Manila Hotels

[Amadeuss]

Doc is correct. There are a number of residences in the area with all of that, within 5-10 minutes of walking to Burgos Street. Airbnb is your friend here. Gramercy, Milano, Knightsbridge are upscale and will have smart TV's connected to their stream-ready wifi, a balcony, and walk-in showers. And each has a nice pool. City Garden Grand hotel (see picture) also has nice rooms and lovely rooftop pool (not sure of wifi speed stream-ability).

Below is a link to a Gramercy unit ($39 USD / night):

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8546746...5-1ebcb9b76c85

And here is a Knightsbridge unit ($31 USD):

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8638450...7-0425c4703048

Picture: Red arrow is the location of P Burgos Street and the gogo bars. Blue box is location of City Garden Grand hotel. Orange box is area of Gramercy, Milano, Knightsbridge. All three of these places (and a Trump Tower) are situated right next to Century Mall.*

* I should get a commission.

Infos are great. But one important point is missing:

The system to register guests is from condo to condo very different. Some ask a preregistration with copy from ID sent to the host. Other guards playing Judge-of-Moral and make the registration process to a hassle. And with a temp registered guest you may have no acess to the pool. All this you only will learn once you stay there. But then moving out will make you loose your deposit.

Hassle free acess of your play-mates, be it one or two, is the key to an Air BnB matching for our hobby.

[WestCoast1]

I just saw a listing on Airbnb for Gramercy Residences for $35/ nit which is a 5 minute walk from P. Burgos. Looked nice; plus, they do have a pool.

Firstly I see the rooms have the weird bath / shower combo which I don't like. Are there any hotels in Makati with a walk in shower?

I also am unsure if I am able to get Netflix on any of the TVs (I know most hotel TVs aren't equipped for this). Hopefully there is a hotel somewhere with Smart capability.

I would also prefer a large outdoor pool. But this is not a necessity.

Thanks!

Doc is correct. There are a number of residences in the area with all of that, within 5-10 minutes of walking to Burgos Street. Airbnb is your friend here. Gramercy, Milano, Knightsbridge are upscale and will have smart TV's connected to their stream-ready wifi, a balcony, and walk-in showers. And each has a nice pool. City Garden Grand hotel (see picture) also has nice rooms and lovely rooftop pool (not sure of wifi speed stream-ability).

Below is a link to a Gramercy unit ($39 USD / night):

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8546746...5-1ebcb9b76c85

And here is a Knightsbridge unit ($31 USD):

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8638450...7-0425c4703048

Picture: Red arrow is the location of P Burgos Street and the gogo bars. Blue box is location of City Garden Grand hotel. Orange box is area of Gramercy, Milano, Knightsbridge. All three of these places (and a Trump Tower) are situated right next to Century Mall.*

* I should get a commission.

[Docwiltro]

Hi all,

I'll be staying in Manila during Feb and was going to stay at the City Garden Grand hotel in Makati due to its proximity to P Burgos.

There are just a few things I dislike about the hotel and maybe someone can recommend an alternative.

Firstly I see the rooms have the weird bath / shower combo which I don't like. Are there any hotels in Makati with a walk in shower?

I also am unsure if I am able to get Netflix on any of the TVs (I know most hotel TVs aren't equipped for this). Hopefully there is a hotel somewhere with Smart capability.

I would also prefer a large outdoor pool. But this is not a necessity.

I just saw condo room via Airbnb for $35/nt at Gramercy Residences (plus outdoor pool) which is about a 5 minute walk from P. Burgos. They have a lot rules over there, but you cannot beat that price. The room in question looked nice.

Thanks!

I just saw a listing on Airbnb for Gramercy Residences for $35/ nit which is a 5 minute walk from P. Burgos. Looked nice; plus, they do have a pool.

[SlickLicker]

Hi all,

I'll be staying in Manila during Feb and was going to stay at the City Garden Grand hotel in Makati due to its proximity to P Burgos.

There are just a few things I dislike about the hotel and maybe someone can recommend an alternative.

