"We had a pleasant stay at Swiss-Belhotel. The cleanliness is very good and comfortable. For the location, I would give it 4/5. It’s convenient overall, but it would be better if the hotel were located directly along the highway or main road, as this would make it easier to access and more convenient for guests traveling around the area.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the cleanliness and comfortable atmosphere of the hotel."
"The hotel is conveniently located near Chinatown and several popular attractions. The front desk staff are enthusiastic and there are Chinese signs available. The double room was spacious. I suggest adding more variety to the breakfast buffet. It's also within walking distance to the Royal City."
"I had a very comfortable stay here. The staff were so helpful. The room was clean, quiet, and exactly what I needed to rest after a long, stressful day of travel. The location is also very convenient for getting around the city. Thank you for being such a safe, welcoming place during a hard time. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to others!"
"On the first day, there was no hot water in the room. They initially said they would move us to another room but didn't. Instead, they thoughtfully provided a bucket and a kettle, allowing us to 'enjoy' the DIY process. The toilet drainage was poor, with dirty water constantly pooling. The towels were torn and unraveling. Later, perhaps because they couldn't switch our room, they kindly gave us two better towels. The duvet was incredibly thin, just a single sheet. There were small bugs flying around from the bathroom drain, filling the entire room. They provide one bottle of water per person daily. Aside from these issues, the hotel's location is excellent. It's surrounded by shopping malls and wholesale markets, a real transportation hub, making it convenient for the subway and everything else. I'd give the hotel's location five stars."
"Overall it was a good stay, they give the breakfast for examinees at 4 AM to accomodate for our schedule so that's considerate. The room is neat and relatively clean too, I say relatively because there's a suspicious reddish stain on one of the pillow and one of the towels, we just didn't use those. For improvement though, I wish they included a hairdryer in the room like they said they would on the included amenities, I would've brought mine if I knew it's not gonna be included in the room. Also, the inside and crevices of the toilet isn't cleaned, not a big problem but as a clean freak, I was a bit bothered about that."
"Good location, good service, just next to well-known attractions.
Old hotel, elevator failure simply does not repair, take the stairs to exercise foot strength.
The WiFi signal is weak, multiple people share, and the video will be stuck."
"Good stay overall. The staff were friendly, and the room was comfortable. Housekeeping could be a bit more thorough, but it did not significantly affect our experience. We would still recommend this hotel and consider staying again."
"My family has been a regular customer since I was in grade school. It was my grandfather who introduced to us the beauty of Binondo and how accessible Best Fortune Hotel in everything. I am overall happy with services and though it’s basically an old hotel, I must say it’s one of the best for me. I will keep coming back and thanks for your great service and hospitality."
"I like this hotel because of its strategic location, affordable price, and the excellent service provided by the staff. They are polite, friendly, and extremely helpful.
There is a restaurant right in front of the hotel entrance, and a Mr. DIY store just next door on the left. There are also many food stalls and fruit vendors nearby, offering a wide variety of choices. The hotel is also very close to the Golden Mosque, which is especially convenient for me as I make it a priority to perform my prayers at the mosque."
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GGuest UserThe Manila Hotel has an old but elegant and luxurious style. Marble and stone finishing, tall ceilings and a grand piano at the back with a musician playing pleasant music greets you as you walk through the entrance.
Lacking points from my personal experience:
1. The carpet floors need to be replaced. I had to change rooms because the first room I got had an unpleasant smell to it (they quickly changed my room after I went to the reception, so it wasn't terrible) and although I didn't notice until the end of my stay, the new room's carpet was frayed at the edges.
2. The night mode of the lights (many switches) completely cuts power to the power outlets. I didn't know and ended up waking up to a phone and power bank with a dying battery and needing to stay in the hotel a couple of hours until they finished charging. Maybe just a warning in the future?
The good parts:
1. The service! People are SO accommodating, pleasant and efficient. Reception staff, waiters, bell boys and basically everyone greets you with a smile and tries to solve any problems with utmost focus and cordiality.
2. Traditional pride. Traditional fashion exhibition at the front was a great touch to my visit. The whole place (restaurants, pools, spa, rooms, etc) add to the experience. I could have stayed in the hotel and felt like I hadn't missed Manila's charm.
