The 195-room Ace is a busy mid-range hotel offering good value in Kapitolyo, a short walk from dozens of restaurants and bars. Clean rooms offer lots of space, nice bathrooms, and great amenities, and some suites have basic kitchenettes. Rates may initially seem a bit high for a three-pearl hotel in Pasig, but they include an array of great freebies, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and four-hour passes to the hotel’s huge indoor water park and spa. The rooftop bar is a popular spot for evening drinks, and its skyline views are some of the best in the area. There are three other restaurants on-site, as well as a karaoke bar and a large ballroom for events. Those not interested in the water park may want to consider the nearby Astoria Plaza Hotel, which has similar rates plus a fitness center and a pool.
The 195-room Ace is a busy mid-range hotel offering good value in Kapitolyo, a short walk from dozens of restaurants and bars. Clean rooms offer lots of space, nice bathrooms, and great amenities, and some suites have basic kitchenettes. Rates may initially seem a bit high for a three-pearl hotel in Pasig, but they include an array of great freebies, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and four-hour passes to the hotel’s huge indoor water park and spa. The rooftop bar is a popular spot for evening drinks, and its skyline views are some of the best in the area. There are three other restaurants on-site, as well as a karaoke bar and a large ballroom for events. Those not interested in the water park may want to consider the nearby Astoria Plaza Hotel, which has similar rates plus a fitness center and a pool.
Hotel Sogo Santolan is 75-room motel-style budget property with hourly rates, located about a half-hour drive from Manila’s center. It’s convenient for drivers looking for a cheap place to spend the night. The property is dated and in need of some renovations, but it’s an adequate choice for undiscerning, transient travelers on a budget. Simple, tired rooms have a slight Japanese flair in terms of decor (there are themes too, like “pirate”) and they’re equipped with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi (though the latter two can be problematic). Bathrooms can be tiny, but the Sogo Hotel also offers Jacuzzi options. Features are limited, but there is a casual eatery with room service and a small spa that offers massages. For an alternative, travelers might want to check out Red Planet Manila Ortigas, which has more contemporary rooms with windows.
Hotel Sogo Santolan is 75-room motel-style budget property with hourly rates, located about a half-hour drive from Manila’s center. It’s convenient for drivers looking for a cheap place to spend the night. The property is dated and in need of some renovations, but it’s an adequate choice for undiscerning, transient travelers on a budget. Simple, tired rooms have a slight Japanese flair in terms of decor (there are themes too, like “pirate”) and they’re equipped with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi (though the latter two can be problematic). Bathrooms can be tiny, but the Sogo Hotel also offers Jacuzzi options. Features are limited, but there is a casual eatery with room service and a small spa that offers massages. For an alternative, travelers might want to check out Red Planet Manila Ortigas, which has more contemporary rooms with windows.
Opened in 1993, the mid-range Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is a dated, kid-friendly hotel in the Ortigas Business District. The Robinsons Galleria is adjacent, and additional shopping options and business offices are within walking distance, but the downtown area is a 30-minute drive away.The 285 rooms are showing their age, with unattractive orange patterned carpets and scuffed wood furniture, though all have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Common areas are slightly more contemporary, though chain-like. On-site amenities are pros, consisting of an outdoor pool and kiddy pool, a basic spa and gym, a kids' play room, and an all-day restaurant serving local and international fare. Travelers wanting something in the bustling Makati area should consider the Crown Regency Hotel.
Opened in 1993, the mid-range Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is a dated, kid-friendly hotel in the Ortigas Business District. The Robinsons Galleria is adjacent, and additional shopping options and business offices are within walking distance, but the downtown area is a 30-minute drive away.The 285 rooms are showing their age, with unattractive orange patterned carpets and scuffed wood furniture, though all have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Common areas are slightly more contemporary, though chain-like. On-site amenities are pros, consisting of an outdoor pool and kiddy pool, a basic spa and gym, a kids' play room, and an all-day restaurant serving local and international fare. Travelers wanting something in the bustling Makati area should consider the Crown Regency Hotel.
Business travelers and families would do well at this luxurious hotel. The property offers spacious, stylishly decorated studios and apartments with full kitchens and high-end amenities, such as steam generators in the shower, dishwashers, and washer/dryers. With elegant interiors, a large indoor pool with lots of natural light, and a well-equipped fitness center complete with an aerobics studio, the Oakwood Premier is easily one of the most attractive properties in this part of town. Surprisingly enough, although the hotel does feature a large whirlpool and a massage room, it lacks a full spa.
Business travelers and families would do well at this luxurious hotel. The property offers spacious, stylishly decorated studios and apartments with full kitchens and high-end amenities, such as steam generators in the shower, dishwashers, and washer/dryers. With elegant interiors, a large indoor pool with lots of natural light, and a well-equipped fitness center complete with an aerobics studio, the Oakwood Premier is easily one of the most attractive properties in this part of town. Surprisingly enough, although the hotel does feature a large whirlpool and a massage room, it lacks a full spa.
