OverviewLocated about a 6-minute walk from Manila Bay and a 10-minute drive from Manila's city centre, the Ambassador Hotel Manila is suitable for travellers who require a centrally located hotel with on-site dining and an outdoor swimming pool.
This hotel has 298 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering free high speed wired Internet, satellite TV, a mini-bar, a daily newspaper, climate control and an en suite bathroom. Mini-fridges are available in some rooms and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
The hotel also offers an outdoor rooftop pool, a business centre, meeting/conference space, a bar/lounge, an on-site restaurant, room service, a coffee shop, a revolving disco, laundry service, a gift shop, 24-hour front desk service and free parking. Pets are not permitted.
Several restaurants and cafes, bars and shops are accessible within a 5 or 10 minute walk of the hotel. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is about a 20-minute drive southeast of the hotel, while the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden is roughly a 7-minute walk away. Cash and Carry Mall can be found 9 minutes away by car, and the historic Intramuros area is approximately an 8-minute drive north. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodWhile there weren't many reviews available for this hotel at the time of writing, of the ones consulted, a positive response was shown towards the hotel's location, staff and value.
Some reviewers praised the hotel's location, and found it to be close to shopping, the zoo, Ocean Park, the Mall of Asia, Star City, Makati and Pasay City.
The hotel's staff were complimented by some guests as well. They were characterized as friendly, helpful, professional and efficient.
Regarding the hotel's value, one lodger remarked, "It is nothing fancy but great if you're on a budget and just want a place to crash".
The Bad
Although one reviewer mentioned they enjoyed a quiet and good night's sleep, a few guests had complaints about their rooms. They reported an inefficient air conditioner, a lack of towels, toilet paper and shower mat, no hot water and dirty floors.
HotelTravel.com guest reviews rated the hotel 3 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #82 out of 100 Manila hotels with an average rating of 2 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Asiatravel.com guest reviews rated the hotel 2 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
