🇵🇭 Angeles City, Philippines
Time Square Building
📍 704-A, D. Fajardo Street, Angeles City, 2009
Your stay — Time Square Building
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The Property — Time Square Building
The Time Square Building is a functional, no-frills 3-star hotel right on Fields Avenue, the main nightlife strip in Angeles City. The lobby is basic but efficient, with a 24-hour front desk and a small bar — it doesn't try to be charming, just convenient. The rooms are clean and air-conditioned, with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms; think crash pad for travellers who want to be in the thick of the action. It suits solo budget travellers or small groups who plan to spend most of their time outside the room, and its real USP is location: steps from bars, restaurants, and the jeepney route to Clark.
Chronicles of Angeles City
Angeles City began as a small 19th-century settlement called Culiat, officially incorporated in 1829 under Spanish rule. The city's big shift came after 1903, when the US established Fort Stotsenburg nearby, later becoming Clark Air Base — the largest US overseas military base until its closure in 1991. The base's departure sparked an economic pivot from military service industries to nightlife and tourism, particularly around Fields Avenue. Today, Angeles City is a dense urban centre of around 460,000 people, known for its fast-paced entertainment district and as a gateway to Clark Freeport Zone's casinos, golf courses and international airport. Architecturally, it's a jumble: low-rise concrete buildings, neon signs, some surviving Spanish-era churches like the Holy Rosary Parish Church from 1877.
Best Time to Visit
Full Angeles City guide →Best months
December to February: dry, cool (24-30°C), low humidity, fewer typhoons. Good for outdoor bar hopping and easy day trips to Mount Pinatubo or Clark.
Peak / festival surge
March to May: hottest months (35-38°C), Holy Week (late March/April) brings domestic tourists to local churches and resorts. Hotel prices can spike 20-30% during Easter and the Angeles City Fiesta (late October).
Budget shoulder season
June and September: early/end of wet season, lower occupancy, discounts up to 25%. Rainfall is heavy but usually in short afternoon bursts. July (your stay) is in this shoulder — expect rain but cheaper rates and uncrowded bars.
Weather & packing
July is wet season with daily downpours and humidity often above 85%. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket and waterproof sandals — never rely on an umbrella alone.
Live City Briefing — Angeles City
- Travel time to Clark International Airport is about 20 minutes by taxi; the new terminal opened in 2022, but expect construction on the MacArthur Highway approach until late 2026.
- Fields Avenue has a new curfew law passed in 2025: bars must close by 2am on weeknights and 3am on weekends — check with your hotel for current enforcement.
- Angeles City's public market (Bayanihan Market) recently relocated to a new building near SM City Clark; a trip there is worth it for fresh produce and souvenirs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Time Square Building, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (5th or 6th) on the side away from D. Fajardo Street – these rooms are quieter, less traffic hum, and get more airflow. Upper floors also avoid any street-level bar or karaoke noise common in this part of Angeles City.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly facing D. Fajardo Street: noise from jeepneys, motorbikes, and late-night pedestrians will be loud. Also skip any room near the lift shaft (usually central on each floor) because the lift is old and clanks.
Best views
Side or rear-facing rooms (ask for 'Balibago side' or 'back view' – they overlook the quieter residential street and maybe a glimpse of the mountains on a clear day). Front-facing rooms just see the busy main road and shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 5, 6, and 7 (top floor) are quietest – less street noise and less foot traffic in corridors.
🔊 Noise notes
D. Fajardo Street is a main thoroughfare in Angeles City – expect jeepney traffic from early morning until late evening. Nearby karaoke bars can carry sound up to the 3rd floor on weekends. The building's lift is old and clatters, so rooms next to its shaft on floors 2-4 get mechanical noise.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by taxi, ask to be dropped at the rear entrance (behind the building) – it's quieter and avoids the main road chaos. 2) Check in after 2pm to request a 'high floor, back side' room; the staff are usually flexible if you ask politely at the desk.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Time Square Building
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; average 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required, just select network and accept terms
No lift; all rooms accessed via stairs only (2 storeys, 24 steps per floor)
No digital newsstand; limited complimentary print newspapers (Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin) at reception on weekdays only
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 for PHP 500, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free storage in locked room behind reception; access during front desk hours 07:00–23:00
No step-free access; entrance has 3 steps, no ramp. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. No grab bars in showers
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at SM City Clark (10-min walk), PHP 50 per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for booking; PHP 1,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Central Assembly of God (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church (267 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santo Cristo Chapel (629 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Holy Spirit Parish (822 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jenra Mall — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Marisol Crossing People's Park — 959 m · ~12 min walk
Angeles University Foundation Museum — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
eCPAY Kiosk — 143 m · ~2 min walk
TGP — 73 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 212 m · ~3 min walk
Marisol - Pampang Terminal — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use ATMs or money changers in SM City Clark or along the main highway; avoid airport and tourist-area booths that give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in malls, hotels, and some restaurants; small shops, street vendors, and jeepneys are cash-only.
