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Hotels Recommended by ASAWA Forum Members
One of the most popular sections in the ASAWA forum is "Travel to and from the Philippines," and within that section, the question is often posed, "Can anyone recommend a good hotel that they've stayed at?"
For that reason, I spent a few hours searching through all the Travel section posts and compiled a list of hotels that forum members have stayed at and recommend to others. I've also included as much information as I could find on those hotels, such as their addresses (web and physical), phone and fax numbers, and Email addresses, as well as brief descriptions of the accommodations (in italics). Most of the descriptions come from the hotels' websites, but if I was unable to locate a hotel's website, I paraphrased the description of the hotel given by the poster who recommended it in the forum.
The costs given are in U.S. dollars, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Rates change all the time, and the cost of a room depends greatly on the time of year you're going to the Philippines, the occupancy level, the perks you want, the exchange rate, and a million other things. Always check with the hotel to get the latest rates. Also, always ask what the cost of a room is with tax, since the taxes on hotel rooms in the Philippines are VERY high and will constitute a significant portion of your overall bill! Manila Bayview Park Hotel: Along Manila's Roxas Boulevard fronting the United States Embassy. Hard to beat the location if you have business at the Embassy! The hotel has 275 guest rooms including 5 executive suites, 5 Bayview suites & 9 corporate suites in 14 guestroom floors. All major credit cards are accepted. $50. 1118 Roxas Boulevard/United Nations Avenue, Manila. Tel: (632) 526-1555 Fax: (632) 521-2674 Heritage Hotel: Only the most up to date amenities can be found in the 454 guestrooms and suites: individual air condition controls, bedside control panels, hi-tech key-lock system, cable TV with CNN and Star TV, IDD and NDD telephone system, mini-bar, in-room safe, bathrooms with fitted hairdryers, 24 hours room service. http://www.heritagehotelmanila.com $80. Roxas Blvd., cor. EDSA, Manila. Tel: (632) 891-8888 Fax: (632) 891-8833 Email: reserve@heritagehotelmanila.com Manila Midtown Hotel: The Manila Midtown Hotel towers 21 stories above the Manila Bay tourist district. It is situated within a world-class seven hectare shopping mall and commercial complex. The Hotel is located a short distance from the Philippine International Convention Center, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the World Trade Center, the Central Bank of the Philippines, the United States Embassy, Rizal Park, the Walled City of Intramuros, and the famous sunset at Manila Bay. http://www.manilamidtown.com $42. Corner Pedro Gil & Adriatico St. Ermita, Manila. Tel: (632) 521-7001 Fax: (632) 522-2629 Email: sales.marketing@manilamidtown.com Townhouse Hotel: Bill and Lorna, a Fil-West couple, are the owners, and are also ASAWA forum members. The Townhouse Hotel-Manila is 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from both the domestic and international airports at: Villa Carolina Townhouse # 31, TAMBO, Paranaque, Metro-Manila. We're about 4 to 5 KM (3 miles) from both Ermita and Makati. There are nightlife places VERY near about a mile away at the EDSA Entertainment center among others. Two shopping centers are nearby, Coastal Mall & Pearl Plaza, with cinemas and transport like taxis, buses and jeepneys are near maybe 40 yards. http://www.filipinawives.com/manilahotel.htm $20. 201 Roxas Blvd. Unit 31, Tambo, Paranaque, Metro-Manila. Tel: (632)-833-1939, (632)-833-3923 Fax: (632)-804-0161 Oxford Suites Hotel: Oxford Suites Hotel is a residential hotel surrounded by multinational corporations and international restaurants, is just a few minutes away from the commercial and shopping malls. Our rooms are designed to meet your every need. Comforts that you would expect to enjoy at Oxford Suites: 223 fully furnished rooms and suites, individually-controlled air-conditioning, satellite direct television, in-room safe deposit box, mini bar; other suites are with kitchenette, living room and terrace. http://www.bridgestravel.com/oxford/index.htm $55-$75. P. Burgos Street, Corner Durban Street, Makati City. Tel (agent): (63-2) 523-9716,523-9723, 523-9725-26, 523-9705 Fax (agent): (63-2) 523-9707 Legend Hotel: Centrally located in the heart of Mandaluyong, the country's new business shopping and entertainment capital. It is just a 5-minute drive away from Ortigas Center, site of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the country's biggest and most modern shopping malls such as Mega Mall, Shagri-La Plaza and Robinson's Galleria. Our 118 luxurious guest rooms and elegant suites offer our guests a refreshing change of ambiance and pace. With a wealth of amenities that include complete sight and sound facilities, a bedside electronic control panel, a whirlpool, mini bar and ref for deluxe rooms and suites, with great room rates to match. http://www.manila-hotels-travel.com/legendhotel/index.html (agent site). $45. Pionner Cor.Madison St. Mandaluyong, Manila. Tel: (63-2) 633-1501 Fax: (63-2) 632-0845 