Marco Hotel

The grounds are beautiful, the rooms spacious, and there are lovely pools, including a hot spring pool. There's an on-site restaurant and gym, courts for different games, plus a supervised climbing wall. The trip is still very much worth it, and I'm a repeat guest who would come again. It's outside the main shopping areas, so you need a taxi, and each trip adds up. A taxi from the airport is 500+, and the ride takes about an hour through often heavy traffic.

We stayed for two nights and enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the hotel has plenty of amenities, including a pool, restaurant, and gym. I was a bit disappointed that outside food comes with a corkage fee.

I came on August 1 for a close friend's wedding and found the place still in good condition, just as it was when I first visited for my senior high school prom eight years ago. Haha! I love the sense of "exclusivity" and "accessibility" here, which makes it a great venue for private occasions and celebrations. It doesn't feel too urban, so you can forget you're only minutes from the city.

The rooms are mostly wood and cottage-style, and ours was huge, with room for up to 10 people for an additional charge. It had a mini fridge and a bulky old TV with cable. The beds were single and creaky, so if you move at night the whole house can hear you. The bathroom needed more cleaning than usual; I could still see used shampoo sachets on top of the wall. There's no bidet or scoop. The staff are nice and friendly, and the lobby is spacious. Breakfast is buffet style, though the choices are limited. The gym has a climbing wall that you can use free for an hour, so there's something to do if you're staying in.