Manila is the most underrated city of the globe.

@ErlitasWorld

Ай бұрын

True but affordable

Rob and Allie, I'm so glad you got to the Philippines and now better understand its charm and amazing affordability! And, yes, English is spoken there!! I just discovered your channel a week or two ago, and I've probably binge-watched 40 or 50 of them. I also purchased your KZread kit, and I'm going to pursue that. I have been married to a Filipina for almost 10 years and I am way too old to retire young, Ha! 😊 But she is still quite young! I've actually had many adventures in my life, including a bicycle trip from Michigan to LA Paz, Bolivia in my early 20s, and also bicycling back and forth across America twice when I was 62! However, although many people would say I am way too old to consider full-time slow travel or spending more time in the Philippines, I am planning on doing exactly that. I figure if I am able to live a healthy life into my 80s, I might as well enjoy it there. I wish I knew what you know back when I was in my forties, but I accept all that is and look forward to all that is to come. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your videos! I'm so glad this has been successful for you. You both are entertaining, very informational - and REAL! I know that you have given people a chance to understand that there are a variety of options that would provide a much higher quality of life if they only knew the affordable options. I will be back in touch with you both! Keep up the good work! 🎉

Lovely hotel! Since watching your videos I may retire abroad. You have shown how affordable it can be

Amazing that the GHM is only a category 3 Hyatt! We stayed extensively at University of Illinois Champaign Hyatt Place and that was a category 3 but nothing like the GHM. When we travel to Manila the GHM is my home base in BGC; I love the 57th floor Club and facilities. When you get back to the Philippines try visiting Tagaytay; we stayed at the Anya when it was affiliated with Hyatt last April. Climate in Tagaytay reminds me of Hawaii without the insane costs; we're building a winter home there. Love your videos!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the scorecard review! You're constantly improving your channels! I'm headed to the Philippines in May 2025 for ~3 weeks and was planning on using IHG points. But based on your video I'm now going to split my stay between IHG and Hyatt! Thanks so much for all the info you provide across all your channels!

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I’ll have a review of the Crowne Plaza Galleria coming soon too.

@ShaneRobinsonArtist

Ай бұрын

@@travelasiawithallie YAY! Perfect! That's where I'm staying. 🙏🏼

More Manila videos please! Will be visiting next year with my filipinos friends.

Awesome room! It seems like Grand Hyatts are way nicer abroad than in the states

Good morning from Chicago. As a person who rates hotels on their fitness facility, this is hotel is a 10 for me. Also love that the amenities are separated by female and male because a woman can't take her top off in a coed sauna! Thanks Allie

That view is beautiful during the day.

Loooove, love, love the scoreboard at the end. It's so funny, I had just put the Grand Hyatt Manilla on my list (hubby and I are Hyatt babies), and here you are doing a video of it.😀 Thank you, thank you! What camera were you holding for this? I have to get one, it looked so light and compact.🎥 Another perfect post!

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you loved it! We enjoyed our stay there. I used the GoPro 12 for this video:-)

One thing that might help with room upgrades is that before I check in at the front desk, I look at the availability online to see if there are standard suites available for the dates I’m staying. If there are availability, I asked front desk very nicely to upgrade me to standard suite. If they say no, then I show them the availability online. They are suppose to give it to you especially if you are using guest of honor certificate. Some people working at front desk of Hyatt hotels don’t necessary always know the rules. If they still say no, then usually I’ll ask for the manager. Eventually you get your standard suite 😊 And always go to the world of Hyatt line if available, people working there tends to know the rules better

Thanks for the tour and bringing us with you

Would love if you included what would have made each category a perfect 10/20 vs. what they received.

What a beautiful hotel and room. We have yet to stay at a Grand Hyatt. It seems like an upscale version of a Hyatt Regency. Love the Club Lounge and pool/spa area too. Such a great value at 12K points/night. Congratulations on earning Globalist! The full service Hyatt hotels usually have great breakfast.

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We are already plotting where to use our suite upgrades, lol.

@DaveM-FFB

Ай бұрын

@@travelasiawithallie My wife reminded me that years ago we stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. It's a stunning property right on the waterfront. At that time I had not joined the Hyatt loyalty program.

