Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle: Convenient Four Star Hotel Stay (Manila)

De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Manila is one of the top institutions in the country for its The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management.  What many do not know however, is that it also has its own four-star hotel:  Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle.

Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle is located in Arellano Avenue, Corner Estrada St, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila.

The hotel is strategically located that it is only a few minutes away from:

• Malate - tourist center of Manila
• Makati - Philippine's central business district
• Airport - NAIA terminal 1, 2 and 3
• Convention Centers: World Trade Center, PICC, SMX 
• Malls: Harisson Plaza, Mall of Asia, Robinsons Place Manila, SMManila, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Century Mall, SM Jazz Mall and A Venue Mall

Although it is a big building with many floors, the hotel area only occupies the 1st, 11th, 12th and roof deck.  The rest is dedicated for labs.

All rooms are equipped with an advance proximity card door lock system, electronic doorbell, DO not disturb (DND) and make-up room indicator.   For added security, the proximity card is also required for elevator use.

Deluxe Queen

As you can see the room is very nice.  The queen size bed comes with a soft duvet bed linen, two super soft pillows and two extra pillows.  There is an extra loft which is even softer than the bed.  The carpeted floors are clean.  There are multiple lamps with appropriate switches.  There is even a minimal night light which I really appreciate.

There's a work desk with lamp, telephone, tea and coffee with electric kettle.  For laptop use and gadget charging, their electric socket is compatible for 110v and 220v so no need for adapters.

I find the TV as an important aspect of a hotel stay.  I like turning it on just for a more comfortable vibe especially when I'm alone so it doesn't feel too quiet.   The 40-inch LED TV gives a superb viewing experience.

There's a fridge, more than adequate drawers, a huge closet with an electronic safe and iron with ironing board and hangers.

The bathroom is also spacious.  I found the sliding door with mirror to be innovative and functional.

The towel rack has a complete set of hand, face and body towels for two.

There is also a complete set of toiletries.

Roof Deck

One of the best hotel facility you can avail is the swimming pool at the roof deck.  It has a scenic view of the sun set and Makati City.

Also located at the roof deck is Vatel Restaurant - a French restaurant run by students.  This is required by Institut Vatel since it has a tie up with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management.

Complimentary Breakfast

At Cafe Romancon located at the ground floor of Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle is where you can claim your welcome drinks and the sumptuous complimentary breakfast buffet.  It also provides a free daily news paper so I did my morning routine of reading the newspaper after breakfast.

Although choices are limited, they are filling and satisfying.  There's the usual Filipino breakfast fare like hotdog, other items including a soup dish, fresh fruits, pastries and cheese.

Cereal lovers especially kids will be delighted with their cereal selection.

Sneak Peak of Other Rooms

Presidential Suite

I was also able to check out the other rooms available.  Out of the hotel's 49 rooms, there is only one Presidential Suite.

Aside from the spacious bed room and walk-in closet with dresser, it has a huge bath tub.

One Bedroom Suite

The special feature of this room is the glass-walled bathroom.  Don't worry, there are blinds if you prefer privacy.

Superior Twin

Apart from the Presidential Suite and Dormitory area, the room sizes are standardized at 30 sqm.  Only the beds varied.

PWD Standards Compliant

There are also two rooms allocated for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Dorm Room

One thing I found unique is the dormitory.  For as low as 1,500, dorm guests can enjoy in this bed with work space and also avail of the complimentary breakfast.  This is the female dormitory.  I found the male dormitory to be a bit spacious.  To avail, it requires a minimum of 8.

For this 64 sqm. room specially made for groups there's a twin toilet and shower area.

Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle
Hotel Address	Arellano Avenue, Corner Estrada St, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact	(632) 230-5230	Reservation Required	Yes
Payment Options	Cash	Public Transport	Jeep, Taxi
Room Types	Room Amenities		Published Price
Superior Twin	• Complimentary Buffet Breakfast • Complimentary Mini Bar • Complimentary Welcome Drinks • Complimentary In-room tea & coffee facilities • Complimentary Daily Local newspaper • Free Hotel-wide WIFI access (200mbps) • Free local calls • Complimentary use of Gym and Swimming Pool • 40" LED Smart Cable TV • In-room safety deposit box • Hair Dryer • Electronic Bell, DND and make-up room buttons • Duvet bed linen • Built-in bedside reading lights • Waffle design bathrobe and slippers •  Advance proximity card door lock system		3,500 php
Deluxe Queen	• Complimentary Buffet Breakfast • Complimentary Mini Bar • Complimentary Welcome Drinks • Complimentary In-room tea & coffee facilities • Complimentary Daily Local newspaper • Free Hotel-wide WIFI access (200mbps) • Free local calls • Complimentary use of Gym and Swimming Pool • 40" LED Smart Cable TV • In-room safety deposit box • Hair Dryer • Electronic Bell, DND and make-up room buttons • Duvet bed linen • Built-in bedside reading lights • Waffle design bathrobe and slippers • Advance proximity card door lock system		3,500 php
Deluxe King	• Complimentary Buffet Breakfast • Complimentary Mini Bar • Complimentary Welcome Drinks • Complimentary In-room tea & coffee facilities • Complimentary Daily Local newspaper • Free Hotel-wide WIFI access (200mbps) • Free local calls • Complimentary use of Gym and Swimming Pool • 40" LED Smart Cable TV • In-room safety deposit box • Hair Dryer • Electronic Bell, DND and make-up room buttons • Duvet bed linen • Built-in bedside reading lights • Waffle design bathrobe and slippers • Advance proximity card door lock system		2,100 php
Dormitory	•  Complimentary Buffet Breakfast •  Free Hotel-wide WIFI access (200mbps) •  Complimentary use of Gym and Swimming Pool •  Electronic Bell, DND and make-up room buttons •  Built-in bedside reading lights •  Advance proximity card door lock system		1,800 php per bed (minimum of 8)
One Bedroom Suite	• Complimentary Buffet Breakfast • Complimentary Mini Bar • Complimentary Welcome Drinks • Complimentary In-room tea & coffee facilities • Complimentary Daily Local newspaper • Free Hotel-wide WIFI access (200mbps) • Free local calls • Complimentary use of Gym and Swimming Pool • 40" LED Smart Cable TV • In-room safety deposit box • Hair Dryer • Electronic Bell, DND and make-up room buttons • Duvet bed linen • Built-in bedside reading lights • Waffle design bathrobe and slippers • Advance proximity card door lock system		6,000 php
Presidential Suite	•  Complimentary Buffet Breakfast • Complimentary Mini Bar • Complimentary Welcome Drinks • Complimentary In-room tea & coffee facilities • Complimentary Daily Local newspaper • Free Hotel-wide WIFI access (200mbps) • Free local calls • Complimentary use of Gym and Swimming Pool • 40" LED Smart Cable TV • In-room safety deposit box • Hair Dryer • Electronic Bell, DND and make-up room buttons • Duvet bed linen • Built-in bedside reading lights • Waffle design bathrobe and slippers • Advance proximity card door lock system		12,000 php
General Amenities	•Gym •Pool	Parking	Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating		Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle Map
Location	★★★
Room Comfort	★★★★
Cleanliness	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★★

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Sabreen's Seafood Market: Live Seafood Delights (Malate Manila Philippines)

The Philippines has always been known as a rich and abundant tropical island.  One simply cannot fully bask into its delightful wonders without trying out live-cooked seafood which locals know as "Paluto"  which simply means to have it cooked.  With more than 29 years of experience and equipped with skillful chefs, Sabreen's Seafood Market is one of the top choices for your paluto experience.

The centerpiece is set to be the largest seafood aquarium in Manila

Sabreen's is very spacious, well-decorated and more importantly clean.

The first step in your paluto dining experience is to choose the seafood ingredients.

Sabreen's has the widest seafood selections. 

The selections are live, fresh and frozen.

Of course, if you want to fully enjoy, choose the live ones.

Other ingredients that will go with your intended dish is also for sale.

It's like going on a super neat supermarket except the ingredients are live and fresh!

They also have fruits for juices and as a dessert.

Ingredients will be weight for billing. 

Food
Unlike other paluto restaurants, they do not charge for cooking. 

Clams Ginger Soup

Sauteed Crab with Sweet Chili Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter

Fried Shrimp with Chili Sauce

Salt and Pepper Squid

Baked Scallop

Steamed Lapu-Lapu (live-cooked)

My favorite is the Steamed Lapu-Lapu.  Being live-cooked, it was filled with the natural sweetness of the sea.  It was cooked with precision too so it was so tender but not mashed.

Mixed Vegetables with Oyster Sauce

Pineapple Fried Rice Small (380 php)

The ones we tried are just some of their many cooking styles you can choose from.

Fresh Mango Shake (135 php)

Travel Tripsters Verdict

Sabreen's Seafood Market offers a whole new experience that will surely make you appreciate the natural sweet bountiful flavors of the sea.

Sabreen's Seafood Market
Address	1190 J. Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Budget Per Person	500 php-2,000php	Sabreen's Seafood Market Map
Payment Options	Cash
Operating Hours	8am-10pm
Reservation Required	No
Contact	(632) 521-4351 | sabreen_seafoodrestaurant@yahoo.com

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