lyf Malate Manila managed by The Ascott Limited

When in Manila, I mostly took taxis and didn't really try public transport. My only concern was that the area felt a bit sketchy at night. There's a Starbucks right downstairs, and if you walk two blocks to the left and then turn right, you'll find a large shopping mall. The room was average but had good air conditioning and hot water. As for the soundproofing and AC noise that others mentioned, I personally didn't find them to be a big issue. For the price of just over 200, it's really good value for money.

This is a stylish hotel with good value for money. I like that there's a shared kitchen where you can cook instant food like ramen, even if you're not preparing a full meal. During the rainy season, the surrounding area gets flooded, so be sure to bring your slippers! ^^ Overall, I recommend it. The following are just personal suggestions for improvement and not major drawbacks of this hotel. ^^ 1. It's a pity the shower room is too small for the size of the room. 2. The extra charge for a room with a refrigerator is too high and seems unreasonable.

The room was clean and bright, and there's a security guard in the lobby, so it feels safe. At night, there might be a lot of bars nearby, so it's good to be mindful of your safety. The hotel is close to a department store, making dining convenient.

The hotel is located very close to Robinsons Mall (a maximum 10-minute walk). The staff, from check-in to check-out, were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and absolutely fine for the price. Comfortable bed and a quiet room. I can recommend it.

The service and overall experience were decent, but the air conditioning inside the room was incredibly loud, and the soundproofing was quite poor. I could hear a constant buzzing of motorcycles from outside the window all night long. I hope they can improve this.

This was my second stay, for five days, and I was given a room without a sea view, haha. There were strange little bugs on the table in the room, which was annoying. The shower experience in the bathroom was, as usual, not great. It was hard to squeeze out the shower gel because the pump was broken. Water splashed everywhere, so the wet and dry separation wasn't good. The breakfast was decent, semi-buffet, but lacked vegetables and fruits.