Manila Hotels

[Goferring]

You are describing the 'walk of shame', which is SOP in most of Phils. Having the girl sign in and surrender her ID at the front desk or guard station (door) is also SOP (it protects both you and the hotel). On her departure, the same procedure. If you are not present with the girl, they must call your room to OK her departure (their concern is that the girl has stolen something from you, and they need your approval for her departure). Some hotels and residences (condos) don't have a phone in the room, so you must either escort the girl out, or if you don't escort her, then you are indemnifying the hotel / residence for any wrong-doing on the part of the girl (ie, stealing your stuff).

In these days of smart keys, more and more times a guest cannot even access the lift, let alone rooms, even if the resident prefers it.

The OP need not worry about staff attitudes. It's hardly the first time they have seen a hot 19 yo arrive to visit her "uncle". She's probably chatting to security because she has been so many times that she knows their kids' favourite subjects at school. 😁.

G.

[WestCoast1]

Looking for a 4-5 star hotel with a discreet guest sign-in process.

I stayed a 5 star hotel in Bangkok and when I had a girl coming, all I had to do was call to tell the front desk that I'm expecting a visitor and tell the girl a name and room number. When she arrived, the front desk would call and confirm then send her up to my room with no problem.

When I stayed in Manila last week, I had to come downstairs and awkwardly stand outside with her as she girl fills out a form with security guard before she can step foot into the hotel. Then I had to personally escort her to my room. I can feel everyone staring at me. The guards even make small talk with the girls and I'm afraid of them saying too much. One of the girls I signed in worked at the local mall but the night before I had an escort over. I don't want her know what I've been up to. She became my regular for the remainder of my trip but I was worried they would eventually tell her I've had other 3 girls over before her.

Plus its awkward having to see the same guards every day when I leave / exit the building because they seem to be amused at my night time visitors.

Are there any hotels in Manila with a similar process as what I had in Bangkok? Where the girl registers and escorts herself without my physical presence?

You are describing the 'walk of shame', which is SOP in most of Phils. Having the girl sign in and surrender her ID at the front desk or guard station (door) is also SOP (it protects both you and the hotel). On her departure, the same procedure. If you are not present with the girl, they must call your room to OK her departure (their concern is that the girl has stolen something from you, and they need your approval for her departure). Some hotels and residences (condos) don't have a phone in the room, so you must either escort the girl out, or if you don't escort her, then you are indemnifying the hotel / residence for any wrong-doing on the part of the girl (ie, stealing your stuff).

The Bel-Air Soho in Makati (a block from Burgos St) allows easy entry / exit from the girl, as there is no phone in your room to call you, and you don't need to be present. However if you get drugged by the girl or she steals your stuff, they will not help you with your situation if you don't escort her out. Also the BA Soho is a lower-end, older residence.

Previous reports here of the City Garden Grand hotel in Makati also describe easy girlie access to your floor and room. RTTF the Makati thread.

[Facebook2]

Looking for a 4-5 star hotel with a discreet guest sign-in process.

I stayed a 5 star hotel in Bangkok and when I had a girl coming, all I had to do was call to tell the front desk that I'm expecting a visitor and tell the girl a name and room number. When she arrived, the front desk would call and confirm then send her up to my room with no problem.

When I stayed in Manila last week, I had to come downstairs and awkwardly stand outside with her as she girl fills out a form with security guard before she can step foot into the hotel. Then I had to personally escort her to my room. I can feel everyone staring at me. The guards even make small talk with the girls and I'm afraid of them saying too much. One of the girls I signed in worked at the local mall but the night before I had an escort over. I don't want her know what I've been up to. She became my regular for the remainder of my trip but I was worried they would eventually tell her I've had other 3 girls over before her.

Plus its awkward having to see the same guards every day when I leave / exit the building because they seem to be amused at my night time visitors.

Are there any hotels in Manila with a similar process as what I had in Bangkok? Where the girl registers and escorts herself without my physical presence?

[Docwiltro]

Hi.

I need an advice.

My first trip to Manila and there have been booked hotel for me. City Garden Suites, Ermita.

I want a good hotel with quiet room, good aircon, safe at the room. And according to the web all this is ok.

But what about the possibility to bring in ladies without problems for ST or LT? I always book the room for 2 person although I travel alone.

The last 3 trips I've stayed at Red Planet / Manila Bay (across from the US Embassy) reserving a bayside room for maybe a little less than CGS. It has everything you require plus is very girl friendly with the only requirement that the girl have ID; plus, the room has a great view.

[Shining Wit]

Hi.

I need an advice.

My first trip to Manila and there have been booked hotel for me. City Garden Suites, Ermita.

I want a good hotel with quiet room, good aircon, safe at the room. And according to the web all this is ok.

But what about the possibility to bring in ladies without problems for ST or LT? I always book the room for 2 person although I travel alone.

This was my regular stay when I was going to Manila regularly. Sadly, this ended with Covid, so information might be dated.

I was always happy with the hotel, although your standards might differ, and I don't recall any issues with noise. Safe in room, and aircon worked, although key-card for room had to be inserted in a slot to turn on electricity (lights, TV, AC etc.) No problems about guests ST or LT. I used to regularly see an Arab businessman who had a mamasan deliver a choice to the lobby. I also took a girl from G-Point bar into the Jollibee's opposite, and we were both called out to by the bartender!!

[Gratass65]

Hi.

I need an advice.

My first trip to Manila and there have been booked hotel for me. City Garden Suites, Ermita.

I want a good hotel with quiet room, good aircon, safe at the room. And according to the web all this is ok.

But what about the possibility to bring in ladies without problems for ST or LT? I always book the room for 2 person although I travel alone.

[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.