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7.4

Very good

984 reviews

984 reviews

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8.7

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 2.1 kilometers from city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Fabulous Laundry
140 m
Robinsons Place Manila
210 m
Suburbia
230 m
Casino Filipino Malate Branch
230 m
Robinsons Movieworld
240 m
Popular landmarks
Rizal Park
1.1 km
Manila Ocean Park
1.4 km
National Museum
1.5 km
Fort Santiago
1.9 km
San Agustin Church
1.9 km
Closest landmarks
EUROTEL
40 m
My Adonai Gym
160 m
Hyatt Casino Parking
190 m
Robinsons Basement
250 m
Hyatt Hotel Parking
280 m

Hotel 168

Unit-102. Birch Tower. 1622 j. bocobo st, malate, manila, Malate, Manila, Philippines, 1000 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Malate part of Manila, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Intramuros. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to fitness center, indoor pool and sauna on-site.

Highlights

Located in heart of Manila

Excellent view

420 meters to public transportation

210 meters to Robinsons Place Manila

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Swimming pool [indoor]

Fitness center

Sauna

Coffee shop

Laundry service

Wi-Fi in public areas

Smoking area

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Manila are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.5
Distance to city center10 km
Location rating8.7
Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Distance to airport7.7 km

Rooms available at Hotel 168

Deluxe Queen Studio
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
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Twin Bedroom
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
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Deluxe Triple Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
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Bayview Suite Room
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One Big Room
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Standard Room, Bay View
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Room Assigned on Arrival
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Family Room
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Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Triple Room (No Window,Area:24)
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    Frequently asked questions

    Does Hotel 168 have a swimming pool?

    While relaxing at Hotel 168, you can delight in the None facility to get your day started the best way with a splash for a stimulating morning or evening.

    Does Hotel 168 have a fitness center?

    Hotel 168 features free fitness center that is fittingly situated at the tip of your finger, allowing you to get your daily workout in at any hour of the day so you can spend your holiday break the way you want. For more details, please contact the property for more information.

    What is the average travel time to the closest airport from Hotel 168?

    The average travel time to get from Hotel 168 to the airport is 50 minutes, but please keep in mind that the travel time may fluctuate based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

    What bars are in close proximty of Hotel 168?

    While lodging at Hotel 168, indulge in your evening or night out at Kei.ko KTV Bar or EUROTEL to make the most out of your nightlife.

    What public parks are within range of Hotel 168?

    While lodging at Hotel 168, cherish your early morning or evening wander at nearby park which include MMDA Children's Road Safety Park, Chinese Garden, and Rizal Park.

    What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Hotel 168?

    Hotel 168's policy regarding children's bedding considers guests age 11 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

    When was Hotel 168 built?

    Hotel 168 was built in 2016.

    In which languages can Hotel 168's personnel communicate?

    Hotel 168 can communicate in 3 languages and supports widely used languages such as English and Mandarin Chinese for travelers traveling to this property. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what different languages this property supports.

    What is the verified guest review consensus about Hotel 168's pet services?

    100.0% of our past customer ratings have given a positive appraisal and remarks about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Hotel 168 down in the review section.

    What is the typical rating that verified Couples' have given to Hotel 168?

    Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Hotel 168 an average rating of 7.4. You can look up on more descriptive customer assessments, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

    What restaurants are in close proximty of Hotel 168?

    Hotel 168’s local neighborhood is Malate which includes popular restaurants such as Hwangso-Ga, Yue Lai Seafood and Hotpot Restaurant, and Casa Armas.

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    What people love about Hotel 168

    • 8.8

      Excellent
      Cleanliness

      "Value for money, room is clean"

      SEET

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      June 11, 2019

    • 8

      Very good
      Staff 

      "Friendly staff, good location, and nice but older room."

