Manila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels

[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.

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.

Gotcha.

Well not sure about those sites. When I went to Manila last time Sheryl met me there and arrived at the hotel before I did. I made sure her name was also added to the reservation. This was through hotels.com. The only problem we had is the deposit they ask for the possible phone use etc. After much going back and forth Sheryl gave it to them in cash and it was refunded once I got there and provided my credit card.

[Francel 0]

I've been to Bayview Hotel and Palm Plaza. They're fine, and not so expensive.

Francel

I've been to Bayview Hotel and Palm Plaza. They're fine, and not so expensive.

Francel

[Francel 0]

I agree, Ma ndarin Oriental will be farther. Its a five-star hotel though. But no one needs a five-star hotel really during P.E.

Francel

i've stayed at the mandarin oriental in makati, it's nice but quite a long ways from st. luke's and the embassy.

[T_and_A 3]

My last trip to the Philippines, I stayed at both Cherry blossom and Adriatico Arms. Both are ok places to stay and are about the same price. Cherry Blossom is right next to Robinsons Place and Adriatico Arms is about 4 blocks away.

I thought Adriatico Arms was a little nicer place but no elevator (or atleast that I could find). It is a small hotel with only 28 rooms. My girl friend's family stay there when ever they go to Manila.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonigirl/222783135/

Adriatico Arms

Address: 560 J. Nakpil St. at Adriatico St

Phone: 2/521-0736

Fax: 2/525-6214

[anonymous08 0]

when i had my medical last january 4-5, 2007...me, my son and my fiance, stayed at DIAMOND HOTEL

larry always wants a comfortable hotel..and at that time, the hotel was fully booked due to 400 chinese people who'll stay in the hotel, so the only room left was the executive suite..and we got the suite for $308 per night.and we stayed there fr 4 days...but worth it though.. before we always stay at HYATT REGENCY for $198 a night but for some reason the hotel is closed now...

but i dont know how much they charge for the regular rooms.

DIAMOND HOTEL

roxas boulevard cor. Dr.J Quintos st. Manila 1000 philippines

tel. (632) 528-3000 facsimile (632) 526-2255

http://www.diamondhotel.com

[garya505 2]

Hehe, I'm answering on my own topic.

My fiancee is at the Lotus Garden Hotel this week (Jan 8-13) and she says she likes it. She says there are guards at the front door, the desk staff is nice, and it was quiet last night on the upper floor she's on. I'll have a report on the included breakfast and internet access (if any) later. She is also checking the walking distance and time to St. Luke's this afternoon. She will be there most of the week so if you let me know of any specific questions you have I can ask her.

We paid $50 but they may have rooms for $45. We got the second lowest price thinking it might be a little nicer.

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

If anyone needs a reccomendation on good hotel for the price. Palm Plaza is a very good price if you call or text a man named Tony Avn. He works for the hotel and can give discounts. His number is 09198111296. I have stayed ther a couple times before. He offers a room for P2000. We usually stay at Holiday Inn Galleria, but I have stayed at Palm Plaza twice and it was nice, clean, safe and convenient. It's a big savings for us also. 10 days for P20,000 VS Holiday in at P65,000 for the same length of stay.

Thanks all

[terps76 0]

The five-star hotels are the expensive ones which includes Manila Diamond Hotel, New Hyatt Hotel, Pan Pacific (room, food, service and security are great are better as expected than the others) . Manila Pavilion is 4-star hotel and i like the food breakfast too. While Bay view is 3-star, it is nearest the embassy so very convinient but i dont like their room including their bathroom.

[Ken_Maria 0]

Glenn, I guess nice depends on the person? I was in the Las Palmas (rt next door to the Exec Plaza) and did not like it. The rooms were old and the street side rooms could hear the traffic all night long even though we were on the 7th floor. The rate was 2600 peso a night. Our phone did not work (got it fixed) the staff was suplada and less than helpful. The Hotel is old and run down but it is clean. For the price you can find newer nicer hotels in Manila.

