Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts

The hotel is quite nice. Taking a taxi from Terminal 1 of the airport costs just over 40 RMB, so it's not far. There is a shopping mall downstairs with a convenience store. The mall has some restaurants—the selection isn't huge, but it's still a great place to spend the night if you're transiting. Breakfast was included and was Japanese style, which was generally good. The room was very large and had a luxurious feel. The security guards downstairs carry guns, so safety in the Philippines is probably not the best.

The hotel lobby and rooms look exactly like the photos - high-end Japanese-style with a luxurious black and gold aesthetic. The Japanese buffet breakfast and the ramen from room service were both delicious (it's hard to find bad food in the Philippines)... The sauna and spa pool aren't huge, but it was nice to have the place to myself when I used it... I'm not sure if the facilities are a bit old or if I just had bad luck, but it was rainy season during my stay, and on the second day, there was some water seeping in by the windowsill. After I reported it, the front desk immediately arranged a new room, and staff helped me move my luggage and offered a late check-out. However, on the third morning in the new room, after I turned off the air conditioning and tried to turn it back on, it only blew air. Again, someone came to fix it right away, but it still blew hot air... Finally, when checking out, the room manager gave me a thank you/apology chocolate and said they would improve the hardware, and then they lined up to see me off to the car. Although the facilities were a bit run down, the service still deserves 5 stars. ⭐

The room size, cleanliness, and complimentary mineral water service were all excellent. While the view was unfortunately of the building across the street, the spaciousness of the room made up for it.

Just a layover, but I was very satisfied with the service and facilities. It's within walking distance from the airport, and there's a security check to enter the hotel. The bed was comfortable, and a hot bath in the evening helped relieve the fatigue from my flight.