Fersal Hotel - Manila

Good

Ups: The staff is to be commended, really helpful and well mannered personell. Very fast service upon requests. The impression is that they actually do what they can to make you enjoy your stay. Rare find these days even at five star hotels. Downs: The standard rooms are kinda small. If you're 5'11" or taller you might have problem to fit in to bed and even bathroom. For two persons it's really tight. There ought to be water kettles in the rooms. WiFi worked okay but there were connection disruptions for mobile data. For noise sensitive guests: It's not that quiet a place. First night people in the adjacent bldg were up drinking and talking until 1:30am, clearly audible even to the hotel. Sounds from corridors are also clearly tangible (but, this is as you know, normal for almost all hotels anywhere). The aircon is really audible, but in this case it's actually a little good since it will reduce the sound of uneven noises. And I'd rather hear that rough humming sound of the aircon than uneven ones. The area: Well, if you have things to do around San Lazaro and Winford, then it's fit. Else not much to do there. There are no real restaurants and shops around the place. After dark you might need to mind your step. Not many street lights and some slightly sus people roaming.

very helpful, courteous staff

Everything was excellent. The room and the kind, helpful staff.

Very accommodating staff, comfortable room, perfect!