If you are looking for another place to stay in Manila, I have another place that you might find it convenient and relaxing.
I did stayed for couple of times at F1 Hotel Manila in Bonifacio Global City.
The hotel is just a few minutes’ drive from my place in the heart of the busy district. Whenever I feel bored and needs to relax and regain my energy, I opt to stay in different place, and F1 Hotel Manila is one of my choice.
During my first stay, I’ve got this deluxe room for myself.
I used Expedia in booking of all my hotel accommodation because I find it more convenient, plus gives me amazing rebates for every stay (I will share the story on a separate post). But for my F1 Hotel stay, my boyfriend booked this place for me! He is using Expedia Italia and both of us are using the Expedia app.
The Deluxe Room with 1 bedroom have all the amenities that I need for my 3-days stay. I’ve got an amazing receiving area for where I could rest, and not directly to my room, which is pretty awesome.
The layout and designs are quite minimalist in gray and brown combination, with a cozy lighting which is cool. That couch is good too, where I enjoyed watching lots of HBO movies. I’ve also got a working table where I spent a lot of time, writing and editing my drafts and photos for my blog. My room is also equipped with telephone, and free wifi connection which is very convenient.
And here’s my bed!
Very spacious for someone like me and I love it!
But if my boyfriend is around, definitely this bed is quite small for us.
I like how clean the duvet are and they regular change it upon my request. At the bedside also has an available telephone plus directory, some writing pads and pencil.
The minimalist layout is quite impressive and those lights setting are good that makes this room so inviting to sleep in.
The bathroom is also nice and super clean, and also equipped with generous amount of toiletries and clean white towels, and hot-and-cold shower. But no bathtub.. Ah am pretty disappointed about it.
My room also got a mini-fridge and small bar! It is also equipped with coffee makers and complimentary tea, coffee and bottled water.
A total of 240-rooms are available in F1 Hotel Manila, all with free wifi access and iPod docks. Also got a 24-hour room service, televisions (my room got two televisions) and free local newspapers.
It also comes with free breakfast, which I also love and free wifi access to all their public areas. They also have a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/café but I didn’t visit them during the course of my stay.
My first stay here at F1 Hotel Manila was a very memorable and relaxing weekend, and no wonder after few months, I’ve stayed here for my second staycation!
But this time, I’ve got this studio-type room that is much smaller than my previous room. It also have a receiving area, a minibar equipped with coffeemaker and complimentary coffee, tea and bottled water, a space for my luggage and cabinet to hang my clothes, they even have an iron rack inside.
My sofa is much smaller than my previous room, however the room is brighter than my first room. I’ve also got a small working table next to my twin beds.
And here’s my twin bed. This is the only available room during that time, so I decided to grab it anyway. But if you are staying here with your family, you can moved these bed together to form a bigger bed.
My bathroom was quite smaller than my first room, and also doesn’t have a bathtub. They also provide me clean towels and toiletries and tissue papers, and at least they have a functional hot-and-cold shower.
Having a staycation in F1 Hotel Manila also got me an opportunity to gain my energy and got inspired to create more content for my website. Sometimes I need a change of environment to get inspired. Though my apartment is also comfortable, my inner personal treat it as very mundane place so most of the time, inspiration flies out of my window (LOL).
During my staycation, I also got time to watch my favorite shows on nearby cinema (yeah I rarely watch movies) and also visit the new stores in the city. It is important that I should know these places because my website/blog is becoming a city guide! And that’s awesome.
However, I didn't bother visiting its restaurant, swimming pool and the gym because these places are not my cup of tea during that time. Not only I was focused on my writing, but also I've seen these amenities prior of my staycation and I don't find them appealing at all. So why bother?
Besides there are many awesome restaurants surrounding the hotel, so it's a great opportunity to hop in!
How much is the average cost of room at F1 Hotel Manila?
The average cost ranges from Php6,000 to 8,000 depending on the type of room available. Do check availability via Expedia for updated pricing.
If you will ask if you can bring your furry best-friend around, then the answer is NO. Though the city per se is pet-friendly, there are many hotels, including F1 Hotel Manila that doesn’t allowed pets to check-in. Sad but true, you have to leave your pets at home with their nannies or let them have their own staycation at the nearby pet lounging house.
All staffs are very polite and very accommodation. If you need a meeting room for you suddenly client meetings, they also have available room for you, fully equipped with supplies and technical facilities like projectors, lights and sound, etc. You just ask them and they will provide.
They also offer a long-stay term. Contact them for this offer and you can avail a discount rate for long-stay.
Disclaimer: #NotASponsored post, but I lovely thank my boyfriend for generously booking my stay here
Have you stayed at F1 Hotel Manila? Please share your thoughts below!
