Manila's BEST Airport Condo: Casa Andres Resort Style Luxury!
Alright, buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into the Casa Andres Resort Style Luxury condo near Manila's airport. Forget those sterile, cookie-cutter hotel reviews. This is the REAL DEAL. And trust me, after a week of dodging taxis and battling Manila traffic, I needed this. This review is a deep dive, a messy, glorious, and hopefully helpful puddle of everything I learned.
First, the Basics (But Honestly, They Matter!)
- Accessibility: Okay, listen. Accessibility is HUGE, especially near the airport. Imagine landing after a 10-hour flight and trying to navigate a maze. Casa Andres crushes it. The elevator is crucial (especially with luggage!), and the facilities for disabled guests are clearly thought-out. Big thumbs up. I didn't personally need these, but seeing them made me feel good, knowing they care.
- Cleanliness and Safety: This is where Casa Andres REALLY shines, especially post-pandemic. They're not just saying they're clean; they're doing it. I'm talking anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, room sanitization between stays, and staff trained in safety protocols. I saw folks wiping down everything, even the elevator buttons. The hand sanitizer stations are plentiful. It felt genuinely SAFE, not just a marketing gimmick. I was honestly impressed. The doctor/nurse on call is a fantastic touch for peace of mind. They also have CCTV in common areas and outside the property, which I found reassuring.
- Internet: Let's be real, Wi-Fi is LIFE. And Casa Andres gets it. Free Wi-Fi everywhere! Seriously, I could stream movies in the lobby, by the pool, even while awkwardly attempting a sun salutation. The Internet [LAN] is available in the rooms.
The Rooms: My Sanctuary (and Minor Gripes)
My room? A haven. A freaking haven. The air conditioning was a lifesaver. The bed? Heavenly. The blackout curtains? Absolute bliss. I could finally sleep past 6 AM! (That's a luxury after a red-eye.)
- What I Loved: Free bottled water, bathrobes, slippers, and a coffee/tea maker (essential after a long flight). The seating area was perfect for catching up on emails. The in-room safe box gave me piece of mind. And that shower? Excellent water pressure.
- The Minor Grumbles: Okay, the décor was a little… traditional. Almost a little too resort-y, you know? Like, "tropical getaway" overload. The mirror could've been a tad brighter. But hey – these is minor things. Not deal-breakers by any measure.
Food, Glorious Food (and Drink!)
Alright, let's talk fuel. Because after surviving Manila traffic, you NEED good food.
- Dining Options: Restaurants. Okay, they have a few. They have Asian and Western cuisine in restaurant. And a coffee shop. And a bar. I appreciated the breakfast buffet (Asian breakfast, Western breakfast)!
- Anecdote: One morning I was running late. I was still half asleep and not in my right mind. I was feeling my anxiety peak and got to the buffet and found some delicious-looking noodles. I was surprised but then I had a moment of pure joy and the breakfast was one of the best things to happen that day and I suddenly felt like I could face anything.
- Room Service [24-hour]: GOLD. Pure, unadulterated gold. Especially after a late arrival or when you just can't drag yourself out of that glorious bed. Food was generally good, but be prepared for Manila Time – sometimes it takes a while.
- The Poolside Bar: A MUST. Especially at sunset. Order a drink, dip your toes in the water, and watch the world go by. Perfection.
Relaxation & Things to Do (The "Resort Style" Part)
THIS is where Casa Andres REALLY earns its name. They have:
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: The pool! It's gorgeous, with that “pool with view” I was told about. The ultimate chill zone after all of the stress of travel.
- Fitness Center: Good enough to get a sweat in.
- Spa: Massage, Sauna, Steamroom. After a long day of sightseeing in Manila, the spa was the best. The masseuse nearly kneaded me into a puddle of bliss.
- Things to do: I saw they could set up Audio-visual equipment for special events or Meetings/banquets
- The Poolside bar again -- A MUST. Especially at sunset.
Services and Conveniences: Smooth Operator
- Airport Transfer: YES! So much YES! They arrange airport transfer. After a long flight, it’s a godsend. The driver was prompt, polite, and got me there efficiently.
- Concierge: Super helpful. They helped me book tours, find restaurants, and just generally navigate the chaos of Manila.
- Laundry Service: Awesome. Especially if, like me, you pack light and need a quick refresh.
- Cash withdrawal and Currency Exchange are available. No stress!
