Manila Hotels

[HardDrive]

RG is a real estate organization housed inside of Birch Tower, a 50-ish floor tower a block from Robinson's, on Bocobo St. I think there are several such organizations there. Each owns about 30-ish units (studios and 1-bedroom units) for rent. BT is clean, and is next door to Belagio Square, an indoor / outdoor collection of resto / bars at the base of the building. The only problem might be bringing in a guest who is not registered. BT is on / off-again girl-friendly. Website below has a contact page, you can call and ask.

https://www.rgsmanila.com/contact

Thanks for the quick reply. I think I will search for alternate accommodations.

[Pickley]

Ok cool so Milano.

If gramercy is like 58 floor and Milano is 21st would you still pick Milano? I promise I'll try to stop after this LOL.

Im pretty set on the 8 Adriatico unit I found. So thats locked I think.

Btw Im also going to try the Giles you mentioned in an earlier post. Im arriving midnight and Giles is one of the most economical options. Im only going to stay in the room less than 10 hours so going to save my first night.

For AC, Im going to just stay at royal. I already booked that and its right on the strip. So no point in looking further.

Sorry for the spam. I decided to go with Milano.

[Pickley]

Good choice. Other condo residences in Malate: Baywatch Tower (del Pilar St near the Malate Church), a bit older but girl friendly and few residents; Malate Bayview Mansion (Adriatico St next to the Remedios Circle); Nobleza Terraces (50 meters from LAC); and Malate Adriatico Grand Residence (across the street from Robinson's grocery store on Adriatico).

Milano is the call if you can get it; newer and a bit more exclusive. Or next door at Knightsbridge. All 3 places have beautiful pools.

Ok cool so Milano.

If gramercy is like 58 floor and Milano is 21st would you still pick Milano? I promise I'll try to stop after this LOL.

I’m pretty set on the 8 Adriatico unit I found. So that’s locked I think.

Btw I’m also going to try the Giles you mentioned in an earlier post. I’m arriving midnight and Giles is one of the most economical options. I’m only going to stay in the room less than 10 hours so going to save my first night.

For AC, I’m going to just stay at royal. I already booked that and it’s right on the strip. So no point in looking further.

[WestCoast1]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

And thanks for the tips West. I did read a bit before posting first; was just really undecided. I'm going with your airbnb suggestion for a lot of the nights now. I didn't think about going that route before. I'm going try a unit at 8 adriatico.

Good choice. Other condo residences in Malate: Baywatch Tower (del Pilar St near the Malate Church), a bit older but girl friendly and few residents; Malate Bayview Mansion (Adriatico St next to the Remedios Circle); Nobleza Terraces (50 meters from LAC); and Malate Adriatico Grand Residence (across the street from Robinson's grocery store on Adriatico).

I am a little undecided now between gramercy and Milano during my makati nights. Leaning towards a high rise in gramercy but I only see 1 offering for Milano. Kind of want to try the Milano because it seems more rare LOL. What do you guys think?

Milano is the call if you can get it; newer and a bit more exclusive. Or next door at Knightsbridge. All 3 places have beautiful pools.

[Pickley]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

And thanks for the tips West. I did read a bit before posting first; was just really undecided. I'm going with your airbnb suggestion for a lot of the nights now. I didn't think about going that route before. I'm going try a unit at 8 adriatico.

I am a little undecided now between gramercy and Milano during my makati nights. Leaning towards a high rise in gramercy but I only see 1 offering for Milano. Kind of want to try the Milano because it seems more rare LOL. What do you guys think?

[Radical Guy]

Anyone have any feedback / experience staying at the Regency Grand hotel near Robinsons. I'm only going to be there one night before I fly to Bangkok so it's not that big of a deal but I do want to avoid it if it's a total dump or not guest friendly. I wanted to be somewhat close to LA Cafe and Robinsons. Searched the forum here and couldn't find any reviews. The Agoda reviews were decent but I am always a bit skeptical of those. Got a very good price on Agoda with cancellation so I can change my mind.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

I got a room at the Palm hotel, just a stone's throw from Robinson's mall. I only got the room for convenience to find a freelancer in the area, which was successful. I also had a room at a nicer hotel near the airport, just to sleep.

Anyway, I highly recommend the Palm Hotel for our purposes. It's a no frills place, really cheap rates on Trip.com, but it's very clean, convenient to freelancer areas, and girl friendly. I first checked in to the room so I could turn on the aircon, then went out and found a hot freelance spinner for 2,000 pesos across the street, and brought her up to my room for some fun. 😊.

RG.

[WestCoast1]

Anyone have any feedback / experience staying at the Regency Grand hotel near Robinsons. I'm only going to be there one night before I fly to Bangkok so it's not that big of a deal but I do want to avoid it if it's a total dump or not guest friendly. I wanted to be somewhat close to LA Cafe and Robinsons. Searched the forum here and couldn't find any reviews. The Agoda reviews were decent but I am always a bit skeptical of those. Got a very good price on Agoda with cancellation so I can change my mind.