Website: http://www.f1hotelmanila.com/
Address: 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City
Contact Number: 908.7888 / 928.9888
Email at: inquiry@f1hotelsandresorts.com
xoxo, Blair
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The pictures made your post very informative. It always helps to see when people are reviewing hotels and restaurants. Hotel Manila in Bonifacio Global City looked like my cup of tea. Thank you for sharing.
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I don't know if my last comment posted because of wifi issues so I will write another one. The pictures were very helpful especially when reading reviews about certain hotels or restaurants. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and Hotel Manila in Bonifacio Global City looks like my cup of tea!
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Thank you Kaelyn. Yeah I enjoyed my stay. Stayed here for three times already :)
DeleteThis looks like a lovely hotel for a staycation. I'm glad you had a good stay. I think I'd spend most of my time in that luxurious looking bathroom. It is too bad there was no tub though.
ReplyDeleteI know right?! That is disappointing. One of the reason I keep on coming back to a hotel because of the bathtub :)
DeleteThe room, while it might have been smaller than the one you were allotted the first time you were there, does still look quite comfortable. The look on your face also conveys that you were quite relaxed and happy. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denny! Yeah the first room was much better but both have no bathtubs, lol
DeleteThis looks like such a fun staycation! I've never tried checking into a hotel in my hometown but maybe I should. Too bad there was no bathtub though! But the room looks really relaxing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Stella. Yeah they don't have a bathtub, but also have a pool area, but too small. I didn't enjoy it.
DeleteWow, knowing that the Deluxe Room with 1 bedroom have all the amenities that you need for your length of stay is sound very cool and promising. I love how organized the room, clean and very spacious. I would love to let my body kiss the bed and just sleep.
ReplyDeleteYeah that is something I love as well. Plus this hotel is very accessible to entertainment and dining district.
DeleteOff late I have been reading so many posts about philippines that it features high on my travel bucket list and I shall keep this post in consideration for a stay option in manila, the place looks nicely done and absolutely comfortable and cosy
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy Manila, and have lots to offer.
DeleteThis hotel definitely looks and sounds quite chic. The rooms look comfortable and luxurious enough. Definitely worth a stay for a weekend or 3-4 days.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting!
DeleteStaycations are definitely a great way to relax and unwind in a familiar environment. Nevertheless, I'd rather spend the money travelling to another part of the world as I'd be able to experience local cultures and traditions better and be able to try out new things that aren't available in my home country.
ReplyDeleteThat's another cool option as well.
DeleteThe idea of the 'staycation' has really taken off over the past decade. You certainly have found a lovely hotel to take a break and relax in. While I understand you are disappointed about not having a bath, the rooms you stayed in definitely look comfortable, modern and clean...plus free wifi and breakfast is pretty good!
ReplyDeleteYeah. This is also a good place during typhoon season, and I don't want to stay at home for safety reason.
DeleteWhat an interesting name for a hotel! It looks like a very comfortable stay when in Manila. I like the bed and the living area too, very cosy!
ReplyDeleteLOL so true! At first I thought it is related to the famous F1 cars, but they aren't.
Deletelooks like a lovely hotel! I do think I preferred your first room to the second - looks like it was a lot more spacious. I like the design theme
ReplyDeleteSo true! The second room is quite smaller and I don't like to have two bed in a room.
DeleteThe hotel rooms looks very luxurious. The frames captured by you are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear!
DeleteI've read a lot of good reviews about the hotel, in fact they ranked #4 (Taguig City Hotels) in TripAdvisor. Their rooms are very spacious and well appointed. I think now they have offers for as low as Php3,800/night including breakfast for 2 persons.
ReplyDeleteYeah sometimes they have that, but it wasn't as nice as this room. Nowadays, they are offering a bit lower price because of higher competition. Many new hotels are popping now in her Taguig.
DeleteAs always - a superb review with lovely pictures. The hotel is marvelous. the interior and the ambiance is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear!
DeleteI like the objective way in which you review Hotels. Hotel Manila though seems like an absolute delight, which is fairly obvious from that relaxed look on your face.
ReplyDeleteYeah there are many hotels soon to open here in Manila and I'm excited to try them all.
DeleteYour stay in F1 hotel at Manila looks cozy, comfortable and worth staying. I loved the minimalist decor in the room. Brown and gray colors on wall and furniture are pleasing and soothing for eyes. It is very good that you enjoyed your staycation by watching movies, reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteYeah I love it. But if am with my mom amour, geez no writing for me!
DeleteThe Deluxe room seems like a Suite to me. Glad to know you got such an amazing room with rebates. Everything looks spic and span and well maintained. Who wouldn't like staying in such rooms for a relaxed vacation. Great pictures, seems you enjoyed a lot.
ReplyDeletethank you dear!
DeleteThe Accor hotels have spread their wings far and wide! F1 recently opened their hotel also in my hometown Chennai! I'm yet to stay there. This looks pretty cozy! I guess I should book my staycation now.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool! Share your staycation story soon!
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