C Place - Capsule A
This property is a strong choice for budget-conscious solo travellers and those needing convenient access to Mall of Asia or the airport, offering a clean and private capsule stay within a shared apartment setting.
C Place - Capsule A offers a unique capsule accommodation experience within a converted mono-ambient apartment in Manila. Guests sleep in enclosed, cozy capsule beds, which are generally considered private enough, though some find them narrow. The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with staff ensuring a spotless environment and providing hygiene essentials. While the shared bathrooms are well-equipped with hot and cold showers, occasional issues with hot water have been reported. The location is a significant advantage, being very close to Mall of Asia and Ninoy Aquino International Airport, surrounded by shops and restaurants. The property provides good Wi-Fi and shared spaces suitable for remote work. Staff are largely described as accommodating and friendly, though one guest noted a lack of contact for assistance. The atmosphere is more akin to a shared apartment than a bustling hostel, making it less ideal for those seeking a highly social environment. Overall, it offers excellent value for money.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station603 m8 min walk
- Station626 m8 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 55 reviews.
Pod comfort
Pods are described as cozy but narrow, potentially uncomfortable for larger guests, and the bedding is considered tolerable rather than luxurious. The overall space within the apartment can feel tight if fully occupied.
“The space is very small and luckily I had it to myself or I’m not sure how 4 people would manage.”
“Capsules and thus beds are very narrow, bucky people will probably have a hard time”
“The beddings, it's a little bit uncomfortable, but tolerable for the price.”
Privacy
Guests generally feel the capsule beds offer sufficient privacy within the shared dorm setup. However, one review noted a hidden camera, raising a privacy concern.
“I was scared at first because it was my first time staying at a mixed dorm situation but the staff made me feel safe and the capsule/beds were private enough.”
“There is a hidden camera on the light bulb. Security camera is okay when displayed but not hidden. Or at least disclose the hidden camera upon check in.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across all areas of the property, including rooms and common spaces, with guests noting the absence of unpleasant smells and the availability of cleaning supplies.
“it's very clean”
“room was very clean.”
“The place was clean.”
Shared bathrooms
Bathrooms are generally well-equipped with hot and cold showers and bidets. However, one guest experienced issues with hot water, and another suggested providing liquid soap and shampoo.
“I couldn’t get the hot water in the shower to work and had no one to help me so had cold showers for 3 days.”
“Hot water 24/7”
“Maybe you can put liquid soap and shampoo in the bathroom.”
Luggage storage
The property provides ample and secure luggage storage options, including spacious lockers for valuables, large steel cabinets for bigger bags, and smaller cubbies with keys for personal items.
“lockers for your bags.”
“Spacious locker for your valuables.”
“They also had large steel cabinets with locks that guests could put their luggage or big bags in.”
Staff & check-in
The staff, including Lisa, Chris, and Clarence, are consistently praised for being accommodating, friendly, helpful, and responsive. However, one guest reported an issue with lack of staff availability for assistance with hot water.
“I couldn’t get the hot water in the shower to work and had no one to help me so had cold showers for 3 days. There is no check in or anyone to contact when you need help with something so I’m not sure why the other reviews say staff were great to deal with.”
“Staff is very accomodating”
“the staff ladies are lovely”
Location & access
The property boasts an excellent and safe location, very close to Mall of Asia (10-20 minutes walk) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (20 minutes by Grab). It is surrounded by convenience stores, restaurants, and shops.
“Nearby accessible place”
“Location is great and close to Mall of Asia and convenience stores around the corner.”
“The mall of Asia is very close (20 minutes walking, safe) and the airport is about 20 minutes driving with a Grab.”
Wifi & working
The property offers good and fast internet connection, making it suitable for remote work. There is a shared sala-dining space that can be used for working.
“buen wifi”
“Fast internet connection is a plus too and perfect for those who are working remotely.”
“I either just stayed in my capsule or worked when I went out into the shared sala-dining space.”
Atmosphere
The property is described as a mono-ambient flat converted into a capsule hostel, rather than a traditional hostel. While some guests enjoyed meeting others, it's not ideal for those seeking a highly social hostel atmosphere due to its compact size when full.
“I’m not sure how 4 people would manage.”
“love meeting people who stay here too, always a fun time listening to people's stories.”
“it's not a hostel. It's a monoambient flat (Airbnb style) converted into a hostel where a 4-bed dorm is mounted. It's capsule style.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate C Place - Capsule A as excellent value for money, offering a good experience for its price, despite minor comfort issues with bedding.
“This place is good value for money, a must stay!”
“A clean and budget friendly capsule just few steps away from Mall of Asia”
“Overall value for money”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- pods can be narrow
- space can feel tight when full
- potential for staff unavailability
- hidden camera concern
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