Manila Hotels

[Dg8787]

Any recommendations for a girl friendly hotel close to Manila airport? Trying to avoid traffic.

There are many. Online search will provide many with different price ranges which should answer your vague question.

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The Swagman Hotel and the Southern Cross Hotel in Ermita operated buses to Angeles. They both closed before Covid hit, probably around 2018 or 2019. I now go out to the airport and take the point to point bus to the SM Mall from Terminal 3.

[Psriches]

Any recommendations for a girl friendly hotel close to Manila airport? Trying to avoid traffic.

And just to be more specific, I'm looking for a girl friendly hotel near Terminal 1.

[Psriches]

Hey folks, I'm glad to see folks out fresh from the pandemic. I haven't been to Manila since 2018. I plan to head on over first week of September. I usually do a night in Manila before heading over to Angeles. I'm planning to stay at City Gardens. The old heads, of the room, may remember. There used to be a bus from a hotel in Ermita (Australian themed hotel) to Angeles. Does anyone know the name of that hotel and if the bus service is still being offered? If not, how are why'all getting to Angeles?

Yes, you're talking about 'Fly The Bus' that used to drop you off at the Swag Man hotel in Ermita, Manila. Both are no longer in existence. The last time there, I took a Grab Taxi to the airport and caught the Genesis Bus to SM Clark in Angeles. Many will tell you to catch one of the real Public Buses in the City, but the Genesis Bus from the airport still has the feel of private service. I hope I explained that right.

[Shining Wit]

Hey folks, I'm glad to see folks out fresh from the pandemic. I haven't been to Manila since 2018. I plan to head on over first week of September. I usually do a night in Manila before heading over to Angeles. I'm planning to stay at City Gardens. The old heads, of the room, may remember. There used to be a bus from a hotel in Ermita (Australian themed hotel) to Angeles. Does anyone know the name of that hotel and if the bus service is still being offered? If not, how are why'all getting to Angeles?

Like you, I haven't made it back due to COVID and since, and I won't before I run into complexities with my passport and SRRV. City Gardens Suites in Ermita was my regular stay, too. Just a reminder about the exact name, as there are a couple of other City Gardens somethings in Makati, and possibly another in Ermita which I think became Lotus Garden. I'm pretty sure the Aussie hotel with the minibus was Southern Cross or Swagman, although whether they run the service, or are even still open under the same name, I've no idea.

I used to go on to Olongapo and just took the regular bus service, Victory Liner, but they are not great for Angeles City. Each company seems to have it's own terminal in Manila, so it is probably worth asking one of the staff, possibly one of the doormen. The terminals at Sampaloc or Caloocan are the better bet, as you are heading in the right direction to get to them.

A very long-winded post to say I can't give you too much current information, other than if all else fails, get a taxi.

[Undakovabrotha]

Hey folks, I'm glad to see folks out fresh from the pandemic. I haven't been to Manila since 2018. I plan to head on over first week of September. I usually do a night in Manila before heading over to Angeles. I'm planning to stay at City Gardens. The old heads, of the room, may remember. There used to be a bus from a hotel in Ermita (Australian themed hotel) to Angeles. Does anyone know the name of that hotel and if the bus service is still being offered? If not, how are why'all getting to Angeles?

[Psriches]

Any recommendations for a girl friendly hotel close to Manila airport? Trying to avoid traffic.

[SethMacfarlane]

Their response to my inquiry:

"We would like to clarify that, after inquiring at our front desk, if your visitor is the only person accompanying you as the guest, we can allow your visitor to share your room without any charges. In such a case, the charge will remain at P1,200.00 per person if multiple visitors are present and if they surpass the designated curfew hours (past 10 pm". ".

If your open to another spot, maybe try the 1898 Hotel. On burgos and kalayaan. I never was questioned once. Great hotel and decent restaurant too. I averaged 2-3 a day without issue. Even coming in at 2 am there were no issues, also the door guys were solid. Warned me about a couple drama queens to avoid. Buuut, this was right as the pandy kicked in. So things may have changed. Can't wait to be back in January.

