The Oracle Hotel & Residences

The picture is misleading. It shows a coffee table (with 2 chairs) and a sink and microwave at the background. According to the front desk lady, they don't have a room with microwave. The AC unit was window type and was really loud/noisy the whole stay. My baby had a hard time sleeping, which means I had a hard time sleeping as well. The room was really small and windowless. Had I known, I should've just booked a motel as it looks the same, I might have saved a great deal. The beds were too small. The only plus would be the really nice and accommodating staff. And the breakfast was good.

Its my second stay, and they have really strong wifi this time :) Quite expensive, but worth the stay if your business is in Ateneo de Manila. They are, after all, the one and only hotel within 2 miles around the school. If you are talking about Philippines, walking more than 2 miles under the heat of the sun and pollution is equivalent to walking for 20, so its so much better to stay in Oracle if you're going to Ateneo. I love the vibrancy of the staff. They are always accommodating whether over the phone or reception. All the reception and cleaning staff never fails to greet good morning good evening. Very polite and courteous, and that for me is the most important of all.

I cannot think of any other location closer to the dorm where my son is staying. I appreciate the warm service of the staff and how they go the extra mile to satisfy their clients. I requested a packed breakfast as I had an early flight to catch and the meal came earlier than expected and brought to my room complete and well-packed. Thank you, Oracle Hotel!

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The staff at the Oracle were wonderful. Very accommodating and lovely all around. Since my meetings were at the university across the street (Ateneo), the location was very good. However, the overall quality of the rooms were very basic - more on par with a road side motel in the United States than even an ordinary quality hotel. If you need to be in this area and have minimal expectations (and you are on a budget), then this is a good choice. For $67 a night including breakfast, this was hard to beat. The hotel was chosen for me or I would have tried to locate something at least a bit more substantive. Again, the staff were WONDERFUL. It they had been rude or unaccommodating, I would have moved the first day.

Apart from they did not have wifi when I was there, everything went great. The staff told me that the problem was in the wifi service provider because the entire Katipunan area's internet connection was off. SOoo, yes, its not the hotel's fault... Still, it was a bit disappointing because there are only three main considerations for me in booking a hotel, cleanliness, price and wifi. Overall, it was really nice staying in Oracle. Staff are accommodating and excellent location if your business is in the Ateneo de Manila... a lot of great restaurants around... I'm not sure about pubs though, havent seen one, maybe because its around academic area. I'd recommend this hotel. But perhaps you probably have to call first if their wifi is working already :)

It was good, thank you.

Entire ambience of the place feels like a short stay cheap motel, not as how it's advertised in Agoda. Though the staff were friendly, the price I paid didn't equate to the facilities they had.

Ok

Stay at a full fledged hotel rather than here.

Price is a little higher than their all services but also breakfast is too weak. Not good satisfied with them all.

Parking is a real problem there. When you are a hotel guest, it is understood that you are entitled to a parking space, right? When i complained, i got an answer that said" first come first serve sa parking". Soeaking of unprofessionalism!

It was my son's recognition day & Oracle was very near the venue of the event. Our overnigiht stay was fairly good although their mini ref was not functioning well enough to make the drinks cold. Staff were hospitable. Location is accessible to restaurants & convenience store. Generally its a good stay.

We liked this hotel very much when we stayed here for the graduation of our son from Ateneo High School. All the lobby staff were very polite and accommodating. The room itself was not big or fancy but very adequate. It had 3 single beds, airconditioner, electric kettle, cable TV, free wi-fi, small refrigerator, free bottled water and coffee, adequate closet space and a window facing the rear of the property. The beds, including the extra bed, were firm and nice to sleep on. The pillows were also large and soft. There was plenty of hot water for the shower, and complete set of toiletries. The bathroom was modern, clean and cool. We were most impressed by the fact that the housekeeping staff cleaned the room and turned down the beds in the early evening. We were out of the room at that time, but they turned on the airconditioner in anticipation of our return that night. The free breakfast was conducted in Roku (before it opened in the morning). The food was the usual Filipino breakfast (longganisa, danggit, tocino, tapa), fried egg, fried rice, fresh fruits and coffee. Again, nothing fancy but quite adequate and pleasant. Roku, the Japanese restaurant in the 5th floor, was also nice for dinner. Downstairs in the 1st floor, there is a Korean dessert cafe, where we had the best patbingsu we ever tasted. There is also a dessert buffet restaurant at the 3rd floor, but we did not get to eat there anymore. Despite the fact that this hotel is just across the street from Ateneo and right in the middle of Katipunan where traffic is ever-present, being in Oracle is like being in another world. The experience is almost 5-star because of the service and completeness of facilities. The only thing missing are recreational facilities like a swimming pool, gym, sauna, tennis courts, gardens, and the like. On the other hand, the Oracle is not a resort but a hotel with a purpose. We will definitely stay there again next time we need to be near Ateneo, and we will recommend it to

Their staff are courteous, friendly, helpful. If the security guard sees you with shopping bags, they will go all out to help bring the heavy stuffs for you right to your door step! There were always exchanges of hellos and good byes when we see them. They will go out of their way to make your stay so delightful.

Hotel description photographs are out of date. It is now tired. My shower ran cold water only, the aircon was so noisy I could not sleep, there was a staff are or closet that backed on my room so a fair bit of noise.... I decided to move to another hotel. I emailed to cancel the remainder of the booking TWICE, I have never received a reply and have not received any form of refund even goodwill so I have lost 2 money for 2 nights. I am not happy as I feel they are misrepresenting their hotel. And no contact from management appears to prove this. So totally ignored by management I would not recommend this hotel.

Although this is not a 4star hotel,Oracle, through its major effort to provide a clean and comfortable room and its extremely helpful and hospitable staff performs above its level. This affordable hotel was perfect for us because of its proximity to Ateneo de Manila and the good eating and shopping available in the katipunan/loyola heights area.

EXCELLENT STAY. LOCATION WAS RIGHT FOR THE OCCASION.

A kind employee and normally clean