Firstly I see the rooms have the weird bath / shower combo which I don't like. Are there any hotels in Makati with a walk in shower?

I also am unsure if I am able to get Netflix on any of the TVs (I know most hotel TVs aren't equipped for this). Hopefully there is a hotel somewhere with Smart capability.

I would also prefer a large outdoor pool. But this is not a necessity.

Thanks!

I only have experience with City Garden Grand in the P Burgos area. I had a Deluxe King Room there and those rooms have a separate walk-in shower and a separate bath. Now I didn't see the other rooms, but I contacted them before booking and they told me by e-mail that superior rooms have walk-in showers too. I know your feeling, I hate bathtub shower combo's too.

Netflix, ye no can't help you there. The TV in my room was "smart" but there was no Netflix pre-installed. But this is hard to find outside of private condo rentals etc I think. I'd recommend bringing a Chromecast of sorts. Only problem is that you'd need it to be on the same WIFI as the device you want to cast from. I never tried, but technically it's possible I suppose. Maybe someone else can help out here.

What I can say about City Garden Grand though, they really do not care who you take up on the elevator with you haha. But yea the pool is on the small side. The rooftop bar is kinda nice though.

[Rprogta]

Hi all,

I'll be staying in Manila during Feb and was going to stay at the City Garden Grand hotel in Makati due to its proximity to P Burgos.

There are just a few things I dislike about the hotel and maybe someone can recommend an alternative.

Firstly I see the rooms have the weird bath / shower combo which I don't like. Are there any hotels in Makati with a walk in shower?

I also am unsure if I am able to get Netflix on any of the TVs (I know most hotel TVs aren't equipped for this). Hopefully there is a hotel somewhere with Smart capability.

I would also prefer a large outdoor pool. But this is not a necessity.

Thanks!

[BlueLantern]

There will be no dirty looks from any hotel in the area. Palm, Executive, Las Palmas, Riviera Mansion, Octagon Mansion, Amelie, and Rothman hotels are within 2 blocks. Directly across the street from Robinson's (Pedro Gil St) is Eurotel, they often have a cheaper ST rate for walk-ins. There are 2 Sogos about 10 minutes walk, but 2-5 minutes by taxi. Also, 2 blocks from Robinson's is LA Cafe, and there is a ST place next to it. Anyone remember its name? The Victoria's Court is across the street from one of the two Sogos, but I think its name has changed.

Browse maps.google.com please. Get in there, get busy, and post us a report.

Thanks for the suggestions! I've been using google maps to scope around extensively before my last post. I just haven't found many ways to tell if a hotel offers short stays as all the prices I see are for 1 night. Many of the hotel websites are broken or don't mention short stays, and same for hotel reviews or questions posted. I'll use your suggestions to narrow things down.

Looking on google maps, it looks like it may be "Brickstone Residences" that's next to LA Cafe.

As for your last remark, you're right. According to google, 3 of the Victoria's Court changed names to Hotel Ava: https://www.esquiremag.ph/money/indu...a2512-20220627.

[Dg8787]

Yes, intended for the original poster, no offense to you.

My apology for my misunderstanding. I realize now it was intended for the original poster. And English is my first and only language!

The Hilton looks like very nice hotel for not too much more. I might have to give it a try. The only issue I have with the hotels are availability of reasonable taxi at 7 am to terminal 3. At Savoy I just walk out to street and hail one down and ask the price.

[KumuMan]

Belmont breakfast sucks to you. Good to others. Personally Holiday Inn is worse than Belmont to me. Over my personal price range? LOL. Maybe out of the price range of the poster asking. These are convenient airport locations for me the night of my flights out.

Savoy and Holiday has not ever asked for my guest (s) ids. I have my guest sit in the lobby while I register. Then we go up to the room with the porter. Never had a problem.

I have had to or 2 or 3 more girls come later and up the elevator we go. Convient to import girls from AC and send them home in the morning via Genesis Bus at T3. T3 has been my terminal for 90% of my flights.