[Houston Player]

Here is their response to a question about overnight guests:

"Please be informed that our visiting hours are until 10:00 PM only. (Penalty Charge of Php 2,000 per person shall apply beyond 10:00 PM). Party rooms are STRICTLY prohibited. (Penalty charge of Php 10,000 shall apply). ".

Their response to my inquiry:

"We would like to clarify that, after inquiring at our front desk, if your visitor is the only person accompanying you as the guest, we can allow your visitor to share your room without any charges. In such a case, the charge will remain at P1,200.00 per person if multiple visitors are present and if they surpass the designated curfew hours (past 10 pm". ".

This may be the official policy but I've never been charged a joiner fee by either hotel and I've brought more than one girl at a time on multiple occasions. I have stayed at the I'm Hotel many times and City Garden Grand only once but did have 2 girls at same time in my room.

[Sammon]

Their response to my inquiry:

"We would like to clarify that, after inquiring at our front desk, if your visitor is the only person accompanying you as the guest, we can allow your visitor to share your room without any charges. In such a case, the charge will remain at P1,200.00 per person if multiple visitors are present and if they surpass the designated curfew hours (past 10 pm". ".

Security gets tighter after 10 pm in some hotels. If you are bringing in a girl security will ask you to go to the reception. Always book the room for two persons. Charges are the same for one or two persons while booking.

Trick is to get the girl or girls inside your room preferably before 8 pm. Nobody comes and knocks your door to check. Although once it happened to me in a Chinese province hotel when I had two girls in my room. Girls started arguing with the management but left after management said they will call police. This is well after I had fun with both girls. For some reason they wanted to remain whole night.

Generally in Philippines if I want two girls I take one girl first and after an hour or so get the other girl in. This was in Bayview Park hotel where I used to stay before. They were strict after 8 pm. I told the front desk I booked for two and they would allow the girl. If they ask what happened to the other girl before I would say she left.

Nowadays I stay at new coast hotel exclusively. No checking or anything. Just need to escort the girl to the room because room key will allow you to take the elevator to your floor only.

I believe after covid hotels have become strict or maybe want to be morally correct.

[ShinyCrazy]

Their response to my inquiry:

"We would like to clarify that, after inquiring at our front desk, if your visitor is the only person accompanying you as the guest, we can allow your visitor to share your room without any charges. In such a case, the charge will remain at P1,200.00 per person if multiple visitors are present and if they surpass the designated curfew hours (past 10 pm". ".

[ShinyCrazy]

Here is their response to a question about overnight guests:

"Please be informed that our visiting hours are until 10:00 PM only. (Penalty Charge of Php 2,000 per person shall apply beyond 10:00 PM). Party rooms are STRICTLY prohibited. (Penalty charge of Php 10,000 shall apply). ".

[Dcfan77]

I love that hotel. Never had any trouble with getting my multiple GF in a 24 hour period. The reception staff are always so busy, they don't pay close attention to who comes in and out. The Thai restaurant is decent and the bar makes good drinks. I'm staying there in August with my main shorty piece.

Anyone has any review on Dusit Thani? Is it Girl friendly? General review?

[CoolDumble]

Very girl friendly. It wasn't rare to see hookers or John's waiting in the lobby for the other party to arrive.

A pretty good location but, unless they were renovated during the shutdown the rooms would be getting pretty old by now. I do remember good breakfasts.

Thank you!! I am more inclined towards I'm now.

[Goferring]

Anyone has any review on Dusit Thani? Is it Girl friendly? General review?

Very girl friendly. It wasn't rare to see hookers or John's waiting in the lobby for the other party to arrive.

A pretty good location but, unless they were renovated during the shutdown the rooms would be getting pretty old by now. I do remember good breakfasts.