Palm Rock Residences

I'm so happy we scored a very affordable room accommodation here through Hotel Quickly! I've been to hotels with the same price range (Solace and Artina Suites) but Palm Rock is my favorite! here are my reasons why :) 1. As said, its very affordable. Via Hotel Quickly you could book a night at only 1700-1800 PHP. Early check in is allowed (i think since the hotel is not crowded at the time). We were boarded at 1:00 PM. 2. Clean and cute rooms. It doesn't look so gloomy like the ones we had at Artina Suites. We stayed at room 1001 and its nice. It's a standard room, not so spacious but enough to accommodate 3 guest (2 adults and 1 kid). They have vault, cute bathroom, good set of toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, cotton buds and shower cap) and a good blow dryer :) Would like to take note that their door lock is the manual deadbolt lock and not the keycard type but still feels secure. 3. Its near Rockwell and Makati Avenue... Makati Ave is about 10 mins away by brisk walk, there are a lot of nearby bar and restaurants. 4. Friendly staffs and 24/7 security. Cons of staying here 1. Its just basic. This hotel doesn't have anything to offer but room accommodation, no gym, no restaurant and no pool. 2. Its not at the main street so taxis is nowhere to be found, you will need GRAB or UBER app to book for your transportation or have the reception book it for you. 3. They don't have elevator (as of March 2017). It's currently under maintenance. :( You will have to use stairs. Good thing we're at the 2nd level, only few staircases to take.. 4.For rooms facing the street, expect a lot of noise in the morning but should be okay if you're out all day long. 5. I guess we can exclude this one but i am writing it so others will be informed - they don't have flat iron.. :( So i suggest, don't bring crease clothing/non wrinkle resistant ones. :)

I stayed here for 2 nights with friends. Although I had few hick ups staffs attentively fixed it straight away. I stayed at the loft type room, very spacious but I wish the bed is a little bigger as it felt like it was only semi double bed. =) The security guard on duty for 24 hours on the 31st of December ( short, fairly slim, mid 30's from Masbate) Can't remember his name. He is very friendly and always willing to help to carry my food shopping =) I will definitely stay here again!

The room is surprisingly spacious. I like how there are glass panels on one wall which allow sunlight into the the bedroom. The area is not exactly central but close enough (by foot) to Power Plant/the Rockwell commercial neighborhood. It's also just a few blocks from Poblacion where a thriving food scene is attracting locals and tourists alike. Overall, the place offers great value for money. Tip: Visit the nearby Pineapple Lab for art exhibits and walk to El Chupacabra for beer and Mexican fair.

What I like about this hotel is that it is in a secured place in Makati, and it is just near Rockwell if I want to watch the latest movie. The staff are friendly too, and they help you any possible way they can. The offer of free wi-fi in my room was also a plus factor why I'd choose to stay again at Palm Rock as it is very important in my work. If there's no minor traffic situation, then it is just around 20 minutes, or 30 from the airport. I just don't know though if it has a restaurant to serve food.

I would say the other reviews are pretty accurate. Start with the negatives, minor ones on my opinion...noise from the school across the street was noticeable from my room, but was quiet by the time I went to bed. The WiFi in my room was pretty slow in the evening, but in the morning, sped back up...I'll blame a bandwidth hog in another room. Positives, I liked the Philippine breakfast, but I can see how some westerners wouldn't...fridge worked, I had good water pressure in shower, firm bed, which I like, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Good deal for the money, but have a map printed out to show the cabbie...they won't find it otherwise, it's back,in a neighborhood off the main road by power plant mall.