Fame Residences, 1550 Manila, Philippines
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1BR Condotel with Balcony at FAME Residences #FM31 Overview

First Impressions

Walking into 1BR Condotel with Balcony at FAME Residences #FM31 honestly feels like stepping into someone’s well-appointed city apartment rather than a typical hotel room. This four-star property sits right in the heart of Manila, and you can tell immediately that someone put real thought into making this space work for travelers who want more than just a bed for the night. The balcony — which is actually more spacious than I expected — gives you this nice little breathing room that’s pretty rare in Manila’s dense urban landscape.

The Space That Works

The room itself strikes that sweet spot between functional and comfortable. You’ve got a proper living area that doesn’t feel cramped, and the bedroom is separate enough that couples can actually have some space to spread out. What I really appreciated was how the layout flows — you know how some hotel rooms feel like they’re fighting against themselves? This isn’t one of those. The balcony connects naturally to the main living space, and on quieter evenings, you can actually sit out there without feeling like you’re in the middle of a construction zone.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about Manila — location can make or break your entire stay, and FAME Residences gets this right. You’re positioned where you can actually walk to decent restaurants and shops without needing to plan a major expedition. The recent guests aren’t wrong about rating the location highly (8.5 out of 10) — I mean, when couples specifically call out a place for romantic trips, that usually means the neighborhood has some genuine charm. Plus, there’s parking available on-site, which honestly is like finding gold in this part of the city.

The Details That Count

What sets this condotel apart is how it handles the small stuff that regular hotels sometimes miss. The balcony isn’t just a token outdoor space — it’s actually usable, with enough room for two people to sit comfortably. The overall 8.8 rating makes sense when you experience how everything just works without drama. You’re not dealing with key cards that stop working or air conditioning that sounds like a freight train. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a few days and not feel like you’re camping out in someone else’s idea of comfort.

Why Guests Love It

The real appeal here is that balance between hotel convenience and apartment-style living. Couples keep coming back because there’s enough space to actually relax together without being on top of each other 24/7. The location puts you in the middle of Manila’s energy without the constant noise, and that private balcony gives you a little escape when the city gets overwhelming. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town — it’s just doing the fundamentals really well, which honestly is exactly what most travelers actually want.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Manila at least two months ahead for major events like cultural festivals and religious celebrations, ensuring the best rates and prime locations near popular historic attractions.

1BR Condotel with Balcony at FAME Residences #FM31 Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2$41
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Reviews of 1BR Condotel with Balcony at FAME Residences #FM31

  • Good – Nomer from United Kingdom – May 12, 2025 (7/10)

    I like when I entered the unit for the first time it was cold as I came from travel from airport on a humid weather. The unit smelled nice and it was somewhat clean. I appreciate their complimentary hygiene kits and 2 small water bottles.

    What could be improved: I didn't like the strict security of nit allowing visitor's guest. The security guard were rude and looked down on my friends as they were drunk that time and unsafe to go home to their own home. I didn't like that the induction cooker was not working and there were no cooking utensils to cook with. The shower area seemed to lack more deeo cleaning and find the washing machine utterly useless as we cannot hang any clothes in the unit as they will charge us with penalty. I also didn't like the power outlets that are loose and plugging it with charger is difficult as it easilly fell off to the floor. Therefore, we have to use the outlets in the kitchen to charge as it can clips on to our chargers.

  • Exceptional – Gq from Malaysia – February 22, 2025 (10/10)

  • Close to everything – Jangriarte from New Zealand – December 25, 2024 (7/10)

    The location of the accommodation is amazing. It's 10 mins walk to SM Megamall and 5-6 mins walk to ShangriLa. There is supermarket and mall downstairs and the staff at the lobby were amazing.

    What could be improved: The communication with the owner was very disappointing. They double book our original room and took them so long to respond to our queries. We agreed to take the available room and when we are transferring to our correct room, they took 3 hrs to move us in and ruined our whole day full of appointments. They didnt even apologize until we finally move to the original room we booked.
    There are also heaps of rules such as no visitors, don't use the washing machine and etc.
    Also found a cigarette butt on our balcony on our first night ( we both don't smoke).

  • Exceptional – Maria from Philippines – August 3, 2024 (10/10)

  • Exceptional – Maria from Philippines – June 29, 2024 (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Sinag: 400 m
  • Pet Camp: 450 m
  • Kids Club: 950 m
  • Paragon Pool: 200 m
  • Carlton 2 Carpark: 550 m
  • Dutchs Playground: 800 m
  • DJNC Computer Shop: 200 m
  • PCM Ping Pong Area: 200 m
  • St Francis Shang Play Room: 800 m
  • Tamarind St South Forbes Park Makati: 200 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Andoks: 150 m
  • Cafe/BarMISTER DONUT: 150 m
  • Restaurant Pixies Sinugba: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Paco Park: 8 km
  • Intramuros: 10 km
  • Rizal Park: 10 km
  • Fort Santiago: 11 km
  • Museo Pambata: 10 km
  • Pinto Art Museum: 15 km
  • Malacanang Palace: 8 km
  • GT International Tower: 5 km
  • National Museum of the Philippines: 10 km
  • Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden: 9 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Manila Bay Beach: 9 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Gilmore: 5 km
  • Subway J. Ruiz: 5 km
  • Train Boni Station: 600 m
  • Train Shaw Boulevard MRT Station: 450 m

Closest Airports:

  • Clark International Airport: 92 km
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport: 8 km
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House Rules at 1BR Condotel with Balcony at FAME Residences #FM31

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

7.5

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.5

Facilities:

8.0

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

9.0