      Leighton

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      September 18, 2019

    • 8

      Very good
      Location

      "Good location across from mall easy check in and out will stay again"

      IAN

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      September 8, 2019

    Property ranking|Compared to 5,242 Manila properties
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    Location score
    8.7/10
    Value for money score
    7.5/10
    Cleanliness score
    7/10
    Couples review score
    7.4/10
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    94
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    Better than
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    Better than
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    Overall rating:

    7.4

    Very good
    984 reviews
    Cleanliness
    7.0
    Facilities
    6.7
    Location
    8.7
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    More about Hotel 168

    More about Hotel 168

    Hotel 168

    Whatever your reason for visiting Manila, Hotel 168 is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away. The true local flavors and culture of Manila are yours with a stay at Hotel 168, located just 2.4 km from the famous Intramuros.
    Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Hotel 168. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at Hotel 168. You can also get small travel items and sundries at the convenience stores without having to leave the Hotel 168.
    Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.


    Dining and things to do

    What's better than a good cup of coffee? Start every vacation day at the serviced apartment with an energizing cup of quality coffee.
    Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Hotel 168. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the sauna. The serviced apartment's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps. With the serviced apartment's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag.
    Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the serviced apartment's ping-pong table.


    Reasons to stay here

    Verified reviews for this serviced apartment's food and dining options score it better than 92% of accommodations in the city.
    Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 94% of the city's other options.
    This accommodation beats more than 92% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Good
    Facilities

    6.7

    Most talked about facilities

    Housekeeping

    25 mentions

    Internet

    7 mentions

    Swimming Pool

    6 mentions

    Food & Dining

    5 mentions

    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Chinese [Mandarin]
    • Filipino
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    • Wi-Fi in public areas
    Things to do, ways to relax
    • Billiards
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Swimming pool [indoor]
    • Table tennis
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • Coffee shop
    Services and conveniences
    • Convenience store
    • Dry cleaning
    • Elevator
    • Laundry service
    • Smoking area
    Access
    • Pets allowed
    • Security [24-hour]

    Location

    Unit-102. Birch Tower. 1622 j. bocobo st, malate, manila, Malate, Manila, Philippines, 1000
    Excellent
    Location

    8.7

    Airports
    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
      7.7 km 30 min drive
    • Subic Bay International Airport (SFS)
      79.4 km
    Public transportation
    • Pedro Gil LRT Station
      440 m
    • Quirino LRT Station
      840 m 13 min walk
    Hospital or clinic
    • Calpe Medical Services and Supplies
      350 m
    Shopping
    • Robinsons Place Manila
      210 m 11 min walk
    Convenience store
    • On-site
    Cash withdrawal
    • ATM
      30 m 1 min drive

    What's nearby

    Popular landmarks
    • Robinsons Place Manila
      210 m
    • Rizal Park
      1.1 km
    • Manila Ocean Park
      1.4 km
    • National Museum
      1.5 km
    • Fort Santiago
      1.9 km
    • San Agustin Church
      1.9 km
    • Casa Manila
      2.0 km
    • Manila Cathedral
      2.3 km
    • Intramuros
      2.4 km
    • Quiapo Church
      2.7 km
    Nearby landmarks
    • EUROTEL
      40 m
    • Fabulous Laundry
      140 m
    • My Adonai Gym
      160 m
    • Hyatt Casino Parking
      190 m
    • Robinsons Place Manila
      210 m
    • Suburbia
      230 m
    • Casino Filipino Malate Branch
      230 m
    • Robinsons Movieworld
      240 m
    • Robinsons Basement
      250 m
    • Hyatt Hotel Parking
      280 m
    Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

    Property policies

    Children and extra beds

    Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

    All children are welcome.

