Where to Stay in Manila, Philippines

This bed and breakfast first caught my eye in 2015. We were staying at nearby Z Hostel when I had to walk over to our car parked across the street from this place. During the day, it looked like any other old Filipino house. But when I saw it again early that evening, it looked transformed. At the time, it didn’t look like it belonged in Poblacion.

The front door and windows were flung open so I could see the interior. Based on its architectural style and vintage furnishings, the house was clearly old but it looked fresh and new, like it had just been renovated. A warm, yellow light emanated from the living room so it looked like the house was glowing against the muted blue of early evening. I couldn’t see anyone inside but it sounded like the owner of the house was entertaining guests. A tray with a pitcher of pandan ice water and a set of clean glasses seemed proof of that. There was a man loitering outside so I asked him what this place was. Was it a hotel? …