Your stay — Icon Residences
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Taguig.
The Property — Icon Residences
Icon Residences is a no-fuss, 3-star serviced apartment block in Bonifacio Global City, aimed squarely at value-conscious business travellers and short-stay tourists who want a kitchenette and separate living space. The lobby is clean and functional with a reception desk and small seating area, but the real draw is the location — steps from high-end malls, restaurants, and the Mind Museum. It lacks resort-style amenities but compensates with practical, larger-than-average rooms for the price.
Chronicles of Taguig
Taguig was originally a fishing village on the shores of Laguna de Bay, incorporated as a municipality in 1587 under Spanish rule. Rapid development came in the 1990s when the military’s Fort Bonifacio was redeveloped into Bonifacio Global City (BGC), a master-planned financial and lifestyle district. BGC’s glass towers, wide pavements, and curated public art stand in stark contrast to older Taguig neighbourhoods like Pateros or the lakeside barangays. Today the city is a symbol of Metro Manila’s economic surge, mixing corporate headquarters with upscale shopping and a thriving restaurant scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Taguig guide →Best months
December to February: cooler dry season with temperatures around 24–30°C and low rainfall, plus holiday festivities without the summer crowds.
Peak / festival surge
April and May: peak summer heat, with temperatures reaching 35°C and high humidity. Hotel prices rise as local families take school breaks and visit malls. The Metro Manila Film Festival in December also spikes demand in BGC.
Budget shoulder season
June to July: start of the rainy season, but still warm (30°C) with fewer tourists and discounted hotel rates — ideal for budget travellers who don’t mind short downpours.
Weather & packing
Manila’s typhoon season runs June–November with sudden torrential downpours; pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and waterproof footwear as an absolute rule, even in early summer.
Live City Briefing — Taguig
- The BGC bus system has revised routes from June 2026, adding a direct loop from Icon Residences to Market! Market! and Ayala Malls.
- Ongoing road resurfacing on 26th Street near the hotel may cause daytime noise; check-in staff can advise alternate access.
- The Mind Museum is hosting a temporary NASA-origami exhibit through July 2026, popular with families on rainy days.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Icon Residences, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on higher floors (8th floor or above) for a quieter stay. This is because the hotel is located in the Business Bay area of Taguig, which can be noisy due to the proximity to major roads and commercial establishments. Higher floors tend to be away from the street noise and surrounding activity.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift banks on lower floors (1st-3rd floor), as noise from the lifts and adjacent corridors can be noticeable, especially during peak hours. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance or adjacent to the bar area may experience noise from staff and late-night activities.
Best views
Unfortunately, given the hotel's location in a commercial area, there are no notable views to request. However, rooms on higher floors (8th floor or above) may offer a glimpse of the city skyline.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-8 are likely to be the quietest, as they are away from the street and lift noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests should be aware of potential street noise from the nearby roads and surrounding commercial establishments, which can be noticeable in rooms on lower floors. Additionally, the hotel's location near Market! Market! Mall means that there may be some noise from the mall's activities, especially during peak hours.
Insider tips
Consider visiting Market! Market! Mall for parking, as it's the nearest public car park and offers a reasonable rate of PHP 60 per hour. Overnight parking is available for PHP 350. Be prepared for occasional Wi-Fi outages in the corridors during peak evening hours, and consider streaming SD video or using a data plan to mitigate any inconvenience.
- 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 — Icon Residences
Free unsecured Wi-Fi throughout; speed is sufficient for streaming SD video but may drop in corridors during peak evening hours
Two lifts serving all floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows local cable news
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed if room not ready, no fee; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-day rate (PHP 1,200) until 18:00, full night after 18:00
Free at front desk during check-in/out hours; not available after 22:00 without prior arrangement
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lifts wide enough for standard wheelchairs; no grab rails in bathrooms or roll-in showers; limited access to basement conference room (stairs only)
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Market! Market! Mall (PHP 60 per hour, PHP 350 overnight 20:00–08:00); no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: PHP 1,500 incidental hold on credit card at check-in; advance deposit of one night's stay required for non-refundable rates
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Land of Primise Church (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: United Pentecostal Church Philippines (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Santuario de San Antonio Parish Church (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
One Bonifacio High Street — 420 m · ~5 min walk
BGC Greenway Park — 80 m · ~1 min walk
The Mind Museum — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Sun Life Amphitheater — 655 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 402 m · ~5 min walk
Watsons — 107 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 84 m · ~1 min walk
Bonifacio Global City — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Dollar and other major currencies are best exchanged at malls (like SM or Ayala) or at banks. Avoid airport and hotel exchange counters—they give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in malls, hotels, and restaurants. Smaller shops, markets, and taxis may only take cash. Contactless and mobile pay (GCash, Maya) are common in larger chains.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Round up taxi fares or leave 10–15% in nicer restaurants. Small tips for hotel porters and housekeeping (PHP 20–50) are welcome.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local 3-in-1 sachets from any sari-sari store or convenience store cost around PHP 15–25.