    Children 0-10 year(s)
    Must use an extra bed
    If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
    Guests 11 years and older are considered as adults
    Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
    Others
    • A cash security deposit of PHP 1000.00 is required upon check-in for charges or damages during the stay and will be refunded upon departure.
    • The swimming pool is available from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM.
    • Only 2 persons per room are allowed to use the swimming pool free of charge. Any addition person (maximum 2 additional persons only) will be required to pay an extra charge of PHP 200 per person.
    • Visitors must provide a valid form of government regulated identification (eg. passport, ID card, driver’s license, etc.) upon entrance.
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from14:00
    • Check-out until12:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center10 km
    • Travel time to airport (minutes)50
    The property
    • Number of bars/lounges0
    • Number of floors38
    • Number of restaurants0
    • Number of rooms 20
    • Year property opened2016
    • Most recent renovation2016

    Reviews of Hotel 168 from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    7.4
    /
    10
    Cleanliness7.0
    Facilities6.7
    Location8.7
    Service7.2
    Value for money7.5
    High score for Manila
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (86)
    8-9 Excellent (62)
    7-8 Very Good (119)
    6-7 Good (80)
    <6 Below Expectation (131)
    Time of the year
    Mar - May (147)
    Jun - Aug (116)
    Sep - Nov (108)
    Dec - Feb (107)

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    8.8
    Excellent
    Azza from Philippines
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in November 2016

    Staycation in the city”

    Motel 168 (Hotel 168 ) is located inside Birch Tower, a condotel in Malate, Manila. Robinsons Mall is so near that you can see it from your balcony. The pool is not heated though, gym is a bit small but enough, located on the 9th floor. Clean room with key card, functioning kitchenette, firm bed, working tv, hot water in the bathroom, balcony. My room was on the 9th floor and the view sucked. No free breakfast, wifi, phone. Pleasant reception staff. No free breakfast, safety box, wifi or phone though. Still good value for money because of the location.

    Reviewed November 27, 2016

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Jack from United States
    Family with teens
    Stayed 1 night in September 2017

    Good value for the location - recommended”

    Hotel 168 is one of three (I think) hotels sharing Birch Tower, so their own lobby is the back of the main entrance. Photos of the room were accurate. It's in a busy area of town, with many transportation options, from tricycles, to Jepneys, to the LRT station a few blocks away. Robinson mall is also very close by, within walking distance- recommend the food court for more local and affordable meals. Pros: -Friendly staff, especially Roselle who helped us at check in, gave local food recommendations, got us a Grab taxi during check out, when we could not get one on our app. - Allowed early check in around noon, very helpful. Also had luggage storage with a tag.   -The room was clean. Yes there are only 4 elevators for the high rise, but during our stay they seemed to be fairly efficient. Cons (I'll call them suggestions for improvement): -Needed coffee and tea to go with the electric kettle and large mugs that were in the room. Seemed odd to have a kettle without coffee or tea? -Missing hair dryer (perhaps available upon request, we did not ask). Phone to lobby not simple to use. Goes to building guard station first, which was odd. -Might have challenge getting an Uber or Grab car during peak traffic times. Note that Grab taxi in Philippines works differently than in Malaysia in that Grab here is for hailing and paying the cab only, the rate is still measured by meter.  

    Reviewed September 21, 2017

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Paul from United Kingdom
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 11 nights in December 2017

    Good for the money”

    I was a bit unsure about Hotel 168 because it was cheaper than some of the other hotels in Birch Tower, but my mind was put at rest, because although there were less facilities the room was still very comfortable. I did notice there was a slight problem with some fleas in the bathroom, but it wasn't a big deal for me. Instead of a card you get two keys to unlock the door with which is a bit confusing at first but I soon got use to it. I found the staff on the whole friendly and helpful. I wish that there had been a larger mirror in the room but I had to make use of the small mirror in the bathroom. The clock wasn't working. There was no bedside light so I had to use a torch. Robinson's shopping mall is nearby and it is a great shopping mall. The view was very good as they put me in a room on the 33rd floor with a balcony. There is also a McDonald's, and a mini stop nearby which is like a mini restaurant come convenience store. It was a quiet room apart form a bit of traffic noise.

