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Malate Pensionne is located in the heart of Malate, a district of Manila on Adriatico St. (formerly Dakota St under the US Commonwealth & Calle Nuevo under Spain). Our building was built by Americans who leased the land from our grandfather to house American workers. When the lease ended, our mother turned it into Dakota Apts. Returning from her European trips & learning of how Italians welcomed weary travelers to their home like family members, she turned Dakota Apts into Malate Valero Pensionne, now well know as the Malate Pensionne with the slogan, "Your home away from Home". As far as we know, we are the only hotel in the world with a strict policy of only registered guests can walk our hallways. We are about a mile from the US Embassy & Rizal Park. About 2 miles from Intramuros, the old walled city of Manila, a 5 min. walk to Robinson Mall. 15 min. by car to Mall Of Asia & 11.5km to the upscale Makati City & Bonifacio Global City. Mabuhay, Bienvenido, Welcome to your "home away from home".

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24-hour security

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97Great for walkers

Grade: 97 out of 100

160Restaurantswithin 0.5 km

15Attractionswithin 0.5 km

1771 M. Adriatico St., Manila, Luzon 1004 Philippines

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Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport7 kmSee all flights

Quirino - MalateManila Light Rail8 min

Pedro GilManila Light Rail9 min

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Cat H wrote a review Jun 2023

New York66 contributions46 helpful votes

Very Homey Stay

This is an old building full of history and character. It is located in Korean Town so there are a lot of good places to eat and plenty of KTV bars! The staff are kind and very helpful. The outdoor patio is a nice place to sip coffee early in the morning.

Date of stay: May 2023

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Trip type: Traveled as a couple

Room Tip: Be sure to get an aircon room otherwise it's too HOT!

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Highpriest2000 wrote a review Mar 2019

London18 contributions8 helpful votes

Never again

I stayed here previously in 2012 and experienced an enjoyable stay. However this has all changed on my most recent visit. I asked for a quiet room at the back which was certainly quiet but the view was of a brick wall 30cm away and made the room very claustrophobic. I was experiencing the aftermath of food poisoning and spent the night vomiting. I was due to checkout the next day but I was too exhausted to do so and remained in my room. Yet no one came to see if I'd vacated the room. I managed to stagger to the phone on the landing to explain and asked if someone could bring me some cola. The staff member who brought it grudgingly to my room seemed to have a bad attitude, as if it was my fault that I'd been puking my guts up all night! I won't be returning.

Date of stay: November 2018

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Trip type: Traveled solo

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Emma B wrote a review Jan 2019

Cardiff, United Kingdom59 contributions52 helpful votes

Accommodating and good for budget travellers

We arrived in manila very early and they kindly arranged an airport transfer for us for 800php and let us check in way before the regular time which was much appreciated. The building is big, old and beautiful. Rooms very basic but all that is needed if you're out and about and just need to get your head down. Tv in our room didnt work but we didnt mind that although if you do like to indulge and spend time in your room it doesnt show much accept sales and bad reception. Air conditioning is old school, effective and loud but couldnt hear through ear plugs. We changed to a fan room for our last night as it was better value for money and minus these 2 appliances we didnt need, we could hear everything on the main road outside as sunday is more lively than most days and we were on oposite side of building, so just keep that in mind. Also a beam gets in from above your bedroom door at night due to constant hallway lights and the curtains are pale so if you like the blackout effect you wont find it here. Breakfast is good value for money and team helpful, would say its good for a night or 2 for budget travellers and those who rise with the sun! …

Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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HAngry HUman wrote a review Nov 2018

Davao City, Philippines117 contributions8 helpful votes

Perfect for backpackers!

Malate Pensionne is my go-to place whenever I visit Manila. I've stayed there for four times now and I am still a happy guest. Malate Pensionne is an old building in Malate, Manila which was turned into a hotel. The good thing about this place is that it is very accessible to some of Manila's famous Landmarks. Rizal Park, Star City, Instramuros, National Museum, and Ocean Park, are just few jeepney rides away. Aside from accessibility, their room rates affordability is one of the reason why I always choose to stay here whenever I am in Manila. This place is good for those who aren't that picky when it comes to hotel and for those who are just backpacking.

