| Treat Yourself |
Guest Rating: 8.7 |
leon A.
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 Australia
Couple
Date of Stay: 15 Oct 2009 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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For us, the Hotel offered a complete package that was located close to all central services. The Standard room was really nice and the Staff were all friendly and helpful I did not perceive anything about the Hotel that we did not like From the time we entered the Hotel we were impressed with the presentation and the efficiency of the Staff. The Room was very nicely turned out and the large screen TV system was excellent. Access to all the amenities was good and we enjoyed a nice dinner in the Restaurant. The travel Center staff were most helpful and we are happy to recommend this Hotel to our family and friends.
Shopping Tip : A must do is to visit The Mall of Asia, allow plenty of time because it is huge
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| Trader Hotel Manila |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
kim D.
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Australia
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 01 Oct 2009 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Clean comfortable rooms, free internet access and pleasant coffee shop with printing facilities.Great food ,very pleasant staff. Close to expo center and airport. Cappuccino's need extra shot of coffee. Otherwise a very nice place to spend a few days. This hotel has a small hotel feel whilst offering the guest all the amenities of a world class hotel. I found the staff really accommodating and professional. The hotels restaurant is very good and the room service speedy.The Japanese restaurant in the lobby serves up good quality in a very real Japanese setting.The coffee shop also very handy, just needs a little more coffee in the coffee.
Travel tip : Very close to Expo center/ trade show sight. The American war cemetery is a special place to visit.
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| traders hotel philippines |
Guest Rating: 10 |
benjamin Y.
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 Philippines
Couple
Date of Stay: 07 Sep 2009 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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nice lobby, newly renovated rooms, very spacious and the best part is that each room has free wifi the hotel is situated at the heart of roxas st. very accessible with friendly multi-language receptionist. I was very surprised that the rooms has free wifi, as a traveling business person this feature is a must!! newly renovated rooms, very modern and very spacious as well as very clean. beds are very soft, we traveled with our 7 month old baby boy and he sleep like a baby.
Shopping Tip : near mall of asia; one of the biggest mall in the Philippines
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| Wonderful place to stay |
Guest Rating: 9 |
sylvan T.
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 United States
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 14 Aug 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Loved the atmosphere and the people working in the hotel. The gym was suffice for my workout. Treadmills and elliptical with some weight machines. Theres a pool. The afternoon snack at the trader club lounge and free sodas was great. I should have used it more. Need more filipino dishes for breakfast. Sometimes you have to follow up on food orders with room service This place is great. The people in this place know you by name even when calling. They will go out of their way to get you what you want. I had 2 pairs of pants needing hemming and they got it done for me. Room service was prime. Try the Pata dish. There is a small lounge down by the lobby and they have live band playing almost everynight I was there.
Nightlife Tip : Take the cab to Club LA. There you go upstairs and pay 100 peso for the entrance. Scope the area and you could get lucky. Dont take the first bite right away. No need to negotiate any fines. Its freelance arena. Dont be a cheap charlie though. The Mall of Asia is nearby. Make sure you tell the taxi to turn on the meter or get off. Its about 80 peso to the mall of asia. There is a health massage place next door. Check it out, my friend recommended for next visit.
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| PHILLIPINES |
Guest Rating: 9 |
charles B.
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United States
Other
Date of Stay: 14 Aug 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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There service is outstanding nothing can compare to it It's not at the greatest of all locations I loved this hotel and it's services. It was kept up to par and the service was outstanding, quick and very reliable if this hotel was in a better location it would be the best hotel i have ever visited outside of the u.s. period with no rival to match it. So basically to sum it all up is that this hotel is the awesome. Outstanding :)
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : There is this great luxury spa it's called something like the "wasau" spa for men and women and basically i got a pedicure;manicure;supreme facial scrub; and a fully body massage. in dollars in the states that would have cost me at least 3 to 5 hundred so you really need to check this out and oh yeah there is an open buffet; just as long as you eat everything you put on your plate.
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| Traders Hotel A haven from the bustle of Manila! |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
martin G.
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 United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 12 Jul 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Friendly and attentive staff
Room service was excellent
Room not ready on arrival but looked after with complimentary coffee whilst waiting Restaurant a bit impersonal
A welcome retreat from the bustle of down-town Manila.The staff were efficient and helpful.
The room service meals were excellent and the minibar well stocked.
Concierge service was very efficient and overall the stay was very pleasant.
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| Hello it was good services |
Guest Rating: 8.7 |
surendra K.
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 Nepal
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 08 Jul 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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6/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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Location, service, Rate etc. It was good to spend time at Traders while traveling overseas trip.
I always love to stay at shangrila group.
Restaurant Tip : I like food at Traders.
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| Nice hotel |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
neremiah C.
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United States
Couple
Date of Stay: 30 Jun 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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clean, location is fairly close to airport staff were not friendly and did not seem genuine, scary neighborhood outside i would still stay here again for the price
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| Trader's Hotel Manila |
Guest Rating: 9 |
gerald D.
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United States
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 25 Jun 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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Staff - Everyone tries to exceed your expectations, and they are genuinely happy to please you. It is a culture there, like staying with family and friends who truly care about how your are feeling.
Traders Club - If you can afford access to the room upstairs, you will not regret it: Exemplary service, food and drink available...it is a fully stocked airline lounge (if you like that sort of thing - I do!)
View - the view of the bay and the area is spectacular, the parks, the traffic, and the bay:
Gorgeous! The rooms were satisfactory, but everyone there mentioned that they were renovating a several floors below. The "new" general manager has a vision, and the staff are behind the GM 100%. When it is done, I'm sure it will be fantastic. However, the rooms are certainly adequate.
