Mistow LoopTower@LimKetkai Cagayan De Oro Philippines

Unbelievable Views: LimKetkai's Mistow LoopTower, Cagayan de Oro!

Unbelievable Views: LimKetkai's Mistow LoopTower, Cagayan de Oro! – A Real (and Slightly Chaotic) Review

Okay, folks, buckle up! Because I just got back from the Mistow LoopTower at LimKetkai, Cagayan de Oro, and let me tell you, it's… an experience. Before I dive in, let’s be clear: I'm not gonna sugarcoat anything. I'm talking straight truth, filtered through the lens of a slightly caffeinated travel enthusiast who really needed a vacation. This isn't some polished travel brochure; it's the raw deal, warts and all. So, here we go… (deep breath)

First Impressions & Getting There (Accessibility & That Whole “Getting Around” Thing):

Right off the bat, getting to the tower was a breeze. The hotel seems to be located in a central area, but you can find a lot of traffic getting there. Parking, though, thank goodness for a free car park on-site! Thank you, car park.

Accessibility? Well, it’s… there. They've got an elevator (thank heavens!) and facilities for disabled guests, which earns them a solid starting point.

Inside the Fortress (Rooms, Glorious & Otherwise):

My room? Oh, the room. Let's start with the good. The Views! Unbelievable, genuinely! You're practically in the clouds. I mean, that’s the selling point. You have views to the mountains, the river and the city. Simply stunning. The photos don't lie. That's the truth.

I went with a Non-Smoking room. It had air conditioning and blackout curtains. The bed was comfortable, there was a fridge and the coffee/tea maker. They even have a reading light and a safe. It's all there, really, the basics.

The Imperfections Okay, here’s where it gets…messy. The bathroom was small. The toilet was a bit cramped. The toiletries were… basic. The internet? Yeah, there's free Wi-Fi, but lemme tell you, it was a bit spotty at times. Don't rely on it for anything crucial, such as a video meeting. Bring a book!

Services and Conveniences (The Usual Hustle):

They do have your standard stuff: daily housekeeping (shout out to the cleaning crew, they worked hard!), laundry service, dry cleaning, and a concierge. They have meeting facilities, too. So, if you're here for business, you're covered. There's also a gift shop.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Food, Glorious Food – and the Occasional Letdown):

Okay, let's talk food. This is where things got…interesting.

Breakfast Buffet: The breakfast buffet was…a buffet. It had your standard Western and Asian options. You might get what you want, but not all may be to your fancy. But they had coffee, and that’s what really mattered, right?

Restaurants: There's a selection of restaurants, offering a variety of cuisines. But honestly, it wasn't cheap. Poolside Bar: The pool itself is nice and you can get a pool side bar. Snack Bar - there is a snack bar that is alright.

Things to Do, Ways to Relax (Body, Mind, and Soul)

Oh boy! Okay. This is where the "Unbelievable Views" part really kicked in.

The Pool with a View: Seriously, the outdoor pool is breathtaking. I spent a good chunk of my trip just floating around, staring at the scenery. Priceless. The best decision was staying in the pool.

Spa/Sauna: The spa! I indulged in a massage, and it was heavenly. I forgot all my troubles.

Fitness Center: They have a gym, but I confess, I didn’t use it. Vacation mode: activated.

Cleanliness and Safety (Making Sure You Don’t Catch Anything… Except Maybe a View):

They've got the standard stuff: security, fire extinguishers, etc. There are cameras everywhere. Hand sanitizers are readily available. My room seemed clean, and the staff seemed to be taking things seriously.

For the Kids (Family-Friendly or Not so Much):

They mention “kids facilities” but I couldn’t find any.

The Verdict (My Honest, Slightly Jaded Opinion):

Look, the Mistow LoopTower isn't perfect. It has its quirks. The internet can be unreliable. Some things are expensive. The food is not the greatest.

BUT…

That view. The pool. The spa… are worth it.

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Mistow LoopTower@LimKetkai Cagayan De Oro Philippines

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-formatted travel itinerary. This is the Cagayan de Oro experience, Mistow LoopTower edition, unfiltered, messy, and probably riddled with typos thanks to my perpetually sticky fingers. Consider this more of a… survival guide with a dash of "holy crap, what did I just eat?" than a rigid schedule.

