Got Manila

Makati Palace Hotel
“Your Royal Address”
Open 24hrs
website: http://www.makatipalacehotel.com.ph
Call: (632) 899-0344
Address: 5011 P. Burgos Corner Caceres St., Makati City, Philippines

Makati Palace hotel is located with the Makati Central Business District, places it at the center of leisure, dining, entertainment venues, international business centers, upscale specialty shops, and convention centers. Makati Palace Hotel is the modern businessman’s (note: MAN/MENS) address in spectacular cosmopolitan Makati (walking distance to Rockwell Center and Power Plant Mall). Their elegant, fully furnished guestrooms are designed to give comfort, convenience and style.

Location: Makati Palace is in a great location if you are in a mood for lots of eating, drinking, and bar hopping to girly bars, gentlemens clubs, it’s located right on Paul Burgos St. which is famous for it’s great nightlife and girly bars.
Facilities: They have a business center, Caesar’s Coffeeshop with wifi, Formosa Spa, Beniya Authentic Japanese Restaurant, Club Nyx KTV Bar, swimming pool (closes too early, at 7pm) and the Palace Gym, foreign currency exchange, safety deposit boxes, room service, and they have just about anything you’ll need for business or holiday
The Staff: The Makati Palace Hotel staff has always been nice, but I’ve heard of stories of them assuming and treating the girl dates, or girlfriends, wives all as bargirls
The Room: I stayed in the Superior room, it was pretty disappointing, the aircon sucked and the room just looked ugly and dark, old. It had an empty fridge, good because I go 7/11 across the road and load up on cheap drinks, waters, and such. The thing is, if you buy from agoda.com you can get that room for cheap, only $47 usd
Extras: On the 2nd floor of Makati Palace hotel is the delightful Formosa Massage & Spa. It’s an open 24 hours spa, massage, jacuzzi and sauna, for reservactions call 02-483-9469. Please note, you can NOT sign your charges to your room, you must pay on the spot
Tip: Do NOT stay in Makati Palace if you are looking for a quiet night in Manila/Makati. If you’d like to relax and watch dvds, you can rent the dvd player for 500 pesos
Negatives: Using the wifi there is expensive, and if you are staying at a high floor, they have dialup only available, yes, dialup is still around I guess LOL, I highly suggest investing in Smart Bro or Globe Tattoo. Also, it’s great they have bathtubs, but the water doesn’t get very hot, so, taking a luke warm bath doesn’t really feel to great.

New Solanie Hotel
Open 24hrs
website: none
Call: (632) 524-8641
Address: 1811 Leon Guinto St. Malate, Manila 1004 Philippines

The New Solanie Hotel, Malate Manila, is located in the center of the district of Malate where there are many bars and restaurants. The hotel is accessible to all major transportation routes (but I find it difficult to get a taxi sometimes). This hotel has few facilities and services and medium sized rooms that are simply decorated and practical. The New Solanie Hotel is a good choice for budget travellers.

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Facilities: They have 24hr room service and laundry service.
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The Room: The room is best described as “good enough” there is a bed, a tv and a bathroom, the shower didn’t have much hot water and I’ve seen a few bugs in the rooms too but nothing serious.
Extras: Free wifi internet in the lobby / restaurant area
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