The Bayleaf

The rooms are looking a bit old. Not too bad though. The aircon in my room was REALLY loud. I can imagine it would keep some people awake. Not just a him but more of a rumbling sound. Service, housekeeping, room service staff all outstanding.

Not staying here but came to see the views of the city from the top - They don't mind if you enter and take the lift to the top floor It was raining heavy but the views were still great - can see the clock tower, the parks, the Cathedral, and the various high rises dotted around the city - with the clouds - it all looked great. Worth coming for seeing the city from above in all its glory.

Great location in intramuros walled city with nice view of the historical walls and nearby golf course. Excellent service and staff are extremely helpful. Clean room and amenities, and really nice sky roof deck. Areas to improve; room climate control, better soundproofing in rooms between guests, and lack of swimming pool. Recommended regardless

Positive : the location, staff very helpful and welcoming, good WIFI. |Negative : I had a room with no window, which is very unpleasant. The remote from TV was not working well (swtich on/off button was dead), breakfast is not to a 4-starts level, lack of choice for juices and wished more sweet items. They provide you coffee/tee maker in room, but electricity plugs are not practical to use the machine.

nice place. very peaceful. nice view. staff are polite and they are responsive to the needa of their clients. They are all smiling face. it is also accessible and easy to find. rooms are clean.

Other than being stuck in a window-less room for my 3-day stay, the Bayleaf was almost perfect. Nestled in Intramuros, it was an intimate corner for exploring nearby Manila attractions. Breakfast selections had lots to offer, staff congenial, housekeeping attentive. My twin-bed room afforded my sister and me a safe, comfortable space!|What a scrumptious experience at Barbara’s, and special souvenir finds at Tesoro’s! Being taken back into life centuries back and getting up and about CasaManila, San Agustin Church and Paseo Intramuros was nostalgic!

I would have given an overall 5 Star, could not fault the staff or the service and the food in the restaurant was lovely. My downside was that the room for the price was a bit small, and needed some TLC, eg badly fitting CR door and a leaking bidet, plus when we stayed the electricity was tripping out constantly which disturbed our sleep from around 7am onwards. I would definitely stay there again though, but I wanted this to be a truly honest review.

The location of this hotel is very nice, you get a view of old Manila and its beautiful buildings and landmarks. As for the hotel facilities, the rooms are clean, though they provide only limited toiletries and essentials. The restaurant furniture could use an upgrade. The breakfast is nice, and the rooftop offers a pleasant view of the entire area.

Only went to the roof top restaurant, beautiful view of manila at sunset, and high enough to not have to inhale jeepney fumes and bus dust. Food was good, service was great.

Bayleaf Hotel captured the charm of the authentic Old Manila infused with contemporary interiors. It is within the walled city of Intramuros neighboring Mapua University. Booked for a total of Php5500 inclusive of breakfast and a buffet dinner at the Sky Deck View Bar for 2 persons. Savored decent food selection with the panoramic Manila skyline as the backdrop. The roast beef paired with wine is a personal favorite. The rest of the menu is just ordinary but the view is exemplary. It can pass for a romantic venue for a dinner under the stars or a laidback friday night catch-up with friends. Subtly dismayed by the breakfast buffet served at 9 spoons. The food and coffee is really bland. The dullness of the menu is compensated by the efficient service of the staff. There is no amenity like pool but guests can spend the day discovering Manila through a Kalesa Tour. It goes around the historical sites and prime Churches in Intramuros. The function hall can be recommended for conventions and events. There is an ample parking space at the basement. This hotel is also ideal for business travelers since nearby universities and offices can be easily accessible through taxi, uber, or public transportation.

The Bayleaf is a pretty decent 4-star hotel which is great for people that want to see the more cultural side of Manila. Old Manila and Intramuros are right at its doorstep, making it perfect for tourists. It's also one of the only big, professionally-run hotels in Old Manila. So that's a big plus. The rooms are really nice and modern. Clean and with all of the amenities you could ask for. Plus there are some good restaurants like 9 Spoons located in the hotel. The views from the room are also awesome. But if great views are what you're after, then you'll love the Sky Lounge, which has an awesome sunset happy hour and a great view of Manila Bay! If you're looking at hosting events here, they've got great function rooms and professional staff too!

I have friends who visit from abroad, and when they do come, I always take them around Intramuros and Old Manila for the requisite historical tour. I always make it a point to end the trip around sunset, and the last stop of each of my impromptu tours would be at the roof deck and the sky lounge of The Bayleaf, which is always a treat. The sweeping 360-degree view of the city from the roof deck is a fun and picturesque way of showing off what Manila has to offer when all of its evening lights are lit and the sky is ablaze with a mirage of different colored lights. The lounge is also a snazzy bar where you can order a few cold ones or cocktails. I particularly enjoy the Manila Sunrise, which is a local version of Tequila Sunrise, only it is made out seven different kinds of liquors and spirits - their own take on my college favorite, the Weng Weng. The hotel itself is a charming venue for any event that you want. The conference room at the mezzanine level is spacious enough for a hundred or so guests, and the food is quite okay. This hotel has received good ratings, and it is impressive considering that most of the operations are run by students and interns from Lyceum, which uses it as its training ground for its future hoteliers, hospitality professionals and restaurateurs. The Sky Lounge and Nine Spoons open at around 5PM, just perfect for sunset viewing. You need to see what the bay looks like from up here. It is spectacular.

Got to stay here at a promotional rate offered by a coupon site and I couldn't be happier - the bed is soft and comfy (definitely perfect for staycation - I could stay here all day if I feel lazy), there's a nice view of Manila from our room, and there are great places to eat - from breakfast at 9 Spoons (inclusive of the room rate) to dinner and drinks at their roof deck, which has a view of the city including the clock tower landmark, and to merienda or dessert, with a churros cafe close to their first floor serving mean churros. I heard they also have a pizza place though I haven't tried that one yet. All these comforts and conveniences, and I haven't even mentioned that the hotel is the perfect jump-off point to explore Intramuros, as it's just near one of the arched entrances. Staying overnight is a great way to explore the walled city at a leisurely pace, as opposed to a day trip.