At Oriental Zen Suites, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Manila, Oriental Zen Suites is in a shopping district and near the airport. Greenhills Shopping Center and Greenbelt Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manila Bay and Rizal Park. Manila Zoo and Cultural Center of the Philippines are also worth visiting. Visit our Manila travel guide
1545 Alfonso Mendoza St., Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila, 1003
What's nearby
Quiapo Church
3 min drive - 1.8 km
University of Santo Tomas
3 min walk - 0.3 km
SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Winford Manila Resort & Casino
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Far Eastern University
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Bambang LRT Station
7 min walk
Manila Laong Laan Station
12 min walk
Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)
39 min drive
Restaurants
Starr's Famous Milkshake Laon Laan, UST
4 min walk
Fusebox
3 min walk
Chew York Grill
4 min walk
Samgyupsalamat
3 min walk
Kapetolyo
3 min walk
About this property
Oriental Zen Suites
Hotel near Manila Bay
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Oriental Zen Suites. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Express check-out, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Oriental Zen Suites include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
How much does it cost to stay at Oriental Zen Suites?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oriental Zen Suites on Oct 27, 2026 start from ₩33,910, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Oriental Zen Suites?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oriental Zen Suites?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Oriental Zen Suites located?
Located in Santa Cruz, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from University of Santo Tomas and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Manila Bay. Quiapo Church and Lucky Chinatown Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Bambang LRT Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tayuman LRT Station is 11 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Oriental Zen Suites Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The hotel has been nicely remodeled and the rooms are clean and well appointed. There’s nothing else in terms of amenities - no restaurant, cafe, or anything else - but there are plenty available in the neighborhood. I would stay there again, but would request a room not overlooking the road. The traffic noise just can’t be blocked out. I had to change rooms after a noisy first night, but the staff were very gracious about it.
Fantastic value reasonably priced rooms. Clean, comfortable and well furnished.
Reception staff are lovely. Always happy to help and assist.
Security Guards are excellent.
I like the staff! I just dont like the internet service
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jim
Feb 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great little hotel of Thai or East Asia vibes. There's some effort put into architecture and construction making it a relaxing and cozy place of rest. A good find to be in Manila with good value for the price. Staff helpful and I had a courtesy.
The only things to improve a bit is that there should be a 24 hrs service at front desk instead of as of now 6am-11pm. There could perhaps be a need of change of toilets since they are of the older type. Had some minor issues with them.
For the noise sensitive: To be in Manila and especially in that area it is relatively quiet. You'd hear a garbage truck for 10-15 mins from about 6-7am in mornings from some viewless rooms. Not the view rooms to the Mendoza road. There's some other smaller sounds outside the building to be heard at times. But not from the building itself. It's remarkable quiet between doors normally.
5 Stars from me.
This is an excellent place located very close to the University of Santo Tomas (where I needed to be).
It was my second visit, as I consider that the overall value, for the price paid, is superb.
Very clean rooms - adequate for purpose.
The staff at reception are lovely and always willing to help.
Security guards are efficient, professional and extremely helpful.
I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to other travelers. If only they could improve the quality of the Wi-Fi in the rooms it would be perfect. I would happily pay a bit more for good room WiFi.
Having said that, the Wi-Fi in the Lobby is excellent, so I downloaded Netflix Films in the Lobby, to watch in my room.
Thanks again Oriental Zen for an exceptionally good value experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jim
Feb 12, 2026
To be in Manila I think it's a good place to stay. They have really made some efforts in construction and
My stay was amazing !! The hotel is in a really good location meaning that getting a grab to tourist attractions is really cheap. The staff on the reception desk were so helpful and also allowed me to get an early check in to my room after getting a night flight to Manila. The room was very comfortable. The wifi unfortunately doesn’t reach the rooms but that wasn’t really an issue for me. The only other thing I would mention is that the address of the hotel given is actually across the road from the hotel so don’t be alarmed if you get a taxi to the address and can’t see the hotel - it’s a little further up the road on the other side but very easy to see.
Remodelling of the property is needed. Bigger bathrooms with AC. I didn't have a window & my circadian rhythym was getting messed up.
Would be best if the whole place moved to another location because it's in a terrible spot.
No dining options.
They would not let me check in 2 hrs ahead of time even though the room was ready. Terrible. Phils is not now I had to go around to pass time & come back to check in... 😐😏
The staff was nice but the room was not.
Please do not believe about their parking.
It says on their booking “parking included” but my niece and nephew were told that they have to park on the street and need to pay 100 pesos for tanod fee.