Diplomat Hotel

Diplomat Hotel was previously known as the Dominical Hill and Retreat House which was established in 1915, built by Dominican friars in 1913 - 1915. It was later on turned into a school - Colegio Del Santissimo Rosario and retreat house for the friars during the World War II. In 1945, during the Japanese occupation, used by Japanese as their fortress and was bombed by the American soldiers on the same year and as history dictated, Japanese committed suicide after their defeat In the 1970's, the building was reconstructed and turned into Diplomat Hotel. Unfortunately, the building ceased operations and was abandone after the owner has died. The building ruin was later on transferred to Baguio in 2005. Diplomat Hotel has become famous for haunted stories due to its tragic past and history which why it has become a popular destination for tourists. The place itself is open but the building was restricted for tourist. You may still see the place from the outside of its historical old walls. Just be careful in taking photos, you may capture those unseen by the naked eyes. Kidding, though. The place has good vibes ands since tourists flock the place, where the bright sun lightens the whole place, there is no eerie feeling at all. Just pure nostalgic feeling from old movies and history books. #diplomathotel #baguio