- Doorman. The doorman was friendly and welcoming.
My One Little Grumble:
The only thing I found imperfect was the gym. It could be a little better equipped, but it was still functional.
The Verdict: Book This Place!
Casa Andres Resort Style Luxury? Absolutely lives up to the name. Is it perfect? Nothing is. But is it the BEST airport condo in Manila? Yes. Without a doubt.
Here's My Offer (Because You Deserve a Break!)
The "Welcome to Paradise After the Airport" Package:
- Duration: 3 Nights (minimum, you'll thank me).
- Includes:
- Complimentary airport transfer (because you just landed and need to chill).
- Upgrade to a room with a balcony and a view.
- Daily buffet breakfast for two.
- A 60-minute massage per person at the spa (because those knots won't work themselves out).
- A welcome cocktail at the poolside bar (because you deserve a drink).
Why Book Now?
Because you're tired. Because you deserve a break. Because Casa Andres offers a level of luxury and peace you NEED after traveling. Book Now! Don't wait!
Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hanting Hotel, Wenshan Qihua Square!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this "itinerary" is less "guide" and more "chaotic love letter to Manila, with a hefty dose of Casa Andres condo life thrown in." And let’s be brutally honest: I'm writing this before the trip. So, it’s more of a delusional, hopeful, pre-trip fantasy, filled with the nagging feeling of impending jet lag and the desperate hope for good coffee.
Trip: MANILA MADNESS – Casa Andres Edition (aka "Pray For My Sanity")
Duration: A hazy, likely sleep-deprived 7 days and nights (and it'll probably FEEL like a month).
Home Base: Casa Andres - Resort Style Condo nr Airport/FastWIFI (fingers crossed for the "fast WIFI" part. Gotta upload those Instagram stories, people!)
Phase 1: Arrival & The "Oh, GOD, The Humidity" Moment (Day 1-2)
Day 1 - The Glorious Descent and the Quest For Coffee:
- 7:00 AM (Rough Estimate): Land at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Pray to the travel gods for a smooth customs process and that my luggage hasn't decided to vacation in Dubai. Seriously, I've lost luggage before. It's a trauma.
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: The glorious arrival. The sheer, overwhelming… heat. Seriously, is it actually supposed to be this humid? Every pore will instantly open, turning me into a sweaty, frizz-haired mess. But hey, at least I made it. Grab an airport taxi (negotiate the price before you get in, learn that lesson).
- 9:00 AM: Arrive at Casa Andres. Hopefully, the condo looks as good in reality as it does in the pictures. Then, the real mission begins: finding actual decent coffee. Instant coffee is not acceptable. I’m craving the nectar of the gods. Will probably annoy the front desk asking for directions to Starbucks (again, praying it’s close). My brain will only fully function once caffeine has been injected.
- 10:00 AM – Noon: Unpack. Assess the damage from the flight (emotional and physical). Contemplate a nap, but know the jet lag will laugh at me if I start napping now. Do a quick reconnaissance of the condo – pool check? That may be a good starting point.
- Noon - 2 PM: Attempt to get some food. Lunch at a nearby restaurant, or maybe order in. The first meal is always a gamble. I’m trying to eat some real Filipino dishes.
- 2:00 PM onward: Explore the nearest local market. Get lost. Bargain for a souvenir I probably don't need. Embrace the glorious chaos of the Philippines: the jeepneys, the street food vendors, the cacophony of sounds that will either overwhelm me or enchant me. (Probably both simultaneously). Get slightly lost, ask for directions, maybe get scammed. That's the Filipino experience, isn’t it?
Day 2 - Battling the City (And My Inner Critic):
- Morning: Wake up slightly less disoriented. Coffee is the only reason. Attempt a basic itinerary of the city (Intramuros).
- Mid-day: Uber ride to Intramuros. Ride a bamboo bike around. The Spanish-era walled city. See history, but also take a moment to just be in the moment. Take tons of photos that I’ll never look at again.
- Afternoon: Embrace the heat. Eat some halo-halo. Question all life decisions. Take a deep breath, even though the air quality probably isn’t great.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Try to order something adventurous (sisig, maybe? Or maybe I'll chicken out and get adobo). Write in my journal (or, more realistically, type a fragmented recap of the day on my phone). Crash.
