Guest friendly hotels Manila general information: The best guest friendly hotels in Manila are located close to nightlife. The main party areas to find bar girls and freelancers are the Ermita/Malate district and Makati. Makati is a business district with higher prices but the best and safest area for a newbie.
Unlike Angeles, the price for the girl is not included in the bar fine. Most of the hotels in Manila are guest friendly, but not all. (some reports for non-guest friendly hotels – The Manila Hotel) All top guest friendly hotels Manila are 100% guest friendly, close to the action, and have high ratings on Agoda and Tripadvisor. The best option for transportation between Manila airport and Makati or Ermita/Malate areas is Grab taxi.
Guest friendly hotels Manila 2024 update
My best advice for 2024: stay in Makati if you are not Korean. There are KTVs for Korean customers in Ermita/Malate, but nowhere else to go besides LA Cafe and G-Point.
I had a great stay at City Garden Hotel Makati. You can read my latest hotel review below.
There are some new bars on Burgos Street if you don’t mind paying more for girls and many freelancers online for a more reasonable price.
Updates from previous years:
The staff at Hotel Sogo Makati doesn’t care much about IDs, and Raffles Makati officially confirmed that you can bring two visitors at a time free of charge. Hotel La Corona and Oxford Suites are not part of the Best Western group anymore but are still guest friendly.
Cafe Havana near the Greenbelt Mall is closed and LA Cafe is not like before. However, both areas are not completely dead and there are some freelancers in both areas. Palm Hotel near LA Cafe is a nice budget guest friendly accommodation.
If not on a business trip, I would avoid Manila and go directly to Angeles. Manila is not a good value for money city to find girls and has crazy traffic jams.
Manila bar girl prices 2024: The prices are high and similar to last year, so for lady drinks, expect to pay from 320 to 400 pesos in some new go go bars on Burgos Street. The bar fine is from 3000 and up to 3500-4000 pesos in most places, and the girls are happy with 4000-6000 pesos. You can lower the price to 3000, depending on what you are asking for and how long, but some girls don’t go for less.
Most girls at LA Cafe ask for 3000 pesos, but some are happy with 2000. Sadly, not many beautiful girls there.
You can get lucky on some dating apps like Tinder and WeChat and websites like pinalove and find a beautiful girl for 2500+ pesos or even for free. However, the price for massages starts at 1200 for massages only.
List of guest friendly hotels Manila
Top guest friendly hotels Manila – Makati
City Garden Hotel Makati **** $59+
It’s now my favorite hotel in the area. Perfect mid-range hotel within walking distance to Makati nightlife – Burgos Street. Its location, service, and amenities make it great value for money. It’s less than a two-minute walk to the bars, and the side street is safe. There is a bank with security guards and a few money changers.
I stayed in one of their best executive deluxe rooms. They are large and clean, with comfy beds, desks, and in-room safes. The bathrooms are not huge, but they are clean and have bathtubs. There is also a rooftop pool, lounge, and restaurant with a spectacular city view. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and professional staff.
Oxford Suites Makati *** $36+
An excellent option for a guest friendly hotel in the Manila, Makati area. Perfect location, right on Burgos Street in the heart of the action. The rooms are huge and nice with desks and LCD TVs. Higher floor rooms are very quiet. Large bathrooms with bathtubs. Good aircons and wi-fi.
I’M Hotel ***** $98+
A few years ago, a bar girl told me: “Why don’t you book I’m hotel next time? It’s so much better.” Yes, I agree with her. It’s an excellent 5-star guest friendly hotel in a great location, within a 3-minute walk to Burgos Street. All rooms are huge, with sofas, very comfortable beds and smart TVs with movie channels. However, they don’t have smoking rooms, so if you are a smoker, you better book a suite room with a balcony. There are also nice facilities like a pool, spa, gym, and rooftop bar, which are already open.
Raffles Makati ***** $298+
It’s probably the best guest friendly hotel in Manila if you can afford it. Moreover, not many hotels officially confirm that you can bring two visitors at the same time free of charge. Raffles is located right opposite Greenbelt Mall, a great spot to meet your online dates or even find some freelancers. It’s not very close to bars on Burgos Street (20 min. walk), but you can use Grab for cheap and secure transportation. The smallest room is a huge, stylish suite with a comfortable bed, seating area, and desk. There is also a nice swimming pool, gym, and rooftop bar.
Hotel Sogo – Makati Ave. ** $39+
The hotel has a great location, as P Burgos Street and the go go bars are just around the corner. Moreover, they have recently renovated rooms, and unlike most other hotels in the area, they don’t check visitor IDs and vaccination certificates. However, the rooms are small but you get what you pay for. It’s a basic hotel with clean rooms and bathrooms.