Warning to all that do not travel Manila frequently, there are taxi driver vultures camped outside the Las Palmas and Exec Plaza that do not use meters.... insist on the meter taxi and do not buy the 50 peso over meter ####### from the driver. It is no more than 150 peso to the airport and these hotels are walking distance to the Embassy and Robinson Mall. Good luck, Payato

If anyone needs a reccomendation on good hotel for the price. Palm Plaza is a very good price if you call or text a man named Tony Avn. He works for the hotel and can give discounts. His number is 09198111296. I have stayed ther a couple times before. He offers a room for P2000. We usually stay at Holiday Inn Galleria, but I have stayed at Palm Plaza twice and it was nice, clean, safe and convenient. It's a big savings for us also. 10 days for P20,000 VS Holiday in at P65,000 for the same length of stay.

Thanks all

[garya505 2]

Glenn, I guess nice depends on the person? I was in the Las Palmas (rt next door to the Exec Plaza) and did not like it. The rooms were old and the street side rooms could hear the traffic all night long even though we were on the 7th floor. The rate was 2600 peso a night. Our phone did not work (got it fixed) the staff was suplada and less than helpful. The Hotel is old and run down but it is clean. For the price you can find newer nicer hotels in Manila.

Warning to all that do not travel Manila frequently, there are taxi driver vultures camped outside the Las Palmas and Exec Plaza that do not use meters.... insist on the meter taxi and do not buy the 50 peso over meter ####### from the driver. It is no more than 150 peso to the airport and these hotels are walking distance to the Embassy and Robinson Mall. Good luck, Payato

If anyone needs a reccomendation on good hotel for the price. Palm Plaza is a very good price if you call or text a man named Tony Avn. He works for the hotel and can give discounts. His number is 09198111296. I have stayed ther a couple times before. He offers a room for P2000. We usually stay at Holiday Inn Galleria, but I have stayed at Palm Plaza twice and it was nice, clean, safe and convenient. It's a big savings for us also. 10 days for P20,000 VS Holiday in at P65,000 for the same length of stay.

Thanks all

Ya I'll conform that about the taxis. My fiancee was a newbie in Manila and got charged P750 from the airport to EPCI bank (CFO seminar location) on Taft!

Going back to the airport (on meter) from Lotus Garden Hotel to airport was P250.

Edited January 17, 2007 by garya505

[smiley84 0]

The poor man's hotel: My wife and I always stay at a cheap hotel at the Catholic Center (the late Cardinal Sin's place) when in Manila. Think it's called the Peus. Twin beds-have mattress (we sleep together on one), cold water only in CR, aircon, a few mosquitoes, walk downstairs and out the door and go to mass in the square. Have interesting talking birds in a large pen. Fairly safe place for us in daytime-around the corner from the Manila Police Station. If you are used to staying in the provinces and sleeping on wood beds with the mosquitoes keeping you awake at night, and you are money-conscious, this is a decent place. Internet cafe and 7-Eleven, McDonald's, ChowKing, Wendy's, and Jollibee in close walking distance, and jeepneys heading to embassy/St. Luke's all very close. I think it's 400 or 500 pisos a head per night.

Gary

Wow the price is really good. do you have a website for that or just address and telephone number... I'm looking for a cheap please to stay for 2 days..God bless

[ronjie 0]

when i had my medical last january 4-5, 2007...me, my son and my fiance, stayed at DIAMOND HOTEL

larry always wants a comfortable hotel..and at that time, the hotel was fully booked due to 400 chinese people who'll stay in the hotel, so the only room left was the executive suite..and we got the suite for $308 per night.and we stayed there fr 4 days...but worth it though.. before we always stay at HYATT REGENCY for $198 a night but for some reason the hotel is closed now...

but i dont know how much they charge for the regular rooms.

DIAMOND HOTEL

roxas boulevard cor. Dr.J Quintos st. Manila 1000 philippines

tel. (632) 528-3000 facsimile (632) 526-2255

http://www.diamondhotel.com

hyatt regency moved and is now called the hyatt hotel and casino. I have gotten a beautiful room as low as usd..130.00, but without advance reservation about usd..190.00... also for 5 star service try the century park hotel. its a little more reasonable and very nice... since I always have a driver I'm really not sure of the address..

Edited July 6, 2008 by ronjie

[sunandmoon 450]

this thread was started before the Philippine Forum existed. maybe it should be moved there....