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1125 Del Pilar St. Ermita | Metro Manila, Manila, Luzon 11155, Philippines
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Southern Cross Hotel
Ranked #38 of 96 hotels in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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manila
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“For the rough boys”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Honestly this is not my place to be, thu i went there several times because i use to know some waitress.
Its an australien owned hotel bar, with hookers in the bar you can take with you to your room.
When you are a man alone in maila,why not. But when you are with a partner or family you will be disappointed and might have troubles with your wife.
Many australien man with tatoo's sitting in the bar.
However the prices and food quality is rather good.
Note that the neighborhood is paupered and almost a red district area.

Room Tip: 100 mtrs from there, you find an other australien hotel "duck inn" its cleaner,cosy and be...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“decent. but noisy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

The first think that i realized is that the walls are very thin! the noise from the TV from the neighbouring room kept me up all night. The hotel was good though in a sense that its location is situated near places of interest and there are amenities around the hotel (etc convenience stores) And for the price its very value for money. Room was clean though i could do with a bit more lights. There's electricity and air - con plus a fridge so its always welcomed.

All in all a no - frills stay. Staff is pretty friendly thought they forgot my reservations for a taxi to the airport. The staff on duty promptly helped me hail one a 2am.

one point to note, there might be quite a fair but of homeless people around the streets surrounding the hotels. you might want to watch your bags.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Davao, Philippines
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Not a place for families”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
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The people are friendly and helpful, but this is not a place for a family. It is a budget hotel, free WiFi, but it is not a place you want to bring your small kids through.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Zurich, Switzerland
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“ok if you like red light district...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2011
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people found this review helpful

The hotel is reasonably clean but I did not like the surroundings. If you go out in the night there are homeless people sleeping on the street everywhere and there are many red light bars. The place it self is a little bit worn out and the wallls are very thin. Dont be surprised to hear the TV of your neighbor or any other sounds...

If you are looking for La Cafe and such places it is an option otherwise better choose anther place to stay!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2011
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people found this review helpful

this is my 3rd time at southern cross this hotel gets better from the room service to the girls on the bar to reception and last but least the boss terry what a lovely atomphere right from the start the security the cleanness and friendly ness of all concerned was just fantastic and the food served was just as good i recomend this to anyone it is not the ritze but it is safe clean what more could one except

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1125 Del Pilar St. Ermita | Metro Manila, Manila, Luzon 11155, Philippines
Price range (per night):* S$58 - 58

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