RDC - Mariveles Transient Capsule
This property is a very basic option for budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location and price over comfort and cleanliness. Expect a no-frills stay with significant drawbacks in hygiene and service. It is not recommended for those seeking a typical capsule hotel experience with modern amenities or high standards of cleanliness. The property's low score and consistent negative feedback suggest it falls below the standard for inclusion in a curated directory of capsule hotels. It is not recommended for inclusion in the directory due to its poor cleanliness and staff issues, which are beyond typical capsule hotel drawbacks. The low Booking.com score of 5.7 further supports this decision, indicating a generally unsatisfactory guest experience.
RDC - Mariveles Transient Capsule offers budget-friendly accommodation in Manila, with guests generally finding it to be good value for money. The property is noted for its accessible location, particularly for those needing to be near the Shangri-La area. While the beds are described as comfortable and spacious, the overall experience is significantly impacted by issues with cleanliness, especially in the shared bathrooms, which some guests found to be dirty. Additionally, there have been comments regarding unhelpful staff and problematic bathroom fixtures.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station203 m3 min walk
- Station243 m3 min walk
- Shaw Boulevard1.3 km16 min walk
- Shaw Boulevard216 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 18 reviews.
Pod comfort
One review mentions the bed is comfortable and big.
“The bed is comfortable its big”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness, particularly of the shared bathrooms, is a significant issue, with one reviewer describing it as 'disgusting' and 'dirty'.
“Kung meron pang score sa zero un ilalagay ka ko sa kadugyutan kadiri ang cr shower toilet , parang di nag lilinis ang b”
“I dont like poor cleanliness”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are described as dirty, and the faucets are problematic, requiring constant pressing for water flow.
“Kung meron pang score sa zero un ilalagay ka ko sa kadugyutan kadiri ang cr shower toilet , parang di nag lilinis ang b”
“I don’t like their faucet. If you want to use it you need to long press all the time because if you remove your fingers the water will not flow”
Staff & check-in
One review mentions rude staff.
“Rude staff”
Location & access
The property is noted for its easy access and convenient location, particularly for those needing to be near Shangri-La.
“Easy to access”
“Near to my location at shangrila”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property to offer good value for money, describing it as budget-friendly.
“Excellent and budget friendly”
“For its price it is still a good choice.”
“Value for money.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor cleanliness in bathrooms
- faucets difficult to use
- rude staff
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