Check in was smooth and easy. Room was clean, large and comfortable. Shower's Hot water temperature was tricky to set in this room. Hotel is set back from the street, down a long, wide, gated alleyway; big enough for a car to drive up to the hotel. Alleyway Gate is closed at night, and will be opened for guests by a security guard. Hotel is walking distance to large Robinson's Malate Mall, Harrison Plaza Mall, Casino at New World Hotel, KTV bars, Cowboy grill and other nightlife.