    Reviewed December 24, 2017

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Alice from Philippines
    Group
    Stayed 1 night in August 2019

    Old but nice”

    Pros: location is perfect! Just a few steps away from Robinsons Place Manila. The view of Manila Bay is amazing! Strong wifi and several cable TV channels. And hot showers! Cons: the AC in our room was noisy. As I've read in the reviews, there were only 2 bottled waters provided although I booked for a triple room. Only 1 soap and 1 sachet of shampoo provided. Only water kettle is provided, no fridge, no microwave. Only 2 persons allowed to use the pool. In excess of 2 will pay Php200. The reception took around 30 mins to check us in. Overall, the hotel is good for backpackers. The price is cheaper compared to other hotels in the area.

    Reviewed August 27, 2019

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Anne from Philippines
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in April 2017

    Stay was OK”

    We like staying here in Birch Tower but this is the first time we booked through Hotel 168 because the price was almost 500 php lower than Grand Regency when did the booking (We always book with Grand Regency when staying here). The layout of the room is basically the same. However, the TV was smaller, and I guess there were fewer cable channels. The bed a little bit lower and the pillows were too soft for me (I prefer a plumped up pillow, which is the case with Grand Regency's) . There was no hair dryer and full body mirror inside the room. Inside the shower there was no soap and shampoo holder, so I had to get out of the shower area and put them back on the sink after using which wets the rest of the bathroom floor. Just a little difference but still, I had a good night sleep. Will stay again.

    Reviewed April 11, 2017

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    8.8
    Excellent
    george from Philippines
    Family with young children
    Stayed 1 night in May 2018

    Good Folks”

    one of the nicest hotel, value for money.. my family especially my kids enjoy while staying at 168 Hotel, we definitely and highly recommend the said place to our friends, relatives and clients.. we love to comeback again!.. salamat Hotel 168 and Agoda..

    Reviewed May 09, 2018

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    7.6
    Very good
    geoffrey from Hong Kong SAR, China
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in March 2018

    Basic small rooms in good location and easy access”

    Enjoyed my stay at hotel 168 at birch tower in malate. Price is reasonable and its located near many decent Korean and Japanese restaurants, Robinson Malate is a great mall and the area is quite fun socially. Only problem is a lot of street beggars and thieves outside so visitors need to protect valuables outside of this excellent short term hotel.

    Reviewed April 12, 2018

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Graham from Australia
    Group
    Stayed 1 night in November 2018

    Good apartment accommodation”

    Enjoyed my stay at hotel 168-the apartment was nicely furnished and adequate for one's needs.The gym was a bonus although,the sign on the door was confusing.Didn't use the pool or spa.One bad point are the elevators-at peak times you can wait 15 mins for one to arrive.

    Reviewed November 12, 2018

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Graham from Australia
    Group
    Stayed 1 night in June 2017

    Birch Tower is the best”

    Enjoyed my stay at Hotel 168 while the room was small it was comfortable and clean. I liked the partition between the 2 beds. Would definitely consider staying there again when the opportunity presents.

    Reviewed July 05, 2017

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Arlene from Philippines
    Family with young children
    Stayed 1 night in August 2017

    A Hotel suitable for family...”

    It's a hotel, accessible to everywhere like spa, convenience stores, banks and malls. A hotel that has every wish to have facilities, though the room we have stayed doesn't have refrigerator, but has a water heaters and mugs for our coffee break. A hotel that has enchanting seaview, and you'll never leave the place without having your selfie. Accommodating staff good right at your doorstep for everything you need. It has its own store so you won't bother to go outside especially when the rain pours. Thumbs up to this hotel and will definitely come back!

    Reviewed September 28, 2017

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    7.6
    Very good
    geoffrey from Hong Kong SAR, China
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in March 2018

    good location in birch tower!”

    if you are going to malate birch tower is the best value for money location in town, close to la cafe and malate night life, great food and robinsons. avoid the beggars and enjoy life in an area that has tremendous history within manila.

