The Fersal Hotel Group (FHG) began in 1987, Jesus and Elizabeth Fernando started FERSAL International
Corporation, a property development and management company with the mindset of building homes at
the heart of the city. In 1994, the first Fersal Tourist Inn opened in Annapolis, Cubao, offering affordable
accommodations for travelers, balikbayans, families, and business people. In the years to come, the Fersal
Tourist Inn has grown to six locations all over Metro Manila. From P. Tuazon, Cubao, to Diliman, Quezon
City, Makati and Manila, Fersal Tourist Inn has provided guests with comfortable accommodations with
an emphasis on value for money.
In 2005, FHG re-envisioned the boutique hotel experience and introduced a second brand, Hotel Elizabeth
with the tag line “An Experience on its Own”. Hotel Elizabeth Baguio is the only Mediterranean boutique
hotel offering 5-star service and accommodations at 3-star rates. Designed by renowned designer Tessa
Prieto Valdes, the personality and whimsy of Hotel Elizabeth capture guests and passersby with its
breathtaking landscape as well as vibrant décor. With the Santorini Ballroom, deluxe, suite and penthouse
rooms and amenities such as the Flora Café and Gym. The hotel has been a local favorite for conferences,
weddings, and other functions as well as the go-to place for accommodations in the Summer Capital of
the Philippines. Hotel Elizabeth Baguio has since won Baguio’s Hotel of the Year for three consecutive
years.
In 2007, Fersal Tourist Inn was rebranded to the Fersal Hotel brand, upgrading its standards while
delivering more value to its hotel guests with complimentary breakfast and hotel-wide wireless internet
connection alongside its family approach to Filipino hospitality.
With growth and expansion in mind, second Hotel Elizabeth was opened in 2010 in Cebu. Fersal Hotel
Group’s biggest project to date, the 131-room, the 11-floor hotel stands at Cebu’s Central Business
District, a stone’s throw from Ayala Center Cebu. To date, Hotel Elizabeth Cebu is preferred for business
travelers, conferences, and functions. Its Flora Café and Piano Bar is a local spot for meetings and coffee
breaks, providing a delicious buffet and a la carte spread at an eclectic setting.
In 2013, Fersal Hotel Puerto Princesa, Palawan opened with 91 rooms and function rooms that can
accommodate up to 250 persons. Enjoy restful nights even without the frills. From with its spacious, well-
appointed rooms to its prime location across the airport, Fersal Hotel Palawan is perfect choice for
travelers.
In 2014, Fersal Hotel Makati Avenue opened with 20 rooms. Conveniently located at the busy city of
Makati a discount hotel offering cozy rooms at budget-friendly rates located near restaurants, banks,
shopping malls, and many city attractions.
Year 2022, just barely out of the pandemic and with its vision to continuously provide Filipino hospitality,
FHG soft-opened its first-ever resort venture The Hotel Elizabeth Resort and Villas located in the 14-
kilometer white sand LongBeach, San Vicente, Palawan.
Fersal Hotel Group now owns, develops and manages all 6 branches of Fersal Hotel and 3 locations of
Hotel Elizabeth.