Before visiting Manila I, of course, checked out the hotel reviews on TripAdvisor and as usual was guided by them. The G Hotel seemed to be rated very favourably and comparing prices with some of the larger hotels in the area it was clearly also extremely good value. In fact my only concern was that it seemed too good value, did this mean it would actually be not so good !? Any doubts I may have had about this were totally unfounded, the hotel is excellent, all the staff extremely friendly and very, very pleased to help with whatever is required. The G Hotel is small compared with some of its rivals, but coming to a place as hectic as Manila that is a definite bonus as returning to the hotel is a pleasant, peaceful experience. My room is large and very comfortably equipped, very comfortable beds, superb air conditioning with separate kitchen / dressing area and a large bathroom with bath and shower. It also has fast speed, free wireless internet, just bring a laptop with you. Apart from the normal services which might be expected from a 4 star hotel, the G also advertises '24 hour butler service', which you might read quickly and not think too much about........until you need some personal items at 3 or 4 am. And then it really does what it says on the tin - I used this service (at 3 am) and the guys will literally get whatever you need in a remarkably fast time. They received a very good tip from me for their efforts, but there is no actual charge for the service. Room service, again very good. Buffet breakfast, including a good range of hot and cold was also included. Security presence in Manila is everywhere and is no concern here, I have felt completely secure at the hotel.
Just for reference, I live in the UK but commute a few days each week to Germany and have spent the last 5 years living in hotels. I have also been to many places around the world and stayed in a variety of places. Whilst in Manila I did also check out the other places I had been thinking of booking because I will be returning here in the not too distant future. If you have bothered to read this far.........take a tip and book the G !!