Any info would be appreciated.

RG is a real estate organization housed inside of Birch Tower, a 50-ish floor tower a block from Robinson's, on Bocobo St. I think there are several such organizations there. Each owns about 30-ish units (studios and 1-bedroom units) for rent. BT is clean, and is next door to Belagio Square, an indoor / outdoor collection of resto / bars at the base of the building. The only problem might be bringing in a guest who is not registered. BT is on / off-again girl-friendly. Website below has a contact page, you can call and ask.

https://www.rgsmanila.com/contact

[DiscreetLuvr]

Has anyone stayed at both the Makati Diamond Residences and the Raffles? Booking my next trip and trying to decide between the two. Really enjoyed the Diamond last time but kind of want to try someplace new.

Also after sampling burgos last time I may venture out elsewhere for some mongering.

Raffles is my go to if I'm staying there for long term (more than 30 days) but it's super expensive. But no problem getting girls in and out. See my previous comment about it being expensive. Pool is great but not a place where girls find you. Like Shangra-La in Makati. Anyways, get out of Makaiti where you get more for what you pay.

[HardDrive]

Anyone have any feedback / experience staying at the Regency Grand hotel near Robinsons. I'm only going to be there one night before I fly to Bangkok so it's not that big of a deal but I do want to avoid it if it's a total dump or not guest friendly. I wanted to be somewhat close to LA Cafe and Robinsons. Searched the forum here and couldn't find any reviews. The Agoda reviews were decent but I am always a bit skeptical of those. Got a very good price on Agoda with cancellation so I can change my mind.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[WestCoast1]

Thanks for your advice. I was wondering between Coro and CGG, which would you pick?

CGG is choice, as it has a beautiful pool and restaurant on the roof deck.

Do you also have any advice for places near LA Cafe? I see a lot do people recommend New Coast, and I may stay there a night. But are there any good cheaper recommendations for that area?

There are many cheaper places in the area. But you know, they have this really cool website (google maps) where you can see a map of the area of LAC, then move the map and zoom in to find nearby hotels and residences, and then you don't have to ask us to do your homework for you. Check it out.

There are also a number of reasonably priced residences (condominiums) in the area, easily discoverable on this other cool website, which also uses a moveable map.

www.maps.google.com

www.airbnb.com

[GDreams]

Thanks for your advice. I was wondering between Coro and CGG, which would you pick?

Do you also have any advice for places near LA Cafe? I see a lot do people recommend New Coast, and I may stay there a night. But are there any good cheaper recommendations for that area?

I like JMM Suites or Regency suites which are condo hotels in Birch Tower. 10 min walk to LA Cafe, directly opposite Robinsons Place mall.

[SergioAgu93]

Thanks for your advice. I was wondering between Coro and CGG, which would you pick?

Do you also have any advice for places near LA Cafe? I see a lot do people recommend New Coast, and I may stay there a night. But are there any good cheaper recommendations for that area?

Regarding hotels near LAC there are others, Mainla Lotus Hotel, rooms are clean but old, Rothman is similar both cheaper price. New Coast is nearer and has great door security so in my view its worth the extra, also has a good restuarant and pool is okay. As the area isn't great I'd value the extra security.

[Pickley]

I'm is choice. Also, directly across Makati Ave is City Garden Grand hotel (not to be confused the City Garden hotel -- which is also just across the Kalayaan St). CGG is classy, and has an excellent rooftop open-air restaurant and pool. There are CGG reviews in this thread.

Thanks for your advice. I was wondering between Coro and CGG, which would you pick?

Do you also have any advice for places near LA Cafe? I see a lot do people recommend New Coast, and I may stay there a night. But are there any good cheaper recommendations for that area?

[SergioAgu93]

I love the New Coast Hotel. It's reasonably priced if booked ahead of time, and in a perfect location. The buffet is nice, but pricey. I wouldn't eat there more than once or twice a week. McDonald's is just a block or so away.

New Coast great hotel, breakfast is good a bit pricey but can set you up for the day, never had a problem bring a guest back or massage girl during the day.

[Mongoose312]

I very recently booked the City Garden Grand Hotel, assuming it was well recommended here. And I think it is, but I could have just as easily booked the City Garden Hotel. I was lucky but I certainly didn't know the difference. Had to check my res.

City Garden is a solid choice although the free breakfast is terrible and should be avoided. My room was next to some annoying college age white kid so I had to listen to him bang his ladies the whole time and brag about how he went to a top 25 college in the USA. His cackling hyena laugh drove me crazy but I enjoyed the free reality show.

Sometimes taxis will take you to the Grand by accident.