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AurumOne Hotel Makati

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A few weeks aho I received an invitation to try AurumOne, one of the newer hotels within Makati City.

And coming from a late nightflight from Palawan, I foind it a perfect time for me to try the hotel.

AurumOne is located along the intersection of Evangelista and Del Pilar Street. It is actually very near the Pasay City boundary.

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The hotel is quite near from the airport. From Terminal 4, my taxi fare was no more than P100. And this was even before the P10 fare reduction for taxi was implemented.

I was given a suite room with one big bed. The room is quite big and veey spacious. Toilet and bath is squeaky clean. It also has a complimentary WiFi for your Internet browsing needs, flat screen cable TV telephone and a workdesk with lampshade.

All checked in guests can avail of free breakfast at the 8th floor. And one of the thing I like about aurumOne? It is just beside FamilyMart. This means you can just go to the ground level for your late night snacks.

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Its location is not a problem too. It is just a few blocks away from EDSA and just a jeepney ride away from Buendia LRT station.

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AurumOne is also very near Mall of Asia Victory Liner bus terminal and Glorietta mall.

For booking inquiries log on to http://www.aurumOne.com

Lokal Hostel: your place to stay in Makati

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Safely tucked in the middle of the buslting P. Burgos street is a quiet hostel that screams for attention.

Welcome to Lokal Hostel. Lokal Hostel is one of the pioneers if this fast emerging business righ in the heart of Makati.

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upon entering one would easily notice colorful paintings on their wall. during my stay, i was assigned a single occupancy room.

the room is quite big. i mean.. B–I– G! the bed can easily fit two guests. there’s also a squeaky clean toilet and bath with hot and cold shower.

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the entire hostel is dotted with colorful and vibrant artworks commisioned by Don, diretor of the hostel. he said, he plans to invite local and upcoming artists to showcase their talent.

Most of the guests checked in at the hostel are Europeans, mostly backpackers. What is I really liked aout this place is its pricing. For as low as PHP500 you already have a bed space that’s clean, secure and decent. There’s even a free towel, linen and WiFi for every guest to enjoy! there’s also a wide common are with comfy sofa, magazines, and flat screen TV where one can meet fellow bakpackers checked in on that day.

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If you are not comfortable sharing the room with strangers, they also offer private rooms that’s good for single or twin occupancy. The uber friendly staff will always be there anyime when you need assistance!

another thing I liked about LOkal is its location. it is right in the middle of everything! its just a walking distance from the corner of Buendia an Makati Avenue, at the ground level is Family Mart, a new and upcoming convenince stor that’s open 24/7 and the rows of hole in the wall restos and eateries one can only fine in P Burgos (this deserves a separate post!) Tere’s El Chupacabra, Tambai, known for its delectable US Pork and Zucchini yakitori then just a few meters away there’s Senor Pollo for its yummy treats!

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The place is so tempting I am already planing of going back there just to eat! :)

For more information log on to their website

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LOKAL HOSTEL
3F 5023 P. Burgos St. Brgy. Poblacion
Makati City
Metro Manila 1210 Philippines
+632 890 0927
lokalhostel@gmail.com

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you may also follow them at various social media plateforms like Instagram Facebook and twitter. Just follow @LokalHostel

Many thnks to Don for extending the invitation to stay at Lokal Hostel!