SMDC GRACE RESIDENCIES

“I would stay again. We made friends in the area.”

The spot was decent, tucked into the third tower on the second floor with a nice view of the pool. Right outside the door was a small mall that did the job, complete with a convenience store, a few decent restaurants, a laundromat, and Starbucks. The Wi‑Fi and TV generally worked fine, and the SMDC facilities were clean. The host was friendly and offered a good deal, and there were no roosters or dogs, just the usual plane noise. On the downside, roaches were a problem—many in the hallway, though that’s common in Manila. The building sits under a flight path, so low‑flying planes made the mornings noisy. Traffic around the area was bad, and it rained most of the time, which probably didn’t help. The studio was small and the kitchenware could be better.

Ferguson·Vor 10 Monaten

“It served my purpose well…Nice place to sleep after a long day of walking”

I stayed close to the hospital I visited, and everything I needed was within easy reach; the locals were friendly and polite. The downside was that the shuttle bus to BGC, the pool, and the gym were only for unit owners. If they opened those facilities to transient and short‑term renters, it would be perfect.

Dulce·Vor 11 Monaten

“Value for money”

Location. Near the place where I have meetings

April·Vor 11 Monaten

The landlord was very friendly and helpful. The unit had Netflix, a fridge, a silent AC, and comfortable furniture. The downside was that I was on the second floor but stairs were not allowed, and one of the four elevators was under maintenance for the entire three‑week stay, causing long waits.

Markus·Vor einem Jahr

The Philippine conditions were acceptable. The bathroom had a washing machine, Netflix, and internet. It was close to a shopping center, but there was only a small shop inside. Every few minutes a plane would fly overhead, making it noisy even at night. The apartment on the second floor faced the pool and was also noisy. The pool was extra‑paid even for guests. The room was small, so you couldn’t cram too much in one place. The bed was fine for one person but too small for two. Cleanliness left something to be desired—there were hairs in the bathroom, and the bathroom itself was small. There were a few tiny roaches in the room or bathroom.

Michał·Vor einem Jahr