Location
Ascott BGC is right next to Shangri-La at the Fort so its location is as equally convenient. Abenson's flagship store is also right beside the hotel along with a few popular restaurants such as Manam and Green Pastures. K Pub BBQ is across the street along with my personal favorite, Jonas, famous for its pares (braised beef, rice and soup).
Check In / Out
They don't have the normal front desk for you to check in. What they have are desks similar to what executive lounges have. I don't have an issue with it but I imagine it can be a bit problematic if the hotel is busy because the guests wouldn't know where to stand to wait for their turn.
The actual process of checking in and out was efficient.
Room Size
I initially booked a two bedroom unit and Ascott BGC upgraded us to a three bedroom suite without us even asking for it and we were over the moon when we saw the suite. We were ecstatic with how much space we have. We ended up with one bedroom each.
The suite opens up to a living room and dining area. A fully functional kitchen is to your right along with the spacious master bedroom and bathroom.
There are two other bedrooms and two bathrooms so there's no one fighting over who goes first.
The wardrobe has an automatic light sensor so it lights up the moment you stand in front of it. How cool is that?
Room Amenities
Everything that you could possibly need for a comfortable stay is available from a Nespresso machine to a dishwasher. They also provide you with a manual so you can operate the items with ease.
There are also plenty of sockets, I made one full sweep around the master bedroom and I count 7 in total.
Wifi is free at up to 6MBPS, multiple devices allowed. If you want higher speeds, they offer a premium plan at at crazy rate of almost PHP1,600 daily. They were quick to inform me about it so I don't make the mistake and get a bill shock. The speed was pretty good and consistent so no problems there.
Hotel Amenities
They have a pool with a heated jacuzzi. The water in the jacuzzi is not hot, just a little warm. Perfect for us since we took our 6-month old niece swimming for the first time. We didn't want to submerge her in the cold pool.
They have a strict dress code so make sure you bring your proper swimming attire.
They also have a decent sized gym and a play area for kids.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served at Alta and the spread is not overwhelming but the selection is good. The cheese toast below looks as if it came from Bread Talk.
Staff Courtesy
I'd like to point out that one of the waitstaff at Alta went out of his way to offer as slices of fresh mangoes as we were finishing up our breakfast. Sadly, I forgot to note down his name but thank you for that.
We truly enjoyed our short but sweet stay in Ascott BGC. It offers the most value for your money with all the space that you're getting. It's perfect for big groups or families who want to spend some quiet time together away from home.
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Ascott Bonifacio Global City
5th Ave cor 28th St
Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City
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