IC Manila Master Thread
May 2, 2009, 9:24 am
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IC Manila Master Thread
Hi Folks,
Here's a link to a trip report I wrote about my stay at the InterContinental Manila. Overall I had a fantastic stay and thought they were great with RA benefits.
Here's a link to a trip report I wrote about my stay at the InterContinental Manila. Overall I had a fantastic stay and thought they were great with RA benefits.
Aug 12, 2009, 9:55 am
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I had a very average stay last week.
The location of the hotel is great and I though my Club Intercontinental room was nice although the old style TV are pretty out of place in an IC these days.
I was very disappointed by the Club lounge however. It the feel of a place that has just gone through some major cost cutting. The food at cocktail hour and afternoon was OK but there was not really enough for the number of guests.
I was also very surprised that champagne is no longer served. The service was pretty offhand as well.
I stayed in a club room at the LM KL the week before, and it was far better than the IC Manila. This was a surprise for me as I think of the IC as being a cut above LM or Sheraton.
The location of the hotel is great and I though my Club Intercontinental room was nice although the old style TV are pretty out of place in an IC these days.
I was very disappointed by the Club lounge however. It the feel of a place that has just gone through some major cost cutting. The food at cocktail hour and afternoon was OK but there was not really enough for the number of guests.
I was also very surprised that champagne is no longer served. The service was pretty offhand as well.
I stayed in a club room at the LM KL the week before, and it was far better than the IC Manila. This was a surprise for me as I think of the IC as being a cut above LM or Sheraton.
Aug 25, 2009, 8:54 am
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I think you must have caught them on an off week camsean, I just returned from a week at the IC Manila and everything was excellent as usual. You'll be glad to know the champagne is back, and as well as serving hot dishes from 6-8pm, they now serve cold canapes as well!
Breakfast was, as always, superb, with delicious eggs benedict
Breakfast was, as always, superb, with delicious eggs benedict
Sep 8, 2009, 5:12 am
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Looking forward to it
Thanks so much for your great review Lucky. We normally stay at the CP in Ortigas but will be trying the IC Makati for an overnighter this time around.
Was it difficult to get a cab from the airport or would it be worth booking a hotel transfer for about $40 ++?
Was it difficult to get a cab from the airport or would it be worth booking a hotel transfer for about $40 ++?
Sep 8, 2009, 6:56 am
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Poor me to miss out on the Champers. I did specifically ask and was told 'no'.
Hi bmttokyo, are very easy to catch outside the hotel. There is a very busy rank to the left of the main entrance out SM department store. My fare on the meter was P 100.
I can't think of any possible reason to pay $40 for a transfer.
Hi bmttokyo, are very easy to catch outside the hotel. There is a very busy rank to the left of the main entrance out SM department store. My fare on the meter was P 100.
I can't think of any possible reason to pay $40 for a transfer.
Sep 8, 2009, 9:48 am
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Sep 8, 2009, 9:21 pm
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Sep 14, 2009, 3:38 pm
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Unbeatable deals at our hotels in these featured cities
This week, check out these featured destinations in The Philippines – Manila and Clark Field. Don’t miss out on these exclusive offers – book your next getaway at any of our participating InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels in these cities and stay anytime between 14 September and 31 December 2009.
To take advantage of this limited time offer, simply make a booking online at any of the participating hotels listed below before the sale ends at 23:59 (GMT +8) on 18 September 2009. Or call your nearest Or call your nearest Reservation Office and quote “Great Asia on Sale”.
This limited-time sale ends Friday.
Available for stays Sep. 19 through Dec. 31.
How to book: To make your booking online with Intercontinental Manila, click below. Rates will be quoted in local currency and will display as PHP 3600 per night. The rate has been converted into US dollars using xe.com 9/14/09.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/...3DaySale_Apr09
Jan 10, 2010, 7:50 am
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Found an official taxi that took all 5 of us with all our luggage for P330. Arrived on a very quiet Christmas Eve- we had booked a Club room & got a room only upgrade for the kids to the Club Floor. Kids room was a free night redemption, ours was a special Asia rate - really good price.
Christmas Eve dinner a la carte at 10:30 PM was nothing special. Quite disappointed actually- glad we did not do the Christmas Buffet with that quality of food.
Club room was old but spacious, seriously looking its age, very old clunky TV. Did not bother to call for additional toiletries that was lacking. Had comp wifi, fruit, water & welcome letter in room.
Christmas Day breakfast at the Club Lounge was a whole lot better than dinner. Had made to order Bibingka delivered from the coffee shop & mangoes from the kitchen as well. Server was very attentive.
Asia sale prices were the clincher plus the free night redemption - can't beat that deal.
Christmas Eve dinner a la carte at 10:30 PM was nothing special. Quite disappointed actually- glad we did not do the Christmas Buffet with that quality of food.
Club room was old but spacious, seriously looking its age, very old clunky TV. Did not bother to call for additional toiletries that was lacking. Had comp wifi, fruit, water & welcome letter in room.
Christmas Day breakfast at the Club Lounge was a whole lot better than dinner. Had made to order Bibingka delivered from the coffee shop & mangoes from the kitchen as well. Server was very attentive.
Asia sale prices were the clincher plus the free night redemption - can't beat that deal
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Jan 14, 2010, 5:16 am
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Here's what the hotel told me about RA upgrades:
I booked the F&F rate for an Executive Suite, ~ US$170...
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If he/she books a: Upgrade will be: DELUXE ROOM JUNIOR SUITE EXECUTIVE ROOM PREMIER SUITE JUNIOR SUITE EXECUTIVE SUITE PREMIER SUITE** STATE SUITE EXECUTIVE SUITE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE