OverviewLocated about a 2-minute drive from San Juan City's centre and a 6-minute drive from Mandaluyong's downtown, the Joyce Apartelle Mandaluyong City is suitable for travellers who require a well-priced and centrally located hotel with extended kitchen amenities.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers cable TV, a kitchenette, a desk, free bottled water, a daily newspaper, an iron and ironing board and a private bathroom. Rooms with a dining table are also available and the hotel also offers free parking, free Wi-Fi in the lobby and room service.
SM Megamall is roughly a 9-minute drive away, while Eva Macapagal Super Ferry Terminal is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Polytechnic University of The Philippines can be found 5 minutes away by car and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is approximately a 30-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, rooms, rates and staff.
Many guests enjoyed with the hotel's location. They described it as safe, and close to a convenience store, public transit, a market, shopping, restaurants and attractions.
The hotel's accommodations were praised by numerous reviewers. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, well equipped, modern and tastefully decorated, with good air conditioning. A few lodgers had complaints about their rooms, however (see below).
Several patrons were pleased with the hotel's rates. They found them to be budget friendly, cheap, affordable and a good value for the money.
The hotel's staff were also complimented by several travellers, who characterized them as friendly, helpful and accommodating.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms.
Although the majority of reviewers praised their clean and modern rooms, a few guests had complaints about their accommodations. They reported street noise, as well as a lack of in-room safes and hair dryers.
Agoda.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.7 out of 10 from 18 reviews.
HotelsCombined.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.9 out of 10 from 15 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #2 out of 9 Mandaluyong B&B and Inns with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
