A bit of an off topic-Manila advice

[U/Wdiva]

Nothing to do with diving, this is more like the after party.

We`ll be spending the last 2 nights of our PI holiday in Manila, while waiting for our flight we plan to do some shopping.
Question is where to stay, and second question is where to shop?
We are not looking for top end accommodation, more like mid-range, good value for money in a safe to walk at night area, with some good food and close proximity to great shopping (western sizes, not designer boutiques and lables).

Last I was in the Philippines Quad was the mall and shoes were all the rage in the presidential palace, so as you can see I have a lot of catching up to do

 

[kwhkg]

suggest the smaller hotels along Pasay Road in Makati. All the shoppong you would ever want is within walking distance, try Tower Inn

 

[sonar]

Avoid places that charge by the hour

I stayed in malati, didnt like it though. Mall of asia is pbb the biggest mall I ve ever seen

 

[clgsamson]

City Garden Hotel in Makati Avenue, Makati.

 

[blue steal]

Makati is good for shopping and restaurants.
We always shop in Greenhills........great place to dicker on price and lots of shopping there.

 

[CODMAN]

Lotus Gardens... Nice, clean, not too $$ And right accross the street from the big malll... What's it's name again??? Remingtons??? No That isn't it... Help me out here guys and galls!

 

[Babydamulag]

Lotus Garden in Ermita is close to Robinsons mall. It is close enough to the Mall Of Asia too. The hotel is safe, clean and takes very good care of its customers. They have Internet service, a business center, a restaurant (breakfast is included in your room price). We have used the Lotus for many years and never had any problems. We refer our guests and friends there all of the time. It is tucked away from some of the ugliness of a big city as well.

 

[Mike Veitch]

i usually stay at City Garden in Makati

 

[U/Wdiva]

Thanks very much, the Lotus Garden looks very nice and prices are surprisingly cheap, looks like a winner!

 

[Ben_ca]

Lotus Garden in Ermita ....It is tucked away from some of the ugliness of a big city as well.

I respectfully disagree. If anything it's closer. But then again you guys don't see thing thru local eyes.

Makati (excluding Burgos) is better for tourists who don't want to hang around bar girls


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