Yes, intended for the original poster, no offense to you.

[Dg8787]

Belmont hotel breakfast sucks but cheaper than Holiday Inn. Lots of restaurants in the mall for lunch / dinner. Me personally I'd stay at the Hilton but over your price range.

Belmont breakfast sucks to you. Good to others. Personally Holiday Inn is worse than Belmont to me. Over my personal price range? LOL. Maybe out of the price range of the poster asking. These are convenient airport locations for me the night of my flights out.

Savoy and Holiday has not ever asked for my guest (s) ids. I have my guest sit in the lobby while I register. Then we go up to the room with the porter. Never had a problem.

I have had to or 2 or 3 more girls come later and up the elevator we go. Convient to import girls from AC and send them home in the morning via Genesis Bus at T3. T3 has been my terminal for 90% of my flights.

[KumuMan]

There 3 nearby hotels to Terminal 3. Priced $60-95 a night. All with free decent buffet breakfast for 2.

Belmont Hotel. It is near the bridge way over to terminal 3. Pretty decent hotel. They do check for ID's.

Savoy Hotel. A little newer hotel. Just show your ID when checking in and have your girl sit nearby.

Holiday Inn Express. A little further but still convient to terminal 3. This one is the nicer of the 3. Same ID check in as Savoy.

All hotels do not have a shuttle to the terminals. Just take a taxi.

Belmont hotel breakfast sucks but cheaper than Holiday Inn. Lots of restaurants in the mall for lunch / dinner. Me personally I'd stay at the Hilton but over your price range.

[WestCoast1]

Anyone have recommendations for short stay (3 hour) hotels near Robinsons Place Manila? I may be soon in the area for a function and can't use my hotel room to bring a girl back. Didn't see any Victoria Court hotels in the area. Sogo seems to be a 15+ minute walk. Any better options if I spend an afternoon at Robinsons and pick up a FL?

I did see a praises for Palm Hotel, but not sure if they'd give me looks or I'd have issues if I checked out 2-4 hours after I booked a room earlier that afternoon.

There will be no dirty looks from any hotel in the area. Palm, Executive, Las Palmas, Riviera Mansion, Octagon Mansion, Amelie, and Rothman hotels are within 2 blocks. Directly across the street from Robinson's (Pedro Gil St) is Eurotel, they often have a cheaper ST rate for walk-ins. There are 2 Sogos about 10 minutes walk, but 2-5 minutes by taxi. Also, 2 blocks from Robinson's is LA Cafe, and there is a ST place next to it. Anyone remember its name? The Victoria's Court is across the street from one of the two Sogos, but I think its name has changed.

Browse maps.google.com please. Get in there, get busy, and post us a report.

[BlueLantern]

Anyone have recommendations for short stay (3 hour) hotels near Robinsons Place Manila? I may be soon in the area for a function and can't use my hotel room to bring a girl back. Didn't see any Victoria Court hotels in the area. Sogo seems to be a 15+ minute walk. Any better options if I spend an afternoon at Robinsons and pick up a FL?

I did see a praises for Palm Hotel, but not sure if they'd give me looks or I'd have issues if I checked out 2-4 hours after I booked a room earlier that afternoon.

[Aml3740]

Thank you for the advice WC especially. I booked a condo across from NAIA Terminal 3 for two nights and got a good deal. I bumped my regular and am flying my 21 yo Mindanao cutie up for some pre-Christmas fun together. Of course my regular isn't happy but said she would be there if something happened. Either way, it's a win-win for me!

[Dg8787]

Yes. Yes (with some exceptions). And yes. All well-known, as reading on this board attests.

Ya, J, that was kind of a sick joke (I think).

Small Richards jealous of K's.

[WestCoast1]

Ermita is a filthy area. La cafe is full of dogs. Bring your doggy biscuits.

Yes. Yes (with some exceptions). And yes. All well-known, as reading on this board attests.

Can you please verify that the Koreans you had seen there do eat dog?

Ya, J, that was kind of a sick joke (I think).