Stayed two nights in May for a business trip. Was highly disappointed. The rooms are not only badly insulated, but they also look into a courtyard and every single noise is heard. I’m a pretty heavy sleeper yet in that hotel I was continuously woken up: drunk guests going back to their rooms late at night and (literally) screaming in the corridors and in their rooms. Windows we’re open because of the heat, it woke me up. Nobody said anything. The cooks or waiters leave the restaurant at midnight or arrive early morning, they speak loudly in the courtyard, forget it if you had planned to sleep in a bit (it started around 7am). Staff is overall nice (especially the young lad from West Africa at breakfast) and location is great, sure, but sleep is more important. So wouldn’t recommend this place unless you plan to be out all night and you can sleep in despite noise. I spent two other nights in another hotel, Zeitgeist, and it was day and night. I couldn’t hear anything. It was much cheaper, a much bigger and more confortable room and I could sleep.
starstar Dela R.
(I have agonised over this review because from what I understand this is a family business led by a wonderfully entrepreneurial young person coming up in the world).*
After 3 visits to the bistro/restaurant, I feel comfortable giving this review, which, under the circumstances is very fair. The courtyard is a real boon for this place, especially on warmer days. The shabbiness of the furnishings seem to reflect the general character of the immediate neighborhood. I get the excitement.
The food. Though much hyped about, is absolutely no match for true, good, and authentic Filipino cooking. Perhaps this was a very distinct ‘transported/migrated’ version? The version of the ‘bistek’ was interesting to say the least , so were the buns/siopao, and the rest of the fare left us scratching our heads as to what, having grown up with excellent Filipino cooks, what exactly we had been feasting on all of that time. The vegan option is commendable only in that it is available.
The service and general hygiene. We were served on 2/3 occasions by an attractive and tallish young woman with blondish(?)/dirty light brown hair(?) with little regard for time, and, more worryingly, hygiene. I don’t think hand-washing, to say nothing of combing and attending to her laundry, was high on the agenda. We were all young once so we understand. Unfortunately, if you are in the service industry, these things do make an impression and need some particular attention.
starstar Mia
Really cozy interior and lovely room. Joe from reception was super nice and helpful. Filipino food in the reception was great. Would definitely come back.
starstarstarstarstar Ron Digao
Review for restaurant: DELICIOUS food, but slow and inattentive service. The popcorn chicken is one of my favorite foods ever. The drinks are also very good. Be prepared to wave your server down several times and wait a long time for your food/drinks.
starstarstarstar Daphne Henry
did not stay at the hotel, but ate at the restaurant.
The dishes are very good and original, interesting food options. Prices are not the cheapest, the ingredients seem to be very good quality.
Nice atmosphere specially when sitting outside. For lunch, the service was quite slow - especially considering that the place was not full, but other than - perfect place for some drinks and food with friends.
starstarstarstar Terez ka
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