Phillipines, Manila, Makati Happenings

[etsys]

mrgolden: bolsterposter posted the popular haunts .. and summarised.

Remember, Makati is like Singapore, so prices are higher vs rest of Philippines

Malate you can get rooms from 2,000 peso, Makati, 4,000 onwards ..


Let me know if the postings of Bolsterposter is sufficient

cheers

[mrgolden]

Originally Posted by etsys

mrgolden: bolsterposter posted the popular haunts .. and summarised.

Remember, Makati is like Singapore, so prices are higher vs rest of Philippines

Malate you can get rooms from 2,000 peso, Makati, 4,000 onwards ..


Let me know if the postings of Bolsterposter is sufficient

cheers

thanks for your quick response!! i can't find the page posted by bolsterposter if you don't mind pls give the page num or the link?

in agoda i can see some hotel around 2.5 to 3k (3 star)

malate is inside Manila right? how far is makati from MOA and the oceanpark? sorry for asking as i'm new to city?

[Jakkalberry]

Originally Posted by mrgolden

thanks for your quick response!! i can't find the page posted by bolsterposter if you don't mind pls give the page num or the link?

in agoda i can see some hotel around 2.5 to 3k (3 star)

malate is inside Manila right? how far is makati from MOA and the oceanpark? sorry for asking as i'm new to city?

What is your purpose for going to Manila? Then choose a hotel to suit your purpose. But if your intention is purely P4P..... then I suggest you skip Manila and adjourn to AC.

[RodRideOut]

MrGold - even though i am in makati for business, i still prefer makati over malate.

you can check out asiatravel.com for some ideas. i like to stay near greenbelt area and usually stay at new world. for 3 star, you can try tower inn and crown regency both on arnaiz st.

i've also stayed closer to p. burgos at st. giles, which is new and the manager is sinagporean.

good luck and have fun!

[etsys]

jakkalberry is on the spot

BTW, for vicinity, take a look-see in Google Maps ..

Essentially, Makati feels like Singapore, well, nearly, and most of the places in Makati (no beggers, and taxis don't bargain, and considered 'safe' .. )

While Manila looks like a run down version of any wild wild west .. street kids, hustlers, taxis who never switch on the meter .. and quite often, guys trying to trick you with this and that .. and rarely people like to return change - even if you pay with a 1000 peso note for a 200 peso bill, forget the balance - after all, foreigner must be generous right ??

And enough times, even I have almost let my guard down when some guy stops you in the middle of the road and goes "i am the hotel security, I will be your guard today .. Manila dangerous - people may kidnap you .. " and if you say "OK" think about loosing 10,000 peso or so for the guarding .. no kidding..

Or like when you smile at a guy, in a friendly way, when you get into the cab, he too will jump in and insist on accompanying you ..

Hence, if you are a first timer, try to stick around Makati - and you need to learn your sea legs .

Of course, if you have been to other places where such hassling is norm, and you can watch your six-O-clock, Malate it is .. cheaper and pretty closer to MBC, MOA .. and almost everywhere ..

[blursam]

Originally Posted by etsys

jakkalberry is on the spot

BTW, for vicinity, take a look-see in Google Maps ..

Essentially, Makati feels like Singapore, well, nearly, and most of the places in Makati (no beggers, and taxis don't bargain, and considered 'safe' .. )

While Manila looks like a run down version of any wild wild west .. street kids, hustlers, taxis who never switch on the meter .. and quite often, guys trying to trick you with this and that .. and rarely people like to return change - even if you pay with a 1000 peso note for a 200 peso bill, forget the balance - after all, foreigner must be generous right ??

And enough times, even I have almost let my guard down when some guy stops you in the middle of the road and goes "i am the hotel security, I will be your guard today .. Manila dangerous - people may kidnap you .. " and if you say "OK" think about loosing 10,000 peso or so for the guarding .. no kidding..

Or like when you smile at a guy, in a friendly way, when you get into the cab, he too will jump in and insist on accompanying you ..

Hence, if you are a first timer, try to stick around Makati - and you need to learn your sea legs .

Of course, if you have been to other places where such hassling is norm, and you can watch your six-O-clock, Malate it is .. cheaper and pretty closer to MBC, MOA .. and almost everywhere ..

Makati safe....Yes and no lah....you still get :
-Taxi drivers who wants to charge fixed share (they quote higher)
- Certain places in Makati we do not have (for example - Burgoes Street) and while you can go there enjoy, also need to take some basic care....
- Certain streets (for example - behind Legaspi Village) there are street walkers....

But generally right, first time that are not too adventurous, Makati is good place to start.....

[AtlasShrugged]

Originally Posted by blursam

Makati safe....Yes and no lah....you still get :
-Taxi drivers who wants to charge fixed share (they quote higher)
- Certain places in Makati we do not have (for example - Burgoes Street) and while you can go there enjoy, also need to take some basic care....
- Certain streets (for example - behind Legaspi Village) there are street walkers....

But generally right, first time that are not too adventurous, Makati is good place to start.....

Agreed. esp the taxi part.
Maybe next trip I stay 1/2 days in Malate area to feel the difference..
Given a choice, I rather bypass Manila n use it only as a TRANSIT point to other area.

[mrgolden]

thanks all bro for your quick and valued reply.

i been to ac before and just came back not along ago, i prefer a nice place to hang out instead of just bar and SM mall in AC.

can any bro can provide some info for Subic?

[RodRideOut]

rolling deep into makati on wed. anyone else running around town that night or thursday night? pm me if you are. -rro

[Lennyberg]

thanks bros for all your replies. im heading there tmr for business this time round is 2d1n.. will be staying at makati area.. so i guess i will explore a little.. maybe try their spa etc. dun have alot of time. probably will start around 10pm. next morning have to wake up early too.. so.. i will just look around. wil try and give an FR when im back.

[AtlasShrugged]

Originally Posted by Lennyberg

thanks bros for all your replies. im heading there tmr for business this time round is 2d1n.. will be staying at makati area.. so i guess i will explore a little.. maybe try their spa etc. dun have alot of time. probably will start around 10pm. next morning have to wake up early too.. so.. i will just look around. wil try and give an FR when im back.

Enjoy n stay safe.
Can go Greenberg 3 Starbucks there. Post some FRs

[the1]

I'm in Manila 13-16

[the1]

Originally Posted by RodRideOut

rolling deep into makati on wed. anyone else running around town that night or thursday night? pm me if you are. -rro

I'm there 13-16 nov

[Lizarre]

Hi all, I have been requested to cover a colleague's trip to Manila during the Christmas period because she is due to give birth around that time. What is Christmas like in Manila? Do I need to make any special preparations?

[walktheman]

Same same 13-16