OverviewThis budget hotel is situated among other hotels and restaurants, overlooking Manila Bay. Within a 10-minute walk of the popular Roxas Boulevard, which features a row of al fresco restaurants and nightlife venues, this property is well suited for guests who are looking to explore the Entertainment District on foot.
All rooms include a hair dryer and a safe. For an additional charge, guests may request a TV, towels and air conditioning. Accessible rooms are also available.
Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee. Free parking is available on site and transportation to the airport may be arranged through the front desk for an additional fee.
This hotel offers an on-site restaurant, bar and room service.
Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, an elevator, a gift shop and safe deposit boxes.
The Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden is about an 8-minute walk away, while the Pedro Gil MRT Station, light rail public transit, is about a 12-minute walk away. The Manila Ocean Park is about a 20-minute walk away, while the National Museum and Manila Cathedral are both 30 minutes away on foot or 8 minutes away by car.
The SM Mall of Asia, the largest Mall in the Philippines, is a 15-minute drive away, while Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is about 20 to 25 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests thought that this was an adequate hotel for travellers on a budget and several reviewers thought that the hotel offered good value for the room rates charged.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean, while several guests added that the rooms were generally comfortable and had effective air conditioning and strong water pressure. Several reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable.
The staff were complimented for their friendly and efficient service by several guests, while several reviewers said that the on-site restaurant and store were an added convenience.
Several reviewers found the location central for exploring shopping and restaurants on foot. One guest said that this hotel was "good for party goers since the night life in Malate is very active". A couple of guests found the hotel to be adequately secured, however, some other reviewers had concerns about the location and security.
The Bad
Many guests found the guest rooms and bathrooms too small, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. A few reviewers found the rooms too sparsely furnished and equipped.
Several guests said that they did not feel safe walking in the surrounding neighbourhood because they noticed homeless people, panhandlers and prostitutes near the hotel.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #10 out of 98 hotels in Manila, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 184 reviews.
Agoda.com gave this hotel an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on 2,405 guest reviews.
The author used the official website and Agoda.com as sources for writing the overview.
