GGuest UserI booked a basic room with a fan, so I knew what I paid for and what to expect. Which is why when there were some issues with the room, I didn’t raise them at first.
Then they mounted on. I think I was unluckily and was given an old room that needs maintaining. When I first arrived, the toilet seat was absent, no toilet paper and the bathroom door couldn’t shut. By Day 3, the bathroom door was shut but couldn’t open. The staff had to smash the vent in the door open and squeeze through and open it, leaving a mess. In the process of doing so, a screw was knocked out of the bed.
So I was given a room that needed a lot of maintenance. I can’t fault the staff, they were friendly and accommodating, trying to provide solutions - although they were temporary solutions.
As for the room itself - minus the issues - its value for your money, especially when hostels can cost more. My only criticisms of the room: 1) The bed is too small for me (165cm), I had to stick my legs out to the side while sleeping. 2) The placement of the fan, it’s above your bed so the air blows out to the other side of the room and not where you are sleeping. 3) The window to the hallway, it meant when sleeping there was always a light coming through but also the blinds didn’t block the room. I could see the inside of the room from the outside so it lacks privacy, especially if you are getting changed.
Amenities: There were water coolers everywhere so you have free and easy access to water, I liked that. The hotel also offers food, although I didn’t use their service, it was advertised.
The area: It seems okay, it’s down an alley off a quiet road. However, I didn’t really explore the nearby area because every Filipino I know or met would tell me to be careful when I told them I was staying in Pasay and wouldn’t recommend walking on your own (especially at night). But that’s okay, I chose the hotel to be near the SM Mall of Asia Arena which was my purpose for the trip.
Overall, the rooms are budget friendly for solo travellers who want privacy or a break from regular hostels. The staff and helpful and friendly but the hotel is lacking slightly in room maintenance.
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