Phase 2: Delving Deeper (And Questioning My Life Choices) (Days 3-5)
Day 3 – Trying to be Cultural (and failing… adorably):
- Morning: Attempt to visit a museum (maybe the National Museum complex). Fail miserably at trying to understand any of the art or the history.
- Mid-day: Get hungry. Grab street food. (Lechon, maybe?) Risk food poisoning. (Worth it, probably.)
- Afternoon: Go to a shopping mall (seriously, the malls in Manila are legendary) and buy something I absolutely don't need. Observe the Filipino fashion. Feel incredibly underdressed and out of place.
- Evening: Enjoy a massage at the resort. Need to soothe my aching feet and emotional wounds.
Day 4 - The Great Escape (Or, Attempting to Escape):
- Morning: Plan a day trip to a nearby place. My choice: Tagaytay. The views are spectacular.
- Mid-day: Travel to Tagaytay. Ride a bus.
- Afternoon: Explore Tagaytay
- Evening: Back to Casa Andres.
Day 5 - Casa Andres Chill Day (AKA, “Oh God, I Need a Nap”):
- Morning: Sleep in (Hallelujah!). Actually utilize the resort's pool
- Afternoon: Read a book. Watch a movie. Stare at the ceiling and contemplate the meaning of life.
- Evening: Order takeout. Do some more Instagramming. Prepare for the inevitable homesickness that will hit me when the sun goes down.
Phase 3: The Farewell (and the Panic) (Days 6-7)
Day 6 - The Panic Sets In… (But Also, I Will Buy More Souvenirs):
- Morning: Do a final, desperate sweep of the neighborhood for hidden gems (aka, a good bakery).
- Mid-day: Buy souvenirs. Realize I’ve spent way too much money. Regret not buying more before. Consider shipping everything home, then decide it's too much hassle.
- Afternoon: Start packing. Feel overwhelming sadness that the trip is ending. Realize I have way less clean clothes than I thought.
- Evening: One last, glorious Filipino dinner. Try all the food. Say all the goodbyes. Maybe shed a tear or two.
Day 7 – Departure (And the Dream of Returning):
- Early Morning: Wake up with a sense of dread and the lingering scent of adobo. Last-minute packing. Double-check for passport, wallet, and phone (essential survival tools).
- Mid-day: Get to the airport. Navigate NAIA (again, pray for sanity). Attempt to eat one last Filipino meal.
- Departure: Board the plane. Look out the window, teary-eyed. Promise myself I will come back. Dream of a future where humidity is my friend and I can successfully navigate a Manila jeepney.
Important Considerations (Because I’m Realistic):
- Jet Lag: Will destroy me. There will be naps. There will be bizarre, sleep-addled behavior. There will be a desperate reliance on coffee.
- Traffic: Manila traffic is legendary. Plan accordingly. Factor in double the expected travel time. Bring a good book (or, more realistically, download a bunch of podcasts).
- Food: Embrace the food. Try everything (within reason). Be prepared for stomachaches (bring Pepto-Bismol!).
- Humidity: It’s relentless. Hydrate. Wear lightweight clothing. Be prepared to sweat. A lot.
- The People: The Filipinos are wonderful. Be polite. Be respectful. And be prepared to be charmed. (Also, be prepared to be asked for directions to the nearest mall… even if you look like you're just as lost as everyone else.)
- My Mental State: Guaranteed to fluctuate wildly. Expect moments of pure joy, moments of utter exhaustion, and moments of existential questioning. It's all part of the adventure.
This "itinerary" is less about a rigid schedule, and more about setting intentions to experience and embrace the messy, wonderful reality of Manila. Bring on the chaos. Bring on the heat. Bring on the adventure. And please, someone, send coffee!
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Seriously, is Casa Andres *really* that good? I mean, is it heaven on earth, or just another condo with a pool?
Okay, deep breath. “Heaven on Earth”? Woah there, buddy. Let’s dial back the hyperbole a tad. Look, I’ve seen my share of Manila condos. Most of them are...well, let's just say the pool looks better in the *renderings* than it does in real life. Casa Andres? It’s… different. Think "tropical oasis meets high-rise living." I spent a whole weekend there once, just to "evaluate" (read: escape my screaming toddler). The pool? Actually swim-worthy. And the landscaping? I almost tripped over a *real* banana plant, which, for Manila, is practically a miracle. So, not heaven, but… definitely close to an everyday-life-saver when you're stuck in the city. My back wasn't screaming after a long commute.