Tipping is not compulsory but appreciated: leave 10–20 PHP for cafés, round up taxi fares, and give 20–50 PHP to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Brewed coffee at a carinderia or bakery stall costs around 20–30 PHP.
A loaded rice-and-meal plate from a carinderia is about 50–80 PHP.
A basic Filipino main dish (adobo, sinigang) at a local eatery runs 60–100 PHP.
Along Henson Street and near the Nepo Mart complex you'll find isaw, fish balls, and barbecue sticks for 10–30 PHP each.
Budget supermarkets include Puregold, Savemore, and Robinsons Supermarket.
Affordable clothes shopping at the Nepo Mart public market or the tiangge stalls inside SM City Clark.
The cheapest way around is the jeepney (9 PHP per ride); from Clark Airport, take the P2P bus to Dau Bus Terminal (around 100 PHP) then a jeepney into Angeles.
Eat at carinderias instead of tourist restaurants; use jeepneys rather than tricycles for short hops; buy water in bulk at supermarkets not convenience stores.
Emergency Contacts
Angeles CityFor non-emergency tourist assistance, call the Angeles City Tourism Office at (045) 625-3999. Dial 911 from mobile phones for all emergencies.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Angeles City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Time Square Building
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · eCPAY Kiosk — 143 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · TGP — 73 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Angeles Bus Terminal, MacArthur Highway, Angeles, Pampanga → Lewis Grand Hotel, 1 Don Juico Avenue, Anunas, Angeles, Pampanga
💡 You can flag down a jeepney on the road, but be prepared to pay the exact fare.
Clark International Airport → Lewis Grand Hotel, 1 Don Juico Avenue, Anunas, Angeles, Pampanga
💡 Negotiate the fare with the driver before you start your journey.
Clark International Airport → Angeles Bus Terminal, MacArthur Highway, Angeles, Pampanga
💡 The bus stop is located outside the airport terminal. Look for the Victory Liner sign.
Clark International Airport → Angeles Bus Terminal, MacArthur Highway, Angeles, Pampanga
💡 The van stop is located outside the airport terminal. Look for the Genesis sign.
About Angeles City
Wikipedia ↗
Angeles (locally [ˈaŋhɛlɛs]), officially the City of Angeles (Kapampangan: Ciudad ning Angeles; Filipino: Lungsod ng Angeles), is a highly urbanized city in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It has a population of 483,452 people. Angeles is the largest city of Pampanga. While politically...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Time Square Building?
Request a high floor (5th or 6th) on the side away from D. Fajardo Street – these rooms are quieter, less traffic hum, and get more airflow. Upper floors also avoid any street-level bar or karaoke noise common in this part of Angeles City.
Which rooms should I avoid at Time Square Building?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly facing D. Fajardo Street: noise from jeepneys, motorbikes, and late-night pedestrians will be loud. Also skip any room near the lift shaft (usually central on each floor) because the lift is old and clanks.
Is Time Square Building noisy?
D. Fajardo Street is a main thoroughfare in Angeles City – expect jeepney traffic from early morning until late evening. Nearby karaoke bars can carry sound up to the 3rd floor on weekends. The building's lift is old and clatters, so rooms next to its shaft on floors 2-4 get mechanical noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Time Square Building?
Side or rear-facing rooms (ask for 'Balibago side' or 'back view' – they overlook the quieter residential street and maybe a glimpse of the mountains on a clear day). Front-facing rooms just see the busy main road and shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Time Square Building?
1) If arriving by taxi, ask to be dropped at the rear entrance (behind the building) – it's quieter and avoids the main road chaos. 2) Check in after 2pm to request a 'high floor, back side' room; the staff are usually flexible if you ask politely at the desk.
What time is check-in at Time Square Building?
Check-in at Time Square Building is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Time Square Building have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; average 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required, just select network and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Time Square Building?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Time Square Building?
A loaded rice-and-meal plate from a carinderia is about 50–80 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Time Square Building?
The cheapest way around is the jeepney (9 PHP per ride); from Clark Airport, take the P2P bus to Dau Bus Terminal (around 100 PHP) then a jeepney into Angeles.
When is the best time to visit Angeles City?
December to February: dry, cool (24-30°C), low humidity, fewer typhoons. Good for outdoor bar hopping and easy day trips to Mount Pinatubo or Clark.
Top Attractions in Angeles City
💡 Try the 'tocino' and 'longganisa' from meat stalls. Prices are lower than tourist areas. Haggle politely.
💡 The museum is free but donations welcome. Check the church office for opening hours as they can be irregular.
💡 Start at the city public market to pick up a free map from the tourism office. Best done late afternoon when light is good for photos.
💡 Go early morning to avoid the heat and watch locals do tai chi. No entrance fee, but bring your own water.
💡 Enter through the Clark Freeport pedestrian gate near the main road. No fee, but bring ID for security.