OverviewThis property is situated on "restaurant row" in Quezon City, and is well located for guests looking to access shopping and restaurants on foot. There are many restaurants within a 10-minute walk, while the SM City Complex shopping centre is 15 minutes away by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV, a mini-fridge, slippers, blackout curtains and a safe. Irons and ironing boards and hair dryers are available on request.
Free underground and outdoor parking are available on site and pets are not permitted.
This property has two on-site restaurants, including an Italian Restaurant, a Starbucks, a lounge and a poolside bar. Room service is available daily from 7 am to 9:30 pm.
The on-site Asmara Spa offers massage, nail services, facials and beauty services. Other on-site amenities include a penthouse-level outdoor pool and fitness centre, a business centre, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport shuttle service, free newspapers, meeting and event services, a convenience store and an ATM.
The GMA-MRT Station, a public transit train station, is 13 minutes away by car and provides transit access to various sites within Metro Manila. The Amoranto Sports Complex is about a 20-minute walk away.
The SM Mega Mall is about 44 minutes away by transit, while the Mall of Asia is about an 80-minute trip by public transit. The Port area of Manila is about 60 minutes away by transit, or 20 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. The Manila International Airport (MNL) is a 30- to 40-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, the location was frequently praised by guests for its proximity to shopping and restaurants.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service, while several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
A few reviewers found their rooms to be clean and comfortable, however, other reviewers expressed concerns about the condition of their rooms (see below for more details).
The Bad
Among the reviews sourced for this editorial, many guests complained that their rooms appeared dated and in need of updates. Reviewers agreed that the rooms need new beds, carpeting and furnishings.
While many guests complimented the staff, a few reviewers thought that the service at the front desk was inefficient.
A couple of reviewers complained about hearing music from the on-site bar in their rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.1 out of 5, with 78% of 18 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #30 out of 40 hotels in Quezon City, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 92 reviews.
The author used the official website, TripAdvisor.ca and Expedia.ca as sources for writing the overview.
