🇵🇭 Pasay, Philippines
Holiday Inn Express
📍 1, Jasmine Drive, Pasay, 1309
Dein Aufenthalt — Holiday Inn Express
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Das Eigentum — Holiday Inn Express
The Holiday Inn Express in Pasay is a reliable, no-fuss base for travellers needing quick access to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the SM Mall of Asia complex. The lobby feels clean, bright, and efficient — check-in is swift, and there's a free breakfast buffet with local touches like pansit and fried rice. It suits stopover guests, business travellers, or anyone prioritising convenience and predictable comfort over character.
Chroniken von Pasay
Pasay was once a fishing village before becoming an early suburb of Manila, officially chartered in 1947. Its modern transformation accelerated with the 1970s reclamation of Manila Bay, creating the Bay City district that now hosts the Cultural Center of the Philippines, SM Mall of Asia, and the airport. Today, Pasay is a dense, workaday city — a transport corridor for thousands of daily commuters — that also shoulders the country's main international gateway. Its cultural identity is pragmatic and transactional, shaped by its role as a transit hub rather than a tourist destination.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Pasay-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to February offer the coolest temperatures (24–28°C) and the lowest humidity, making it far more tolerable for walking the Mall of Asia bay walk. March and April are reliably dry but hotter — still fine for short stays.
Peak / Festival Surge
Peak season runs December to February, driven by Christmas holidays, the Sinulog Festival (third Sunday of January), and Western New Year. Hotel prices in Pasay spike 20–40% during these months; expect full occupancy near the airport and convention centres.
Budget Schulter Saison
June and July are the best budget shoulder months: lower humidity (for the wet season), hotel rates drop 15–25%, and crowds thin out. You'll dodge the worst of the monsoon rain by sticking to indoor spots like the Mall of Asia.
Wetter & Verpackung
Manila's climate is consistently hot and humid year-round, with a wet season from June to November that brings sudden, heavy downpours. Pack a compact umbrella or a light rain jacket, and wear only lightweight, breathable fabrics — avoid jeans and synthetics.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Pasay
- The LRT-1 extension to Cavite is partially operational, but expect intermittent service disruptions and longer waits on the line closest to Pasay's EDSA station.
- The Mall of Asia complex has opened a new 'Music Hall' section with live bands on weekends, which sometimes draws larger crowds and causes minor traffic delays on the bayside road.
- Construction on the NAIA Terminal 3 road expansion is ongoing, meaning airport access from Pasay may involve detours — allow an extra 20 minutes for transfers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Holiday Inn Express, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 6 to 9 facing away from Jasmine Drive (i.e., towards the inner courtyard or the condo block behind). These upper floors benefit from less street rumble and are high enough to avoid ground-floor noise from the lobby or breakfast area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2 to 4 directly above the lobby and breakfast lounge; early-morning clatter from the breakfast setup and guest movement can carry. Also skip rooms at the front (Jasmine Drive side) on floors 1-5, because traffic on that road, including jeepneys and tricycles, is audible from early morning until late evening.
Best views
Rooms at the front (Jasmine Drive side) on floors 8-10 give a broad view over the street and the bay area in the distance, though the foreground is a mix of low-rise buildings and road. Rear-facing rooms on upper floors look onto the adjacent residential block and a small inner courtyard—calmer but less interesting.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 through 9 are the quietest. The hotel has 10 floors, so the top floor might have some lift machinery hum; floors 6-9 offer a good balance of height and isolation from street and lobby noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Jasmine Drive is a secondary road but carries steady local traffic (tricycles, jeepneys) from 6am to 10pm. The hotel’s own breakfast area opens around 6:30am, so low-floor rooms near the lobby hear prep noise. Any bar or restaurant noise is minimal—this is a business-oriented area, not a nightlife strip.
Insider tips
1. The breakfast queue peaks 7:30-8:30am; if you want a quieter start, go at 6:30am or after 9am. 2. Parking is limited to a small lot out front; arrive before 6pm or use the mall parking across the street (which is cheaper overnight). Also, request a top-floor rear room if you’re a light sleeper—it’s the most consistently quiet.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Holiday Inn Express
Free WiFi for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname
Two lifts serve all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper; lobby TV shows CNN and local news
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed; late check-out until 13:00 for Php 500, after 13:00 charged half-night
Free, left luggage room behind reception; open 24h
Step-free entrance from street; two accessible rooms on ground floor; lift to all floors; no grab rails in standard bathrooms
On-site parking Php 200 per night; no valet. Nearest public car park: SM Mall of Asia car park (600 m west), Php 40 per hour. No EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit required at booking; Php 1,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Church of God - Marriott Manila (309 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady of Loreto Chapel (399 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Shrine of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (615 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Ang Dating Daan (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Newport Mall — 107 m · ~1 min walk
Protacio Park — 885 m · ~11 min walk
Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum — 300 m · ~4 min walk
Newport Performing Arts Theatre — 118 m · ~1 min walk
Kiddie Travellers Lounge — 570 m · ~7 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 639 m · ~8 min walk
Watsons — 678 m · ~8 min walk
7-Eleven — 83 m · ~1 min walk
NAIA Terminal 3 — 653 m · ~8 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
You can change money at the airport or major banks like Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, but be aware that rates may not be favorable. Money changers at the airport may offer poor rates, so it's best to exchange some money at a bank or a reputable currency exchange center.
