The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil vs Similar Hotels

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Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

Manila, PH

★ 3-star8.8/101,664 reviews

1.2 km (0.72 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

8.3

Rooms were deemed clean but isolating and lacking certain amenities.

Location

9.8

The location is great and central, being near shopping areas.

Service

9.3

While some staff were accommodating, there were reports of unsatisfactory service from one staff member.

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Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

Manila, PH

★ 4-star9/1015 reviews

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Red Planet Ortigas

Manila, PH

★ 3-star8.4/101,320 reviews

0.84 km (0.52 mi) from original

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BSA Twin Towers

Manila, PH

★ 4-star7.5/102,042 reviews

1.3 km (0.82 mi) from original

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Our pick

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

Manila, PH

★ 3-star8.8/101,664 reviews

1.2 km (0.72 mi) from original

View hotel

Trade-offs

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Cleanliness9.3

Amenities & Facilities9.3

Key differences

Rooms

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil8.8

BSA Twin Towers6.5

Cleanliness

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil9.3

BSA Twin Towers6.0

Location

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila9.8

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil8.3

Food & Breakfast

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila8.8

BSA Twin Towers7.5

Amenities & Facilities

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil9.3

BSA Twin Towers7.5

Value

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila9.3

BSA Twin Towers7.0

Red Planet Ortigas amenity advantages

Pets allowedShuttle service (additional charge)

BSA Twin Towers amenity advantages

Fitness centerConcierge serviceLaundryMeeting/banquet facilities

Detailed comparison

Category	The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil	Red Planet Ortigas	BSA Twin Towers	Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila
Guest score	9/10	8.4/10	7.5/10	8.8/10
Rooms	8.8 The rooms are comfortable.	7.6 Some complaints about small room sizes and missing amenities.	6.5 Rooms are spacious with large windows (good for claustrophobic guests) but are dated for some guests; reports of cockroaches, mould, soft/worn pillows and missing kitchenware lower the score.	8.3 Rooms were deemed clean but isolating and lacking certain amenities.
Cleanliness	9.3 The rooms are clean.	8.1 Multiple reviews praised cleanliness, but some issues reported with incomplete toiletries.	6.0 Multiple reviews report cockroaches, mould in shower curtains, worn towels and old comforters — cleanliness is inconsistent and lowers the score despite some guests noting generally clean room ambiance.	8.3 There were ants in the room and other cleanliness complaints.
Location	8.3 The location is central, but the address pin is inaccurate.	9.1 Location is frequently mentioned positively, being close to shopping and attractions.	9.5 Very strong: repeatedly cited as central and directly opposite SM Megamall and convenient for government offices and shopping — a key strength.	9.8 The location is great and central, being near shopping areas.
Service	9.3 The property supervisor, Romina, is responsive and accommodating.	9.1 The staff received consistent praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.	9.0 Staff repeatedly praised: accommodating front desk, helpful bellboys (named Elmark and Rey) and generally 'amazing' service noted by several guests.	9.3 While some staff were accommodating, there were reports of unsatisfactory service from one staff member.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 No specific mentions, but some suggested basic items should be included.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier	8.8 Limited dining options nearby.
Amenities & Facilities	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.6 Concerns about missing items like toiletries and amenities, affecting overall experience.	7.5 Mixed: facilities and pool are positive but pool location, elevator reliability (long waits) and missing kitchen items/AC in corridors were flagged; overall amenities are serviceable but inconsistent.	7.8 No toiletries or kettles provided, and parking was limited.
Value	9.3 Good value for money.	8.6 Guests feel it offers reasonable rates for the provided accommodations.	7.0 Convenient location and room size add value, but extra charge/refund issues and dated/unclean elements reduce perceived value for some guests.	9.3 Good value considering the strategic location.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.84 km (0.52 mi)	1.3 km (0.82 mi)	1.2 km (0.72 mi)
Landmarks	CGS Community Park	Greenfield Central Park	Cubi	Cubi
Best suited for	Families	Comfort-focused travelers	Business travelers	Solo travelers

Guest score

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9/10

Red Planet Ortigas

8.4/10

BSA Twin Towers

7.5/10

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.8/10

Rooms

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

8.8

The rooms are comfortable.

