AMORSOLO MAKATI | RED PLANET PHILIPPINES (FORMERLY TUNE HOTELS)
Three
days and two nights. Despite the
respective work commitments and corporate duties we have, the rendezvous that
started on a Friday night is an accommodation that redefines the value hotel
experience in Asia – Red Planet Philippines.
I
woke up one Saturday morning to go to the office dragging myself from the
comfortable sleep I had at Red Planet Hotels of Amorsolo, Makati City, formerly
known to a number as the Tune Hotels.
With an enhanced quality service, not to mention a budget-saver for a main
consideration, the relatively brief respite is what we all need from the daily
routine we all have.
My
roommate this time is a good friend, Gay, known to the world as “pinay travel junkie”, who just arrived
from her stint of travelling and living on just any part of the world. She’s recently been to Curacao (please
pronounce!) and Jamaica. I checked-in
first as she will be late and it was a swift process. The usual present valid identification card -
explain amenities - remind check-out time were a given for these cheerful
receptionists.
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| THE STAIRWAY TO RECEPTION AREA |
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| RECEPTION AREA |
While
waiting for other friends to finish checking-in, I glanced in amusement at the
hotels’ interior design – simple and outdoorsy, truly apt for travelers and businessmen
combined. There is a 24-hour photo booth
in one corner with a shelf displaying souvenir items such as shirts, caps and
the like and an attached small board for pinning post-its of messages and calling cards. Photos were sent to emails directly as soon
as the intended souvenir shots are selected.
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| CHECK-IN TIME |
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| CHECK-OUT TIME |
The
vibe of the reception area is homey. I
remember my stay in Piece Hostel of Kyoto, Japan which has the same feeling of
reverie. For research, business concerns
and emails, there are aligned Apple Mac Desktops available as well. Any basic need that a transient sojourner longs
for are definitely addressed.
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| DESKTOPS |
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| BUSINESS CENTER |
No
wall paper design is the same for each floor.
The group occupied the 5th, 8th and 9th
floor (in our case) and every wall paper facing the elevators’ opening is
distinct and uniquely conveying Filipino mass
transportation images.
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| THE 9TH FLOOR |
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| ELEVATOR |
The
one need that every traveler can’t live without (a majority I suppose) is what
Red Planet Philippines delivers exceptionally.
All the rooms have free high-speed Wifi. Speed is indeed fast and reliable.
The
basics are what each room offers and as they say simple yet relevantly
delivered. The air-conditioned room has
in-room safes, 32-inch flat screen TV, soothing power showers and custom-made
beds with super (overwhelmingly) comfortable linens. I can stay at the hotel the whole day if only
there are telephone lines available in the room for placing order on meals at
fast food chains. (check room types and rates)
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| IN-ROOM SAFE |
Situated
at the center of the entertainment and business district of Makati, I
envisioned myself recking of alcohol and partying until dawn on that Saturday
night. But what actually happened? I was on the comfort of my bed snoring and
recuperating.
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| THE COZY BED |
RED PLANET – Amorsolo
99 Urban Avenue,
Brgy. Pio del Pilar
Makati City 1230
Philippines
Contact: +632 519
0888
3 comments
Hahaha! Nang-indian sa inuman nung sabado! wala, wala. Hehehe! :)
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! Ok kasi ang rooms at ang lambot ng comforter sa Red Planet Philippines. Hahaha
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