One very busy Saturday of August, I find myself staying
in the office past midnight and I need a place to stay overnight as I need to
be back at the office again come morning.
There are a lot of hotels near my workplace. These hotels vary from 5-stars to
1-star. As I need only need a place to
stay overnight (not really overnight but only a few hours), I don’t think it’s
practical to book a 5-star hotel; however, I don’t want to stay overnight in a
motel as well.
Midas Hotel is not so close my workplace but I find its rate cheaper than those
close to my office. It’s a 4-star hotel
and casino located along Roxas Boulevard close to SM Mall of Asia and Baclaran.
The hotel lobby is small but grand with high ceilings
and has a lot of decorations of various luxury brand boxes (Hermes, Louis
Vuitton, Channel, and a lot more). The
lobby of the hotel is where the reception is located. Also located in the lobby is the 2702 Lounge
area.
We didn’t have a hard time checking in the hotel. The receptionists are nice and welcome drinks
were offered to us while waiting. A
security deposit of Php3000 was required from us. I find this quite high (as some hotels I
stayed at only required Php1000 – Php1500).
This must be because Midas Hotel has a casino – and guests might spend
there.
The room given to us was at the fifth floor. It is a deluxe room with a view of EDSA. Let me give you some of my takeaways and
review of our overnight stay at Midas Hotel’s deluxe room.
Room
– 4 out of 5. The
deluxe room given to us has twin beds with a small area of approximately 33sqm. It has a small balcony with a view of EDSA. It has an LED TV, air-conditioning unit,
cabinets with bathrobes and slippers, extra pillows, in-room safe, and a mini
bar complete with snacks and drinks. The
bathroom has a bathtub (I really love hotel rooms with bathtub J) and complete set of
toiletries (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, dental kit, and a small vanity
kit) . The room was clean and the
pillows in the bed are very soft.
Everything was perfect even though the deluxe room was quite small. What I don’t find okay was the balcony
area. It was quite dirty. I understand that it was outside and close to
EDSA with all the dirt and pollution – but I would have appreciated it if it
was cleaned especially the seats and flooring.
Amenities
– 3 out of 5. Midas
Hotel is nice but for a 4-star hotel, I find its amenities lacking. The parking area is at the back of the
hotel. You will have to walk quite far
just to go the reception. There’s a
valet parking but we haven’t tried it.
Midas Hotel has no swimming pool and no play area for kids. So for those who are planning a staycation
here, I don’t recommend it. I wasn’t
able to ask if they have a spa area – but they do offer in-room massages. Midas Hotel has no recreational activities
save for the casino. So I think, it was
really meant for casino goers and business men.
Staff
– 4.5 out of 5.
Hotel staffs are nice. They greet
you along the way. They are helpful when asked for directions. They also offer to carry bags (even small ones)
to help. The hotel receptionists are
nice – but they don’t smile often. When
asked, they respond nicely but stiff. I
wish they would smile more. Smiling to
guests gives off a nice hotel ambiance.
Food
– 4 out of 5.
Midas Hotel’s complimentary breakfast is located at the hotel’s 2nd
floor. Midas Café has a big area and
thus is not crowded. It is overlooking
Roxas Boulevard. They have few food choices (regular breakfast menu, pancakes, breads, salads, coffee, and drinks) – not as much choices as
with Century Park Hotel and Crown Regency Cebu (both hotel’s has my thumbs up
for buffet breakfast). Buffet breakfast
price is at Php950 per person.
Location
– 5 out of 5.
Midas Hotel is strategically located.
It is so close to SM Mall of Asia and Baclaran. It is also close to the airport. This hotel is a nice option for those who
have an early flight.
Value
for Money – 4 out of 5.
We booked Midas Hotel’s deluxe room at Php4000 overnight with breakfast
buffet for 2. I find it a good (not
best) value for your money if you don’t have staycation plans and you need a
very nice place to stay overnight.
Disclaimer:
This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.
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