We needed to stay at the Ortigas Central Business district area and decided to book at the Oakwood Premier (Joy-Nostalg Center) ~ wondering if the excellent online rating was real!
We entered via the ADB Avenue entrance and was led to a short hallway leading to the hotel lobby (the hotel's main entrance and basement parking access was via Topaz Street).
The lobby was medium sized but impressively decorated.
We were really pleased with the a one bedroom suite that we booked. It was huge at about 90sqm ~ talk about space.
There is a separate bedroom with a king-sized bed, that screams "STAYCATION".
(Note: There is also a television inside the bedroom, on top of the television in the living room and bathroom).
Definitely no fighting over TV here!
A working kitchen ~ fully-equipped with microwave and convention oven, vitroceramic cook top, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, rice cooker, coffee maker, crockery and cooking utensils.
A dining area that fits 4.
The living room comes with a home entertainment system (40" LCD TV and sound bar home theater system).
Cable channel options were quite good too.
A full work space ~ for business travelers (actually there are two of them, one in the living room and another one in the bedroom).
My favorite place in the suite is the all-modern/luxury bathroom (free-standing bathtub, double sink, shower stall with rainshower and STEAM GENERATOR).
Dual Sink
Free Standing bath tub ~ warm bath while watching TV anyone?
My very own in-shower steam (truly relaxing and such a perfect way to unwind and de-stress)!
The rooms also come with all the essentials to make your stay comfortable ~
toiletries, bath robes, iron and ironing board and even a washer/dryer. They thought of everything.
Our stay comes with buffet breakfast at the famed The Nostalgia Dining Lounge ~ the place was classy and posh with an eclectic design.
The buffet spread was varied and very good.
We checked the hotel pool, but never got to try it.
It was well kept and clean. My son, decided last minute that he wanted to try the bath tub, while watching TV (Yes the TV won it).
VERDICT:
- Location is perfect. It is just a stroll away from Podium, Mega Mall, Robinson's and St. Francis Square.
- Fast and efficient check-in, although I was a bit disappointed that check-in time was a little later than I am used to (3pm, instead of the usual standard 2pm).
- Staff were attentive and pleasant!
- Our room is clean, spacious and comes complete with all of our needs.
- The Ortigas skyline view from our room's floor to ceiling window was wonderful. It was nice sipping coffee, while we lose our gaze in the multitude of lights outside.
- For the bathroom alone, I am giving Oakwood an A+. I so want an in-shower steam at home!
My family hands down love Oakwood Premier and we would definitely be back soon!
It is a luxury-business hotel, perfect for those who wants to mix business with leisure! ...Or families who just want a retreat in the urban jungle.
Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila is located at
17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
For direct booking and inquiries:
Tel: (63-2) 637 7888 / (63-2) 910 8888
Fax: (63-2) 706 7777
Email: premiermanila@oakwoodasia.com
www.oakwood.com
Fax: (63-2) 706 7777
Email: premiermanila@oakwoodasia.com
www.oakwood.com
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