Manila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

[JelloShotGirl 0]

I stayed at Pearl Garden in 2005 check my previous comments on that place ! I really liked it! Very clean , safe and staff looks out for u! ( I am a girl LOL!) Its in Malate, kinda a party place but hotel is quiet and safe , I highly recommend the coffee in d morning! I am a white chick (lmao!)and I was out and about walked to RObinsons, went shopping, blah blah no one tried to mug me harr harr, only just the typical guys whistling etc etc My friend stayed at the ALoha ( i briefly was there for a half hour picking her up for dinner in 2006.....i don't get it, carpeting in d tropics? OK watever, it reminded me of some place here in New York , its really big , and kinda intimidating, maybe a little snooty???It seemed clean from as far as i can see, Oh well .....i like pearl garden better. I dont know about checking out Pensionne hauses in Manila area, I stayed in pensionne haus in Ilocos, beuatiful and good prices, is it true they are like government sponsored or sumthing? Worth looking into for manila area....?????

[JelloShotGirl 0]

I stayed at Pearl Garden in 2005 check my previous comments on that place ! I really liked it! Very clean , safe and staff looks out for u! ( I am a girl LOL!) Its in Malate, kinda a party place but hotel is quiet and safe , I highly recommend the coffee in d morning! I am a white chick (lmao!)and I was out and about walked to RObinsons, went shopping, blah blah no one tried to mug me harr harr, only just the typical guys whistling etc etc My friend stayed at the ALoha ( i briefly was there for a half hour picking her up for dinner in 2006.....i don't get it, carpeting in d tropics? OK watever, it reminded me of some place here in New York , its really big , and kinda intimidating, maybe a little snooty???It seemed clean from as far as i can see, Oh well .....i like pearl garden better. I dont know about checking out Pensionne hauses in Manila area, I stayed in pensionne haus in Ilocos, beuatiful and good prices, is it true they are like government sponsored or sumthing? Worth looking into for manila area....?????

let me stick to the topic, ok safety- aloha hotel I noticed it was so crowded anyone could walk in....

pearl garden-has security guard(armed??) in front 24 hours and wont let u in unless u r a guest staying there. Our guests couldnt go up to our room, they had to meet us in lobby which was fine.....sorry guys i think i have attention defecit disorder!

[Dean iWait 0]

Ran across this site. I think I'm leaning towards The Pavillion when I go back for Sheryl's interview. After reading the reviews seems like it might be better option than some of the hotels closest to the embassy. It's near Robinson's Mall by St Lukes, so if I remeber right that puts it within a mile of the embassy.

http://www.asiarooms.com/

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

I always stay at the Heritage on the corner of EDSA and Roxas, location is perfect for me and Security is top notch. Private safe in room, and my guests are treated respectfully, I would however go down to the lobby and meet them. Free breakfast (really good), if you gamble theres a casino (i do not), a bank in the casino (good exchange rate) room service rocks and many other amenities. all around pretty good hotel. I always book through precision reservations, prices seem to be p3250 in the off season and p4250 in season.

Ymmv

[garya505 2]

That's good info about the Pearl Garden.

I stayed at the Heritage once. Yes they have a safe in the room but it wasn't attached to anything! The breakfast was very good, but I paid about $80US.

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

That's good info about the Pearl Garden.

I stayed at the Heritage once. Yes they have a safe in the room but it wasn't attached to anything! The breakfast was very good, but I paid about $80US.

Dude, the safes in my rooms have ALWAYS been anchored rock solid. did you actually try to move it?...they are perched on a feeble looking shelf, but anchored solidly through the back. I regularly lift unassisted, a 325 pound machine onto and off of a service truck...and I cant even wiggle the safes, I ALWAYS try because, its a valid point that if someone can carry it away its useless. I feel sure if in fact it was loose, a call to the desk would either get another room or a prompt repair. and yes the rate runs from about 64-84USD per night, depending on season.

[vic&el4ever 0]

That's good info about the Pearl Garden.

Yeah it looks like a good step up from the Cherry Blossoms Hotel, i check online and it is about 39USD a night.

My question is: should i book it online for her stay (her, her son and her mom) or let her call them too get the room paying for it when she arrives?

We was thinking a 10 day stay. checking in on Jan 23 (2 days before her and her son medical and checking out on Feb 2nd (day after the interview)

You said Cherry Blossoms Hotel was about 35USD a night, so not bad.

[Ken_Maria 0]

I have personally stayed in the Madarin in Makati, great hotel, very expensive and in the middle of the Makatia bisiness district.

Also stayed in the Executive Plaza and for the money is by far one of the best hotels near the Embassy. We have reservations through Precision Reservation including taxes $38 a night in the Executive.

Lots of friends choose the City Garden but say it is run down and only good if you are on a budget and can not afford to stay anywhere else. They also said it is good for 1-2 night but not much more.

Swagman is an old hotel and I have not stayed there in several years but the frequent travelers like it for the budget and transportation services.

I have also stayed in the Diamond and Pan Pacific (not on your list), both in malate walking distance to the Embassy but again very expensive. Both of these hotels are excellent and utilized by the Embassy staff and Embassy visitors.