Major credit and debit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and JCB are widely accepted in Pasay, especially in tourist areas and restaurants. Mobile payment methods like GCash and PayMaya are also popular.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated for good service. For taxis, round up the fare to the nearest PHP 10 or leave PHP 20-50 for good service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find affordable coffee at street vendors or small cafes for around PHP 50-80.
Eat at a local food stall or a small restaurant and expect to pay around PHP 100-150 for a meal.
A budget-friendly dinner option is a Filipino-style eatery, where you can get a meal for around PHP 200-300.
Street food is abundant in the area, especially around the Roxas Boulevard and EDSA intersection.
You can find budget-friendly supermarkets like Puregold and SM Supermarket in the area.
For affordable shopping, try the local markets or bazaars like the Baclaran Market.
A day pass for the MRT (Metro Rail Transit) costs PHP 20, and you can take the MRT from the airport to the Baclaran Station.
Eat at local eateries and street food stalls for affordable meals.Use public transportation like the MRT or jeepneys instead of taxis.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist areas, as the rates may not be favorable.
Emergency Contacts
PasayIn Pasay, dial 117 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). For local police stations, call Pasay City Police at (02) 8852-2150. For the Pasay Emergency Response Unit, use (02) 8834-9259.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pasay, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Holiday Inn Express
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 639 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Watsons — 678 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Gil Puyat Station (LRT-1) → Vito Cruz Station (LRT-1)
💡 Rotonda Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Vito Cruz Station. Avoid LRT during peak hours (8-9 AM, 6-8 PM) — trains are packed solid. Buy a stored-value card to skip queues.
NAIA Terminal 3 (bus stop) → Taft Avenue (near Rotonda Hotel)
💡 Get off at 'Taft Ave. / EDSA' stop, then take a 10-minute walk or short tricycle ride to Rotonda. Avoid peak rush (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) — it gets jammed.
NAIA Terminals 1-3 → Rotonda Hotel, Pasay
💡 Use the official airport taxi booth inside arrivals to avoid meter scams. A yellow airport taxi costs about 350-500 PHP; white metered taxis are cheaper but harder to find at night.
Anywhere along Taft Avenue → Rotonda Hotel, Pasay
💡 Look for jeepneys with 'Baclaran' or 'Taft' signs. Flag one down on Taft Avenue heading south—tell the driver 'Rotonda' and they'll drop you near the hotel entrance. Exact change only.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Holiday Inn Express?
Request a room on floors 6 to 9 facing away from Jasmine Drive (i.e., towards the inner courtyard or the condo block behind). These upper floors benefit from less street rumble and are high enough to avoid ground-floor noise from the lobby or breakfast area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Holiday Inn Express?
Avoid rooms on floors 2 to 4 directly above the lobby and breakfast lounge; early-morning clatter from the breakfast setup and guest movement can carry. Also skip rooms at the front (Jasmine Drive side) on floors 1-5, because traffic on that road, including jeepneys and tricycles, is audible from early morning until late evening.
Is Holiday Inn Express noisy?
Jasmine Drive is a secondary road but carries steady local traffic (tricycles, jeepneys) from 6am to 10pm. The hotel’s own breakfast area opens around 6:30am, so low-floor rooms near the lobby hear prep noise. Any bar or restaurant noise is minimal—this is a business-oriented area, not a nightlife strip.
Which rooms have the best views at Holiday Inn Express?
Rooms at the front (Jasmine Drive side) on floors 8-10 give a broad view over the street and the bay area in the distance, though the foreground is a mix of low-rise buildings and road. Rear-facing rooms on upper floors look onto the adjacent residential block and a small inner courtyard—calmer but less interesting.
What are insider tips for staying at Holiday Inn Express?
1. The breakfast queue peaks 7:30-8:30am; if you want a quieter start, go at 6:30am or after 9am. 2. Parking is limited to a small lot out front; arrive before 6pm or use the mall parking across the street (which is cheaper overnight). Also, request a top-floor rear room if you’re a light sleeper—it’s the most consistently quiet.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express?
Check-in at Holiday Inn Express is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Holiday Inn Express have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Holiday Inn Express?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Holiday Inn Express?
Eat at a local food stall or a small restaurant and expect to pay around PHP 100-150 for a meal.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Holiday Inn Express?
A day pass for the MRT (Metro Rail Transit) costs PHP 20, and you can take the MRT from the airport to the Baclaran Station.
When is the best time to visit Pasay?
December to February offer the coolest temperatures (24–28°C) and the lowest humidity, making it far more tolerable for walking the Mall of Asia bay walk. March and April are reliably dry but hotter — still fine for short stays.
Top-Attraktionen in Pasay
💡 Check the Pasay City government Facebook page for announced free events. During big events, the area gets crowded and food stalls set up nearby.
💡 Call ahead to confirm opening hours as it sometimes closes for renovations. Allow 30-45 minutes to see everything.
💡 Head to the MOA Seaside area around 30 minutes before sunset for the best view. Free parking if you arrive early, but it gets crowded.
💡 Best visited late afternoon to catch the sunset and avoid the heat. Be wary of petty theft at night; keep valuables secure.
💡 Go on a weekday for shorter queues. Check for online promo deals on Klook or similar apps before you visit.