To escape the rotating power outages in the Eastern part of the metropolis, Vic and I decided to stay at one of the unaffected hotels. It was pretty difficult to get a room in the Ortigas hotels. After all, they too were affected. Malayan had no power. Shangri-la's reservation system was down. We couldn't get any feedback from our contact from Crowne or Holiday Inn.
On the second night of blackouts, Mandarin said that they had an available SMOKING room. Hmmm. That didn't sound appealing to me. I called again in the morning, they said they had an available Business Room (de luxe room with free wifi). That sounded good enough.
On my way to Mandarin with the kids and yayas, I got a call that we also got a room in Crowne. Ngek. The rest of Vic's family was staying there. I for one, decided to stick to our reservation in Mandarin because they're going to bill me the same rate whether I showed up or not.
We were quite happy with the breakfast selection. Johann was quite happy with the complimentary grapes. The room was kinda disappointing. It was spacious and clean. But, its age is showing. I hope they renovate soon. I also don't think we'll be renewing our hotel membership with them.
Since we have another room waiting at The Crowne, we went there in the afternoon. The kids were excited to spend another day at a hotel, this time with the cousins. Breakfast was okay. The salmon didn't have any dill sauce. The cold cuts weren't too many also. The kids liked the congee and the Koko Krunch, as usual.
I'd say I like the stay at the Crowne better, not only because it's newer, but because I didn't have to pay for it.
On the second night of blackouts, Mandarin said that they had an available SMOKING room. Hmmm. That didn't sound appealing to me. I called again in the morning, they said they had an available Business Room (de luxe room with free wifi). That sounded good enough.
On my way to Mandarin with the kids and yayas, I got a call that we also got a room in Crowne. Ngek. The rest of Vic's family was staying there. I for one, decided to stick to our reservation in Mandarin because they're going to bill me the same rate whether I showed up or not.
We were quite happy with the breakfast selection. Johann was quite happy with the complimentary grapes. The room was kinda disappointing. It was spacious and clean. But, its age is showing. I hope they renovate soon. I also don't think we'll be renewing our hotel membership with them.
Since we have another room waiting at The Crowne, we went there in the afternoon. The kids were excited to spend another day at a hotel, this time with the cousins. Breakfast was okay. The salmon didn't have any dill sauce. The cold cuts weren't too many also. The kids liked the congee and the Koko Krunch, as usual.
I'd say I like the stay at the Crowne better, not only because it's newer, but because I didn't have to pay for it.
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