Park Avenue Boutique Hotel — Hotel in Pasay

I rarely write reviews, but had too for this property to assist others with choices in manila.||||They have multiple room choices with 'private' rooms on top floor ( 6 rooms total), and shared dormitories on bottom floor.||||I travelled as a couple and booked their King Room for 5 nights.||||I regretted booking this property the moment I stepped into the doors. Because this was a prepaid room I would not be able to get refund and stay elsewhere||||Pros:||If you need to be in this specific street and area, convenient.||||Safe hotel ( was not worried about crime etc while inside room). Security guard present for entry into this private street,||||Family owned and run business||||Room Service for Food is reasonably priced ( 200-400 pesos per person/ 4-6 USD), but also con||||Cons:||Noisy environment with NO noise insulation at all.||( We could here dogs barking, neighbors from almost every other room either talking/doing the 'dirty'/ showering,/ etc, doors closing and opening loudlyat all hours, children playing basketball right next to property until late hours and early hours.)||||Food of low quality, and super small sizing. Confirmed by my girlfriend who is Filipino. ||||Mold in bathroom- along sink and elsewhere.||||Dust throughout room.||||Did not make up my room even one time in 5 nights ( even though please make up room sign was on door clearly).||||Staff never smiled during our entire visit. Not sure why- we are quiet and respectful guests.||||Room small, moldy and smelly. Probably because there is open window to outside in connecting restroom and they do not keep air conditioner on when room is empty. Walked into room with high humidity and smell.||||||||Overall takeaway:||||Value is not present. Very expensive for private rooms when considering the price, size, and serviced offered. I would Never stay at this...

In the interest of full disclosure, I grew up in this gated community of originally around 7 homes. Through the years, I visit my family across the Guesthouse periodically having moved to LA many years ago. The original homes, of which the Guesthouse is the lone survivor, were built in 1920s in the Spanish style. George and Tess, who live next door, purchased the house when the original owner passed away. I thought they would tear it down and replace with a new structure. To my amazement, they restored the house, preserved the architectural Spanish elements, and designed the interior with furniture and fixtures from that era. They did an AMAZING job! The result is a juxtaposition of old and new with the result of recreating the ambience and character of that era. My favorites are the solid mahogany wood sofa in the lobby, table lamps, sconces, chandeliers and stencils on the ceiling, etc. most of all, I'm so grateful they did not cut down the fruit tree in front of the house. During the day, you're glad it provides shade and draws your eyes to the red macopa fruits and at night, the lights hanging from it are so beautiful. Because it is inside the gated community and deep setback, the Guesthouse is an oasis of quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy street. On the second story is a balcony with metal/wood chairs and tables to enjoy morning coffee or cocktails in the pm. Staff is professional, courteous and organized. George and Tess ensure that every detail is taken care of and imparts warmth and you feel like you're staying with family. Rooms are impeccably clean and some have private restrooms. If you're looking for authenticity, this would Truly be an amazing...

The room is clean, pillows, sheets, bed linens and towels are provided and really really clean. However, the bunk bed in shared female dorms are rather too low. It feels claustrophobic if you happen to be situated on the bottom bunk bed. The bed is also noisy and can wake others when i toss and turn around my bed. It may need to repair to stabalise it to prevent waking others. The microwave has not been cleaned and is dirty. The shared bathroom especially the sink is dirty. Otherwise the toilet and combined shower area are clean. On my first night, i had to shower with cold water then on my last day, they finally turned the hot water on when plenty more guests started to arrive and checked in. Bit cheeky really. Also, unfair considering the price i paid, i do not think this place is good value for money. I bought some crisps from the little tuck shop and noticed that it was expired. On the good side, the guest house is close to the market where you can drink fresh concentrated coconut juice for around a pound. The compound where the guest house is situated is secure and there are security guards on the gate to prevent random people walking in. The reception staff are nice and polite apart from an odd day when i was disturbed and woken up by one of the lady. They need to knock on the door before barging in the shared female dorm. However, there are building works being carried out during the day as it is still developing, the noise of hammering can disrupt your sleep, it may be worthwhile to go elsewhere if you need your sleep to recover...