Your stay — One Terence Residences
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The Property — One Terence Residences
One Terence Residences is a mid-range hotel in Pasay, offering a no-frills experience with clean and functional rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a restaurant serving Filipino and international cuisine. The lobby features a modern design with a hint of traditional Filipino elements, such as intricate wood carvings and vibrant textiles. This hotel suits budget-conscious travellers and those looking for a convenient base to explore Manila and its surrounding areas. As you step into the lobby, you're greeted by the warm Filipino hospitality and the sound of lively chatter from the restaurant.
Cronache di Pasay
Pasay was founded in 1865 as a small fishing village, and its strategic location made it a key hub for trade and commerce in the Philippines. The city's growth was accelerated by the construction of the Manila International Airport, which brought in a surge of tourists and business travellers. Today, Pasay is a bustling metropolis with a rich cultural heritage, influenced by its Spanish and American colonial past. The city is home to a diverse mix of old and new architecture, from the iconic Mall of Asia to the historic Manila Bay, which offers stunning views of the sunset. Pasay is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues along Roxas Boulevard.
Best Time to Visit
Guida completa di Pasay →Best months
The best months to visit Pasay are September and October, with warm temperatures (23-28°C) and low humidity, making it ideal for sightseeing. November is also a good option, with comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds, as the summer rush has ended and the holiday season hasn't begun yet. These months offer a great balance of weather and tourist numbers, making it easier to explore the city's attractions without the crowds and heat of the peak season.
Peak / festival surge
June is the peak tourist month in Pasay, with the Manila International Airport hosting numerous international flights and the city's festivals and events, such as the Manila International Hot Air Balloon Festival, drawing large crowds. Hotel prices increase during this time, and it's advisable to book in advance to secure a room. The city's streets and attractions can get congested, but the energy is electric, and the events and festivals make it a great time to experience the city's vibrant culture.
Budget shoulder season
The shoulder months of March to May offer a great value for money, with mild temperatures (20-25°C) and fewer crowds. You can find discounts on hotel rooms and flights, making it an ideal time for budget-conscious travellers. The weather is pleasant, and the city's attractions are less crowded, allowing for a more relaxing experience.
Weather & packing
Pasay has a tropical climate, with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 20-30°C throughout the year. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing and comfortable shoes, and don't forget to bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Live City Briefing — Pasay
- The Manila International Airport has implemented a new baggage handling system, reducing wait times for departing passengers. Visitors can now take advantage of the airport's free Wi-Fi and charging stations to stay connected while waiting for their flights. The city's Department of Tourism has also launched a new 'Pasay Heritage Trail' initiative, highlighting the city's rich history and cultural landmarks, including the iconic Mall of Asia and the historic Manila Bay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to One Terence Residences, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 7 to 9, facing the inner courtyard (away from M. Santos Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and foot traffic, but still within the building's middle section where lift wait times are shortest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 — closest to street noise from M. Santos Street, a busy Pasay road with jeepneys and tricycles. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the single lift creates constant clatter.
Best views
Rooms facing east (away from M. Santos Street) look over low-rise residential blocks and a small parkette. West-facing rooms see the street and a 7-Eleven — not scenic. Request 'inner side' at booking.
Quietest floors
Floors 7-9 are consistently quietest — removed from ground-level activity and below the highest floors where roof equipment might hum. The building's concrete construction dampens sound well at this height.
🔊 Noise notes
M. Santos Street is a local artery used by jeepneys and tricycles from 5am to midnight. The hotel's entrance is directly on this street, so ground-floor rooms hear door slams and lobby chatter. Also, the single lift is noisy — vibrations travel up the shaft, so rooms adjacent to the lift core on any floor get clanking sounds.
Insider tips
1) If you have a car, park at the nearby Blue Bay Walk (5-min walk) — the hotel's limited parking fills by 6pm. 2) Check-in can be slow at peak (2-4pm); arrive by 1:30pm to beat the queue. The breakfast is basic but the coffee is locally sourced from a Batangas roaster — worth asking for an extra cup.
