Pacific Park Hotel

The pool was the best part of our stay. My kids loved it, and we spent about two hours a day there. It’s small, but clean and well looked after. I did wish there had been a pool attendant to keep an eye on activities. We were surprised when an adult baptism by immersion suddenly started while we were swimming. I think those events should happen privately, so the ceremony isn’t interrupted and other guests can enjoy the pool without disruption. I was looking for a hotel close to our ancestral home and was glad to find this one. It’s definitely budgetarian, but the amenities are better than those at most budgetarian hotels I’ve tried. We booked the “Barkada Room” with two double beds. It was fine for sleeping, which was all we planned to do indoors. The pillows and linen were soft. Blackout curtains kept the sunlight out, but the windows didn’t block traffic noise, so we heard lots of vehicles passing. The CR was clean and came with complementary toiletries. There were no foot rugs, though, so the floor got wet and messy. It has a Japanese bidet, which is uncommon, and the shower had plenty of hot water. The TV only had cable, with no Netflix or YT. We appreciated the complementary water bottles in the fridge and the hallway water dispensers. There was also a small safety box for our gadgets and valuables. The AC worked well, and the ceiling fan helped ventilate the room when the AC got too cold. Some fixtures and furniture need maintenance: closing the CR door took force, the hangers were broken, and the TV screen protector was nearly falling off. The elevator floor was often wet. I think guests should be told to take the stairs when coming out of the pool, since a wet elevator floor could be hazardous for seniors and kids. The front desk staff said there was one parking space per booked room. Visitors were allowed until 10 PM, which gave our relatives and friends time to stop by and chat. The hotel is right in the middle of everything, with restaurants, lifestyle corners, drug stores, hospitals, and convenience stores just a short distance away. The amenities may be budgetarian, but the hospitality was exceptional, like at a luxury hotel. Staff handled our requests, greeted us whenever they saw us, and made sure we were comfortable. I definitely recommend it for a quick trip around Dahlia and West Fairview.