Studio 89 Katipunan QC

The room was quiet, and you can open the windows for fresh air. There’s a shared microwave and free water on each floor. Some of the pricier rooms have their own microwave, two toilets and two separate shower rooms. Parking is limited and can’t be reserved. The TV only has YouTube for now. Mine was a company-sponsored stay, so the rules may differ from regular bookings. Check-in times were very rigid, and visitors weren’t allowed. Outsiders can’t sneak in, so you have to pay the required amount. Cleaning was scheduled every three days at 5 pm, while I was in training. I was worried because I’d signed a waiver about my valuables, and I got annoyed. They reported me to my company and implied I was disrespectful. The shower sometimes needs resetting: press the square button at the lower left, push back the stick that drops, then pull the faucet handle up and to the left.

The room was decent, and the bathroom was okay. The rate is very affordable, and I booked through trip.com, where I could pay online by bank or GCash. There’s parking for maybe 10 cars or more, with double parking. Cooking isn’t allowed. Getting there by public transport is inconvenient since jeepneys and buses don’t serve it, though tricycles and taxis pass along the road.

The hotel feels fairly safe, with banks within walking distance. It’s near the train station and several convenience stores, and the Wi-Fi coverage is good. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the place is clean.

For two weeks of company training, it was a nice stay: quiet, clean, with a great view and easy access to facilities. Some items I thought would be included, like slippers, weren’t there, but I enjoyed the stay overall.