Manila Hotel Rates

I may be visiting Manila in late January or early Feb. When I last
stayed at the Swagman two years ago, it was starting to get a bad
reputation, & run down as well.

Can anyone advise of it's current condition, or suggest a better
3 1/2- 4 star hotel or pension. Preferably in or around Mabini or
Makati area.

If you have any idea of current accommodation rates that would be
helpful.

Thanks in advance.

John L.

On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:57:41 +1000, John L
wrote:

I may be visiting Manila in late January or early Feb. When I last
stayed at the Swagman two years ago, it was starting to get a bad
reputation, & run down as well.

Can anyone advise of it's current condition, or suggest a better
3 1/2- 4 star hotel or pension. Preferably in or around Mabini or
Makati area.

If you have any idea of current accommodation rates that would be
helpful.

I used to stay regularly at the Swagman, but only because the discount
card I had for them made their rates slightly more competitive than
the others. The rooms are not great, but ok, and the staff are
generally friendly, although you could probably find better value
elsewhere if you're paying their regular rates.

Although I live in Manila, I can't think of any hotel that stands out
as being exceptional in terms of value for money. You may want to
check on Asia Travel's web site and pick one of the promotions they
have there.

http://www.asiatravel.com/philippines.html

Chris

Thanks Chris, I'll have a look at the asiatravel site, or maybe have a
chat with my Filipina travel agent here in Brisbane. She is
ex-Swagman & I think her sister still works there.

I was a regular at the Swagman over a period of about 5 years & had a
great time, mainly because of the friendly staff. I probably saw you
there at some time.

John L.

On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:08:04 +0000, Chris Blunt
wrote:

On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:57:41 +1000, John L
wrote:

I may be visiting Manila in late January or early Feb. When I last
stayed at the Swagman two years ago, it was starting to get a bad
reputation, & run down as well.

Can anyone advise of it's current condition, or suggest a better
3 1/2- 4 star hotel or pension. Preferably in or around Mabini or
Makati area.

If you have any idea of current accommodation rates that would be
helpful.

I used to stay regularly at the Swagman, but only because the discount
card I had for them made their rates slightly more competitive than
the others. The rooms are not great, but ok, and the staff are
generally friendly, although you could probably find better value
elsewhere if you're paying their regular rates.

Although I live in Manila, I can't think of any hotel that stands out
as being exceptional in terms of value for money. You may want to
check on Asia Travel's web site and pick one of the promotions they
have there.

http://www.asiatravel.com/philippines.html

Chris