Manila Hotels

[Primo Bolan]

I stayed at Diamond for a week last year. Like all hotels, no problem bringing guests but I hate having to go through the security bag search myself, let alone the girl guest. And it's a huge lobby always full of people. I would say it's a typical 4-star hotel, not bad, not great.

Thanks Lenience ill remember that. What about the location? Isnt it a bit off If I want to have a walk to LA?

[Lenience]

130$ on Asiatravel.
Why is it cheaper now? Two days ago they didn`t even published the rate on Asiatravel. Had to look at their crappy homepage.
Is it really the ec crise or just the season?

I stayed at Diamond for a week last year. Like all hotels, no problem bringing guests but I hate having to go through the security bag search myself, let alone the girl guest. And it's a huge lobby always full of people. I would say it's a typical 4-star hotel, not bad, not great.

[Primo Bolan]

130$ on Asiatravel.
Why is it cheaper now? Two days ago they didn`t even published the rate on Asiatravel. Had to look at their crappy homepage.
Is it really the ec crise or just the season?

[Wicked Roger]

I am considering to stay at the Intercontinental in Makati. Can anyone confirm if this place is a good choice in terms of Girl-friendly and location ?
Also, general comments are appreciated. I stay the weekend and want to party.

Thanks for all the input brothers.

Very GF hotel stayed there in the past but now I stay at the Dusit since it has been given an excellent refit. Both GF both close to Greenbelt. SM Mall, Glorietta, Burgos and Havana Cafe a short taxi ride away (though you could walk to Havana) but Robinsons, LA Cafe et al 20-30 minutes from the hotel, as is ESDA etc. Your choice

[Devils 1]

I am considering to stay at the Intercontinental in Makati. Can anyone confirm if this place is a good choice in terms of Girl-friendly and location ?

It is definitely girl friendly.

As a rule of thumb, I have never heard of a non-girl friendly hotel in anywhere in the PI. I think people would be so outraged on this board they would have their own section.

[Primo Bolan]

I've stayed in all 3 many times and I must say that the Pan Pac wins every time!

One thing that put me off the Diamond was that Mayor Lim has breakfast there with some cronies every morning! My gf pointed him out to me!

I have stayed at Diamond 3 times
Hyatt 4 times
Pan Pac 10 times

I visit Manila regularly on business so it's actually quite cheap and staing in 5 star hotels in a slummy area can be a good refuge!

Pan Pac has some great restos in it also....my fave is Miyabi Japanese..

Have fun Primo! Wish I was back there!

Thanks! I will!
Now I have to reorganize my thinking. But yes alot of good things about PP has been on this board.

[Asianatic]

I've been browsing back the past 10 pages before I decided to add this post, but did'nt find the answer to my questiong so here it goes...

I am considering to stay at the Intercontinental in Makati. Can anyone confirm if this place is a good choice in terms of Girl-friendly and location ?
Also, general comments are appreciated. I stay the weekend and want to party.

Thanks for all the input brothers.

[Lushington]

Can you compare these hotels or are they samsame but different?

I prefer a nice pool a sleepfriendly bed and a good buffet breakfast.

Anyone thanks!

PB

I've stayed in all 3 many times and I must say that the Pan Pac wins every time!

One thing that put me off the Diamond was that Mayor Lim has breakfast there with some cronies every morning! My gf pointed him out to me!

I have stayed at Diamond 3 times
Hyatt 4 times
Pan Pac 10 times

I visit Manila regularly on business so it's actually quite cheap and staing in 5 star hotels in a slummy area can be a good refuge!

Pan Pac has some great restos in it also....my fave is Miyabi Japanese..

Have fun Primo! Wish I was back there!

[Amavida]

If you are going to be in Manila for more than a couple of day's a very good alternative to hotels is rent a condo.

There are modern decent fully furnished AIRCONDITIONED condos available for sub letting around Pasig/Cainta area which is not far from Ortigas.
Realty agents handle the initial enquiries & pass you over to the private owner.
The condos developments are typically huge with a central 'clubhouse' & large landscaped pool areas.

If you pick up a long term BF or GF its is much nicer. I have had good experiences with this. Beats being cramped up in a hotel room IMHO. YMMV.

Prices $27 - $35/day or sky is the limit depending on how much you want to impress yourself.

Can be had by searching the Internet or by local contacts.

Cheers
AV

[Redfield10]

I dunno. I thought the Exec Plaza at $57 a night (or thereabouts as I recall) was quite fine. Is the Hyatt really $85 better of a hotel considering one is still in a crappy area?

I will be visiting Manila in a couple of weeks, and have reservations at the Hyatt. I am paying US$140 per night. Just wanted to put into perspective what a 4-5 Star hotel cost in Manila. Not a bad rate.

Woodman

[Woodman]

I will be visiting Manila in a couple of weeks, and have reservations at the Hyatt. I am paying US$140 per night. Just wanted to put into perspective what a 4-5 Star hotel cost in Manila. Not a bad rate.

Woodman

[Primo Bolan]

Thanks! I will try one of them.
PB

[Horntoad]

The Hyatt is cool but for a 5 star and the price it leaves a lot to be desired...

I would have to agree that the price is higher in general vs. Pan Pacific, then again, I don't really think the Pan Pacific is worth it either. I prefer Pearl Garden which is diagonal from PP and is less than half the price but has been remodeled. Diamond is probably the most expensive of the three but with these economic times, I"m sure there are varying sale prices on the different websites.

[Warbucks]

I have stayed at the Pan Pacific and the Hyatt and the differences I found between the two is that Pan Pacific has a better buffet breakfast. Also the Diamond was more expensive of the three. If you like LA Cafe, then Hyatt is the closest of the three but none are too far away. I think the differences are minimal so I would choose the best rate.

The Hyatt is cool but for a 5 star and the price it leaves a lot to be desired...

[Horntoad]

Can you compare these hotels or are they samsame but different?

I prefer a nice pool a sleepfriendly bed and a good buffet breakfast.

Anyone thanks!

PB

I have stayed at the Pan Pacific and the Hyatt and the differences I found between the two is that Pan Pacific has a better buffet breakfast. Also the Diamond was more expensive of the three. If you like LA Cafe, then Hyatt is the closest of the three but none are too far away. I think the differences are minimal so I would choose the best rate.