Pan-Pacific Hotel: Ritzy place. This 5-star deluxe hotel comprises of 240 full executive/butler rooms and suites. All guests enjoy extensive facilities and privileges. Guest Services & Facilities include Executive Business Center, Outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, Poolside snack bar and lounge, Sundeck, Pacific lounge, Billiard table, Health club, Massage, pedicure, manicure, hair and make-up service, and covered parking. Sightseeing tours and golf outings can be arranged. http://www.panpacific.com/philippines/manila/hotels/hotel.html $65- $100. Corner M.Adriatico & Malvar St. Malate, Manila. Tel: (63-2) 536 0788 Fax: (63-2) 536 6220 Email: reserve.mnl@panpacific.com Grand Boulevard Hotel: Luxuriate in a world of opulence through our 24-carat gold plated revolving door. The finest Carrara Marble from Italy has been elegantly laid out to create an ambiance of old world elegance in a modern setting. For the lifestyle you deserve. Our Rooms are designed to soothe your senses - genuine maple wood with its natural hue, relaxing soft colors and ambiance, lighting plus modern furnishings that take your comfort into account. Facsimile machines and international direct dial telephones are at your ready disposal. Whether for business or pleasure, we will make your stay relaxing and memorable. //An ASAWA member writes: "if you endeavor to get the cheapest room they have, they have 'em but they're stinkers---not particularly clean, complete with cockroaches---we stayed in one on our first trip through--these cheap rooms are on the lower floors----the next time through we opted to pay a bit more--that put us up on like the ninth floor---we couldn't believe it was the same hotel!! Totally different!! Different colors, different furnishings, different everything, and really very nice---a good value, but the "bottom line" rooms are just that, so beware...// $65 and up. 1990 Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Tel: (63-2) 521-0004 Fax: (63-2) 536-0111 Westin Hotel: Set among tropical gardens, The Westin Philippine Plaza is Manila's only business resort by the bay, adjacent to the convention center and minutes from downtown Manila. The Westin provides private offices and comprehensive services for business travelers, and the new Westin Fitness Club offers a variety of spa and exercise options in addition to the putting green, driving range and championship tennis courts. During season, don't miss the nightly poolside barbecue, or unwind in the entertainment center's music lounge, disco or sports bar. $80 and up. CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila. Tel: (63-2) 551-5555 Fax: (63-2) 551-5610 Dusit Nikko: "A very good hotel near restaurants and Glorietta Mall, but expensive (150USD/night)...5 Stars..." http://www.asiatravel.com/philippines/dusit/index.html Tiara Oriental Hotel: "At the northern limit of Makati, behind the Fire Station. It's a bit far from the malls and restaurants (you'll need a taxi, but you won't need to wait too long for one). The cost in not too expensive - 1700PHP ($34) if reserved via the Internet, 2200PHP ($44) at the desk, both without breakfast. You get all the services of a first class hotel. I've never had any problem. Good bedrooms. Only drawback is that the area is not too well known by taxi drivers, and I have to direct them how to get there at times (but I have always my city map with me, just in case)." http://www.asiatravel.com/philippines/tiaraoriental/index.html
Cebu Eddie's Heritage Hotel: The hotel's 50 luxurious quest rooms are spacious and comfortable. All rooms are equipped with deluxe amenities which include cable television, bedside light control panels, and room service. http://www.gsilink.com/user/heritage $22 and up. F. Manalo St., corner Queens Road Mango Ave., Cebu City. Tel: (32) 254-8570 to 77 Fax: (32) 254-8578 Ford's Inn: You get Aircon, cable, a fridge, a shower and maybe a bath. Be warned that they do not accept American Express, despite the sticker in their window. $14 plus $4 for each additional person in the room. A.S. Fortuna St., Cor. Banilad Road, Mandaue City. Tel: (63-32) 346-1452 to 56 Fax : (63-32) 344-7880 Cebu Midtown: About 15 minutes from downtown. Situated at Fuente Osmena (on Osmena Blvd). It sits on top of a 4 level mall and has banking and internet facilities nearby. The rooms have aircon', fridge (ref), shower and bath and cable. http://www.gsilink.com/user/cmh $20-$30. Osmeña Blvd., cor. Gen. Maxilom Ave. Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City. Tel: (63-32) 253-9711 Fax: (63-32) 253-9765 Montebello Villa: Garden hotel. Two levels, large rooms, 2 swimming pools and large grounds. The rooms have Aircon, fridge (optional) cable, shower, bath, in house restaurants. http://www.montebellovillahotel.com $33 and up. Banilad, Cebu City . Tel: (03-32) 231-3681 to 89 Fax: (03-32) 231-4455 Email: info@montebellovillahotel.com Northwinds Hotel: Close to a place called "the Village", a little mall with a bunch of new and upscale shops and eateries. $24. Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City. Tel: (6332) 233-0311 to 16 Fax: (6332) 232-0597 Email: northwinds@pacific.net.ph
Cebu Pacific:
According to one forum member, this airline has great deals with some hotels.
