HOTEL REVIEW: Amazing Stay at City Garden Suites Manila

Staycations are an "in" thing nowadays. It’s an awesome way to have a break and go on a holiday if don’t have the time, money and energy to travel far. Having been traveling for quite some time, a relaxing stay in a hotel, resort or an apartment unit that is just a quick drive from home is a perfect idea whenever I want to unwind and have a quick getaway.

Few weeks ago, we had an amazing 2-night stay at City Garden Suites Manila. It's one of the finest hotels in Manila and one of the pioneering hotels in the country. Just recently, the hotel undergone renovations to continuously offer excellent service and a "one-of-a-kind" lodging experience to its valued guests.

City Garden Suites Manila is a 142-room hotel located along Mabini Street in Ermita Manila. Its prime and convenient location is just 5-minute walk to Robinson's Place Manila and other commercial establishments. It is also a short walk away to Manila's iconic views such as the world-renowned Manila Bay and its stunning sunset, as well as the historic Rizal Park and The National Museum. It's near business, shopping and entertainment establishments, ideal for any kind of business and leisure travelers. More to that, restaurants, food chains, supermarket, convenience stores and other commercial and entertainment establishments are just a few meters away from the hotel.

Upon arrival at the hotel, we went straight to the reception area to check-in. We were hospitably welcomed by the hotel staff and greeted us with a warm smile. Their newly renovated lobby is quite impressive. It is spacious, well-lit, and very neat. It also has huge and spacious sitting areas were guests can lounge while checking-in or checking-out. I loved it!

Since we already have a reservation, we just gave our name and were asked for an identification card. Checking-in was fast and efficient, it only took us about 5 minutes and we're done. We were then handed the electronic access key cards to our room and were ushered to the room by their friendly staff.

Deluxe Room

The most striking aspect that I love about City Garden Suites Manila is that it offer guests a "feel-like-home ambiance". The room that was given to us is truly awesome. I was at awe when I saw how lovely and organized it is. It is a well-appointed Deluxe Room that is minimally decorated and not cluttered. Everything is so well-organized!

It has one double bed and one single bed that are both soft and comfy. The beds were joined to one side by a tiny bed table with a telephone and an alarm clock, it has fresh clean white sheets, huge fluffy pillows and blankets that compliment it. The bed really feels comfortable as I tried it. It smells fresh and clean! This deluxe room is spacious enough to comfortably fit (2) two adults, or a small family with one kid.

I was also quite impressed by some of the much needed amenities equipped inside the room such as cable-ready flat screen LED television, a personal refrigerator, an electronic safe, coffee & tea making sets, luggage rack, a cabinet and a spacious work desk. The room has an individually-controlled air-conditioning unit, so adjusting it to your preferred temperature is not a problem. WIFI connectivity is also available inside the room, and it's for FREE! Very nice!

As I sneaked into the toilet and bath, I was also impressed! For me, it is very important to have a toilet and bath that is clean and well-organized. The hotel did not disappoint. From the sink to the water closet, to the shower area with bathtub and hot & cold shower, everything were clean and well-maintained. Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, vanity and dental care kits were also provided. The body and hand towels all smell fresh! Everything we need are here! Awesome! I couldn't ask for more!

With all these much-needed essentials and room amenities, every guest will surely have a comfortable and memorable stay at City Garden Suites Manila that you might end up not going out and just stay inside your lovely room! Hahaha!

Food and Beverage Service

Cafe Miranda is the hotel's all-day dining restaurant located at the ground floor. It serves a wide array of local and international fares such as Filipino, American and Japanese cuisines. Guests can enjoy the hotel's complimentary buffet breakfast with their local and western dishes. Elegant interiors, quality service and sumptuous dishes! Cafe Miranda is the place to be to fill your cravings!

The buffet breakfast that comes with every booking at the hotel is served at Cafe Miranda from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The buffet table has a wide array of carefully selected dishes that will surely be a delight for every guest. It is filled with generous servings of different meat, fish, chicken and vegetables dishes. There's also a variety of breads, salads, pastries and fresh fruits for desserts. There's also an omelette section where guests could request how their omelette should be done. We were really full after every breakfast we had. What a perfect way to start our day!

For our lunch and dinner, we opted not to go out to experience the different dishes offered at Cafe Miranda. Their menu has a lot of delectable dishes to choose from. Here are the dishes we got to try.

Pork Belly Barbeque - Oven baked and pan-grilled BBQ pork belly marinated with herbs and spices, smothered in extra BBQ sauce. It is served with rice and buttered vegetables on side. Yummmm!

Roast Herb Chicken - Roast quarter chicken served with crisp vegetable medley and a choice of jasmine rice of mashed potato. Of course, we chose the rice! Hehehe!

Bulalo - My personal favorite of all the dishes we tried at Cafe Miranda. This popular bone marrow soup dish is definitely a must-try!

Mie Goreng - Flavorful Indonesian stir fry egg noodles.

Shrimp Tempura - Crunchy breaded and golden fried shrimps served tempura dipping sauce. I loved it!

BBQ Chicken Wings - Perfectly cooked chicken wings with generous servings of sweet BBQ sauce. Best paired with hot bowl of steamed rice. Yummmm!

Other Hotel Facilities and Amenities

Aside from the restaurant, an exciting array of hotel amenities and facilities await every guest of City Garden Suites Manila. They have a lobby bar, fitness gym, travel and business center, foreign currency exchange service, laundry and dry cleaning services, and complimentary parking space. They also have several function rooms ideal for corporate and social events such as birthdays, reunions, weddings, and other special occasions.

Published Rates

You may check room availability and updated room rates at their website www.citygardensuites.com. Standard check-in time is at 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Children can stay in the room at no extra cost (without extra bed). Maximum number of persons allowed to stay in the room depends on the room type booked.

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Overall, we had a memorable and comfortable stay at City Garden Suites Manila. Amazing hotel amenities, excellent customer service, proximity to Manila's business, entertainment and recreation districts are just some of the qualities that sets apart City Garden Suites Manila from other hotels in Metro Manila. We truly enjoyed our stay and I'm giving it my two thumbs up!

City Garden Suites - Manila

Location: 158 A. Mabini St. Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Contact Number: +63 2 5361451
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityGardenSuitesManila.Ph
Twitter: @CGSManila
Website: www.manila.citygardenhotels.com

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