Winford Resort & Casino Manila

Winford Manila is our go-to hotel and the hotel we’ve visited the most in the last couple of years. There’s just a lot of things to like about the hotel. The location is great. It’s right in front of SM City San Lazaro so it’s easy to just cross the road over to the mall if you need anything or if you want to go for a quick food run. Speaking of food, the hotel breakfast is one of our favorites. They have a good selection of food that’s actually delicious. Room service was also pleasantly reasonably priced. Other hotels have annoyingly high prices for room service but here it’s quite reasonable. You still have an option to get something delivered through Grab or go to SM to eat if you want to eat cheaper. Speaking of cheaper, make sure to check their Facebook page for promotions. They usually have big discounts on rooms so make sure to check before booking. The rooms are priced well to begin with so even if you don’t get a discount, you’re still getting a bang for your buck. The staff are generally attentive, helpful, and friendly. They’re also very accommodating if you need anything. Security guards probably need a bit of training, I’d have to say. But they’re not bad. Just not as overly friendly as other hotel staff. What we like the most is probably the heated pool. I’d like to emphasize this one, they have a heated pool! Imagine going for a nice relaxing swim at night. This is something you should try if you haven’t experienced it already. And the pool is not hot, it’s relaxingly warm. Makes me want to go back just thinking about it. One more thing, the pool is intelligently designed where there's a shallow area at the side of the pool so adults can still enjoy swimming even when they're looking after their kids. It's just brilliant! By the way, if you’re concerned about the casino and you’re planning to stay with children, don’t worry. The casino area is totally separate from the hotel. You won’t even know there’s a casino unless you look for it. And even if you do find it, your kids won’t be able to enter anyway. Overall, we highly recommend the Winford Manila hotel to anyone who is looking for a comfortable, convenient, and affordable place to stay in Manila. The service is excellent, the food is tasty, the facilities are superb, and the location is ideal. It is definitely one of the best hotels in Manila.