Why I always return at City Garden Hotel Makati?

There was a time that I need to be in Makati more than once due to marketing engagements from my previous job. I already slept at Berjaya Makati Hotel, Best Western Plus Antel, Azotea Suites and at City Garden Hotel Makati. All of them were impressive hotels, offers different facilities and provides great customer service in different ways. Though if I'm going to be asked what hotel will I return to over and over again, I will definitely choose City Garden Hotel Makati.

Guys, I want you to know that what I'm writing now was my experience last September 2017. It took me almost three years to write my review about this hotel because I've gone busy, you know, priorities. For the record, I've stayed here thrice. 2017 was my first time stay but see, I still return every time I need to spend a day or two at Makati. I'm still inspired to make a write up about it today after seeing my stored photos of it and I'll tell you why.

So three days and two nights stay because I need to attend an expo. WiFi password was written on the card jacket. As part of the routine, I always do a room raid.

So inside, you'll see a complete set of amenities. I've never been in a 5-star hotel so I can't do a comparison on what's missing but I noticed most were labeled with the hotel logo. I don't remember if I'm on a Deluxe Queen Room or at Executive Queen Room. I was surprised that this hotel has 160 rooms. Definitely they cater big groups with function room requirements. After settling my travel bag and stuff, I went out to check other facilities. 

I was unable to take some pictures at the sauna and their function rooms though I was given a chance to be toured around seeing other room types that they have. Afternoon came, I decided to try the gym. I'm not into exercise though it was mentioned that they have a state-of-the-art fitness facilities. So I got curious and give it a try.

I tried the tread mill for 30 minutes and the stationary bike for 15 minutes. I'm so dead tired after that ha ha ha. 

They have this bench press, dumb bells, stability balls, kettle bell, barbels and so on. I only knew a few but I think most of the gym equipment found in other gyms were here. I can't took more pictures because there were other guests using the gym. 

I'm always excited to experience the breakfast. You know why? I don't care how exquisite your hotel are. I'm already expecting it to justify the value of money. The hotel's breakfast may either make you or break you. It creates a lasting impression especially for first timer guest like me.

I mentioned earlier that I've been in a few hotels at Makati. Regardless of their star level or uniqueness, I will still choose City Garden Hotel among them because their breakfast never failed to satisfied me. It's not about how oriental or western your viands are but it's the taste and satisfaction of having a hearty breakfast. I still choose this hotel for years simply because of the breakfast.

Most hotels failed to realize that its not the bed, or the size of the pool, or jaw-dropping views or the latest interior designs that we are after when choosing a hotel. Well yes, Instagram-able backgrounds is a factor now a days however its the food, its always be, especially the first thing that you will eat after waking up matters the most.   

I also have this attitude that I judged the hotel by its breakfast, ha ha ha. I know its quite unfair knowing that these hotels spend millions to provide first class facilities, impressive ambiance, undeniably state of comfort on its amenities but hey, that's what the guests pay for right? Don't ever dare not to be keen on little things like breakfast or else expect a lot of thumbs down and bad reviews on services.

Finally I spilled my pending tea. Still happy reminiscing my stays here and traffic catastrophe ha ha ha. Just visit their website for bookings and inquiries. 'Til my next blog.

- JackieKnowsIt