The Bayleaf

Great stay here over Christmas. Clean rooms with views of intramuros. Attentive service. Breakfast was great, a lot of variety. Not a good spot for walking, but easy to get a Grab car. They were very kind when we arrived very early from an overnight flight and we were able to have early checkin for a reasonable fee.

The location within Manilla's "walled city" was great -- surrounded by streets lined with bustling food stalls, historic buildings, parks, and extended sections of the old wall for walking. The room had a comfortable bed and the basic necessities for a comfortable stay (including large windows with a view of the city). ||All that said, we happened to stay on the night of a religious event that lasted 24 hours, with gathering of hundreds of people, parades, and rituals that closed down the streets surrounding the hotel and entrances to and from the walled city, and no one informed us of this annual event in advance. As we needed to catch an international flight early in the morning (in the middle of this event), we were left desperate the evening before when learning of the street closures and potential of taking 3 hours to get to the airport for an 8:00 a.m. flight (normally a 30-45 minute drive). No Grab cars or taxis would "accept" a ride call due to the impossibility of getting to the hotel. We only learned of this issue upon returning from dinner the night before our departure at 22:30. No one at the hotel had mentioned anything about this until we inquired at 22:30, having had to walk back to the hotel, when no cars could get through the crowded streets. The front desk staff kept repeating that the roads would be closed, but offered no suggestions. Finally, they offered the possibility of a hotel transfer at 4:15 a.m. (presumably the car was already at the hotel so would be available to transfer us). This cost 3 times the amount of a Grab car, but at least we made it to the airport. While the hotel has no control over the event taking place, since it is an annual event - and obviously has consequences for hotel guests - it is inexcusable that there was absolutely no notification of the event (or its disruptive consequences) communicated. With a bit of planning and communication all the anxiety created could have been avoided.

the staff was really helpful all throughout our stay. especially that it was Christmas, we even had free cookies for the holiday.its location is exceptional. was able to bring jogging clothes and enjoyed jogging around the walled city. Breakfast food was so good. Had a good Christmas holiday with my family

The hotel is in a great location, perfect for arriving in the Philippines after a long flight and settling in. Intramuros has most of the sights inside or in walking distance outside the wall. The staff is very courteous and attentive! The view to the Wall and Golf Place is worth it. Everything was clean and no problems with functionality. Thank you for the pleasant time and look forward to another visit.

Had a great meal and stay at the Bayleaf. The staff were very friendly and the food was wonderful. Sean made us feel very welcome on the sky deck for our evening meal. The hotel has a perfect location and there are beautiful views over Manila from the sky deck and rooms.

Good hotel with very good service. Nice restaurant with a lovley wiew of Manila at the skydeck. Good location near Rizal park, waterworld and sevral intresting points for sightseeing. Bed comfort was perfect. The only thing missing is a pool.

This was our 2nd time in this hotel . The service again was spot on. The main reason I come back to this hotel is to watch the Annual Grand Marian Procession that passess in front of this hotel! Because this is an annual event, we'll be here again in 2025! The Skydeck is so very nice to hangout with live music, good food & drinks.

Bayleaf is an excellent location for exploring historic Manila and the National museums. Staff was responsive and room was quiet and dark at night. Third floor restaurant had excellent food and service. Would stay there again. Xtyjkoyrfbkjrfcvnjtffg

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.