Manila Hotels

[KbNagar]

No specific reason KB. Just always stayed at the Garden and never had an issue there. Great staff, great hook-ups via the staff and never a problem with the rooms. Couldn't personally comment on the Grand as I've never stayed there. Phil.

Thanks PhilJ. Makes sense. I am a sucker for that extra bit of luxury and cleanliness which I can use to flex. In my last visit, I had some girls (from a bar) visit me (no barfines) in my room outside of working hours. After my events, they were more than happy to sleep in the room, watch the city from the window etc.

[Key Master]

Gentlemen! Any recommendations for a hotel near Burgos St with truly quiet rooms and solid WiFi? Looked at Citi Garden Grand, Coro, I'm Hotel as options. But some reviews mention "noisy rooms" so makes me hesitant to book.

Visiting for a week and will likely "Work From Hotel" - will need to take the occasional zoom call at random hours of the night and sex noises from the rooms around / street noises would likely be very embarrassing.

I appreciate any and all guidance. Thanks!

In regards to noise and the two City Gardens on Makati Ave. Near Burgos. City Garden Grand is the newer hotel by far. The rooms are much nicer, thus more expensive. The issue with Grand for me though is the traffic noise on the majority of their rooms can be pretty bad with all the honking of the horns. If you can't have traffic noise, then go with the rooms without windows called No View in either hotel. If you don't need the extra luxury that the Grand offers, the regular City Garden is basic and comfortable. Both hotels suffer from not enough elevators for the size of each hotel.

[PhilJoy]

Curious. Any specific reason folks like city garden over grand. I stayed at the grand and I loved the clean rooms. Is city garden as good as the grand?

No specific reason KB. Just always stayed at the Garden and never had an issue there. Great staff, great hook-ups via the staff and never a problem with the rooms. Couldn't personally comment on the Grand as I've never stayed there. Phil.

[KbNagar]

Booked City Garden. Decent deal through Expedia. I have a Verizon global unlimited plan (home country's US) and in my visit this week to India and UAE, got unlimited 5 G that worked like a charm. Not just meetings, even for some high quality 4 K streaming. I hope the same continues in the Philippines.

I have used my 5 G phones with US based number around that area. Works like a charm.

Curious. Any specific reason folks like city garden over grand. I stayed at the grand and I loved the clean rooms. Is city garden as good as the grand?

[IndianGenie]

Not a problem IG. You could probably get a room there cheaper as what I originally quoted. Depends on occupancy, time of visit, type of room etc. Etc. I usually get a deal through Booking.com but search them all. Free wifi has always been solid there, but like anywhere in the Phils, always best to have a back-up plan when it comes to internet access _ Phil.

Booked City Garden. Decent deal through Expedia. I have a Verizon global unlimited plan (home country's US) and in my visit this week to India and UAE, got unlimited 5 G that worked like a charm. Not just meetings, even for some high quality 4 K streaming. I hope the same continues in the Philippines.

[PhilJoy]

Thanks Phil. City Garden it is then.

Not a problem IG. You could probably get a room there cheaper as what I originally quoted. Depends on occupancy, time of visit, type of room etc. Etc. I usually get a deal through Booking.com but search them all. Free wifi has always been solid there, but like anywhere in the Phils, always best to have a back-up plan when it comes to internet access _ Phil.

[IndianGenie]

Hi IG,

I've never had a problem with City Garden (not to be confused with City Garden Grand just across road and over the intersection). Rooms are quiet, no traffic noise and I've had to work out of them too. On numerous times I've seen guys taking girls into the neighboring room and not once have I heard the chant of "You're the best I've ever had" coming through the walls. Phil.

Thanks Phil. City Garden it is then.

[PhilJoy]

Visiting for a week and will likely "Work From Hotel" - will need to take the occasional zoom call at random hours of the night and sex noises from the rooms around / street noises would likely be very embarrassing.

