GemstoneBR in Shore Residences

Yeah don't bother. This isn't a hotel, but rather a small apartment accommodation following the failing AirBnb model. There lies significant problems for travellers, particularly if they're non-budget. For starters, you'll be hounded with a long list of rules - far exceeding those of a typical hotel - with penalties for not following (e.g. you can be fined ₱500 merely for flushing toilet paper down the toilet). Paying fines to the apartment administration is a tedious, long process. I'd know, I had to pay one, for the first time in 18 years of international travel. Furthermore, you're not allowed to dry clothes on the balcony; if you do... yep, you could be fined. And there presents another problem: the apartment had a washing machine, yet no dryer nor even clotheslines. The management advises that you can use a laundry service downstairs for drying; but what's the point of that? The washing machine is for marketing purposes, not to practically address any need you have. Likewise, while a small kitchen is present, without the full complement of kitchenware, the kitchen is rather pointless. I didn't even have a can-opener. Travellers, might they choose to cook, shouldn't be expected to take kitchenware with them. So besides a rather pointless washing machine and a barely usable kitchen, what are you left with that a hotel doesn't have? You won't have a help desk, that's for sure. The busy administration downstairs is for managing the enormous apartment building, not for addressing your accommodation concerns. And after messaging the management staff both via Trip.com and email, I found them to be unresponsive. Likely, if something bad were to happen during your stay, such as the electronic doorlock malfunctioning, you'll be on your own. Other problems included the bedroom facing a noisy intersection and a cockroach infestation (see the images). There are rules for not smoking, and yet I could still smell tobacco smoke. This MIGHT be adequate accommodation for an unpicky budget traveller; although I've known youth hostels with better support and clothing lines to dry one's clothes! And like other AirBnB stays, I questioned whether I was being photographed. I couldn't see any hidden cameras, but noticed the ceiling light flashing subsecutively each time I switched it off. The moment I looked towards the light and gave it the middle finger, the flashing stopped. I'll let you decide.

It was good and relaxing to stay. Highly recommended. 👍👍 Very convenient and easy access to the malls and airport

I was a little upset about the room. Not exactly what we are expecting. But it’s ok for just night over. This room needs a renovation especially the bathroom. The pool looks amazing.

I was able to relax with its quiet, zen and comfy unit. Gonna book here again. And i do recommend this. It was smooth checking in and out.

Sobrang ganda ng view and mabango

Here is the place that where you wanna save your budget and wanna see a really nice view. The lobby its really elegant look and have alot of security around there so its really safe to live in. The room are really nice can sleep for 4 person. Its also very convenient which there are many restaurants and Alfamart around there. So no need to worry abt going so far to get food or other stuff which have to go supermarket to buy. If you wanna go to MOA (Mall of Asia) you can just walk for 10~15min is really near 🫣 There has alot of zeepney so dosent have to worry abt the transportation too.