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Lim Ketkai Debacle (and a Side of Panic)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Arrival at Laguindingan Airport (CGY): Okay, so remember that idyllic image of gliding onto Philippine soil? Yeah, forget that. Landed with a glorious thud, thanks to some crosswinds Mother Nature decided to dish out. Lugged my suitcase, which already felt suspiciously heavier than when I packed it (magically gaining weight, I swear!), and got whisked off to the LoopTower. The driver? Let's just say his driving style could be charitably described as "spirited." My stomach did a rollercoaster simulation.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Check-in and Room Inspection (aka, the 'Is This Heaven or Hell?' Moment): Ah, the LoopTower. Glimmering promise in the chaos. Check-in was smooth…ish. The lobby music, though… some elevator-themed elevator music, which was… a choice. Got to my room. The view? Okay, that was decent. Overlooking the city, a decent slice of the sky, with a view of Lim Ketkai Mall. (more later.) The bed, felt like a cloud. The bathroom… well, it had a shower and a toilet. Success?
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Lim Ketkai Mall: The Labyrinth of Retail (and My Existential Crisis): This is where things got interesting. Lim Ketkai Mall. The biggest mall in Cagayan de Oro. And I was utterly, completely, gloriously lost. Seriously. I started in a department store and somehow ended up near the food court, smelling a delicious adobo and feeling the distinct pang of "I want to eat RIGHT NOW." Wandered, got disoriented, bought a ridiculously oversized pair of sunglasses (because, comfort.) Saw some kids running around. Realized I hadn't eaten real food, and a wave of "what am I even doing here?" crashed over me.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at a Random Eatery in the Mall (and the Great Adobo Salvation): Found a place that smelled good, sat down. The adobo? Oh. My. God. The perfect salty, meaty, vinegary hug in a bowl. Seriously. Best adobo I've had in my life. Ate it all. Even the bone. Felt a little less lost, a little more alive.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Failed Attempt at Exploring the Nightlife / Exhaustion Victory: The plan was to explore the night scene - but after the adrenaline/adobo high, my soul was crying out for sleep. Walked around an outdoor area, saw some kids playing again, and realized all I wanted to do was crawl back into that heavenly bed. Took an early night.

Day 2: Rapids and Regrets (and the Case of the Missing Camera Battery)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (mostly a success): The breakfast buffet at the hotel was… plentiful. Pancakes, eggs, sausages. Everything slightly… lukewarm. But coffee was strong, so, win. Sat next to some loud family, who were having a very animated conversation, and felt a strange mix of annoyance and happiness.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Prepping for the River: The river! My main mission: white-water rafting adventure! Got the instructions, packed my bag (or, tried to. I'm more of a "throw everything in and hope for the best" kind of person).
10:30 AM- 2:00 PM: White Water Rafting: Now, this was an experience. The river! Oh, it was the chaotic symphony of crashing water and the adrenaline of the rapids. The guides were all smiling, friendly, and slightly insane. The water was COLD. I'd gone through the whole raft as if everyone were getting ready to get dunked. Got completely soaked. Saw the majestic beauty of the river, the sky. It was a proper experience, I couldn't stop smiling, and just a slight sense of exhilaration.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Post-Rafting Debrief (and the Battery Betrayal): Changed in a shared bathroom (less glamorous than it sounds). The guide, after a few minutes, found me looking for missing stuff in my bag. Realized the horror: My camera battery was dead. The one thing I really wanted to document. Screamed internally.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Exploring the City: The water adventure made me hungry. After a quick snack, I was in a new state of mind. It was a sunny day and with time on hand, and I decided to walk around some of the streets in the city.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Dinner at a small local eatery: I wanted to try some local foods. I found this little establishment. It was packed with locals and felt very authentic. I managed to order some delicious kinilaw ("raw fish with vinegar and onions), despite lacking any real Tagalog skills. I ate the fish and the other dishes with rice - I had never tasted anything like it. It was incredible.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Relax and Recovery at LoopTower: Went back, watched a bit of TV, and crashed very early.

Day 3: Departure (and the Bitter Sweet Goodbye)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel: Same buffet routine. Same lukewarmness. But also, surprisingly, the same contentment.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Last-Minute Souvenir Hunt (and Panic Buying): Panic buying time! Ran through the mall, grabbed some trinkets, felt mildly guilty about the environmental impact of my impulsive consumerism, and then shrugged.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Final Mall Stroll / Coffee & Contemplation: Walked around, re-visited the food court, and grabbed a coffee and sat down to reflect on everything. It wasn't perfect. It wasn't always pretty. But it was real.
12:00 PM: Check out / Drive to the airport: The drive back to the airport was slightly less chaotic. My wallet was lighter. My heart, strangely, a little heavier.
2:00 PM: Departure: Boarded the plane, and looked back. Cagayan de Oro, you beautiful, messy, slightly exhausting, utterly unforgettable place. I'll be back. Possibly. Maybe. Definitely for that adobo.

Final Thoughts (and a Few Unsolicited Recommendations):

Mistow LoopTower: Decent. Clean. Convenient. The elevators are loud.
Lim Ketkai Mall: Prepare to get lost. Embrace the chaos. Eat the adobo.
River Rafting: DO IT. Even if you're terrified. You’ll survive. You may get very wet.
Language: Learn a few Tagalog phrases. It helps. And smiling at people makes everything easier.
Overall: Embrace the mess. The imperfections are where the real magic happens. And, hey, at least I didn't get Dengue. Consider that a win.

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Mistow LoopTower@LimKetkai Cagayan De Oro Philippines

Unbelievable Views: LimKetkai's Mistow LoopTower - Uh... Okay, Here We Go. (FAQ... Kinda)

Alright, so you're thinking about the LoopTower, huh? Buckle up, 'cause this ain't your grandma's tour guide spiel. We're getting real.