A karinderia or eatery meal of rice + dish (e.g. adobo, sinigang) is around PHP 80–120.
A filling main dish like silog meal (garlic rice + egg + meat) costs roughly PHP 100–150.
Taguig has street food clusters near market areas and transport hubs—grilled skewers, fish balls, and isaw (chicken intestine) for PHP 5–15 per stick.
Common affordable supermarket chains in this area are Puregold, SM Supermarket, and Savemore.
For cheap clothes, visit the tiangge (flea market) areas or department stores in malls like SM Aura or Market! Market!.
The cheapest way around is jeepneys (PHP 9–15 per ride). From NAIA airport, take a jeepney or UV Express to a common terminal like FTI or Market! Market! (approx PHP 20–40).
Eat at karinderias or turo-turo (point-point) eateries rather than sit-down restaurants. Use GCash or Maya for cashless payments to avoid ATM fees. Take the P2P (Point-to-Point) bus to BGC for only PHP 25, not a taxi.
Emergency Contacts
TaguigFor local emergencies, dial 911 from any phone. The National Emergency Hotline is 117. Tourist assistance: 02-866-6777 (Philippines Department of Tourism).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Taguig, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Icon Residences
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 402 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Watsons — 107 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Taguig (via bus to Ayala Station) → Makati, North Avenue
💡 Icon Residences is not near an MRT station. Take a jeepney from the condo to Ayala Station (PHP 13). The train avoids traffic for north-south routes, but it’s jam-packed by 7 AM.
Market! Market! (Taguig) → Makati, Ayala Avenue
💡 The P2P bus is a commuter secret: no aircon, but runs on dedicated lanes. Board at the Market! Market! transport terminal. No need to flag it—just wait at the stop.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Icon Residences, Taguig
💡 Skip the airport taxi queue—use Grab from the arrivals curb. If traffic on EDSA/C5 is bad, ask the driver to use the Skyway (extra toll fee).
NAIA Terminal 3 (common for arriving flights) → Icon Residences, Taguig
💡 The official airport coupon taxi costs more than Grab, but it’s flat-rate and good for late-night arrivals. Pay at the booth before queueing.
About Taguig
Wikipedia ↗
Taguig (Tagalog: [taˈɡiɡ] ), officially the City of Taguig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Taguig), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,308,085 people. It is a national center for culture, finance, technology, ent...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Icon Residences?
Request rooms on higher floors (8th floor or above) for a quieter stay. This is because the hotel is located in the Business Bay area of Taguig, which can be noisy due to the proximity to major roads and commercial establishments. Higher floors tend to be away from the street noise and surrounding activity.
Which rooms should I avoid at Icon Residences?
Avoid rooms near the lift banks on lower floors (1st-3rd floor), as noise from the lifts and adjacent corridors can be noticeable, especially during peak hours. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance or adjacent to the bar area may experience noise from staff and late-night activities.
Is Icon Residences noisy?
Guests should be aware of potential street noise from the nearby roads and surrounding commercial establishments, which can be noticeable in rooms on lower floors. Additionally, the hotel's location near Market! Market! Mall means that there may be some noise from the mall's activities, especially during peak hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Icon Residences?
Unfortunately, given the hotel's location in a commercial area, there are no notable views to request. However, rooms on higher floors (8th floor or above) may offer a glimpse of the city skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Icon Residences?
Consider visiting Market! Market! Mall for parking, as it's the nearest public car park and offers a reasonable rate of PHP 60 per hour. Overnight parking is available for PHP 350. Be prepared for occasional Wi-Fi outages in the corridors during peak evening hours, and consider streaming SD video or using a data plan to mitigate any inconvenience.
What time is check-in at Icon Residences?
Check-in at Icon Residences is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Icon Residences have Wi-Fi?
Free unsecured Wi-Fi throughout; speed is sufficient for streaming SD video but may drop in corridors during peak evening hours
Is there a city or tourist tax at Icon Residences?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Icon Residences?
A karinderia or eatery meal of rice + dish (e.g. adobo, sinigang) is around PHP 80–120.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Icon Residences?
The cheapest way around is jeepneys (PHP 9–15 per ride). From NAIA airport, take a jeepney or UV Express to a common terminal like FTI or Market! Market! (approx PHP 20–40).
When is the best time to visit Taguig?
December to February: cooler dry season with temperatures around 24–30°C and low rainfall, plus holiday festivities without the summer crowds.
Top Attractions in Taguig
💡 Start at the church (which is free to enter) and walk east along M.L. Quezon Street. The houses are private but you can see the facades from the pavement. Do this early Sunday morning when traffic is light.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The street is quieter and you can see the sculptures up close without jostling.
💡 The free days are packed; arrive at least 30 minutes before opening to queue. Exhibits are best for ages 6+ and kids love the dinosaur section.
💡 Visit in the late afternoon for cooler weather and golden-hour photos. The light on the 'canal' is best then.
💡 There are food trucks on weekends but bring your own snacks on weekdays as the area is quiet. The pond attracts birds early in the morning.