About Red Planet Manila Malate Mabini
The 2-star Red Planet Hostel Ermita, also known as Tune Ermita Manila, is in the heart of Manila, a city known for its vibrant nightlife.
Modestly decorated and furnished rooms at the Tune Ermita Manila include private bathroom with power shower, free Wi-Fi, quality beds, high quality bed linen, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, ceiling fans and colour TV.
Communally and via the front desk, the hostel arranges any luggage storage, sightseeing and car rental requirements. There is an elevator, air conditioning, disabled facilities and safety deposit box service. Parking (surcharge) is also available.
Nearby, Robinson’s Mall has 240,000 square meters of shopping outlets of all descriptions and the hostel is surrounded by many restaurants and eateries. The latter includes the adjacent 7/11 where breakfast options are available.
Roxas Boulevard and SM Mall of Asia are nearby and the Pedro Gil light Rail Transit Station is one kilometer away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean, basic rooms.
This isn't a luxurious hotel; rather a clean and basic hostel. Be prepared for no telephone or extraneous furniture - like table and chairs - but the basics and prices are fine ... and the Wi-Fi is very good! Rooms on the higher floors have spectacular views over the city. There are some reservations regarding the safety aspect in the district generally, but hostel security is very good.
positive:
Mega Manila location.
You aren't here for a quiet and restful break, but to immerse yourself in the lifestyle and culture of this fascinating city. This base couldn't be better; surrounded by restaurants and shops and close to transport links for excursions further afield.
positive:
Are you being served?
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Take advantage of this, engage them in conversation and feed off their unique knowledge of the area.
Negative Reviews
negative:
When in Rome ... complain
The hostel is in the Japanese/Korean district. Rooms are very small and in this climate you don't half miss the inclusion of a refrigerator!! They aren't over generous with the provision of towels either and whilst it's noisy too; that's part of the appeal of the place.
negative:
It beggars belief.
There is quite a lot of vagrancy, with a fair share of dubious night time characters. During the day, the sight of children begging will always be disconcerting.
negative:
Give breakfast a miss
They don't serve breakfast - or anything else here - but will point you in the direction of the nearby Chinese Restaurant, with which they obviously have links. Breakfast there isn't good though and it's worth trawling around the immediate vicinity for something much better.