Hi IG,

I've never had a problem with City Garden (not to be confused with City Garden Grand just across road and over the intersection). Rooms are quiet, no traffic noise and I've had to work out of them too. On numerous times I've seen guys taking girls into the neighboring room and not once have I heard the chant of "You're the best I've ever had" coming through the walls. Phil.

[IndianGenie]

Gentlemen! Any recommendations for a hotel near Burgos St with truly quiet rooms and solid WiFi? Looked at Citi Garden Grand, Coro, I'm Hotel as options. But some reviews mention "noisy rooms" so makes me hesitant to book.

Visiting for a week and will likely "Work From Hotel" - will need to take the occasional zoom call at random hours of the night and sex noises from the rooms around / street noises would likely be very embarrassing.

I appreciate any and all guidance. Thanks!

[WestCoast1]

Hello, what's the best area / hotel recommendation for a first-timer in Manila around $35 range? Thanks.

Normally that's bottom of the barrel range, Sogo's and pensionne houses.

Your options are to read the past reports and or go to Agoda.com.

Agree with the other gents that BM has not RTFF regarding hotels. Also a look thru BM's posting history shows more questions asked and few solid field reports.

However, as I am the nicest fella on the board (not to mention considered the 'most honsom' in SE Asia when I'm in a gogo bar), I'll give it the old kolij tri. Consider St. Giles hotel (see attached pics), which is in your price range. I found it on Booking for about $40 (w / taxes)/ night. I only set it for one night; if you change that to a week you will probably get a lower per-night rate. Its on the corner of Makati Ave and Kalayaan St, just a block from the Burgos St action and 2 blocks from Century Mall. Clean rooms and a pool.

I also saw St Giles for $17/ night a few weeks ago when I was in Manila. There, that only took a few minutes to knock out. Gewgol, Agoda, Booking, Expedia are your best friends forever. Try something when you get there: Write us a solid FR. Where did you stay, and at what cost? What was the place like? Where did you eat, and what was the rough cost? Where did you get your girls? Cost? Looks? Performance? Demeanor? Describe the experience for the gents. Don't forget our new board 'attach picture' function also.

[PhilJoy]

Hello, what's the best area / hotel recommendation for a first-timer in Manila around $35 range? Thanks.

Hi Mate, as DG suggested it's probably best to look through the forum or a hotel search online for something at that price. Makati is where most of the action happens. Just make sure in advance your hotel allows guests to avoid disappointment.

If you get a cheap hotel in another area and travel into Makati for some action, just be aware Manila traffic can be hectic. Taxi's are fairly cheap, but sometimes it's better to pay a bit more and stay in a convenient location. I'm not sure if you'd get a decent room at that price in Makati, but I stick to my usual hotel City Garden and pay about $70 - $80 USD (Plus 'room service') but I'm only there the day I land and the night before I leave the PH.

Just my experience. Phil.

[GDreams]

Hello, what's the best area / hotel recommendation for a first-timer in Manila around $35 range? Thanks.

$US? If you are doing online hunting then it doesn't matter so much. The club scene is around Makati. I prefer Malate as I never go to bars ever, Pasay is close to Mall of Asia. All have hotels in the price range.

[Dg8787]

Hello, what's the best area / hotel recommendation for a first-timer in Manila around $35 range? Thanks.

Your options are to read the past reports and or go to Agoda.com.

[Best Mate]

Hello, what's the best area / hotel recommendation for a first-timer in Manila around $35 range? Thanks.

[Goferring]

Thanks for your help. I just do not want to book a weeks stay at a location and get hosed on guests visiting. I had issues in columbia and DR with some hotels before. I learned the hard way to read the fine print prior to booking.

Option 2 is that there is no law saying that you must have the whole holiday's accommodation pre-booked. I've arrived in many new towns with only a night or two booked at a hotel. If I like that town / hotel, then I extend. If not, I move elsewhere. Assuming you're not arriving in the middle of a major tourist event there are always options.

Enjoy your visit. G.