Crowne Plaza in Galleria has a multi-level lobby that I love. You enter the hotel and get greeted by the friendly concierge staff. Take a few steps up and you get to the front desk, a few more steps to your right and you can while away your time by sitting at the lounge chairs.
It has one of the most spacious hotel rooms that I've stayed in. Some of the furnishings are a bit dated but they have little modern touches to the room so you don't feel as you've stepped back in time.
Even the bathroom is big with a separate bath and shower area. Standard IHG amenities are provided wrapped in wax paper, nothing interesting enough to keep.
I don't remember why but my stay came with access to the lounge. I opted to have breakfast there which was a mistake. Unless you want privacy, skip it and head to 7 Corners.
I didn't get to use the pool but it has to be one of the most disappointing feature of the hotel. It is also shared by Holiday Inn which is right next door and I find it too small for the number of guests between the two hotels. It also looks in dire need of a major uplift.
There's also a Gold's Gym which hotel guests can use free of charge.
As it is connected to Robinson's Galleria, this would be perfect if you have shopping in mind. Podium is also but a few minutes walk. It is also close to several offices in Ortigas but be mindful of the morning rush traffic in the area.
One of the best assets of the hotel would be their very helpful and friendly staff. The front desk personnel even went out of her way to look for a cab for me when she noticed that there was no one manning the concierge desk at the time of my departure.
Wifi is not free unless you are an IHG member so better sign up before checking in.
Crown Plaza Manila Galleria
Ortigas Ave corner ADB Ave
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
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