Hotels in Manila

[infoarmor]

I would recommend booking a Condo with airBNB. There are many in the Malate area or in Makati if you want to go upscale.
Rates still seem much lower. And if you want something more like a hotel room, then book a Studio.
The only disadvantage of a Condo is no Buffet Breakfast. HAHAHA
But there is always McD, Jollybee, or Bo's Coffee Shop.
CHEERS

Thanks for your reply, GWMinUS. I've only been to the Philippines once. This was around 15 years ago. I was still in college and stayed in a hostel, so didn't get to experience having people over. My only concern with getting an Airbnb is that I might run through same problem with the apartment doorman/security, which I'm sure all the places in the more upscale areas like Makati have. I remember security in front of every business in Manila and having to go through metal detectors at malls.

I was hoping for some first-hand experience from the members of this forum and maybe even some concrete suggestions of places of where to lodge.

[GWMinUS]

For years I have been visiting Cebu City. There I book a Condo and have never had a problem with the front desk.
If my friend arrived alone, I just have the desk call me and I confirm I have someone visiting.
And give him my Condo Unit number so he can come up.

But before I did visit Manila, however I always booked a hotel.
In Malate I stayed at the PanPacific. Not cheap and no free breakfast. But great location!!
In Makati I stayed at the Best Western. Moderate rates and breakfast included.
Most recently I enjoy staying outside of Central, at the Crimson Hotel in Alabang. 5 Star and great foods.
I was meeting a long time friend from Dumaguete and he loves that Hotel and its Gym!!!
Anyway, enjoy your trip.

[infoarmor]

But before I did visit Manila, however I always booked a hotel.
In Malate I stayed at the PanPacific. Not cheap and no free breakfast. But great location!!
In Makati I stayed at the Best Western. Moderate rates and breakfast included.
Most recently I enjoy staying outside of Central, at the Crimson Hotel in Alabang. 5 Star and great foods.
I was meeting a long time friend from Dumaguete and he loves that Hotel and its Gym!!!
Anyway, enjoy your trip.

Thanks again, GWMinUS.
Have you ever had any issue with bringing guests at those hotels in Manila? Can guys just go straight to your room or they have to go through the frontdesk? What about if I go down and pick them up, do they still have to go through check-in?

I actually remember the PanPacific in Malate. Stayed in that area before.