For the sake of being near the Embassy, stay in the Ermita and Malate areas. Good luck, Ken & Maria

I'm starting a separate thread for Hotels in the Manila Embassy and St. Luke's area. If you have any direct experiences staying at these hotels please post. Just mentioning a hotel because it's in the area isn't all that useful though. For myself, I'm particularly interested in security and safety. Here's a list to discuss:

Aloha Hotel (near US Embassy)

2150 Roxas Boulevard. Malate, Manila, Philippines

Bayview Hotel (across the street from the US Embassy)

1118 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Best Western Hotel La Corona

1166 Mh Del Pilar Arquiza Street, Manila

Cherry Blossoms Hotel (near St. Luke’s)

550 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila

City Garden Suites

1158 Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Executive Plaza Hotel

1630 A. Mabini Street, Malate, Manila, Philippines

Las Palmas Hotel

1616 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila, Philippines

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (walk to Embassy, formerly Royal Palm Hotel)

1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila, Philippines

Mandarin Oriental

Makati

Miramar (near US Embassy)

1034-36 Roxas Boulevard (UN Avenue Corner Roxas Boulevard) Ermita, Manila, Philippines

ONE BEATRIZ TOWER CONDOTEL (Nearest Hotel to CFO Office)

Walking distance from CFO Manila, across from NCBA (National College of Business Administration).

Palm Plaza Hotel

526 Pedro Gil cor M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila, Philippines

Paragon Tower Hotel

531 A. Flores St., Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Pearl Garden Hotel

1700 M ADRIATICO STREET, CORNER GENERAL MALVAR ST, MALATE, METRO MANILA

Ralph Anthony Suites

Ma. Orosa corner Engracia Reyes Streets Ermita Manila

Soriente Hotels, Inc.

545 A. Flores St., Ermita, Manila

SWAGMAN RPL HOTEL MANILA

411 A. FLORES ST. ERMITA, MANILA

[garya505 2]

My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel

United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000

Business Center (internet access)

$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)

1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila

Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.

$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites

1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.

$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel

550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA

Got any feedback???

[Ken_Maria 0]

Gary only sugestion is to use precisionreservations and read the latest reviews on each hotel. There are too many opinions on what each person considers a good hotel. I personally di not like the City Garden but have friends stay there all the time. Just google precision reservations they typically get you better prices then booking direct with the hotel. Ken

My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel

United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000

Business Center (internet access)

$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)

1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila

Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.

$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites

1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.

$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel

550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA

Got any feedback???

[RonMay 1]

hi all!!!

since i experienced cold shower at palm plaza i wana book las palmas for my up coming trip to manila... i would have wanted bayview but mom wanted to be near at the shopping mall. anybody here heard or experienced some positive/negative outcomes from this hotel???!!! thanks

[Dean iWait 0]

Hey everyone just FYI. I have found that this site is cheaper than precision reservations. I compared same 3 days staying at Manila Pavillion. Precision was $178, Asiarooms was $162. Precision doesn't include the taxes and fees in their up front room fees, Asiarooms does. From what I have read in thier customer reviews they look to be reliable (I'm sure they delete the bad ones ).

http://www.asiarooms.com/

[Dean iWait 0]

My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel

United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000

Business Center (internet access)

$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)

1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila

Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.

$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites

1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.

$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel

550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA

Got any feedback???

Hey Gary. Are these discounted rates for your membership or something? I'm not finding the same rates for the same hotels through Precision.

[jamrok 0]

My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel

United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000

Business Center (internet access)

$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)

1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila

Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.

$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites

1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.

$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel

550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA

Got any feedback???

Hey Gary. Are these discounted rates for your membership or something? I'm not finding the same rates for the same hotels through Precision.

I personally stayed at Las Palmas.....great hotel for the money....grand lobby, close to everything plus a stone throw from the Robinson Gallery. 1600 pesos walk in.....best value for that money

[garya505 2]

My short list, for now:

Pavilion Hotel

United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000

Business Center (internet access)

$41 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 4.0

Lotus Garden Hotel Manila (formerly Royal Palm Hotel)

1227 A. Mabini corner Padre Faura Sts., Manila

Tel: (632)522-1515 Fax: (632)522-0768 Manager: ELENITA MENDOZA

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall, across from Jollibee.

$30 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.5

City Garden Suites

1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)536-1451 Fax: (632)524-4844 Toll-Free: 1-800-1-888-6789

24-hour Security, Business Center (internet access), Safe Deposit Box, Restaurant, near Robinsons Mall.

$35 Jan 8-12 (www.precisionreservations.com). Rating 3.0

Cherry Blossoms Hotel

550 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila

Tel. (632)524-7631 or 524-7636 Manager: RODNEY C. ROBOSA

Got any feedback???

Hey Gary. Are these discounted rates for your membership or something? I'm not finding the same rates for the same hotels through Precision.

I don't know, I did it very late last night and I don't remember.

Do you know if we can pay for the room in advance by US credit card on www.asiarooms.com or www.precisionreservations.com if we're not one of the guests? My fiancee will be there with a friend and she can pay it, but it's easier if I can just pay it before she arrives.