JUNCTION HOSTELS MAKATI: WHAT'S VALENTINE'S DAY?
Fancy restaurants, theaters,
shopping malls and public plazas are
but some of the many usual rendezvous and venues for the so-called romantic
dates on a Valentine’s Day. Whoever said
it should be commercialized must be coursed.
(the bitter self speaking)
Then an event came for us to
gather at the newest luxurious designer hostel situated at the center of the
business district of Makati City.
We are at the Junction Hostels of Makati.
We are at the Junction Hostels of Makati.
In time for dinner, we stood
at one corner of Makati, as we alight from the cab and gazed the façade of Junction
Hostels sans the traffic congestion and picky cab drivers. It was a totally different side of Makati. We were standing next to one of the owners, the
lovely Ms. Cyndy Tan Jarabata.
We were greeted with a warm
welcome by the owners of the hostel together with the cheerful staff of yet
another overnight stay we will be having as we reached the second floor of the
building. In a few minutes, we were ushered
to a room of 3 bunk beds where we shall settle for the night.
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The room is spacious with
quality of mattresses the same as that of high star-rated hotels in the Metro,
a 21-inch to be specific. Where can you
find a hostel with quality of service and amenities the same as that of a hotel
but rates do keep up with budget hostels? As a matter of fact it’s between the range
of 600 to 900 pesos only. (click here to check room types and rates)
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Our dinner and breakfast
were served at the reception area where a container van serves as the kitchen/bar. This is named as the Truck - so literal of
what it is made of. It is truly innovative
and practical knowing as to how this container van made it to the second floor of this
building.
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The common areas include the laundry, entertainment room, a pantry and the dining area. The geometric lamps hanging on the area is likewise refreshing, adding to the aesthetics of the corner. There are more than 200 light bulbs on this floor.
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The world map fascinates
me. There is one posted at the dining
area which serves as an attendance sheet.
Guests are encouraged to pin down their tickets or any proof of transportation
to the hostel at the country or city where they came from. I am uncertain of the rules if it includes
photos. Nonetheless, in our case, no
less than Lakad Pilipinas represented the group where a bus coupon made it to
the world map of the hostel.
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In this day and age where
every nook and corner makes it to the social media sites with citation of
emotions and current conditions, the Junction Hostels addresses such fad. Witty statements and murals scribbled
illicitly on the walls of each floor make the hostel social-media friendly -
thumbs up for the outstanding interior design!
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It was a challenge making
this relatively old building’s interior transform into a refreshing and modern
one, according to the interior designer, Edwin Uy, who accompanied us while we
make a tour of each floor of the hostel.
But truly, a look at the hostel’s interiors would be unsuspecting of a
previous challenge posed to the designer.
It is truly a masterpiece.
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I have a scheduled work the following day. But the opportune time of having to converge with fellow travel bloggers over bottles of beer at the dining area should not be missed. We then stayed until early morning and dozed off. I have to wake up 7AM to go to the office. And yes I made it! Valentine’s Day is a working day for me.
A good quality sleep was
provided by the clean sheets and fluffy pillows of the hostel making me
rejuvenated for another working day and eradicating hangover caused by the
drinking spree the night before. There are racks and sockets as well beside each bed which makes me feel secure as I have my mobile phone always within my reach.
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I woke up early to take a
bath when my roommates are still in deep slumber.
Each dormitory room has an ensuite bathroom, which has bath gel, shampoo
and towels likewise provided to guests.
All these are given free of charge, which makes this hostel totally different
from what my perception of a hostel is.
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And what’s even more
remarkable for me is the fact that the toilet comes with a bidet.
Not all travelers are alike. There are those who do not want to mingle
with strangers on the road and some female travelers would like to be
accommodated with females as well.
Fortunately, Junction Hostel of Makati can address your concerns. There are female rooms, a 3-bed
dormitory room or a private room which you can reserve for your group of
choice.
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When I went back to the hostel from the office, my friends were just chatting on the pantry and some were still sleeping. The hostel really feels like home, a conducive place to just relax and laze around.
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My Valentine’s Day was spent on a date with my friends at one of the best designer hotels of the Metro – the Junction Hostels of Makati City. I’m glad I accepted the invitation, a pleasure that defined what my Valentine's Day was for this year.
JUNCTION HOSTELS MAKATI – BOOK ONLINE!
Annex Matheus Building,
Gen. Luna Corner Don Pedro
Streets,
Barangay Poblacion, 1210
Makati City, Philippines
+632 5016575/78 or +63917
5541813
2 comments
Suits you perfectly panyero. May design na tsinelas :) I love the floor design, colorful!
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