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Vj's

Just wondering if I can get some recommendations on hotels near St Lukes and US Embassy that you liked. Also how you booked them.

Thankyou

Carl

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Vj's

Just wondering if I can get some recommendations on hotels near St Lukes and US Embassy that you liked. Also how you booked them.

Thankyou

Carl

Hello Carl,

I recommend City State Tower Hotel located at 1315 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, Telephone numbers (632)-4007351 to 61.

To book for a room just simply visit their website at www.citystatetowerhotel.com.ph and make reservation.

This hotel is one block away from St. Lukes medical Clinic and several blocks from the US embassy.

The hotel rate is affordable. It ranges from P 1 515.00 to 5 610.00. Breakfast is included. However, it is not so impressive. It is not nutritionally balanced.

Cherry Blossom Hotel is also near St. Lukes Medical Clinic.

Hope this will help you..

Almi

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November 16-20, 2006..................1st Visit

December 9, 2006.........................I-129 F filed at NSC & later transferred to CSC

December 13, 2006....................... NOA 1 email notification

December 18, 2006........................NOA 1 hard copy

March 8, 2007................................NOA2 email notification

March 13, 2007..............................NOA2 hard copy[/color]

March 19, 2007..............................Approved I-129F forwarded to the USE, Manila

May 28-29, 2007............................Early Medical Examination -St. Lukes

May 28, 2007.................................10AM CFO-PRISM

June 19, 2007................................Interview

APPROVED

July 5, 2007................................. Flight to the USA

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We stayed at Best Western La Corona a few times. Couple blocks from the embassy and couple blocks from St. Lukes. It's clean, quiet and not to expensive. It's running $49 a night right now. You can go cheaper but we chose not to for many reasons. Booked through this site. http://www.asiarooms.com/ I shopped and shopped and found it was the cheapest at the time. Many sites advertised rates do not include taxes and fees upfront. This one does.

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Not related to the St. Lukes or US Embassy but if you're looking for a nice (but a little pricey - $110 USD?) place near the airport I'd recommend the Heritage. We stayed there the last night because we wanted to relax in a nice hotel before flying home and with the airport less than 10 minutes away it's very convenient. The rooms are big, clean, and comfortable and there's a nice breakfast buffet included in the price. You can also eat at their dinner buffet but it's a little pricey. Our dinner of 3 people with a couple of drinks each was almost $90. Another nice thing is if you've got a lot of luggage you can schedule a van for 1300p. Not cheap for such a short ride but they were right on time and easily held our 4 big bags and 2 carry ons. Given the overall cost of this process we considered this 'splurge' night in the luxury hotel a drop in the bucket and well worth it. :)

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Vj's

Just wondering if I can get some recommendations on hotels near St Lukes and US Embassy that you liked. Also how you booked them.

Thankyou

Carl

Hello Carl,

I recommend City State Tower Hotel located at 1315 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, Telephone numbers (632)-4007351 to 61.

To book for a room just simply visit their website at www.citystatetowerhotel.com.ph and make reservation.

This hotel is one block away from St. Lukes medical Clinic and several blocks from the US embassy.

The hotel rate is affordable. It ranges from P 1 515.00 to 5 610.00. Breakfast is included. However, it is not so impressive. It is not nutritionally balanced.

Cherry Blossom Hotel is also near St. Lukes Medical Clinic.

Hope this will help you..

Almi

Almi,

Thankyou very much for your assistance and advice. Best of luck to you two.

God Bless

Carl

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Guide on Preparing for CFO Guidance and Counseling Session in Manila: http://www.visajourn...-ready-for-cfo/

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We stayed at Best Western La Corona a few times. Couple blocks from the embassy and couple blocks from St. Lukes. It's clean, quiet and not to expensive. It's running $49 a night right now. You can go cheaper but we chose not to for many reasons. Booked through this site. http://www.asiarooms.com/ I shopped and shopped and found it was the cheapest at the time. Many sites advertised rates do not include taxes and fees upfront. This one does.

Dean iwait & Robor007;

Thanks for your suggestions as well. Good Luck to you both.

God Bless

Carl

01-21-2013 I-129F Packet Sent

01-22-2013 I-129F Packet Delivery

01-24-2013 NOA1

07-12-2013 USCIS APPROVED!!!! (Email)

-2013 Received NOA2 hardcopy

Christine & Carl

Sample of K-1 Interview Packet to Assemble for Manila Interview: http://www.visajourn...back/?p=6369562

Guide on Preparing for CFO Guidance and Counseling Session in Manila: http://www.visajourn...-ready-for-cfo/

Link to the K-1 Visa Process for Manila Embassy once you have your NOA2 : Click Here

Order your fiancee's CENOMAR and Birth certificates at e-census

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Payment FAQ

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Order now and pay right away tomorrow.

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We stayed at Best Western La Corona a few times. Couple blocks from the embassy and couple blocks from St. Lukes. It's clean, quiet and not to expensive. It's running $49 a night right now. You can go cheaper but we chose not to for many reasons. Booked through this site. http://www.asiarooms.com/ I shopped and shopped and found it was the cheapest at the time. Many sites advertised rates do not include taxes and fees upfront. This one does.

We also stayed at Best Western Hotel La Corona for two times.

The good points:

1. It is quiet and less expensive.

2. Breakfast is nutritionally well-balanced.

3. Provided a complete set of toiletress.

4. Accommodating staff.

5. Some rooms are clean, smell good and well-ventilated.

Bad points:

1. The hotel is quite old and elevator is quite scary.

2. The room is smelly. Aircon is not functioning well or was not strategically placed where it can cool the entire room. ( second visit experience)

3. One of their drivers ( the one who drives the van) was discourteous and was driving under the influence of liquor.

Almi

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K-1 Timeline

November 16-20, 2006..................1st Visit

December 9, 2006.........................I-129 F filed at NSC & later transferred to CSC

December 13, 2006....................... NOA 1 email notification

December 18, 2006........................NOA 1 hard copy

March 8, 2007................................NOA2 email notification

March 13, 2007..............................NOA2 hard copy[/color]

March 19, 2007..............................Approved I-129F forwarded to the USE, Manila

May 28-29, 2007............................Early Medical Examination -St. Lukes

May 28, 2007.................................10AM CFO-PRISM

June 19, 2007................................Interview

APPROVED

July 5, 2007................................. Flight to the USA

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Rosas Garden Hotel is a nice place to stay. It's located next door to Best Western La Corona on M.H.Del Pilar street.

The rooms are clean and the air conditioning works good. The staff is friendly and very helpful. It is within walking distance to St Lukes and the US Embassy.

Ask for Joel..

1140 M. H. Del Pilar street

(632) 404-1621

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I forgot to add...the price is affordable, about $40.00 per night with breakfast included in the price..

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12/20/07 -Sent I-485 & I-765

12/22/07 -Application received in Chicago

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01/10/08 - Received Biometrics appointmert notice

01/14/08 - Received email case transfered to CSC

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ROC

01/26/10 - Sent I-751 to Vermont

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I stayed one night at the hyatt hotel & casino. just a couple of blocks and across the street from the embassy. It was a little pricey for me at $110 on priceline, but it was very classy and modern with free breakfast. good luck

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Claudeth and her Mom stayed at the Bayview for a week and seemed to like it. A no-thrills hotel is the Swagman, my friend always stays there.

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