of coffee and meeting local bloggers of Pampanga during their opening. We were welcomed by the Hotel owner of BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel,  Sir Rion Patawaran.

And their barista told us the story behind Where's Marcel and all the process of their best tasting coffee. 

We were also invited to watch some coffee art, and surprisingly asked to do it ourselves! (THIS WAS SO EXCITING FOR ME FOR I AM REALLY NOT AN ARTSY PERSON!) 

I got the chance to take a picture of some of the prices of their drinks to give you guys an idea of the price ranges of their products! 

My giveaway winner was Ched Edrian Dizon (the guy with the glasses), who surprisingly is a portrait photographer. He came with Mark, Sam, and Abilene, who were also photographers! I got to give them a night to enjoy a great movie, and they offered to shoot me sometime. It's so good to meet new people that are so talented and creative. They have so many good shots of different people here in Pampanga in different photoshoot theme or feels. They made me realize how many creative eyes are here in Pampanga! 

I had so much fun, and I guess my giveaway winner also had a great time watching the movie! All Thanks to Bratpack Philippines! #BratpackPH #BratpackxWonderwoman

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A new property is changing the landscape of bustling San Fernando, Pampanga. This is BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel, a 3-star accomodation in Barangay Dolores. Constructed through a partnership between Best Western International and Hilcres Consolidated Corporation, it is the first "green hotel" in the city.

The first accommodation awarded an investment incentive by the City of San Fernando for utilizing environment-friendly design and practices is about to open on July, the BEST Western Bendix Hotel. As to what I know, the City of San Fernando has been promoting different environmental advocacies through the past years,  this is why BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel utilized green building practices and technologies. And according to Rion Patawaran, chief executive officer of Hilcres Consolidated Corporation, the first tile provider in Pampanga and a formidable player in the construction industry in the Philippines, the development of an environment-friendly hotel is a conscious choice because of the challenges brought about by climate change.

"Green initiattives such as recycling of waste water for hydrophonic gardening, the ubiquitous use of low flow plumbing fixtures, and the installation of low-emissivity glass window panels are among the many features that make us the most environment-friendly hotel in the province of Pampanga," Patawaran said.

BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel is the latest addition to the Best Western International brand in the country. This marks the expansion of the international company that manages and oversees the operation of 6 hotels across the city of Manila, Makati, Cebu City, Boracay, Subic, and Palawan. There are many standards to make a hotel part of the said international company that were took in consideration in this new development, which makes BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel really one of the best.

One of those standards that was to be followed to have the BEST WESTERN brand is to have a wide hallway.

Beyond promoting an eco-friendly advocacy, BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel stands as a legacy of the unwavering entrepreneurial spirit of the Patawarans. The family patriarch, Ruben died 3 months before the hotel broke ground in November 2012. "The erection of this monument called 'Bendix Hotel' is a testament, not only to the visionary leadership of our mother, Dita, but also to the tenacious and preserving nature of our family rising up from the ashes in order to chart a new path towards the continuation of the legacy of our beloved father," Patawaran said. With the construction of the hotel, "the spirit of our father lives in all of us, his children."

Located at the junction of MacArthur Highway and Olongapo-Gapan Road, BEST WESTERN Bendix Hotel is also the newest business hub in Central Luzon. It boasts banquet facilities that can cater from small board meetings to large conventions for 300 persons. A coffee shop at the ground floor offers a more casual gathering place, while the restaurant at the mezzanine allows guests to meet with company for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails.

The 46 rooms of this hotel in the City of San Fernando fulfill the need of every individual, be it optimum productivity for the busy executive or  utmost relaxation for the leisure traveler. Pocket spring mattresses, double-panel glass windows, and blackout curtains guarantee a comfortable sleep. An executive desk and 24/7 high-speed internet access ensure efficiency when work needs to be done. Rooms also have an LED TV, wardrobes, and a private bathroom with shower. Here are some pictures of their rooms that would really make you feel that you need to have a  staycation soon! 

I also managed to snap a photo of their brochure to let you guys know the rates of the hotel for future reference!

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I went to their Grand Opening last April 22, 2017 to see what this concept store offers and my inner legally blonde self was screaming as I entered the store. Hahaha. The store has a cute interior that would make you feel like you are a princess shopping. They have everything that a girl needs: a wide variety of clothes; bags to die for; accessories to make your OOTDs extra; shoes that are comfy and stylish at the same time; perfumes to help you smell fresh all day; and makeups to play with! They are really a one stop shop, plus their prices would make your wallet happy.  Here are some of my shots of their products: 

By the way, I got to meet Chinchin Obcena in the Grand Opening, her style and personality really matched the theme of the store itself. So kudos to the PR of the event, Ingrid Salta. 

If you guys are planning to visit them, here are their details! 

STORE LOCATION: 

Hanniel Square Building, Corner P. De Guzman Street, Claro M. Recto, Angeles City, Pmapanga (Near Traffic Light, Marisol 3rd Gate, In front of 7 Eleven and below Veranda Restaurant) 

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STORE HOUR: 

Weekdays: 12 noon- 12 midnight

Weekends: 2pm- 12 midnight

INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK:

@sopistikadacollections

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