So, is it actually that tall? Like, vertigo-inducing tall?

Okay, truth time: yeah, it's pretty damn tall. I mean, I'm usually a bit of a daredevil... rollercoasters, bungee jumping, the works. But the first time I saw the LoopTower from the ground, my palms started sweating. It's this... *massive* metal thing, looming over everything. Seeing it from the top? Yep, the vertigo is real. It’s especially potent if you’re, you know, *afraid of heights like me* (shhhh, don't tell anyone!). But, you know, it's *also* kind of… amazing. The world shrinks down there. Like ants. You feel… powerful. And a tiny bit wobbly. Mostly wobbly, honestly. Bring motion sickness pills. Just in case.

What's this "Mistow" thing anyway? Is it some kind of… ghost?

Mistow… that's the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I, for the life of me, have no idea. I think it's a play on words or something? Does it even matter? You're up there, the wind's whipping your hair around, the view is incredible, and you're trying to figure out the *origin* of the name? Seriously? Just… go with it, okay? Embrace the mystery. Pretend it's a mystical Cagayan de Oro deity. Maybe it grants wishes. Or gives you a killer Instagram photo. Important things, people. Important things. I’m *still* figuring it out, honestly. Maybe it’s the key to world peace? Or, you know, just a cool name. Meh.

The view... really is unbelievable? Or is it just marketing hype?

Okay, so I'm a bit of a cynic, I admit it. Marketing hype? Please! But, honestly? The view from the top? Yeah, it's pretty freaking unbelievable. You see *everything*. The city sprawled out below like a toy, the mountains in the distance, the… well, the sky! The sky is a *thing* up there. It's all… enormous and beautiful. Almost overwhelming. I remember the first time I went, I just stood there, mouth agape, for like, ten minutes. Completely forgot to take a photo (rookie mistake, I know!). It's one of those things you gotta *experience* to truly get it. Photos just don't do it justice. They *never* do. You feel so small down there, but on the tower? Powerful. I felt like I could *literally* touch the sky. Which...maybe I could have. If I was better at jumping.

What's actually there at the top? Just… a view?

Well, beyond the *obvious* heart-stopping view, there's actually not a whole lot. It's mostly just… a platform. A metal platform with railings. Okay, and there's a little cafe (sort of) that sells overpriced coffee and snacks. Don't get me wrong, having coffee *while* you're 100 feet in the air is cool, right? But don't expect gourmet stuff. Think: instant coffee in a plastic cup. And, um, a gift shop that sells those slightly creepy souvenirs. You know the kind. T-shirts with the LoopTower on them, and mugs that say “I Climbed the LoopTower and All I Got Was This Lousy Coffee.” I actually *bought* one. Don’t judge me. I was feeling nostalgic. I really thought I could fly down.

Okay, so the climb. How tough is it? Elevator available?

Alright, here's the lowdown on the climb. There's no *actual* climbing involved, unless you've got a death wish and decide to scale the *outside* of the tower. (Seriously, don't!). It involves those mechanical things that lift you up. The people who take you up are pretty friendly, but also have *zero* patience for people who are afraid of heights. *Me*. I got yelled at for trying to hold everyone up; apparently, 'you'll be fine' doesn't work for me. I had to bring a small backpack so I could, ya know, throw up in it if I had to. You will be on a bit of a loop. And, yes, there are elevators but only for maintenance or for a *special* kind of tourist that I have not met yet.

Is it worth the price?

Okay, here's the thing. It's a bit pricey. Let's be honest. You're paying for the *experience*, the bragging rights, the photo ops. And the potential existential dread. But is it worth it? For me? Yeah. On a clear day? Absolutely. It's something you'll remember. It's a good story to tell. And it's just… *different*. But if you're on a super tight budget? Maybe grab a few extra pesos for that coffee and skip it. Or save a ton. There are more affordable ways to see the city. But if you can swing it, go for it. Just… brace yourself for the price tag and the vertigo. And maybe bring a friend to hold your hand. (Mine ditched me. Thanks, Mark.)

Any advice for a first-timer? Like, REALLY important stuff?

Okay, listen up! This is serious. Advice from a seasoned LoopTower veteran (ha!). First, check the weather. Seriously. Don't go if it's cloudy, unless you *love* disappointment. Bring sunscreen. Even if it's cloudy. That sun up there is BRUTAL. Wear comfortable shoes. You will be standing for a while. And for the love of all that is holy, *don't* look down until you're ready. Seriously. That first glimpse can hit you like a ton of bricks. And, most importantly? **BRING YOUR PHONE!** Not just for the photos *though*. Although the photos are important! No, bring your phone so you can… you know… call for help if you need it. Or to take pictures. Or to… to… I don't know. Just bring it! It's a good idea. And learn from my mistake: don't wear a flowy skirt. The wind is *intense*. Trust me on this one. I almost lost my dignity. Or my lunch. It was a close call.

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