Dormitos
A reliable choice for solo and budget travellers seeking a clean and private capsule stay in Manila, provided they are aware of the ventilation and luggage limitations.
Dormitos in Manila offers a modern capsule hotel experience, featuring enclosed pods that provide a sense of privacy and security. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of both the pods and the shared bathroom facilities, as well as the helpful and friendly staff. While the pods are generally comfortable, some guests note issues with ventilation, leading to warmth inside, and the property's location, though convenient for some, can be a walk to major public transport hubs. The 'futuristic pod designs' contribute to a quiet atmosphere, making it suitable for those seeking a peaceful stay.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Anonas1.1 km13 min walk
- East Avenue1.1 km14 min walk
- Cubao1.0 km13 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 62 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The atmosphere is generally quiet, with some guests appreciating the peaceful environment. However, noise from creaking bunks and loud patrons in common areas can be an issue.
“It had a nice quiet atmosphere even when outside is little busy sometimes.”
“I absolutely love the spacious, clean, quiet, and private space.”
“I was assigned a top bunk but when you move around, there is a slight creaking noise so the person below might get disturbed..”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the pods clean, but there are recurring complaints about poor ventilation and heat inside the pods, requiring guests to open their doors for air conditioning.
“The room was clean and comfortable”
“The comfortable bed, ambiance, and safety are exceptional”
“The ventilation inside the pod is not that comfortable even if you have the fan turned on. So you might need to open your pod door a bit to get that aircon breeze from outside.”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the private and secure nature of the pods, which are lockable. One reviewer noted a concern about emergency egress from the locked pods.
“I absolutely love the spacious, clean, quiet, and private space.”
“The comfortable bed, ambiance, and safety are exceptional”
“Since the pods are locked, it might be difficult to go out. Hope they could implement or give instructions on what to do in emergency cases.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across the board, including the rooms, beds, and shared showers, contributing significantly to guest satisfaction.
“The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
“the friendly staff and cleanliness of the place made it perfect for a solo traveller like me, it's soo good I'll be back”
“How the place being neat and tidy is so amazing. The facilities and freebies are simple but good enough to let you have a comfortable stay.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms and showers are consistently described as clean and well-maintained. One reviewer mentioned an awkward situation with staff cleaning the opposite-gender shower area.
“Beds are clean and comfortable. The shared showers are also clean.”
“Clean showers and cr”
“Kind service, clean bathrooms.”
Luggage storage
Guests report issues with luggage, including the lack of a 24/7 elevator making it difficult to carry bags up stairs, and no free luggage storage after check-out.
“Just the stairs. No elevator. It would be difficult if you have luggage.”
“No free possibility to leave your luggage at the hotel after check out if - for example - your departure is late evening or at night.”
“There is an elevator but it's not 24/7.”
Staff & check-in
The staff are frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating. However, one guest experienced poor communication prior to check-in.
“I really liked the staff. they were generally helpful and pleasant.”
“The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
“the friendly staff and cleanliness of the place made it perfect for a solo traveller like me, it's soo good I'll be back”
Location & access
The location is described as convenient by some, with a 7-Eleven downstairs. However, others note it's a bit of a walk to public transport stations (MRT/LRT) and can be difficult to locate.
“The location was convenient and easy to get to.”
“+Location”
“Quite a walk to the nearest MRT/LRT station since it's in a residential area”
Wifi & working
One reviewer explicitly stated they had trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi, indicating potential issues with internet access.
“All good except I couldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi, but overall a very good stay!”
“I had trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi, which was a bit frustrating. Everything else was great and worked well.”
Atmosphere
The property offers a generally quiet atmosphere with a focus on private space, and some guests appreciate the 'futuristic pod designs'.
“It had a nice quiet atmosphere even when outside is little busy sometimes.”
“I absolutely love the spacious, clean, quiet, and private space.”
“Futuristic pod designs”
Value for money
Guests consistently find Dormitos to offer good value for money, especially for solo travellers.
“Value”
“Worth the price 💯”
“My sister loved the place. Great for solo travellers.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor ventilation inside pods
- limited luggage storage options
- unreliable Wi-Fi
- distance from public transport
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RDC - Mariveles Transient Capsule
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