Red Planet Ortigas

7.6

Some complaints about small room sizes and missing amenities.

BSA Twin Towers

6.5

Rooms are spacious with large windows (good for claustrophobic guests) but are dated for some guests; reports of cockroaches, mould, soft/worn pillows and missing kitchenware lower the score.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.3

Rooms were deemed clean but isolating and lacking certain amenities.

Cleanliness

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

The rooms are clean.

Red Planet Ortigas

8.1

Multiple reviews praised cleanliness, but some issues reported with incomplete toiletries.

BSA Twin Towers

6.0

Multiple reviews report cockroaches, mould in shower curtains, worn towels and old comforters — cleanliness is inconsistent and lowers the score despite some guests noting generally clean room ambiance.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.3

There were ants in the room and other cleanliness complaints.

Location

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

8.3

The location is central, but the address pin is inaccurate.

Red Planet Ortigas

9.1

Location is frequently mentioned positively, being close to shopping and attractions.

BSA Twin Towers

9.5

Very strong: repeatedly cited as central and directly opposite SM Megamall and convenient for government offices and shopping — a key strength.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

9.8

The location is great and central, being near shopping areas.

Service

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

The property supervisor, Romina, is responsive and accommodating.

Red Planet Ortigas

9.1

The staff received consistent praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.

BSA Twin Towers

9.0

Staff repeatedly praised: accommodating front desk, helpful bellboys (named Elmark and Rey) and generally 'amazing' service noted by several guests.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

9.3

While some staff were accommodating, there were reports of unsatisfactory service from one staff member.

Sleep & Noise

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

—

Red Planet Ortigas

—

BSA Twin Towers

—

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

—

Food & Breakfast

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Red Planet Ortigas

8.5

No specific mentions, but some suggested basic items should be included.

BSA Twin Towers

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.8

Limited dining options nearby.

Amenities & Facilities

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Red Planet Ortigas

7.6

Concerns about missing items like toiletries and amenities, affecting overall experience.

BSA Twin Towers

7.5

Mixed: facilities and pool are positive but pool location, elevator reliability (long waits) and missing kitchen items/AC in corridors were flagged; overall amenities are serviceable but inconsistent.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

7.8

No toiletries or kettles provided, and parking was limited.

Value

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

Good value for money.

Red Planet Ortigas

8.6

Guests feel it offers reasonable rates for the provided accommodations.

BSA Twin Towers

7.0

Convenient location and room size add value, but extra charge/refund issues and dated/unclean elements reduce perceived value for some guests.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

9.3

Good value considering the strategic location.

