Thanks to Milenyo... and other Manila, Philippines Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

I'm not really happy that the super storm Milenyo visited Metro Manila and the whole National Capital Region had a massive power outage considered as a black out for several days. Since we're Makati afficionados, we would've liked to stay in a hotel, hostel, pension house, inn or whatever else there...but you know what, even the most seamy place was fully booked in Makati...then we shifted to Manila. All the good places were fully booked. Thank God I know Adriatico like the back of my hand (because of teaching Speech Empowerment). During the SEA games, some the delegates from the neighboring countries stayed at the Palm Plaza hotel (you wouldn't miss the ultra large banner) so when Hyatt Pedro Gil (where we ate our snacks) couldn't free a room for us, we went to the next best thing...Palm Plaza.

Sure, it wasn't anything like the Manila Hotel, the Manila Diamond, the Pan Pacific or wherever else, but the service was good and later, I will talk about Cocoy's, their main restaurant. =)

(My pictures are mostly of Cocoy's)

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Don't look for a room with a view...

Unique Qualities: Friendly staff

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Not heaven on earth, but it's the next best thing!

(you might wonder why I placed my solo pix here...it was taken inside the room when I was so bored before going to Robinson's Place...As I mentioned, sorry, the other photos are of Cocoy's)

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Hotel Amenities: Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service, Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs, Currency Exchange, Room Service, Multi-lingual Staff

Room Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator,Telephone
Television (Cable/Satellite), Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Mini-Bar
Leisure Activities: Pool (Indoor), Health Spa/Massage, Pool (Children), Hot Tub, Bicycling

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: +63-2-5213-502
Address: Pedro Gil Cor M Adriatico St Ermita
Directions: From Luneta, Take Roxas Blvd, turn left at Pedro Gil (where you will see Hyatt Hotel and Casino) after the stoplight, it's there on the right

There's so much history in this wonderful hotel. It was built in 1912 so you would think it is a raggedy, rugged or dilapidated place. It's not.

We've slept here several times and celebrated many parties (if you celebrate your party in one of the facilities, you get to stay for free or have a big, big discount).

I love the soft pillows, the ante rooms, the 24-hour room service...we get to have our very own Mr. Belvedere even just for a night.

During the Pope's visit to Manila, we stayed here and my friends even went up to our room/s to use our bathroom (some stayed to eat with us---heheheheh).
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Unique Qualities: It's so near many, many places...the Baywalk, Intramuros, Rizal Park, Quirino Grandstand, etcetera, etecetera.

INHOUSE DINING FACILITIES:

Cafe Ilang-ilang---whenever we hear the first mass at the Manila Cathedral, dad brings us here for the breakfast buffet

Champagne Room-If you want to dine in style, this is the place to go

Cowrie Grill- Seafood! =)

Lobby Lounge- listen to good piano music, wine and dine...

Pool Bar--Wanna celebrate parties big parties al fresco? This is THE place!

etcetera, etcetera =)

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +63(2)-5270011
Address: One Rizal Park 1099 Manila
Website: http://www.manila-hotel.com.ph/

Yes, yes, yes, I've gotten the chance to sleep here, but whether I do sleep here or not, every moment is a great experience.

I've celebrated my birthday at the Shang Palace with some of my friends and family (separate occasions), I've eaten breakfast buffets, had night caps at the lobby, hosted weddings and other events, attended conventions, etcetera, etcetera.

Unique Qualities: Shangri-la Manila is known for their great food and service...

Check-In
2 pm
Check-Out
12 noon
Accommodation
699 guest rooms & suites
Horizon Club

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rates depends on how long you stay and how early you booked...there's a different price for walk-in clients

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Guest Room Facilities
Broadband Internet Access
Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
Electronic Safe
Full-size Executive Writing Desk
In-house Movie Channels
International Direct Dial Telephone
Mini-bar
Satellite/Cable Television
Voice Mail
Fax Machine
VCD players in suites

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +63(2)-813-8888
Address: Ayala Corner Makati Ave
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatishangri-la/en/index.aspx