Oxford Suites Makati

The room floors and walls were dirty, and the beds were hard and lopsided. There's no pool, despite the picture online, and the gym has just three pieces of equipment. The staff seemed lazy, and anything we asked for took an hour to arrive. Nothing but lies and lousy service. For the love of God, save yourself the trouble and don't come here!

The higher-floor rooms are quieter, which helps in this busy area surrounded by nightlife. The bed was comfortable, the AC was cold, and the shower had hot water, though the pressure was a little weak. The rooms need renovation, and the place is a bit run down. Filling Station restaurant is right across the street. It works if you just need somewhere to sleep, but this isn't exactly a family-friendly area.

I went straight to reception and got a much better deal than I saw on the online sites. The staff were so kind and helpful throughout my long stay.

For the price, I'd definitely stay again. The staff are really friendly, and parking is good. The rooms are insulated enough that you can make a fair bit of noise at 3 a.m. without disturbing anyone. It's not too expensive, and Filling Station, one of the best diners in the Philippines, is right across the street. A cool spot if you want to experience Manila's red light district. I'd recommend it.