OYO 888 City Stay Inns Fortview Bgc

Hotel

The only thing that is good about this hotel was the friendly staff on reception but unfortunately that's where it ends. The hotel looks very nice from the outside and also the lobby and the cafe but the rooms are very poor standard and not worth the money at all. Zen rooms state that there are free toiletries of which there was nothing in our room except for an empty soap dispenser. You would expect this to be filled and well stocked. The bathroom has l cheaper hotels available.

I know normally you write a review after you stay in your hotel but after my preliminary inspection of the hotel Iam about to stay tonight I couldn't wait to write how bad my initial reception to this hotel. Upon arrival i'm immediately told that there are no parking facilities in this hotel that there are only eight (8) slots for a hotel of about 50 rooms. Going to my room I was shock to find how small the room was with just bare minimum of facilities, I have not even tested the shower whether hot water was working. Upon reporting my concern to the staff in the reception counter, they were arrogant enough to tell me and a fellow client who has also checking in "Go ahead write us up and report us to your booking apps" with the tone we don't care attitude they didn't even try to facilitate or made any effort to resolve our issues (re:parking). Even before staying here for an overnight I already have regretted booking with this hotel, I know Zen was suppose to be a reputable name but I think the Zen Management should start to reconsidered this unit and pull their name from this unit for I'm not planning in the near future booking with any Zen Hotel.

If you'd like to go home to a place nearby and it's affordable, Zen Rooms will do. It's a 10 to 20 minute walk to BGC, depending on your pacing. But you also have the option of taking PUJ to Market Market or Philplans Corporate Center, depending on where you'd like to go. The bed is nice, AC is good. Lighting is just enough, and you have all the privacy you need. If you're the type who watches TV, you only have limited choices because their TV box is ABS-CBN — no HBO or Fox TV. Their Wi-Fi is good so you can enjoy your Netflix subscription on your phone or tablet if you have one. Their toilet does not have a bidet so you'll have to make do with toilet paper… hopefully you don't get the toilet clogged. They have a canteen where you can buy water and food, but no toiletries or convenience store. There are convenience stores outside of the hotel. Lastly, they don't have cabinets or hangers. The room has a few coat hangers, enough to hang a few clothes on. But it's better to hang towels on those hangers. Overall, it is a good place to stay, nearby BGC hub, that's affordable enough.

I slept here because my event in Quezon City finished late and I had another event the following day in BGC (I am from Rizal). I think I paid about 600 for the room — not bad for an airconditioned room with Wi-Fi, cable tv, hot shower and electric kettle. The bed is comfortable. I really have zero complaints about my stay so I am rating it 5/5.
The hotel offers breakfast for those who opt to eat in the morning. There is a vending machine and cafe close to the lobby. Elevator and spacious parking are available too.
I felt safe even though I checked in at around 11PM. The tricycle drivers and bystanders across from the hotel were helpful in terms of giving info for directions.