My family likes staycations, And we always visit Manila, it's sort of a family tradition. We have been doing this for almost 7 years, usually in the month of June, before the start of every schoolyear.
And yearly we're staying only at one hotel, At the Orchid garden suites Manila. Located at Malate.
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We are from Bataan, so we travel by bus at 7:30 am. Travel time is about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. We arrived at the hotel 11 in the morning. We could have arrived early if it wasn't for the traffic Ugh!
Since we have reserved our room by phone, once we arrived at the lobby and I approached the receptionist. The transaction went smooth and we are also allowed to check-in early. The supposed check-in time is 2 pm. I guess more rooms are available that moment.
From the outlook of the hotel, it may appear as an ancestral mansion. With vintage, rustic ambiance.
Inside is a cozy, boutique hotel. You will be greeted by friendly and courteous staff.
We booked our stay for 3 days and 2 nights. Although our room is the Executive suite, with one bedroom separate living, dining area and kitchen facilities which allows us to cook. If we ever decide to eat out or go shopping, the hotel is comfortably situated near Harrison Plaza. Just a 5 minute walk and you're there.
Free scheduled shuttle bus to and from Mall of Asia is provided daily. Star city is also near the hotel, if you are commuting there are jeeps and taxis available. The guards of the hotel can also get taxis for you as you wait at the lobby, they even record the plate number of the taxi,, how convenient.
But we didn't go out the first day, we just chill inside the room, And we took advantage of the hotel's swimming pool.
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| Can't help to take this photo. |
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| View from our room. |
On our second day, the kids went swimming again. And I took off to Divisoria to buy some stuff. And in the afternoon we went to SM Mall of Asia and had dinner at Pepper Lunch.
On our last day, we had our breakfast buffet at Cafe Alicia. The hotel's restaurant. Normally, they had free breakfast for two, so we just pay for the excess. I really love buffets, for all the choices and freshness of food..
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| This was taken last 2014 |
Before we check out, the kids went to swimming again. And after that we flee to MOA. We went for some shopping for school stuff. And roam around the mall. By 7 in the evening it's time to go home. We took the bus ride by 8 pm.
It was a tiring day. But still enjoyed every little bit. Especially after spending the staycation with family.
Orchid Garden Suites has been our home away from home. We wouldn't spend so many years if we are not satisfied. Their staff are very accomodating and courteous. Their facilties are very nice and very cozy.
Next year, We will surely come back for sure!
