Gran Prix Manila

Headline says it all. You probably won't find anything much cheaper, especially considering breakfast is free. Downside though is that room is tiny, and this one didn't have a window. Good choice of tv channels. Breakfast was 'buffet' so far as rice was concerned, but other items were served. The other items were on one occasion two halves of a burger, and two (animal shaped) chicken nuggets. Even so, the free flowing coffee has to be worth something. Hotel isn't in the best area so far as Manila is concerned; there were a lot of beggars, and gogo bars just around the corner. Chose to move to another hotel after a couple of nights here, the deciding factor on moving was that hot water wasn't always available. Not a bad hotel, considering the cost, but you might want to pay a fraction more for something a little better. Would award 3.5 out of five, but have to go for an integer, so has to be a 3 I'm afraid.

This is one of the cheapest hotels in Manila, housed in the building owned by National Artist for Fashion, Patis Tesoro. The hotel is good for transient housing if your travelling to and from Manila and Southern Luzon. Easily accessible via Jeepney plying the Mabini-Harrison Route and is walking distance from the Padre Faura LRT station.

Centrally located near civic center buildings. You can actually walk to Manila City Hall from here if you want. Rooms are small. Room will be cleaned if you request only. Bring your own water. There is a 7-Eleven nearby. And a mini-mart. Lots of places close by to eat. Room comes with breakfast for two. One of the assistants will serve you. Th rice you are allowed to take yourself. But meat or sausages you will be given a portion. The coffee here is very good. There is also soup for breakfast. No window in my room if that means anything. There is an ample supply of power outlets near the bed and under the desk. An open closet is there so you can hang your clothes, It also contains a drawer and an area to put stuff such as shoes or other artifacts. The area is swamped with money changers. Pedro Gil station on the LTR 1 is the closest about 15 minutes walk passing Robinson's Plaza. Towels are very worn out and have seen their best days. The wifi is very good as the router was right outside my room. It was fast. The TV gives you access to Filipino and international channels. That's a plus if you want to remain connected to the outside world.