In the heart of uptown Cebu City is a rotunda park with a picturesque fountain in the center. This is the famous Fuente Osmeña Circle, which is a focal landmark for the Queen City of the South.
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Fuente Osmeña, or literally “Osmeña Fountain,” was named after Pres. Sergio Osmeña. The patriarch of one of Cebu’s most prominent political families served as the fourth president of the Philippines. Considering his contributions to society, he is considered a favorite son of the province.
The rotunda, which principally features the Osmeña fountain, is said to have been built during the inauguration of the City’s water system. Over the years, it has evolved from simply an exhibition of Cebuano prowess to serve a variety of more practical purposes. The park surrounding the regal spout has become a venue for an assortment of events.
If you happen to be in the area in the early hours of the day, you’ll see a number of joggers and groups of Tai Chi practitioners. At night, the park transforms into a romantic setting where couples can enjoy the solitary air and the delightful lights as they playfully illuminate the ecstatic jets of water. Cultural presentations, social events and even political gatherings are also held in the park.The Fuente Osmeña Circle is hard to miss considering its strategic location and accessibility. It is but apt to say that the soul of Cebu City resides in its heart.
Eddie’s Hotel, now known as The Beverly Boutique Business Hotel, is a standard/economy class hotel in Cebu City that hosts 52 rooms, geared for budget-conscious business travelers and vacationers.
The hotel opened in August 1996, and was established by Eddie Woolbright, an American soldier who came with the American liberation forces in Leyte province in 1944. He decided to stay in the country after the war. He eventually became a successful businessman in Cebu by engaging in the import trading of heavy equipment and water drilling, and in the real estate business.
Facilities and Services
All of the hotel’s guest rooms are equipped with luxurious amenities such as cable television, bedside light control panels, and efficient 24-hour room service. Eddie’s Hotel has a function room that can seat up to 20 persons and is available for small meetings, seminars, and interviews. It is equipped with audio-visual facilities and conference equipment. In addition, a highly-trained staff of banquet and conference planners will assist you in organizing and implementing your events in the function room.
Eddie’s Hotel’s 24-hour fine dining restaurant, The Beverly Room, offers the best of American and Continental cuisine. The restaurant’s specialties include U.S. Angus steaks, fresh corned beef and baby back ribs.
The hotel’s other facilities and services include:
Business Center – equipped with office equipment such as a fax machine, typewriter, photocopier and a computer with Internet connection
Courier services and NDD/IDD telephone services
Jacuzzi with snack bar/poolside bar
Laundry and dry cleaning
Location and Contact Information
Eddie’s Hotel is located in F. Manalo Street, Cebu City, which is near the Fuente Osmeña Circle, one of the city’s premier business, commercial and shopping districts. The Fuente Osmeña area is home to the Robinsons Cebu department store, supermarket and food court. The area also has bars, restaurants and fast-food chains, and other commercial and shopping establishments.
The hotel is less than 30 minutes from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Mactan Island and is accessible via taxi and other public transport. From the international airport, take a taxi that will go to General Maxilom Avenue and when you see the big Iglesia ni Kristo Church, turn at its right corner, which is F. Manalo Street and a few meters from its corner is where the hotel is at your left side.
For reservations and other inquiries, you can call them at (+6332) 254-8570 to 76, or send them a facsimile at (+6332) 254-8578. For more information about the hotel, you can also visit their website http://www.eddieshotel.com.ph/.
The Fuente Osmeña Circle is hard to miss considering its strategic location and accessibility. It is but apt to say that the soul of Cebu City resides in its heart.