Makati

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There were some people here who were talking about rumors that if it got big that one of the places they might try to take is the airport. [/QUOTE]

Not to worry. Flights were not even delayed and today, only a day later, it's stricly business as usual.

GE

[QUOTE=GoodEnough]Not to worry. Flights were not even delayed and today, only a day later, it's stricly business as usual.

GE[/QUOTE]

I figured that would be the case. As I said earlier, I have been there during several of the protests and was there when the cabinet all resigned and there were no big incidents.

But, I figured it would be good to hear first-hand what is going on over there from foreigners who could offer a different perspective from the locals there.

Thanks.

I couldn't find any information about Fraser Serviced Residences (Salcedo Village, Makati) in the forum.

Has anybody stayed there before or visited the place? Any feedback in terms of price/quality, girlfriendliness etc. would be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Producer]I couldn't find any information about Fraser Serviced Residences (Salcedo Village, Makati) in the forum.

Has anybody stayed there before or visited the place? Any feedback in terms of price/quality, girlfriendliness etc. would be highly appreciated.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Yes,The Canadian Chamber has had functions there,It is in a business area,Giirl Friendly as long as She is registered,Part of a chain of Serviced Apartments and about 3-4 Blocks from Burgos,So a 10 minute walk or a short cab ride

[QUOTE=Cebu Local]Yes,The Canadian Chamber has had functions there,It is in a business area,Giirl Friendly as long as She is registered,Part of a chain of Serviced Apartments and about 3-4 Blocks from Burgos,So a 10 minute walk or a short cab ride[/QUOTE]How much are the monthly rates?

I just wanted to share the hotel that I stayed in Makati a few weeks ago with you guys. It is the Best Wetern Astor in Makati. I booked it on the web after finding that it had some good reviews and really surprising rates, considering the quality of the hotel and the decent neighbourhood (I disliked the nighbourhood around the Executive Suites where I had stayed prior to this. Just a filthy area. Only good thing was the BayWalk). I paid 45 USD per night for 2 nights, including a really decent breakfast for two people.

The room was clean, and everything worked fine. Big bathroom with lots of faux marble. Highly recommended, so long as you do not mind the 20 to 30 minute taxi ride to EDSA or LA Cafe if those are your playgrounds of choice. I am not aware of the hunting grounds in the immediate area, as I was staying with a gf from Manila.

Another plus was that I was able to get instant confirmation and hotel voucher for the Astor on the web. For some of the really in-demand hotels, like the Heritage House, you need to wait for 24 hours, only to find out most of the time that they are "fully booked" (meaning that the hotel has already filled their allocation for the cheap rooms that they sell through 3rd parties on websites). I find this really annoying, because you end up making multiple attempts just to book a room for a couple of nights, which wastes precious vacation time.

But the bottom line is that I would not hesitate to stay at the Best Western Astor in Makati.

Raz

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But the bottom line is that I would not hesitate to stay at the Best Western Astor in Makati.

Raz[/QUOTE]

I stayed at the Astor about a year ago and they put me and a buddy in two different a rooms on the third floor. Both rooms were dingy, dirty and no hot water (warm at best) for a shower. Unfortunately, we prepaid thru Asia Travel so we were stuck there. However, we complained and they moved us up to the 8th floor which had recently been remodeled. There was a huge difference in the quality of the room. It was pretty nice, clean and everything seemed to work properly.

The only other complaint I have about the Astor has to do with the staff. The staff did not seem to appreciate the extreme mongering that we were engaged in. My buddy had 9 different women in his room over a 6 night stay and I was not far behind (8). But, besides the dirty looks we got from the front desk staff, I would say the Astor was worth the money (we paid $40 USD w/breakfast). However, for a little more money, my stay last month at the Makati Palace was a much better deal.

IMHO,

Guinness

Cebu Local,

Thanks for your feedback.

If someone who has stayed at Fraser could share some insights regarding room quality, I'd get a better picture whether the place is actually worth the money.

Garbino,

You can easily find the official website via google. Rack rates for a one bedroom start at 6000 USD / month. I guess this can be negotiated, but less than 3500 USD is unrealistic. Salcedo Village is a business area and these type of serviced residences are top-end, similar to Oakwood, Rockwell or One Roxas. Asiatravel quotes USD 125 net per night for the smallest room at Fraser.

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producer,

i am kind of snobbish when it comes to where i stay, both here in the states and overseas. i stayed in a 3 bedroom apt. at fraser and it was remarkable!!! easily the nicest apt. i have stayed in in the pi. can't vouch for the one bedroom. take a babe there that is special to you. it will overwhelm your average bargirl. shit, i was overwhelmed!

while it is "pricey", it is worth every penny. sommerset (there are 3) is a great value, but fraser residences are without peer, imho!

Sir Charles,

Thanks for your info; I'll give it a try if they have a room left. My only concern is the location; it can be difficult in those side streets to get a taxi at certain times and I'm not booking a private limo at exorbitant prices.

I stayed before at Somerset both in RP and TH; they offer good value at very competitive prices, maybe the places in RP are a bit worn out after some years though.

[QUOTE=Producer]Sir Charles,

Thanks for your info; I'll give it a try if they have a room left. My only concern is the location; it can be difficult in those side streets to get a taxi at certain times and I'm not booking a private limo at exorbitant prices.

I stayed before at Somerset both in RP and TH; they offer good value at very competitive prices, maybe the places in RP are a bit worn out after some years though.[/QUOTE]Actually,It is a block away from Makati Avenue,One of the busiest Makati streers and is located on a Main street of Salcedo village.Valero if I am not mistaken

Visiting Philippines and Makati City late April for a week (a business trip)...

Our company has a contract with two hotels:
- Peninsula Manila and
- Mandarin Oriental Manila

I suppose both are located in Makati Avenue...

Which one I should book from mongering point of view :) Or does it matter...

Cheers,

jb

Does not matter from the standpoint of accessibility or girl friendliness. I think the Mandarin is slightly nicer, but that's just personal preference. Both are good five star hotels.

Both are great hotels agreed, but Manila Penn is just across Glorietta/Greenbelt, easy access to bars and the mall in general.

I'll be for business as well mid April for a couple of weeks.