Liberating My eyes roamed around the lobby as soon as I got inside The Alley. It was my first time coming to one of their branches. Wala pang kahit anong meeting o events na dinadaluhan si Xaiver na kailangan naming puntahan sa mga hotel nila, and I think I know why. The architecture and design of the hotel were more on the mediocre side. White walls and ceilings with the exquisite pattern of tiles were classic. Parang katulad lang ng ibang mga hotels. Makikita mo kaagad ang pagkakaiba no’n sa mga 5-star luxury hotels na madalas naming tinutuluyan. Still, it was a refined 4-star hotel. I researched at medyo budget-friendly rin ang rates ng suites nila—suitable for a short staycation. I pursed my lips and realized that I should stop with the criticisms. Tingin ko ay pinapalubag ko lang a

