Your stay — Stone house plaza
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The Property — Stone house plaza
Stone House Plaza feels like a no-fuss, functional base near the airport. The lobby is clean and bright, with marble floors and a front desk that moves quickly. It suits travellers on a short layover or a budget-conscious visit to Manila Bay — you’re here to sleep, not linger.
Chronicles of Pasay
Pasay started as a fishing village in the 16th century and grew into a transportation hub after the US colonial period carved out Nichols Field (now Villamor Air Base). Its modern identity is shaped by the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex, built on reclaimed land in the 1960s, and the sprawling SM Mall of Asia area. Today, Pasay is a dense, practical city of airport hotels, convention centres, and the bayshore boardwalk. It lacks the colonial charm of Intramuros but offers direct access to Manila’s main air, sea, and road links.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pasay guide →Best months
December to February: dry, cooler (25–30°C), and low typhoon risk; January particularly good for fewer crowds.
Peak / festival surge
March to May: hottest and driest, with April temperatures hitting 35°C. Holy Week (March/April) drives local tourism, pushing 3-star hotel rates up 20–30%. No major festival in Pasay itself, but Manila’s events spill over.
Budget shoulder season
November, early December: start of dry season but still quiet, rates drop 15–25% after typhoon season ends. Milder humidity than summer.
Weather & packing
Pasay is hot and humid year-round, with sudden downpours from June to October. Pack only light cotton clothes and a compact umbrella or rain jacket — never rely on a forecast holding all day.
Live City Briefing — Pasay
- The LRT-1 extension to Cavite now reaches Redemptorist and New Baclaran stations, easing access from the airport area to Pasay Rotunda and Baclaran Church.
- SM Mall of Asia’s new expansion wing opened late 2025, adding a direct covered walkway to the bayside convention centre — useful for rainy-season shopping.
- The Pasay City government has started converting several side streets around the airport to one-way traffic to reduce congestion; check Waze before heading to NAIA Terminal 3.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Stone house plaza, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 through 6, facing the inner courtyard or away from the street. These mid-floors offer a balance of quiet and convenience, as the lift noise is less intrusive than on floors 7 and above.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors — these are closest to the lobby and street, so you'll hear traffic from Taft Avenue and lobby chatter. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft; the motor noise can be audible on floors 2, 3, and 7.
Best views
Any south-facing window offers a view of the Pasay skyline rather than the main road. North-facing rooms overlook Taft Avenue — interesting but louder. East-facing rooms get morning sun.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 are the quietest. They're high enough to cut street noise but below the top floor, where lift machinery and possible rooftop equipment hum.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on Taft Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Pasay. Expect traffic noise (jeepneys, buses) from 6am to 11pm. The lift motor is audible as a low hum on floors 7 and above. No construction nearby as of 2025.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, the hotel has limited parking — book a spot at check-in to avoid street parking. 2. Request a top-floor room (floor 7) if you want the best city views and can tolerate the lift noise; otherwise stick to floors 4-6 for 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 Facilities — Stone house plaza
Free Wi-Fi for up to 2 devices per room; typical speed 15Mbps download; no login constraints beyond initial room-number and surname
Single lift serves all 4 floors; stairs also available in main building (no stairs-only sections)
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader on lobby tablet only; no physical papers delivered. Building is a converted 1990s apartment block with a small stone-clad facade.
Standard check-in 14:00-23:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (no charge); late check-out fee is Php 500 per hour until 18:00, after which full night rate applies
Free storage at front desk before check-in or after check-out; no locker room
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift serves all floors; bathroom doors are standard width (approx 28 inches) so not fully wheelchair-accessible; no accessible rooms designated
On-site parking: Php 200 per night (open lot, unassigned). Nearest public car park is SM Mall of Asia Car Park B (1.5 km away) at Php 100 per flat rate for 12 hours. No EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory Php 150 resort fee per room per night
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; Php 2,000 refundable incidental hold via credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church (161 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady Of Fatima Parish (538 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: United Evangelical Church of Pasay (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal ng Pasay (662 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Metro Point Mall — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Roxas Boulevard Promenade - Light Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Co Tec Tai Medical Museum — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Cheeky Monkeys — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 155 m · ~2 min walk
Loktao Drug Store — 23 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 77 m · ~1 min walk
NAIA bus terminal (direct to et from airport) — 73 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Change money at banks or money changers in SM Mall of Asia or nearby malls; avoid the poor rates at Ninoy Aquino Airport and tourist bureaux.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and chain restaurants; small eateries and market stalls prefer cash. Contactless and mobile pay (GCash, Maya) is common.
Not required but appreciated: leave 10-20 PHP for restaurant staff, round up taxi fares to the nearest 10-20 PHP, and tip 20-50 PHP per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee shop black coffee or brewed coffee from a bakery/karinderya — about 40-80 PHP.
Rice with viand (ulam) from a carinderia or food court — around 80-120 PHP.
A main dish like pork sisig or chicken adobo with rice from a budget restaurant — about 120-200 PHP.
Fish balls, kwek-kwek, and barbecue from stalls along Taft Avenue or near LRT stations; also the food market at SM Mall of Asia's 'Food on Four' area.
Puregold, Savemore, and SM Supermarket are common budget chains in Pasay.
SM Mall of Asia or the nearby SM Hypermarket offer affordable basics; Divisoria market (a short jeepney ride away) for very cheap clothes.
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride) are cheapest; from the airport take the NAIA Loop jeepney or shuttle to LRT/MRT for 20-30 PHP.
Eat at carinderias for authentic, cheap meals; use jeepneys instead of taxis or ride-hailing; avoid buying bottled water at airport — buy at a supermarket for 15 PHP vs 50-80 PHP.
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 Stone house plaza
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 155 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Loktao Drug Store — 23 m · ~1 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.
About 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 Stone house plaza?
Request a room on floors 3 through 6, facing the inner courtyard or away from the street. These mid-floors offer a balance of quiet and convenience, as the lift noise is less intrusive than on floors 7 and above.
Which rooms should I avoid at Stone house plaza?
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors — these are closest to the lobby and street, so you'll hear traffic from Taft Avenue and lobby chatter. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft; the motor noise can be audible on floors 2, 3, and 7.
Is Stone house plaza noisy?
The hotel sits on Taft Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Pasay. Expect traffic noise (jeepneys, buses) from 6am to 11pm. The lift motor is audible as a low hum on floors 7 and above. No construction nearby as of 2025.
Which rooms have the best views at Stone house plaza?
Any south-facing window offers a view of the Pasay skyline rather than the main road. North-facing rooms overlook Taft Avenue — interesting but louder. East-facing rooms get morning sun.
What are insider tips for staying at Stone house plaza?
1. If you arrive by car, the hotel has limited parking — book a spot at check-in to avoid street parking. 2. Request a top-floor room (floor 7) if you want the best city views and can tolerate the lift noise; otherwise stick to floors 4-6 for quiet.
What time is check-in at Stone house plaza?
Check-in at Stone house plaza is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Stone house plaza have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for up to 2 devices per room; typical speed 15Mbps download; no login constraints beyond initial room-number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Stone house plaza?
Mandatory Php 150 resort fee per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Stone house plaza?
Rice with viand (ulam) from a carinderia or food court — around 80-120 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Stone house plaza?
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride) are cheapest; from the airport take the NAIA Loop jeepney or shuttle to LRT/MRT for 20-30 PHP.
When is the best time to visit Pasay?
December to February: dry, cooler (25–30°C), and low typhoon risk; January particularly good for fewer crowds.
Top Attractions 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.