Miramar

5 days: The rules and policies here don’t really suit people who want a quick, comfortable “home away from home” stay. Check-in is strictly at 4 PM and check-out is at 11 AM — even if it’s raining or there’s a typhoon, you still have to wait a long time before you can check in. Miramar Hotel might be the cheapest place along Roxas Bay Boulevard, but you can definitely feel it in the service and overall vibe. The staff and atmosphere were kinda not - so friendly or accommodating as we expected. Plus the Official Reciept for this hotel is not available.

The hotel is at a very good location connected to the main road. This is a big advantage but a disadvantage too considering the fact if you live in a room facing the road (Which I did) would be very noisy and you may not be able to sleep if you are a light sleeper. This is the reason why I checked out of the front room and for the next night I slept in a quitter room. Overall the staff is very friendly and cooperative.

I love the hotel for its character. It’s shabby charm it’s great location. I really feel that the staff could make more effort in welcoming and engaging with guests, and do more to play up the Art Deco theme, 30s music etc, that would really give it the wow factor. The breakfast is pretty poor too although full marks to the new waitress working in the restaurant for her attentiveness. The location of the hotel is central and good for a stroll around Rizal Park.