3. Excellent location. I realised early on that I could literally see every single thing from my ”1 day tour of Manila” from my hotel room. Nothing says great location like this.
GGuest UserThe hygiene was impeccable, and the facilities were comprehensive. Breakfast is served on the rooftop, an open-air restaurant with a fantastic view. While the variety isn't huge, it's clean and delicious. A great bonus is that you don't need a converter for charging in the Philippines; your domestic chargers work directly.
MMabel G.I Keep coming back to stay in Manila Prince Hotel.very convenient, spacious room, sparkling clean, has complete toiletries and comfy bed..and they have also a delicious breakfast...staff are all very friendly and very accomodating. actually, this is my 4th times staying there already. 1st and 2nd stay was with my family, 3rd and 4th stay was a solo traveller😃
I highly recommended this hotel.
IitsreallyjaineStaying at City Garden Suites Manila turned out to be a great choice for exploring the historic side of Manila.
The location is very convenient — just a short distance from Rizal Park, Intramuros, and shopping areas like Robinsons Place Manila. It made moving around the city easy without long travel time.
The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, perfect for resting after a full day of walking around Manila. What stood out the most was the hospitality of the staff — they were friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help.
If you’re looking for a hotel that balances comfort, location, and affordability, this is definitely a good option when staying in Manila.
GGuest UserAll staffs are accomodating and punctual,hotel is clean good for its price the pool it has a lot of chorine that why it smells and stay on our skin for long even if you took a shower already. Hotel is near to the place where we want to go church mall etc.near also to some restaurants and transport services.
AAngelica PonioTo be honest we change room 2x! The TV was broken at first.. and then next the aircon ! I cant imagine we transfer room at 3:30am what a hassle.. no signal in our room and very slow connection of wifi!
The place is infront of the mall thats the good thing. You can rome arounf the mall when u have free time.. The place is also near the quiapo church and chinatown
@@travels8kOne of the most unique hotels in the Philippines, the ocean rooms have a full aquarium wall that's connected through all the rooms of that side. Different fish pass by at different times from room to room. They have great breakfast as well with a view of Manila bay while bacon is available on request for a small fee. Sunset views are awesome and dinner menu is well structured. While most of the hotel is spotless the main corridor outside the rooms could be cleaned more regularly as everyone is passing for there to get to the rooms. There was something odd in the morning just around the end of breakfast time. We could hear the chairs from upstairs being dragged on the wooden floor loudly around 9:30 am to 10:00 am, we were woken up several times as we tried to sleep after an early breakfast. The rest of the time it was whisper quiet and serene.
GGuest UserEvery time i need to stay in Manila it always goes to Sogo Malate, you've not to worry about parking that's the most important to me.. Well I'm a frugal person😁 i just need a shut eye and a nice hot shower, nothing more. Angel's pizza,BPI & Mc Donalds are just around the corner ..
AAnonymous UserThe location was good and very convenient. The room itself was decent, but not very clean—especially the windows, which were quite dusty. In our first room, the air conditioner wasn’t working properly so it was too warm, and we had to request a transfer. Thankfully, the second room had a functioning aircon.
However, we noticed several issues during our stay. Some of our companions had problems with their shower not working, and when they were supposed to be transferred, the next room’s aircon also wasn’t cooling properly. There were quite a few inconveniences overall.
The reception staff didn’t seem very accommodating or responsive to concerns. It may have been due to a high volume of guests, but it would have helped if concerns were acknowledged more promptly. The lobby was also quite warm, which made it uncomfortable not just for guests but also for the staff in corporate attire.
The surroundings can be a bit noisy since the location is close to busy areas. Overall, since this was our first time staying here for a nearby event, we appreciated the convenient location and affordability. However, the overall experience was around 6/10. I hope they can improve the room conditions and address maintenance issues moving forward.
We also didn’t get the chance to take photos of the room for reference. I hope improvements can be made, as the place itself has a lot of potential and the location is really good.
MMartinAxlOur stay at Arzo Hotel - Manila was absolutely wonderful! The staff were warm and accommodating, the rooms were spotless and comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring the city. Highly recommended!
Accessible to train station, to different sites in Manila like Luneta, Paco Park, National Museum, one station away to Intramuros! ✨