11 Anti-Covid Innovations by Hotel Sogo

FAR UVC Disinfection at Elevator Lobbies

My birthday is about a week and I am planning to just simply check-in and celebrate with my partner and buy some food to celebrate. One of the hotel that is safely and accepting staycation amidst the pandemic is Hotel Sogo and because they have this 11 Anti-Covid Innovations that will surely make my stay safe and secure.

Here are 11 Anti-Covid Innovations by Hotel Sogo:

UVC Disinfection of Rooms, Utensils, Key Cards & Cash

1. UVC Disinfection of Rooms, Utensils, Key Cards & Cash

-Sogo was the first hotel, as early as March 2020, to use UVC (254nm) to fight Covid-19. Taking the cue from hospitals abroad, remote-controlled carts have been deployed for room disinfection. Compartments for utensils, key cards and cash were also fitted with UVC LEDs but kept away from personnel since 254 nm UVCs, while great for killing viruses may harm the skin and eyes.

FAR UVC Disinfection at Elevator Lobbies

2. FAR UVC Disinfection at Elevator Lobbies

-After extensive research, Sogo has acquired and tested the FAR UVC 222 nm lamps that effectively kill viruses while being harmless to humans. Just recently (2020 Q4) produced commercially, it is quite expensive and is sold by only a few manufacturers abroad. Sogo is the first hotel to install these revolutionary excimer lamps in all its elevator lobbies.

UVC Disinfection for Room Aircons

3. UVC Disinfection for Room Aircons

-All room aircons are to be fitted with specially manufactured UVC LEDs. Through germicidal irradiation, the UVC light attacks the DNA/DNR of micro-organisms, killing bacteria and viruses, and preventing their spread. As it is turned on with the aircon, room air is always sterilized each time it passes through the unit, ensuring the best possible room air quality for our guests.

Ventilation ACR is Doubled in Lobbies & Hallways

4. Ventilation ACR is Doubled in Lobbies & Hallways

-The ACR (Air Change Rate) or the number of times the air is replaced for all general spaces is set at ≥ 4 per hour by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers). Sogo is doubling its current ACRs for intensified inflow of covid-free fresh air to accelerate indoor air replacement.

Covid Sniffer Dogs for Screening of Employees

5. Covid Sniffer Dogs for Screening of Employees

-Dubai and Helsinki Airports have deployed Covid sniffer dogs to screen passengers and report a > 94% accuracy rate with dogs detecting the virus days before symptoms even start. Sogo has tied up with a leading K9 company, to have specially-trained Belgian Malinois dogs regularly screen its personnel for Covid.

6. Thermal Scan Controlled Doors

-For most branches, guests on their own, can get scanned before entry and if within the safe temperature limit, main doors will open automatically without need of any contact.

Microbial ATP Fluorescence Testing of Surfaces

7. Microbial ATP Fluorescence Testing of Surfaces

-ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate) Testing measures ATP content to indicate the presence and amount of microorganisms. Each branch has an Anti-Covid Team that regularly swabs high touch point surfaces that pass through ATP Fluorescence Detectors to verify microbial presence and effectivity of the new protocols.

Anti-Microbial Coatings on Furnishings, Fixtures & Touch Points

8. Anti-Microbial Coatings on Furnishings, Fixtures & Touch Points

-Widely used in hospitals and mass transports in China, Hong Kong and Japan, these Polymer coatings are formed after spraying millions of nano-capsules with contact killing and anti-adhesion features that lasts for weeks. It effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including H1N1 and Covid. Sogo applies this over all furnishings and touch points.

Reduced Touch Points with No-Contact Fixtures (with photos of no-contact fixtures)

9. Reduced Touch Points with No-Contact Fixtures (with photos of no-contact fixtures)

-A Sogo study shows that pre-pandemic, guests had a minimum of 59 Touch Points (TPs) during a typical hotel stay. Due to new protocols that include contact-less fixtures, TPs have been reduced by 40.7% with the goal to achieve a reduction of 66.1% with more advanced technology centered on cellphone use.

Multi-Stage Air Purifying Equipment in Lobbies

10. Multi-Stage Air Purifying Equipment in Lobbies

-To further sanitize indoor air, Sogo installed air-purifying equipment having several levels of filters: Pre-filter, Activated Carbon, HEPA (H11), with built-in Cold Catalysts, Ion Generators and UVC lights that eliminate allergens and pollutants such as dust, pollen, odor, bacteria, viruses, and even reduces carbon dioxide levels. 

No-Contact Key

11. No-Contact Key

-Specially designed key (keychain) to avoid touching. This is one of our giveaways included in some of our promos.

DOH’s anti-COVID-19 campaign supported by Hotel Sogo







Hotel Sogo is continuously supporting the nationwide anti-COVID-19 campaign amid the Luzon-wide quarantine working at hand, through information dissemination and by helping fellow healthcare frontliners to have proper accommodation in time of crisis.

“We don’t want our health workers to just sleep in the hospital corridors after long shifts , as they have nowhere else  to go. We want them to have a safe and nice place to stay, that’s why we are offering our hotels for them. Frontliners have shown selfless commitment and risk their lives every day, they deserve more than this.” ~Ms. Sue Geminiano, Hotel Sogo, Marketing Manager



 

Hotel Sogo has recently allocated 857 free rooms to healthcare workers, which cost about Php60-million in coordination with 11 hospital directors and various City Mayors. The management remains vigilant in improving its cleaning and sanitation protocols for the safety of the staff and frontliners as well.  The hotels placed hand sanitizers at all access points, and social distancing  is also implemented. All hotel staff use improvised Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their safety. 