Great find! Love this hotel. Thanks Allie and Rob

Wow.. Another great place! That pool looks HUGE!

thank you so much for these wonderful, informative videos, Allie! This helps us decide where to go and what's included. Please keep them coming. Excellent job!!

I'm guessing they assign a person each shift to guests. When I stayed at a Sandals resort that's what happened. I never realized it until later but we had the same man always attentive to us. As soon as I sat down for breakfast, for example, he would put a napkin in my lap. We never saw him watching us but as soon as it seemed we needed something he would appear.

Great video, what a fantastic hotel and 10/10 gym! Thanks for sharing

Great to see such "affordable " luxury in the Philippines. When you know how to hack the system. 😉👍 I love the level of service abroad. Thanks for the great tour.👍 Were you brave enough to try Balut? It is a popular Filipino delicacy. My nieces love it. I couldn't bring myself to try it.😮😅😊 What was your favorite thing to do in the Philippines? Great scoring system 👏 👍

Thank you. Will add this to my list.

I support your channel my friend

Nutella sighting! 🤣 Looks like a great hotel and love the upgrade you got and the food looked pretty good! Hotel property is so nice!

Fun tour! I'm having so much fun living vicariously through you lol. I love your sandals, by the way.

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️

Love watching your Videos Very informative and helpful ✌️👍👍👍👌💪💕🙏

Congratulations, Allie, to you and Rob attaining Globalist status!!!🎉🎉🎉🍾🥂 Fabulous upgraded suite -- I love double sinks, too, and I'm a solo traveler.😄 I'm so happy that I subscribed to your channel because I loooove your detailed hotel room tours,👍🏻 just as I loooove your detailed rail compartment tours on your and Rob's Grounded Life Travel channel. Keep up the exciting videos!❤

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We are excited to put it to use:-)

Will be traveling to the Philippines next year and will definitely take a look at this hotel. Love the free spa.

Your lucky to travel n had a good experienced visiting tropical island

Replay watch. This looks amazing, can’t wait to see more. I reside in the Metro Atlanta area 😊

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Hey ATL fam!!

great hotel! I never noticed you saying um, until you mentioned it, now I notice every time you say it, lol

such a helpful review! beautiful lounge and suite❤❤ TY!

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Supporting you po

Thank you for visiting the Philippines

The room is nice.

Try the buffet at Okada, you will really amaze and will enjoy soooo much!

I really enjoyed the tour, and I thought the rating breakdown at the end was very helpful. I always wonder about the comfort of the bed and pillows when traveling.

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Whenever I'm in the Philippines I go to the " City of Dreams" or "Okada" which I believ are the top 2 best hotels in Manila. Try those places out, if you come back in Manila.

We most be adapt the culture in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and also being patient and everything that you can see it in around and you know it as be being calm and be patient and also are pilipino people are so sweet and friendly people in the world and always to keeping smiling and happy people and to care others each others that is pilipino love And funny people also 😂

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Value for money

I was wondering if you could let me know who you two rented the beautiful apartment from in Bangkok months, we are heading that way in about 5 months and are looking for good places . We start our slow travel retirement next June from Kentucky and have a home in northern Tuscany which we can use as a home base to catch our breath from time to time. Thanks for all the great info you and Rob share with all of us

@travelasiawithallie

Ай бұрын

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My weakness is staying in one of 5 star hotel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Welcome to the land of ophir and tarshish Philippines

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👍 just subscribed (❁´◡`❁)

I recommend staying at Shangri-La at the Fort. It is my go-to hotel every time my family and I visit the Philippines. I think they have a much better service and offerings than your standard Grand Hyatt, Hilton, or Marriot hotels.

@justsmy5677

Ай бұрын

But can you stay at the Shangri-La on points for the equivalent of something like $54? If you are slow traveling, that makes a difference. A person needs to build points/loyalty with one or two brands in order to slow travel and take advantage of the points benefits.

@christianc6941

Ай бұрын

@@justsmy5677that’s the only caveat. I don’t believe they have a points system but I could be wrong. The cost difference is very wide. Your approach is the best way for long term stay and value. Hope you enjoy Manila and the neighboring provinces!