옥타곤 맨션 호텔 (필리핀)

This hotel’s name was changed to Octagon Hotel and is no longer Hostel 1632. The staff are excellent. The manager -Gwen super responsive and is always visible and available if needed. The rooms are average but nicely kept. WiFi weak in the rooms but strong in the lobby. The coffee shop offers good coffee. There’s a club close-by playing loud music all night till 5am including week days. If you are in the rooms to the back, this is an issue. This hotel is one block away from a shopping mall. It’s about 30-45 minutes from the airport. The shuttle provided by the hotel is expensive than uber or taxi. We took it because we were a big part with a lot of luggage. The experience here was good and I’d stay again if I don’t need to have sound sleep.

Hotel is in a good area very close to Robinson’s Mall and the Bay.

literally last minute booking had a problem checking in because they cant find my reservation end up paying for a room until my reservation was confirmed and that they will return my payment before i check out. . . had a problem checking out because as i understand with their staff is the one in charge is out for lunch so had to wait for almost 30 mins just to check out and get the money i paid the night before. the good: bed is comfy and the shower heater works. clean, strong wifi, walking distance to almost anywhere in malate. the bad: tiny room. . . very cramp bathroom, limited parking space

Happy stay

I have stayed at 1632 many times and know some staff by name. They are great, very helpful, the price is attractive, and the hotel is generally quiet and good standard. The only concern for some might be the hassles with salesmen and beggars outside in Malate, but they are not abusive, just a lot of them!