Ascott Makati ***** $160+
It is the best five-star guest friendly hotel in the Makati area. The hotel is located on top of Glorietta 4 mall – a huge shopping complex with many good eating places. Walking distance to Greenbelt and a short ride to Burgos Street. Large rooms with very comfortable beds. Excellent room amenities – free and fast wi-fi, flat screen TV, washer and dryer. Nice bathrooms with plenty of hot water. A large fitness center with decent equipment, large swimming pools, a sauna, and tennis. Very friendly and professional staff. Excellent service and security.
Royal Bellagio Hotel *** $42+
Excellent location right on Burgos Street in the heart of the nightlife. Everything you need is within walking distance. Also a very safe place – many police patrols and guards on the street. Nice and clean rooms and excellent wi-fi. Great food. Friendly hotel staff.
Red Planet Makati *** $34+
Red Planet is a very good value for money option. Basic hotel, close to nightlife – literally one building behind Burgos Street. The hotel is a good value if you want a comfortable bed and a hot shower for a reasonable price. The rooms are small but new, clean, modern, and have free Wi-Fi.
Top guest friendly hotels Manila – Ermita/Malate
New Coast Hotel Manila ***** $98+
It’s an excellent 5-star guest friendly hotel in a great location in Malate, close to many bars. Moreover, LA Cafe and Robinsons Mall are both within a 3-minute walk. The hotel has large rooms in good condition and a huge swimming pool. All rooms also have clean bathrooms with bathtubs. Book a room on a higher floor for a fantastic city view. The staff are very friendly and professional, and the housekeeping is great.
Amelie Hotel Manila *** $56+
It’s a nice and clean hotel in a great location, less than a 5-minute walk to LA cafe and less than 3 to Robinsons Mall. Nothing fancy, but the rooms are large and good enough for a nice sleep. The bathrooms are clean with walk-in rain showers. The hotel also has a small gym and a rooftop swimming pool. Moreover, there is a small restaurant with complimentary breakfast.
Hotel Kimberly *** $67+
Hotel Kimberly is another good option for a mid-range guest friendly hotel in the Ermita/Malate area, close to nightlife, malls and restaurants. Huge and clean rooms, comfy beds, bathtub and free wi-fi. Excellent buffet breakfast, smiling and helpful staff.
Hotel La Corona Manila *** $49+
Best Western Hotel La Corona is a great value for money mid-range guest friendly hotel and I stayed there twice. Walking distance to many attractions and nightlife –Robinsons, Ocean World, gun range, two blocks from LA Café and three blocks from MBC. Nice little park nearby. Safe area – no problem walking at night. Shuttle to Angeles nearby. Clean and spacious rooms with safe, fast and free Wi-Fi. Friendly staff, a good restaurant and excellent complimentary breakfast.
Red Planet Manila Mabini *** $34+
The best option for a cheap guest friendly hotel in the Ermita/Malate area and great value for money. It’s a basic hotel in a great location, close to nightlife. The rooms are small but clean, nice and modern—comfy beds, free and fast wi-fi and safe.
List of guest friendly hotels Manila
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All hotels on the list below have free Wi-Fi.
| hotel name | stars | location | pool | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Planet Manila Mabini | 3 | Malate | no | $34+ |
| Red Planet Makati | 3 | Makati | no | $34+ |
| Oxford Suites Makati | 3+ | Makati | no | $36+ |
| Makati Palace Hotel | 3 | Makati | yes | $38+ |
| Rothman Hotel | 3 | Malate | no | $39+ |
| Hotel Sogo – Makati Ave. | 2 | Makati | no | $39+ |
| Orchid Garden Suites | 3 | Malate | yes | $41+ |
| Riviera Mansion Hotel | 3 | Malate | no | $42+ |
| Royal Bellagio Hotel | 3 | Makati | no | $42+ |
| Las Palmas Hotel de Manila | 3 | Malate | no | $43+ |
| Palm Hotel Manila | 3 | Malate | no | $43+ |
| Executive Hotel | 3 | Malate | no | $43+ |
| Hotel La Corona Manila | 3 | Ermita | no | $47+ |
| Amelie Hotel Manila | 3+ | Malate | yes | $56+ |
| City Garden Hotel Makati | 4 | Makati | yes | $59+ |
| Hotel Kimberly Manila | 3 | Malate | no | $67+ |
| City Garden Grand Hotel | 4 | Makati | yes | $79+ |
| New Coast Hotel Manila | 5 | Malate | yes | $98+ |
| The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences | 4 | Makati | no | $98+ |
| I’M Hotel | 5 | Makati | yes | $98+ |
| Diamond Hotel | 5 | Malate | yes | $119+ |
| New World Makati Hotel | 5 | Makati | yes | $120+ |
| The Peninsula Manila | 5 | Makati | yes | $153+ |
| Ascott Makati | 5 | Makati | yes | $160+ |
| Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila | 5 | Manila Bay | yes | $203+ |
| Sheraton Manila Bay | 5 | Malate | yes | $204+ |
| Raffles Makati | 5 | Makati | yes | $349+ |