What's the deal with the location? Is it actually convenient for the airport, or is it just… nearby-ish?
Okay, airport proximity. This is KEY, right? Especially in Manila traffic. I had a flight once… UGH. Let's just say, I didn't make it. Casa Andres is actually *convenient*. I wouldn't say you can literally roll out of bed, grab your carry-on, and jog to the terminal, but the drive is shockingly reasonable. I've zipped over there in under 20 minutes on a good day. And even on a *bad* day… It's still better than being stuck in EDSA for two hours. Don't expect perfect silence with plane noise, you'll hear some, but it is NOT the reason I'm giving it a 4.5/5.
The "Resort Style Luxury" tag. Is that just marketing BS? Because I'm tired of marketing BS.
Alright, let's get real. "Resort Style Luxury." Sounds fancy, right? I went in skeptical. My expectations were low after seeing some of the "luxury" condos around the city. Think chipped tiles, a gym that’s basically a glorified closet, and staff that looked as though they’ve been working twenty hour days. Casa Andres, though? They put SOME effort in. The lobby? Actually impressive. Not overly opulent, but well-designed, like, *someone* actually thought about the aesthetics. The pools are a major selling point. They have like, *multiple* pools, one of them a ridiculously long lap pool. The gym is *decent*. Not a five-star hotel gym, but functional. But I found the price of the condo to be slightly too high.
I'm bringing the whole family. Is Casa Andres family-friendly? Or is it all just for solo luxury travelers?
Family-friendly. This is a BIG deal for me, because I'm basically a walking, talking, toddler-wrangling machine. (Help me.) Casa Andres *seems* to get it. The pools have shallow areas for kids. There's a playground. A *playroom*. I'm talking about a room specifically designed to entertain little humans. They even had… get this… a tiny little rock climbing wall! My kid literally almost lost his mind with joy. (Which, to be honest, is both a blessing and a curse.) The point is, they've thought about the kid factor. Which is rare, and a huge win. However, the units themselves are all small. Not even close to comfortable, which may be a dealbreaker.
What about the food? Is there decent grub nearby, or am I stuck with hotel room service and regrets?
Okay, food. Crucial. I'm not surviving on airline peanuts, you know? Casa Andres has its own little cafe which is okay, BUT there's a few restaurants right outside. You've got your usual fast food suspects, which are a lifesaver when you're hangry. A lot of delivery options too. BUT - and it's a big but, like, a *really* big… the overall culinary experience is not the main reason you're there. It's convenient more than it is delicious. But hey, quick, easy, and gets the job done.
Tell me something *bad*! What's the catch? Nothing's perfect.
Okay, fine. *The catch*. Because nothing's perfect, and I'm not some shill. The units themselves are on the smaller side. If you're expecting a sprawling penthouse, you'll be disappointed. Also, and this is a minor thing, but it annoyed me: the Wi-Fi, while available, wasn't always super reliable. And yes the amenities are nice, but they are a bit too far from most things outside the condo.
What about the service and staff? Are they friendly and helpful, or are you dealing with stoic robots?
Okay, service. This is where Casa Andres really shines, surprisingly! I am a cynical person, but they are actually friendly. There was one time, I locked myself OUT of my unit (don’t judge, it happens). The staff was super quick to help. Super nice, super helpful. It made me feel like I wasn’t completely alone in trying to survive Manila. They generally have that helpful, "we're here to make your life slightly less stressful" vibe.
Okay, so, final verdict: Would you recommend Casa Andres? Be honest!
Alright, here's the deal... It's good. It's REALLY good, especially if you're flying in or out of Manila and you want a nice place to stay and relax. The location is unbeatable, the hotel is great. Is it perfect? No, nothing's perfect. But it's got a lot going for it. And, honestly, sometimes just being able to chill out in a halfway-decent condo with a pool is all you need to survive the Manila madness. I'd recommend it. Just set your expectations realistically. And maybe pack some spare data... for when the Wi-Fi inevitably glitches.
Do they have parking? Because I'm tired of driving around circles in circles!
Yes! They do have parking, which is a HUGE win, especially in this part of the city. Finding parking in Manila can be a complete nightmare, akin to a real-life game of Frogger, but with more existential dread. Casa Andres actually has designated parking spaces, and they're generally easy to access. I'veFindelicious Hotels
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