Solaire Resort and Casino

Location

Solaire Resort and Casino is located near Manila Bay and Mall of Asia.  It is a gaming and entertainment complex by itself so there are things to do to pass away the time.  Mall of Asia is also quite close by but unfortunately, the hotel no longer provides shuttle service to the mall.

Check In / Out

The lobby is located right in front of the casino so it feels busy but the Solaire staff was prompt and efficient.  There also appears to be a queue supervisor to ensure that the next guest waiting in line is attended to in a timely manner.

Room Size

I booked the cheapest available room I could find and I didn't do much research.  The hotel was my friend's choice as he doesn't want to be hassled by traffic going to The Theatre at Solaire to catch Les Misérables.

We were surprised with the size of the Bay Tower Deluxe Room.  A total of 43 sq meters of space for the basic room.

Room View

We especially loved that we have the garden view.  The garden is actually inaccessible but looking out to all that space creates the illusion having it all to ourselves.

Room Amenities

Standard room amenities such as a writing desk, upholstered bench by the foot of the bed, and a lounge chair are available.

I liked that the light switches are available on both sides of the bed and are properly labeled to avoid guess work.

There are no sockets by the bed so I had to use the socket for the dock.

You also need to request for an iron and ironing board if you need one.

Wifi is consistent and pretty good.  You also don't need any username and password to connect so it's hassle free.

The minibar only has drinks and there are no snacks.

Sleep Quality

The sheets are divine at 350-thread count, it was hard to stay away from the bed.  The foam pillows are one of a kind, they feel like Tempur pillows and were very comfortable.

Bathroom

The bathroom, much like the room, is big on space.  It is a little warm, unlike other hotel rooms, as it is not air-conditioned.  This turned out to be perfect because you don't get the shock of stepping into a cold marble floor late at night when you forget to put on your slippers.  The bathroom door also has two door hooks, a small thing but is really helpful so you don't end up placing your wet towels on backs of chairs.

I do have one small suggestion, it would be great if they have a vanity mirror as the bathroom mirror is a bit far from the sink.

Hotel Amenities

The hotel has a large inviting pool with cabanas.  The cabanas with your own small dipping pool are chargeable.

They have a decent sized gym with jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.  They also have a shower room where a mist envelopes you.  I don't know what it's called but it feels wonderful.

Staff Courtesy

Service was exceptional, everyone went out of their way to ensure that our stay was comfortable. When we asked for a bottle of water, we were provided with 6 small ones.

When we went to the pool, a lounge chair was set up for us and we were given two towels each, one to put on the chair and one for our own use.  Turn down service was also great, when we got back to the room, our stuff in the bathroom was neatly arranged and we were provided with a couple of sweets to make our dreams sweet. 

Solaire provides exceptional value for your money and is pulls out all the stops to make each guest feel special.  

Solaire Resort and Casino

Aseana Avenue, Paranaque

Manila