Daybreak: A Breakfast Buffet at Days Hotel Iloilo

The long elusive breakfast buffet of Days Hotel Iloilo dubbed as Daybreak has finally been conquered as I was able to enjoy of this morning feast a few days ago. Aptly named, it was just a little after the break of dawn that Eric D (www.byahilo.com) and I went down to The Promenade to have our first meal of the day. And had to drag ourselves out of bed and get prepared.

It wasn't easy though as the room we had at Days Hotel Iloilo was among the most comfortable and relaxing. The standard double room was big for its class and had this simple yet sophisticated interiors. It has a sitting corner and a sort of office nook perfect for business travelers as well as bloggers who updated their blogs and tweeted their activities, among others. Amenities like a well stocked refrigerator, cable-internet connectivity, cable tv among others were well provided with.

The toilet and bath plus the closet area was also well suited for every guest. And there was even a safe where to put one's valuables in the comfort of his own room. But the bed blew us away, it was good enough for two and very cozy. With clean smelling and looking almost comforter like blanket and among the best and most comfortable pillows my head has ever laid on (and hugged), if I can spend the entire day in bed ...

But who could resist a sumptuous buffet at The Promenade? Not us, so cut our dreams short and we were welcome by the smell of breads upon entry. A selection of croisstants, wheat and white loaf breads as well as puto were waiting to be devoured.

Assorted cheeses and spreads line up the sides to complement them.

Soup was in the form of a make your own congee with different ingredients as well as toppings like century egg, hardboiled egg, chvies among others.

But if you woke up to the need of having a crunch, assorted cereals with milk and choco milk line up one side of the buffet spread.

If you feel like making and eating salad for breakfast, the salad bar, with it's spread organically grown vegetables and other ingredients just sits,literally, around the corner.

Next to it was the omelet station where, again, you can suit your taste with the filling you want to go with the egg. Want an all-ham filling? Just say so and they'll make it and serve it on your table.

The grill station had hotdogs, ham and bacon among others all waiting to touch the hot surface of the grill. I had almost 5 bacon slices, a hotdog and ham on my plate then.

Beside our table on the main buffet section, fluffy pancakes pile up and the next time I turned back only a few pieces were left, selling like hotcakes, literally. Even without the syrup or butter, it was an enjoyable early morning treat.

Wedges of baked potatoes were too appetizing to be ignored as I was craving for French fries the night before.

I like the consistency of the sotanghon - not to dry nor too wet, just right. And with the right flavour for an early morning appetite.

For those who want a really full breakfast there was fried fish fillet with tausi.

Filipino breakfast staple like the all meat, less fat tocino was just waiting to be plated off.

And so were the lean longganisa which I literally flooded with vinegar for that appetizing Pinoy taste.

Fresh fruits and fruit juices as well as coffee, tea and chocolate drink completed the breakfast menu offerings for it's Daybreak Buffet menu. And it's a very delicious way to start the day only at Days Hotel Iloilo.

Daybreak Buffet Breakfast

Daily 6-10am at The Promenade

Days Hotel Iloilo

4th Level The Atrium

Gen. Luna Street, Iloilo City

Tel. 337-3297 / 336-8801 to 10 / 0917-700-3297

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