Stayed here on our first 2 nights in Manila. I was disappointed it didn't have more activity around the hotel. There is a great local shopping centre within easy walking distance. The room we had was a suite as there was only a few rooms left. The room was very spacious but dated. There was free internet but coverage was not the best and did not cover the whole suite. The roof outdoor pool was great and enjoyed many swims in our 2 days stay.

For anyone who regularly travels, the critical moment in any hotel stay comes when you are shown to your room. Probably the best tactic is to ask to see the room first if you have had bad experiences. I should have but did not!
We were taken to the floor of our room and when the lift doors opened, the air was full of dust and the air was thick with solvent such as glue for flooring -- renovations were in full swing. In moment it took to reach the room door, it was almost impossible to breath and clear that the smell would permeate into all the rooms. So back to the desk.
Apologies all round but a room of similar rating as we paid for was unavailable and they were heavily booked. So, for the first time in my life I was downgraded for one night. Room was comfy and clean but smaller that we had booked. As it turned out, we spent the second night with friends elsewhere. On returning, we were shifted to an appropriate room.
I did ask reception about a nice room on our floor and was advised by the manager that they were arranging for us to shift into a comparable room -- their junior suite.
The room was delightful and spacious. We had also been given complimentary cocktails (real not mock) at the Meridian Bar.
The Herald Suites is located in the midst of the Little Tokyo area -- tons of Japanese food available nearly including Hatsu Hana Tai within the hotel. The Coco Cafe serves a variety of a la carte breakfasts catering for western and eastern customers. It also serves various meals for lunch and dinner. The surrounding area is not the best that Makati has to offer but provides easy access to Global, Greenbelt, Rockwell, etc.
So overall, I can recommend Herald Suites. What makes it special is its old world charm (lots of wood and brass) and the truly fantastic staff -- no request is too much. They are gems!
Rooms in the older (front) section sometimes have issues with the cable (Destiny) compared to the newer section using Sky cable.