The area around the hotel (about 100 yards in either direction) is somewhat unattractive/undesireable. It is not dangerous, but the area seems run-down and in need of a face-lift or demolition. Just get in your taxi and go; do not walk around at night if you don't have to. The bottom line is that I have fallen in love with this hotel. I really want to go back and spend time there. It is not the newest, most modern hotel in the city, but it is staffed with wonderful, caring people who want to make sure that your stay there is a relaxing one. From the front desk (who offered to exchange traveler's checks for me - it's a hassle at the banks) to the room cleaner/attendant (cleaned/replaced/answered every request). Especially helpful was the assistant front desk manager. During all times of the day, whether in the fitness center, or in the Trader's Club upstairs, I had time to rest and think about the city of Manila, so beautiful from above. I want to explore that surrounding area using the hotel as a base.
If you are just looking for a place to sleep for a night or two, go somewhere else. If you plan on relaxing and enjoying the hotel, stay at this here. The Mall of Asia is down the road, and cultural attractions along the shore will entice you to stay longer or to return. I will go back soon. Also, book early on Agoda, it's cheaper, a lot cheaper.
See you at Trader's!
Hotel Feature Tip : Get a Trader's Club room.
There is a mini mart around the corner. When you exit the hotel, go right. Walk to the corner light, turn right, and the Mini Mart is about 80 meters down the road. Buy your convenience store items or phone card (local calls from the hotel is 120 pesos).
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| Traders Manila |
Guest Rating: 9.3 |
laurence S.
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 New Zealand
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 06 Jun 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Within reasonable distance from Airport;
Less traffic noise than some competitors
Clean and comfortable
Polite, helpful staff No major drawbacks come to mind Traders Hotel is located about 30 minutes by taxi from the international airport. Situated on Roxas Blvd, it did not seem as noisy as some of its competitors, at least in the non smoking room which I was allocated. There is a strong but polite security presence on arrival. Rooms are comfortable, clean and tidy, and do not appear as “tired” as some other Manila hotels. Prompt service at breakfast, with a slightly better selection of items from the buffet than I have seen in other Manila hotels.
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| Traders, Manila |
Guest Rating: 8.7 |
roy W.
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 Canada
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 12 Oct 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Beautiful views, excellent staff. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Location is quite far from anything but a group of bars. Trader's is a nice, clean hotel on Roxas Boulevard overlooking Manila Bay. Access was a bit of a problem as the service road was torn up to install a water line. My room was clean, airy and had twin beds pushed together to make a King size. The breakfast buffet was varied with Japanese, Filipino & Western dishes. Traffic in the area was horrendous.
Shopping Tip : The SM mall of Asia was about 20 minutes away by car through trully awful traffic, but was well worth the visit. Literally hundreds of stores, restaurants and specialty shops.
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| Traders Hotel in Manilla is a very nice place |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
philippe B.
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 French Polynesia
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 23 Sep 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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We especially appreciate the Trader's Club
the restaurant is very good too. Trader's Hotel in Manilla is a very nice place to stay. The rooms are very confortable and all the services in Trader's Club are very good.
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| Good for the money. |
Guest Rating: 7.3 |
alex G.
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 United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 11 Sep 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
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4/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Great room with a little view. Nice cafe for entertainment. Good selection of in-house restaurants (sushi), coffee. Good location to get out of the hotel and stroll. Manila Bay close by, Rizal Park in 5 minutes by taxi.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Centrally located along Roxas Blvd. Great if you like to stroll to restaurants and sightseeing spots. Ask for a room w/ a view of Manila Bay.
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| Fantastic Service |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
terrence W.
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United Kingdom
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 08 Sep 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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8/10 |
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Hospitality staff are excellent. Food is generally of very acceptable quality. Close to the Mega Mall and other useful amenities. Decor is very dated in general. Carpets were stained/burned in many places. Shower adjustment was broken and no maintenance guy repaired despite of it being reported when I arrived.
Internet connection is probably one of the worst - though it doesn't disconnect, you'd certainly wish it had due to speeds being some of the slowest experienced. Not very helpful when downloading emails with attachments of *any* size. The hotel is in a great location for most things you may need or want to see. Situated right on the harbour, you can get a room with a really nice view.
The staff are very helpful and understanding of most needs of the business traveler and will in many case put themselves out to assist where possible.
The room I was allocated was a bit of a let-down. The carpets were ruined, showerhead attachment was broken on arrival and never repaired and there was an intermittent knocking coming from the elevators (which was thankfully repaired by 3am - just enough time to catch up on some sleep for an otherwise restless night).
I was in two minds to either never return to this hotel or not. However, on reflection, I would certainly use them for one more try. Just be picky about your room and I'm sure you'll have a great experience.
Hotel prices are somewhat expensive to other comparable hotels and their internet connection is atrocious to the extent that an small 100Kb file attached to an email took 10 minutes to arrive and anything larger was always corrupted on arrival. These were really my only gripes with my stay. It was otherwise and well staffed hotel which takes pride in it's overall cleanliness and customer service.
Hotel Feature Tip : If you are checking-in, dont fall for their "upgrade" to their Golden Circle sales pitch. For a bowl of fruit and 50% off breakfast (which I never had) will set you back an extra 2000 pesos. It gives very little in return, not even your room is upgraded - I was still accommodated in a Standard Room for my 26,000 pesos upgrade.
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| Club house service is fantastic |
Guest Rating: 8 |
anuwat W.
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 Thailand
Couple
Date of Stay: 27 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Room is clean and comfort Room smell is not so nice, no shopping mall around this area The club room of this hotel is very comfort. Staffs in Club house floor are professional, they could provide an impressive service during my staff for two nights. Hotel needs to improve the smell of the room. I will definitely come back to stay here for my business trip but not good for holiday as there is no shopping mall around the hotel.
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