The Apo View Hotel

Accessibility, friendly & accommodating staff, very clean

There’s no gym available to use.

I loved the location, since this was a hotel that I knew since I was a kid, when the city was still starting. Easy access to the main streets, walking around was safe, and the streets weren't full of jeepneys like the main road. I had a great experience with the check in, the staff was very helpful and they accommodated our request for a pool side view.

The lobby/reception area was always super busy, and I felt like I was in a crowded mall instead of a hotel. Storage area for baggage and parcels were not fully secured, and my husband, who was waiting for his ride, couldn't even sit in any of the chairs allocated for hotel guests because of other people doing business of some sort. I checked into this hotel for the pool, (used to swim daily years ago) and was disappointed that they haven't upgraded their shower and facilities. Their breakfast menu was not as varied as I expected for the price we paid for the room. Comparing it to Hotel Mandaya, whose breakfast buffet had double the number of dishes, and looked fresher.

in the city centre, accessible / walking distance to most places

Had issues with plumbing and aircon, bit this got sorted immediately.

it was centralized

pool is rubble, no parking, staff is subpar, charges for extra pillows and blankets because their bed is so uncomfortable, 10 to 15 minutes to run the water before it gets warm, not hot, channels are not as advertised, Wi-Fi is terrible, the food sits out for an hour before they decide to allow people to come eat at the buffet, food is OK.