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Cinco De Noviembre Street & Zamora Street, Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
5 Hotel Rooms The 1898 Casa and Restaurante is considered as the first TWIN house in the Philippines, with this particular house and the one next to it as mirror images of each other. This place combines history, art, good food and accommodation in Silay City – the Paris of Negros Occidental, Philippines.
OUR HISTORY
In 2020, the present owners converted the house into the 1898 Casa and Restorante. The ground floor is where the bedrooms are located. The house structure and layout are unchanged. Repairs have been made and a fresh coat of white paint adorns the inside, giving it a bright and cheerful vibe.
THE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS
The house is embellished with beautiful, ornamental Art Nouveau pierced screens or “calados” (ornately carved room dividers depicting stylized flowers, lyres and anahaw leaves) and cast-iron brackets.
PROPERTY DETAILS
4 twin bedrooms, 1 Family room
Breakfast included; lunch, and dinner available upon request
Use of dining room and sala when no private bookings for dinners etc.
Refrigerator
Microwave
Garden
Airconditioned
Free drinking water
We can still add an extra Single bed (14USD inclusive of breakfast)
SPECIAL NOTES
Extra bed: 6 USD per pax inclusive of breakfast
No parties or guests allowed unless by special arrangement
Pets not allowed
Smoking allowed only in garden
Calados used for ventilation, therefore guests should not be too loud
Don’t miss the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Marker! The marker is given out only to houses that are over 50 years old and that have had significant historical events occur in them. The marker is in a central location and hard to miss. It’s a great photo spot too.
Silay, Negros Occidental, boasts a rich heritage rooted in its Spanish colonial past. Known as the "Paris of Negros," Silay's well-preserved ancestral houses reflect its opulent history as a major sugar-producing region. These architectural gems exhibit a blend of European, American, and Filipino influences. Silay played a vital role in the Philippine Revolution and is now celebrated as a "Heritage City of the Philippines." Explore the city's streets, marvel at the ancestral houses-turned-museums, and immerse yourself in Silay's vibrant cultural scene. Don't miss the annual "Kansilay Festival," a lively celebration of Silay's heritage, arts, and traditions.
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The Generoso Reyes Gamboa Twin House, both heroes of Cinco de Noviembre, was built for their sons Ernesto and Generoso Jr.
