The Linden Suites Manila

Outstanding suite....great value...highly recommended.

When the taxi drove to the hotel, I was not impressed by the outside. It looks like every other anonymous building in Manila. When I entered I was frisked and passed through security and forced to open my bags. I did not mind as I am used to the security in the Philippines. Other travellers might bristle. Check-in had a few hiccups since I booked two night separately to use two discount certificates. The desk straightened it out quickly and apologized for the trouble. Good thing I printed out my expedia.com confirmations! The Suite was AMAZING. It was on the 22nd floor. It was huge and spotless.Best suite I have had outside the US. My gf loved the cavernous bathroom and bathtub the most. I liked the full kitchen (with plates, silverware, etc.) and the view of Manila. If you stay here, go out the back way (door near the second tower elevators). It looks like a service entrance, but in the street behind the hotel there is a cheap internet cafe, a 7-11 and a pizza parlor. The prices are about 10% of those in the hotel. You will love this hotel. The buffet was included in my reservation. Fresh fruits, western style foods, and many filipino dishes. Amazing quality. They even let me in 30 minutes early since I had to get to the airport before it officially opened.

In the street behind the hotel there is the Serendipity Internet Cafe. When you exit the rear entrance of the hotel, turn right and walk past the 7-11. The cafe will be on your left. It is 30 pesos per hour to use the superfast internet. For comparision, the business center in the hotel will let you use the internet for 300 pesos an hour. There is also a nice pizza parlor near the internet cafe. Between the pizza and the 7-11 you can stock up on anything you need to eat when you are not in restaurants. The prices are really good. We got a large pizza with pepperoni (salami) and mushrooms for about 350 pesos...about $7 US. If you take a taxi to or from the hotel, make sure they use the meter. The driver will really push you for a flat fee, but do not give in. The lowest flat fee offer was 300 pesos. The while ride with a meter was 130 pesos. I dont mind them trying to make some money, but you are better off with the meter. Resist the urge to use the airport flat fee cab service. It sounds nice and convenient, but it is a HUGE rip-off. The fee for them hailing the cab is 70 pesos, more than 50% of the actual cost in a regular metered cab!!

was pretty much comfortable with this hotel

My stay at this hotel was comfortable.But i find it a bit hard to get to,but i guess once you get use to the traffic downtown its ok.Because the Philippines is a hot and humid country i was extremly hot and sweating as i was in their resturant for the free brunch,i did not feel they had air con on at that time.But service was good and i enjoyed the room.

My time at Linden Suites Manila

Overall during my stay at the Linden Suites was pleasurable experience. As with any hotel there are pros and cons. Thier pools need alittle up keeping but we enjoyed it just as well. There food is not good at all. Canned mushrooms? for a 4 star hotel...please. And very over priced for the quality of food they serve. My fiance and me enjoyed our room and over all services. I would stay there again and just eat out.