Overnight in Manila

[kwhkg]

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[Matthew]

The airport is only 20-30 minutes from Makati, if you take the Skyway there is an exit which goes down to the Villamor Air Base / Marriot Hotel area. Most taxis know that route.

 

[clgsamson]

City garden hotel in makati avenue, makati city would be a good choice.

 

[pughio83]

Yes City garden is ok and well priced. Can check out The Oxford Suites as well in makati.

 

[wershwie]

I have relatives who stayed in Kabayan before. The hotel seems fine, but the location is really a drag. Like Andy, I would also suggest that you stay in Makati. Makati is a good first step into the country, I think - more modern and a bit cleaner than Manila.

A friend owns a hotel relatively in the same area as Howzat Inn, and they're quite reputable as a business hotel. Check it out HERE.

That area is quite busy, with the red light district just around the corner, but it's easy to get to different places from there. Makati is just a 20-45mins ride from the airport.

When exactly are you arriving, and which airport will you be flying from on your way out? I'd be happy to meet up with you, maybe even give you a ride if my schedule allows. I'm on couchsurfing, too, so I'm used to bringing people around.

Regarding taxis, I suggest you take the yellow cab. It has its own queu, so it should be easy to find. They have a higher flag down and distance rates, but it's not that expensive and you're sure to not be hassled by the drivers. Your other options are the regular metered taxis or the coupon taxis. In my opinion, the coupon taxi rates are just too expensive for their worth, but you can try them as well.

Lemme know if you have more questions.

 

[gee13]

Ok so many choices now. Down to Makati, Malate and Ermita.

Pasay location doesnt bear well from accounts.

Im arriving at 3.30pm on the Mon 31st Jan. So should take an hour to get out of NAIA terminal 3? So free from 5 onwards?

So yes if you're free or anyone else in PPD can hang out with us show me around that night, have quiet dinner and drinks I will have just come from Moalboal and Malapascua with lots of stories to share.

Id rather meet up with any SB locals and see some local sights eat some good food, shopping not that important to me unless there is time.

 

[jbb]

City garden hotel in makati avenue, makati city would be a good choice.

Yes, I usually stay there. Very nice clean hotel - all the rooms have wood floors so it is easier to clean. The cheapest rooms are often shown as filled on-line but they only allow a certain number to be booked thru the internet. You can call them and handle the arrangement by email and fax. Most of the least expensive rooms (close to your 3000 php limit - $67 US) have no windows so set your alarm clock. Lots of money changers and banks nearby and an internet cafe across the street. I usually walk to Greenbelt or Glorietta from there.

 

[DevonDiver]

The hotels within walking distance of Greenbelt are quite inflated in cost, but then it is an excellent area to be within. I always chose the Howzat bar, because they are geat air-con, en-suite rooms for 1000 pesos. To me, it is a 'best kept secret' in Manila. It only costs max 100 pesos ($2) to get a taxi up to Greenbelt..and it is walking distance (5 mins) to P.Burgos street, which is a mini version of Ermita....famous for its 'girl bars'and nightlife (great if you like 'midget boxing' ha ha)

Greenbelt / Glorietta is perhaps the prime area in Metro Manila now. Lots of expats hang out there. I live opposite. Havana Bar is open late night... lots of girls there. Nu.Vo, M-Cafe and Barcino are more up-market wine bar affairs...nice to socialise in. Across the road in Glorietta, there is Hard Rock Cafe...that's always busy.

If I am around in January, then I'd be happy to meet up for a beer or two.

 

[Kevrumbo]

Well, if you want to avoid the the morning traffic jams and can afford the 5-star amenities for one night, there's the Manila Marriot Hotel.

 

[wanderlass]

Check out one of these condotels in Makati. They're spacious, clean, cheap, and not-seedy.

Prince Plaza II Condotel Makati: Condo Rental Philippines
BSA Mansion Condotel | Apartment Condominium Makati City, Philippines
Perla Mansion in Makati City, Philippines
Asian Mansion II Condotel | Makati Condotel