My home away from home. I'm probably a lot more experienced to give this review than most, given I've stayed in all eight different style of rooms here, from the Junior to the Penthouse. There is not one second that I stay here that doesn't feel like you're on holiday.
Not for the budget conscious, but I've never felt like I've overpaid here, especially seeing as I've dropped 22K a night on the Penthouse , which by Philippines standards is expensive.
Rooms are expansive, tastefully decorated and their claim that it is the most comfortable sofa set in the world is completely TRUE. I've stayed here for one nighters and I've stayed here for 3.5 week stints. It's the same, impeccable service, amazing rooms and luxury everywhere.
Theres a video on youtube of the ABC Group Manager talking about the place. He essentially says "Once you've got the key, the place is yours. Do whatever you want, as long as you're not disrupting other customers." This isn't just a marketing gimmick, what he said is 100% what I have experienced in over 7 years staying here.
Location is probably the best you will get, dependant on what you're here for. Apartment sizes are expansive and all well suited for different needs. As I have a little one nowadays, the full kitchen is a no brainer for staying here. It's incredibly private and incredibly quiet.
The beds are extremely comfortable and large, safe is great size and can fit a 16 inch macbook pro. The showers may be mistaken for fire hoses, the pressure is AMAZING and it gets HOT.
There are no amenities here, I don't find this a problem as there are LOADS at the sister hotel ABC. ABC is an 8-10 minute walk or 100 peso trike or you can get free transportation by the hotel. They did change this to be 200 pesos per way while we were there in March 2022 but have since removed this as of Dec2022/Jan2023. The sister hotel needs a separate review, but the basics are amazing pool, EXCEPTIONAL food, awesome rooftop pool club and class leading amenities.
To nitpick, the internet is good, though it is no longer a redundant link. They continue to advertise that it is a redundant link, I found this out while working remotely here. The Eastern side rooms can be a little noisey as they are in much closer proximity to the highway. In saying this, the windows and doors are VERY well insulated, I'd say 95% of the noise is blocked out.
TLDR
Staff impeccable
Luxury everywhere
Do whatever you want as long as it doesn't impact other guests
Private, Quiet.
AMAZING showers, comfortable beds.