    Reviewed April 30, 2018

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    7.2
    Very good
    Rabindra from United States
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2018

    Disappointed!!!”

    Birch tower is greatly situated in a "happening place"!! but rooms are not well maintained. Beds are 2 star quality. Staff is not friendly. No room phone to call front desk, Broken furniture (sofa, TV stand); Room is decorated with very low quality stuff!! In the same building, JMM Grand Suites are far better, over 4 star quality whereas Hotel 168 is 2 star!!

    Reviewed October 08, 2018

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Jack from United States
    Family with teens
    Stayed 2 nights in September 2017

    Great location, even better service”

    Recommended if location is what you need. Staff friendly, especially Roselle (spelling?) who helped us at check in, provided food recommendations, and lastly, got us a Grab taxi when we could not on our apps.   The room was clean. Needed some coffee or tea to go with the large mugs and kettle. Luggage storage in lobby with tag is provided. Need to include hair dryer, though we did not ask for one either, so not sure if available. Phone to lobby not simple to use. Goes to guard station first. Elevators are fine, but when crowded the wait is longer, as there are four total elevators.   Building (Birch Tower) shared between various hotel companies, in a busy town location, plenty of places to eat nearby, including a decent Korean place GaRim, and Robinson's mall is a short walk.

    Reviewed September 25, 2017

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    8.8
    Excellent
    paul
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in October 2018

    Great value for money.”

    Right in the middle of Malate nightlife however this time our room was on 9th floor we never heard any noise from the bar's. The pool, gym was a nice extra.

    Reviewed October 13, 2018

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    8.0
    Excellent
    geoffrey from Hong Kong SAR, China
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in May 2018

    super location”

    great to visit birch tower and hotel 168. staff seem to forget me although im a regular but other than that it was fine for a one night visit

    Reviewed June 01, 2018

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    8.4
    Excellent
    George from Australia
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in February 2018

    Stayed here 4 times now”

    Location is great, price is reasonable, check in staff are lovely. Building has 40 floors of apartments with about 15 apartments per floor and only 4 elevators expect to wait a loooong time for the elevator. There is a gym but its crap. For Manila its good value

    Reviewed February 20, 2018

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    8.8
    Excellent
    ZEMARJUDIA from Philippines
    Family with young children
    Stayed 1 night in April 2019

    Nice stay”

    Accommodating staff specially Mr. Denver; fast internet; central location; clean pool free to use by maximum 2 guests per room. Very satisfied client here. Thank you. Recommendations: additional pillow for the child; bottled water should be 1 per paying guest (I paid for a triple room but hotel only provided 2 bottled water and 2 cups). Just the same, hotel is recommendable to friends.

    Reviewed April 24, 2019

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    Thank you for staying with us. Godbless!!!

    Responded July 01, 2019
    Hotel 168
    10.0
    Exceptional
    eden from Philippines
    Couple
    Stayed 6 nights in November 2017

    near to robinsons mall manila”

    Due to some problems with my flight I wasn't able to check in the hotel 1st day. I'm very happy because they are kind enough to move my dates so I can still stay for 6nights. The housekeeping are cleaning the room everyday without requesting them to clean the room. Their service are remarkable. It is worth the penny.

    Reviewed November 27, 2017

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    May from Philippines
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2016

    VALUE FOR MONEY”

    If I happen to travel in Manila on vacation and not on business trip, I always love to stay at this place. Very clean, spacious and location is nice.

    Reviewed April 06, 2017

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    8.0
    Excellent
    joann from Philippines
    Family with teens
    Stayed 1 night in December 2016

    Welcoming 2017 with an awesome view of the city”

    We really had a wonderful stay welcoming 2017 with a great view of manila bay..our unit was just enough for me, my hubby and our teenager! Very affordable accomodation with friendly hotel staff..

    Reviewed January 06, 2017

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