"This past March, I stayed at the Cebu Midtown for P999 ($20) a night by showing
my boarding pass from Manila to Cebu (must have flown within last 7 days)...They
offer specials in other destinations as well."
Bella Vista: "41
Deluxe rooms, 3 Executive rooms, and 4 luxurious Suites, each impeccably
finished and furnished to delight even the most jaded traveler. Each room is
outfitted with the following amenities: http://www.bestofcebu.com/bellavistahotel/
Bohol Bohol Tropics: At Bohol Tropics Resort, guests are accommodated in our elegant and comfortable guest rooms with the following amenities: Coffee Table for Two, Telephone, Cable TV, Refrigerator, Internet Access, Piped-in Music, Marbled Toilet & Bath, Hot & Cold Shower. The Presidential Suite offers extra perks. http://www.boholtropics.com $20 and up. Tel: (038) 411-3510 to 14; (038)411-2134 to 2529 Fax: (038) 411-3019 ; (038) 501-8992 Email: info@boholtropics.com The Bohol Beach Club: Peacefully nestled in the Central Visayas Region and regarded as among the best tourist destinations around the world. But beyond the magnificence of its Chocolate Hills, the antiquity of Baclayon Church, the natural wonders of Hinagdanan Cave, and the rarity of the world renowned Philippine Tarsier, Bohol definitely offers more. http://www.tambuli.com 6340 Bolod, Panglao Island, Tagbilaran, Bohol. $80 and up. Tel: (63-32) 340-5936, (63-38) 411-5222 to 25, (09-12) 516-3866 Fax: (63-38) 411-5226 Email: bbclub@mozcom.com , salesdirector@tambuli.com Bohol Plaza Hotel: Fully air-conditioned rooms, Television, Refrigerator with mini-ba, PABX telephone system, Coffee table, Piped-in music, Hot & cold showers, Bath tub (Presidential & Ambassador rooms). Note that this hotel is new, but NOT on the beach. http://www.boholplaza.com/ . Panglao, Island, Dayo Hill, Mayacabac, Dauis, Bohol. $25 and up. Tel: (632) 523-9716, 523-9723, 523-9725-26, 523-9705 Villa Alzhun Hotel: Fairly frustrating website offers no verbal descriptions (only pictures) and a bunch of dead links, but hey, the folks who stayed there liked it. A good hotel doesn't necessarily have to publish a great website, I guess! I'm told, though, that all rooms have TV, air-conditioning, telephones, and, hot & cold showers. http://www.bohol-island.com/villaalzhun.htm 162 V.P. Inting St., Mansasa Seaside, City of Tagbilaran, Bohol. $10 and up. Email: VillaAlzhun@bohol-Island.com Alona Kew White Beach Resort: Small beach resort with native style bungalows / cottages and rooms. Fan and/or Air Con, restaurant and bar. Alona Beach, Panglao, Tawala, Bohol. $20 and up. Tel: (63-38 ) 502-9042 , 502-9027 Fax: (63-38 ) 502-9029 Email: info@alona-kew.com Cagayan de Oro Dynasty Court Hotel: This hotel comes highly recommended by a forum member. It's downtown, has Chinese owners (and consequently a superb Chinese restaurant within) and is very reasonably priced. Out of season rooms were as low as 750 pesos ($15) a day. This will of course rise substantially in the prime season. It is situated on the corner of A. Hayes St. and telephone numbers are: Tel: (08822) 724516 / 728101 / 726962 / 727908 (088) 8571250 / 8574802 Fax: (08822) 727825 Davao
Apo View Hotel:
A forum member writes: "Staff was very friendly, prompt, honest. All I had to do
was ask for their best rate, and they gave me a nice room for 1600 ($32) a
night. A/C worked great, as did cable TV. Room rate includes free breakfast for
2. Location was good, too. Right in the heart of Downtown. Easy walking distance
to feed, beer, Internet cafes, and a shopping mall across the street." |
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