Landmarks

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

CGS Community Park

Red Planet Ortigas

Greenfield Central Park

BSA Twin Towers

Cubi

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

Cubi

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

Manila, PH

★ 4-star9/1015 reviews

View hotel

Red Planet Ortigas

Manila, PH

★ 3-star8.4/101,320 reviews

0.84 km (0.52 mi) from original

View hotel

BSA Twin Towers

Manila, PH

★ 4-star7.5/102,042 reviews

1.3 km (0.82 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

Manila, PH

★ 3-star8.8/101,664 reviews

1.2 km (0.72 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil	Red Planet Ortigas	BSA Twin Towers	Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila
Guest score	9/10	8.4/10	7.5/10	8.8/10
Rooms	8.8 The rooms are comfortable.	7.6 Some complaints about small room sizes and missing amenities.	6.5 Rooms are spacious with large windows (good for claustrophobic guests) but are dated for some guests; reports of cockroaches, mould, soft/worn pillows and missing kitchenware lower the score.	8.3 Rooms were deemed clean but isolating and lacking certain amenities.
Cleanliness	9.3 The rooms are clean.	8.1 Multiple reviews praised cleanliness, but some issues reported with incomplete toiletries.	6.0 Multiple reviews report cockroaches, mould in shower curtains, worn towels and old comforters — cleanliness is inconsistent and lowers the score despite some guests noting generally clean room ambiance.	8.3 There were ants in the room and other cleanliness complaints.
Location	8.3 The location is central, but the address pin is inaccurate.	9.1 Location is frequently mentioned positively, being close to shopping and attractions.	9.5 Very strong: repeatedly cited as central and directly opposite SM Megamall and convenient for government offices and shopping — a key strength.	9.8 The location is great and central, being near shopping areas.
Service	9.3 The property supervisor, Romina, is responsive and accommodating.	9.1 The staff received consistent praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.	9.0 Staff repeatedly praised: accommodating front desk, helpful bellboys (named Elmark and Rey) and generally 'amazing' service noted by several guests.	9.3 While some staff were accommodating, there were reports of unsatisfactory service from one staff member.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 No specific mentions, but some suggested basic items should be included.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier	8.8 Limited dining options nearby.
Amenities & Facilities	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.6 Concerns about missing items like toiletries and amenities, affecting overall experience.	7.5 Mixed: facilities and pool are positive but pool location, elevator reliability (long waits) and missing kitchen items/AC in corridors were flagged; overall amenities are serviceable but inconsistent.	7.8 No toiletries or kettles provided, and parking was limited.
Value	9.3 Good value for money.	8.6 Guests feel it offers reasonable rates for the provided accommodations.	7.0 Convenient location and room size add value, but extra charge/refund issues and dated/unclean elements reduce perceived value for some guests.	9.3 Good value considering the strategic location.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.84 km (0.52 mi)	1.3 km (0.82 mi)	1.2 km (0.72 mi)
Landmarks	CGS Community Park	Greenfield Central Park	Cubi	Cubi
Best suited for	Families	Comfort-focused travelers	Business travelers	Solo travelers

Guest score

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9/10

Red Planet Ortigas

8.4/10

BSA Twin Towers

7.5/10

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.8/10

Rooms

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

8.8

The rooms are comfortable.

Red Planet Ortigas

7.6

Some complaints about small room sizes and missing amenities.

BSA Twin Towers

6.5

Rooms are spacious with large windows (good for claustrophobic guests) but are dated for some guests; reports of cockroaches, mould, soft/worn pillows and missing kitchenware lower the score.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.3

Rooms were deemed clean but isolating and lacking certain amenities.

Cleanliness

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

The rooms are clean.

Red Planet Ortigas

8.1

Multiple reviews praised cleanliness, but some issues reported with incomplete toiletries.

BSA Twin Towers

6.0

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.3

There were ants in the room and other cleanliness complaints.

Location

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

8.3

The location is central, but the address pin is inaccurate.

Red Planet Ortigas

9.1

Location is frequently mentioned positively, being close to shopping and attractions.

BSA Twin Towers

9.5

Very strong: repeatedly cited as central and directly opposite SM Megamall and convenient for government offices and shopping — a key strength.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

9.8

The location is great and central, being near shopping areas.

Service

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

The property supervisor, Romina, is responsive and accommodating.

Red Planet Ortigas

9.1

The staff received consistent praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.

BSA Twin Towers

9.0

Staff repeatedly praised: accommodating front desk, helpful bellboys (named Elmark and Rey) and generally 'amazing' service noted by several guests.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

9.3

While some staff were accommodating, there were reports of unsatisfactory service from one staff member.

Sleep & Noise

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

—

Red Planet Ortigas

—

BSA Twin Towers

—

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

—

Food & Breakfast

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Red Planet Ortigas

8.5

No specific mentions, but some suggested basic items should be included.

BSA Twin Towers

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

8.8

Limited dining options nearby.

Amenities & Facilities

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Red Planet Ortigas

7.6

Concerns about missing items like toiletries and amenities, affecting overall experience.

BSA Twin Towers

7.5

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

7.8

No toiletries or kettles provided, and parking was limited.

Value

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

9.3

Good value for money.

Red Planet Ortigas

8.6

Guests feel it offers reasonable rates for the provided accommodations.

BSA Twin Towers

7.0

Convenient location and room size add value, but extra charge/refund issues and dated/unclean elements reduce perceived value for some guests.

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

9.3

Good value considering the strategic location.

Landmarks

The ICONIC: Comfortable living by Awsom Phil

CGS Community Park

Red Planet Ortigas

Greenfield Central Park

BSA Twin Towers

Cubi

Hop Inn Ortigas Center Manila

Cubi