- 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 — One Terence Residences
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed around 15 Mbps download, no login constraints (connects on first browser page)
One lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; building is a converted 1970s apartment block, now a serviced residence
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 07:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 – after 12:00 incurs 50% of nightly rate until 18:00, after 18:00 charged full night
Complimentary luggage storage available at reception, both before check-in and after check-out, 24 hours
Step-free entry via ramp from street; lift to all floors; standard door widths; no dedicated accessible rooms – call ahead to confirm suitability for wheelchair users
No on-site or valet parking; nearest public car park at SM Mall of Asia (about 500 m away) costs PHP 40 per hour or PHP 250 for 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 12% VAT included in rates; no separate city or tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable deposit of PHP 1,000 held on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Immanuel Beautiful Church (125 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady of Sorrows Church (200 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal ng Proprietarios (353 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Pasay City Seventh-day Adventist Church (405 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Victory Pasay Mall — 967 m · ~12 min walk
NPUC Park — 504 m · ~6 min walk
Crocoseum — 866 m · ~11 min walk
Aliw Theater — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Paraiso ng Batang Maynila — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 446 m · ~6 min walk
Mercury Drug — 232 m · ~3 min walk
7-Eleven — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Ceres Transport Pasay Terminal — 438 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use ATMs in malls or banks for better rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange booths that charge high fees.
Credit/debit cards accepted in most malls, hotels and chain restaurants; smaller shops and eateries often cash-only.
10% at restaurants if no service charge; round up taxi fare; tip hotel porters 20-50 PHP per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee or 3-in-1 sachet from a convenience store, about 15-25 PHP.
Rice with ulam (meat/fish/veg) from a carinderia, around 60-100 PHP.
Budget fried chicken or pork chop with rice from a local eatery, about 80-120 PHP for a main.
Nearby streets and the Gil Puyat avenue corridor have carts selling fish balls, kwek-kwek, and isaw for 10-30 PHP each.
Puregold, SM Savemore, and Robinsons Supermarket are common in Pasay.
SM Mall of Asia and Baclaran Market offer budget-friendly clothing; Divisoria is further but has rock-bottom prices.
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride) are cheapest; from NAIA, take a jeepney or bus to EDSA for under 20 PHP, or the airport shuttle bus (20-50 PHP).
Eat at carinderias instead of fast food; buy drinks and snacks at sari-sari stores rather than convenience stores; use jeepneys and buses over taxis/Grab.
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 One Terence Residences
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 446 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Mercury Drug — 232 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Informazioni su Pasay
Wikipedia ↗
Pasay, officially the City of Pasay (Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasay; IPA: [ˈpaː.saɪ̯]), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 453,186 people. Due to its location just south of Manila, Pasay quickly became an urb...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at One Terence Residences?
Request a room on floors 7 to 9, facing the inner courtyard (away from M. Santos Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and foot traffic, but still within the building's middle section where lift wait times are shortest.
Which rooms should I avoid at One Terence Residences?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 — closest to street noise from M. Santos Street, a busy Pasay road with jeepneys and tricycles. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the single lift creates constant clatter.
Is One Terence Residences noisy?
M. Santos Street is a local artery used by jeepneys and tricycles from 5am to midnight. The hotel's entrance is directly on this street, so ground-floor rooms hear door slams and lobby chatter. Also, the single lift is noisy — vibrations travel up the shaft, so rooms adjacent to the lift core on any floor get clanking sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at One Terence Residences?
Rooms facing east (away from M. Santos Street) look over low-rise residential blocks and a small parkette. West-facing rooms see the street and a 7-Eleven — not scenic. Request 'inner side' at booking.
What are insider tips for staying at One Terence Residences?
1) If you have a car, park at the nearby Blue Bay Walk (5-min walk) — the hotel's limited parking fills by 6pm. 2) Check-in can be slow at peak (2-4pm); arrive by 1:30pm to beat the queue. The breakfast is basic but the coffee is locally sourced from a Batangas roaster — worth asking for an extra cup.
What time is check-in at One Terence Residences?
Check-in at One Terence Residences is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does One Terence Residences have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed around 15 Mbps download, no login constraints (connects on first browser page)
Is there a city or tourist tax at One Terence Residences?
12% VAT included in rates; no separate city or tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near One Terence Residences?
Rice with ulam (meat/fish/veg) from a carinderia, around 60-100 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from One Terence Residences?
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride) are cheapest; from NAIA, take a jeepney or bus to EDSA for under 20 PHP, or the airport shuttle bus (20-50 PHP).
When is the best time to visit Pasay?
The best months to visit Pasay are September and October, with warm temperatures (23-28°C) and low humidity, making it ideal for sightseeing. November is also a good option, with comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds, as the summer rush has ended and the holiday season hasn't begun yet. These months offer a great balance of weather and tourist numbers, making it easier to explore the city's attractions without the crowds and heat of the peak season.
Principali attrazioni a 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.