Where the heck do I start. Stayed only for 8 hours so I could get a connecting bus to Angeles. Not only did I have a problem with the hotel but the bus services to and from Angeles. First of all the hotel is a rip off-over 2000 pesos for a room, for half that you can bet a better... more

I am very positive about this hotel. Yes, it is true that the Standard rooms have much to be desired (small, not well furnished) but I paid 2,250 Php for the room and that included airport shuttle. So, all in all it was a pretty good deal in my opinion. I stayed 1 night in the standard room and 1... more

I chose the Swgman for one reason only; they offer free Manila Airport pickup, and cheap transport to Angeles City, where my next flight departed from. I did not want to wrestle with Manila public transport options, so this seemed the easiest way. The transport was indeed convenient, cheap, and quick. The hotel however, is not so hot. The clientel... more

I've stayed here many times in the past when it was cheaper and good value but stopped staying their last year because the standard room was so awful, pokey and expensive. The aircon was too loud, didn't work too well. Showers bad, room small, poor decor. I only eat there and catch their transport when I'm in Manila now. Poor... more

The Swagman Hotel has a perfect location, great employees, wonderful restaurant with delicious food , and nice services. Unfortunately, it's a firetrap. The first floor fire escape is a ladder through the ceiling, impossible to crawl through in heavy smoke. The 2nd through 4th floor fire escape is over an open ladder suspended 20 ft. over an open space with... more

I am a frequent traveller through Manila & have stayed there many times. Yes there are sometimes problems, I've had those in 4star hotels, & received less sympathetic attention. Having used many different grades of hotel in Manila, over several years, staying at Swagman represents best allround value for money. I still check out the opposition from time to time,... more

Keep your bags closed so you don't bring the Bed Bugs home. They raise them there! 3 stays, 2 attacks. Then a month of scratching, bleeding and healing, never again. Complaints were ignored! Good luck! more

Pros: - free airport pick up / drop off (550 peso value) - friendly / trusting (?) - didn't even ask for credit info until I checked out. Cons: - VERY outdated rooms - a mouse in the room - so-so breakfast I paid $42/nite and Lotus garden / City Garden are much bette deals at the same price. Their... more

I found the hotel very friendly and helpful especially the travel department. The bar and restaurant has great atmosphere with very cold beer..My room was what they term a deluxe on the ground floor very well furnished and clean...Great stay more