August of 2019, we were blessed to be able to have a quick staycation at
Acacia Hotel Manila located at 5400 East Asia Drive corner Commerce Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1781. It was just a short trip with my family and a family friend (who sponsored our stay as they have a free gift certificate). They (our family friend) head on the hotel first while we dropped by near the area first (Yes, you guess it right, we delivered some orders nearby from our
business) and head on there a little bit late at night already.
Acacia Hotel Manila is a Filipino five-star luxury hotel that is a stone's throw away from commercial and business centers. The hotel's 262 guestrooms, including 45 suites, are tastefully designed to suit guest's needs. Its wide aray of dining and entertainment options include a coffee shop, lobby lounge, a specialty restaurant and a bar located on the topmost floor. Event and meetings facilities includes an elegant Grand Ballroom and five function rooms. A swimming pool, spa, fitness center, business center and Executive Lounge are just some of the other amenities guests will enjoy.
We stayed at their Deluxe Room (connecting rooms) accommodation. This 34 sq. m guestroom features a king-size bed or two single beds. Its cozy ambiance offers privacy and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle. For us, we have the two single beds room.
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| This is the view from our room |
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| At the back is the door to the other room |
All rooms have:
- 40" LCD TV with cable
- Central air conditioning with individual temperature control
- Electronic "Do Not Disturb" sign
- Electronic safety deposit box
- Full size executive desk
- Fully marbled bathroom with separate shower and bathtub - Bubble Bath time for my daughter
- Minibar
- Refrigerator
- Hairdryer
- IDD telephone with bathroom extension
- Iron and Ironing board
- Message light on telephone
- Sprinklers and smoke detectors
- Wifi access
Our accommodation inclusions are:
- buffet breakfast - children 5 years old and below is FREE of charge (good thing my daughter is still 5 that time, as child rate (6 to 12 years old) is at PhP605 nett)
- welcome drinks
- use of swimming pool and gym - but since we arrived late and will be checking out the next day, we were unable to check this amenity
- shuttle service within Alabang - we were also not able to avail this one but they do have a Valet Parking
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| After breakfast, we try to roam around the hotel |
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| This is their spacious lobby which has an access to the dining area |
Their standard check-in and check-out time is 3:00PM and 11:00AM respectively. This is the first hotel that I knew that have such standard times. It is usually 2:00PM and 12:00NN. We actually tried to request for at least an hour extension, but to no avail. Funny, they would only allow one from the two connecting rooms to extend until 12. So yes, thank you, but it is a bit ridiculous.
During check-out time, already a number of people are at the lobby (either checking in or checking out). Good thing, their lobby is spacious enough for those waiting to be served.
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| Check-Out time |
My Review:
- Location - Excellent 9/10
- Rooms - Excellent 10/10 - This only pertains to the room that we had
- Cleanliness - Excellent 10/10 - As this is a new hotel, it is still maintained well
- Value for Money - Good 7/10 - Because their rate is a bit high, but their check-in and check-out times is a bit late and a bit early
- Comfort - Excellent 10/10 - As far as our staycation, we do have the quality rest that we needed
- Breakfast - Very Good - 8/10
- Overall - Excellent 9/10
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