Date of stay: January 2018

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Response from Jay G, General Manager at Malate Pensionne

Responded Dec 2, 2018

Thank you for your four star review and for your continued patronage. With rising prices and currency exchange, we work hard at keeping our rates stable and affordable for the budget minded traveler. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to your next visit with us.

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wildadvent55 wrote a review Nov 2018

46 contributions28 helpful votes

Nice ambience but poor comfort

I stayed for 3 nights the first night i got the most expencive type of room ...unluckily it was on the road side so it was very noisy so i ask to be moved to an internal room the day after this one was less noisy but it had a bad smell and the toilet was old poorly mainteined and not working properly. I guess this place is popular for his dormitory as i saw backpackers style guests around. I dont recommend it as for the price you pay it is a bad value. The ambience is like old manila.

Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Traveled solo

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Giangtho wrote a review Nov 2018

Hanoi, Vietnam157 contributions59 helpful votes

Noisy, old and small room

Except the good location and friendly guard, this hostel has nothing to feel comfort. We book 2 twins room but the give us double room without bathroom. The air-conditional is a disaster, it's the old style from 1950s and while it runs it create big big noise with its wooden frame, I can felt my bed shaking while it run. All the furniture are too old, the blanket, pillows and shower towel looked dirty. The sharing bathroom is dark while the water was suddenly hot and suddenly cold. Without elevator, staying in the 4 or 5 floor is not comfortable and the bellman did not show up while we had to check-out. Too bad experience in this old building :(

Date of stay: October 2018

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Angel E wrote a review May 2018

Rapid City, South Dakota3 contributions2 helpful votes

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House is def old world and Spanish vibe. Was in the 4th flr. It was creepy and quiet when i checked in almost midnight. Room is def small for average height men. Got the 1,800 php one for queen size bed and own tb. Tv is old school small size but clear reception w cable... Cute. Lol. Tb is ok sized for a 5'2'' woman like me. Has hot shower. Sheets feel dusty. Bed is kinda hard. Place is quiet despite night bars next door.breakfast is so so but an old lady staff was nice. Frontdesk women aren't friendly like cebuanos. Lol.i like the aura of the place for breakfast.. Def an old spanish house filled with historical family photos and old manila photos. Has coffee bean on its front area.. Which smelled off sewers at a point and had no ac.

Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled solo

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mel9661 wrote a review Mar 2018

Vallejo, California174 contributions65 helpful votes

Home away from home

I’ve stayed here on several tips to Manila over the years. I was pleasantly surprised with the new remodel of their reception area. Brighter more modern. In spite of the remodel, the main rooms on the upper levels remained the same. This is why me and most people stay here- the historical and nostalgic charm of old Manila. The location is also ideal- a few steps from Remedios Circle, three blocks from Baywalk, and an easy ten minute (or less) walk to Robinson’s Mall. The staff were always ready and willing to assist with all My needs. Will keep coming back again and again.

Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled solo

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Response from Jay G, General Manager at Malate Pensionne

Responded Nov 4, 2018

Thank you very much for being a loyal guest. We truly appreciate your business and positive review of your recent experience during your stay. Looking forward to your next visit.

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djura13 wrote a review Mar 2018

Oslo, Norway25 contributions6 helpful votes

OK place, great location

I liked the area where we were staying especially the neighboring ramen restaurant. Most of the people working there were very friendly, room with AC was ok, bed was good, there was hot water in the shower, no internet in the room and there were far too many cockroaches in all different sizes.

Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Wtkk wrote a review Nov 2017

Singapore, Singapore81 contributions17 helpful votes

Just ok..

Got a fan room with a private bathroom. Bed is ok, clean enough despite dust. Some mosquitoes. Stayed for two nights -- on the first night, I had to kill some baby cockroaches in the bathroom. Maybe because the room is hardly used, so they emerged after my first shower in the afternoon. Shower was weak, no hot water. Safety deposit box is in a shared storage room, not privately in your room. It was ok, but dont think the bathroom was worth the added cost.

Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Traveled solo

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