“We asked if Hotel Sogo has given us the permission to use their rooms, so that we can house our personnel, because it would be easy for us to keep in touch and be able to report for work. And other hotels are doing the same thing and some of the  hospitals convert some of their floors to dormitories for their personnel so they won’t have to leave the premises any longer.” ~Dr. Oscar Tinio, Comission on Legislation Chair of Philippine Medical Association (PMA)

Upholding the “So clean, So good” tagline, Hotel Sogo will stay true to its trailblazing nature by providing fellow frontliners a clean and healthy facilities along with excellent hotel services. 



To find out more about this and other Hotel Sogo’s campaigns, visit our website at www.hotelsogo.com or like and follow Hotel Sogo on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HotelSogoOfficialPage/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/hotelsogo and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hotelsogo/, and Youtube account at https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialHotelSogo.

Grand Launched of Hotel Sogo's 41st Branch

 

 

Hotel Sogo launches its 41st branch in the North filled with energetic and exciting vibes forefront by its modernized and new room designs.

 



 

Located in one of the busiest roads of Quezon City and focus of booming industries, Hotel Sogo Mindanao Avenue branch officially opens its doors to the public highlighting its vibrant atmosphere and a more sophisticated place to stay in the metro.

 





 





“At Hotel Sogo, our task is to continuously provide our guests with the best first-class hotel experience they can get from a very affordable price. With pride in authentic Filipino hospitality and innovation in our services, we believe that we can keep up with what our guest wants – a home away from home. Our newest branch focuses on serving passion-oriented people within the economic hub of Quezon City. This won’t be like any other hotel, just from the look of our facade, lobby, modernized rooms, and with top-notch customer service, there’s more reason to enjoy staying with us here at Hotel Sogo Mindanao Ave. As cliché as it may be the ‘New year, new me’ also apply with us - New Year, opportunities and a bright future awaits the company. With Hotel Sogo Mindanao Ave. opening the year 2020, there will be more branches to open. In the pipe is the one in Davao.” ~Ms. Sue Geminiano, Marketing Manager of Hotel Sogo

 



From deluxe to the regency, all rooms are perfectly designed for couples, families, or solo-stay who want the comfort of staying at home while having the leisure to easily access shopping malls, restaurants, and even fitness centers.

 

ROOMS

 

 

Hotel Sogo’s continuous innovation on its amenities and masterful craft on its clean and sanitized room summarizes its “so clean…so good” experience in all of its branches. Truly, Hotel Sogo’s strength lies in its services by creating first-rate quality and affordable stay fit for young professionals, digital natives, travelers, and families.

For more details, visit www.hotelsogo.com or like and follow Hotel Sogo on Facebook (facebook.com/hotelsogo), Twitter (twitter.com/hotelsogo), and Instagram (instagram.com/hotelsogo).

Book your stay now at Hotel Sogo Mindanao Avenue’s sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere.

Timog Avenue Newest Hotel Sogo Branch

 

 



The newest Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue Branch is Set to cater young professionals, digital natives, travelers, and families, Hotel Sogo Timog is the haven of affordable lodging tied with modern yet inviting interiors, distinctive lighting, and outstanding accommodation. Truly, a perfect place when you’re looking for a second home.

 



 

Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, continues to expand its hotel services to patron guests, travelers and families who are looking for a quick stop from the hassle and bustle of the metro with its 39th branch perfectly situated in a district brimming with life.

 



 



 Strategically located in the heart of South Triangle, Quezon City, Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue branch is your gateway in experiencing top of the class service, authentic Filipino hospitality and comfortable lodgings at exceptionally affordable rates.

 

 

 

 With more than 100 rooms, the hotel takes pride as it showcases a refreshing look of its lobby and the first Hotel Sogo branch to introduce the self-check-in kiosk. The kiosk is part of Hotel Sogo’s modernization and is designed to allow guests a digitized and more discreet transaction of their hotel stay.  Transactions are then processed and checked at the front desk.

 

Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue also boasts the new state-of-the-art red and white façade which symbolizes the company’s passion and commitment to cleanliness, courteous service and positivity in all aspect of its services.

 

Visit the stylish and relaxing atmosphere of Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue with your love one or family and friends anytime soon.

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Sogo Alabang South Road Grand Launch



 

The newest branch of Hotel Sogo is Alabang South Road, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Starmall Alabang and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Alabang Town Center, and just across Ayala Southpark.. Asian Hospital and Medical Center and Festival Supermall are also within 15 minutes.

 



 

Hotel Sogo Alabang South Gate opened their 37th branch in the South, it has been a go to place for a convenient, low-cost, affordability, cleanliness and quality service staycation since 1992.

 



 

Hotel features with a 24-hour room service, has a 24-hour front desk and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All rooms are soundproofed and offer 24-hour room service and free local calls. For a bit of entertainment, guests will have TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include safes and showers.

 



 

In the near future, guests will have the convenience of booking online and do room reservations with the soon-to-be launched and hassle-free Hotel Sogo mobile application for iOS and Android devices.

 



 

NOTE: Children may incur extra charges payable at the hotel.

 

 

Hotel Sogo Alabang South Road Branch is located at Lot 2, Blk 2, Kilometer 26 National Road Alabang Muntinlupa City.

 

 

 

 

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