This new Marriott property in Palawan is a gem in Marriott’s portfolio in the Philippines. This property is set in a stunning location set in front of Sabang beach and behind the beautiful Karst hills of Puerto Princesa. While Sabang beach is definitely not the best beach in Palawan or in the Philippines by a long mile, the is a great starting point if you want to get to the UNESCO heritage underground river site nearby (the port for the boats that bring you there is literally next door). They have the most sincere and most helpful staff, while there are definitely rough edges as per any new hotel, with highly competent and friendly staff like Loraine, Jacqueline, Loraine and Hassan - this is definitely going to be one of the best if it not the best Marriott location in the Philippines- this has already bested my experience with full fledged Marriott and Sheraton properties I’ve stayed with in Pasay and Cebu. Keep it up guys!