MARCO POLO DAVAO HOTEL, Davao – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with views
Marco Polo Davao offers rooms and suites with views of Mount Apo or the Gulf of Davao. Each room includes broadband internet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Club rooms on the 17th and 18th floors provide access to the Continental Club Lounge, which includes buffet breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails.
Dining options
The hotel has five restaurants. Cafe Marco serves an international buffet with local and global dishes. Lotus Court offers Cantonese cuisine. Polo Bistro features an international à la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Eagles Bar is a classic spot for drinks, and the Lobby Lounge hosts live music alongside its high tea service.
Leisure and wellness
Guests can use the 82-foot outdoor pool, health club, and spa, which offers treatments like Ayurvedic massage. The pool deck has padded loungers and umbrellas. The hotel also provides yoga classes and a fitness center with modern equipment.
Central location
The hotel is a 19-minute walk from the Monument of Peace and Unity and a 10-minute walk from People’s Park, known for its durian-shaped building. Nearby restaurants include Jollibee, Dimsum Diner, and Coffee for Peace. Francisco Bangoy International Airport is 10 km away, with an airport shuttle available for PHP 200 per person.
Services and perks
The hotel provides an airport shuttle, meeting rooms, and a business center. Club room guests get complimentary pressing and two hours of meeting room use. The Marco Polo Discovery loyalty program offers perks like dining credits and spa discounts. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- Gift/Newsstand
- Coffee shop
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
- Tubing
Guest Parking
- Microwave
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Free city shuttle
- Paid valet parking
- Room service
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Doctor on call
- Wedding services
- Newspaper service
- Bell staff/Porter
- Computer connection
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Free breakfast
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Television in lobby
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Treatment room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Microwave
Media
- Television
- Telephone
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is ideally located in the center of Davao City, offering clean and friendly accommodations. The service, specifically the front desk staff and city tour arrangements, stood out. Breakfast was a highlight, served with fresh oranges. However, some areas like the surroundings and portion sizes have room for improvement.
The hotel promised a sea view but never delivered, which was a total disappointment. However, the rooms were nice and clean despite being quite crowded. The service was friendly and attentive, although there were some incidents like the quilt being dragged on the floor to change the linen. The location was not good overall, seemingly in a run-down area of town, but there were nearby convenient stores, fruit stalls, banks, and souvenir stores which were helpful for travelers. The dining experience was a letdown, with cold bacon, overcooked eggs, and slow service, not living up to expectations. On the bright side, the facilities were up there with the best hotels in the Philippines.
The hotel rooms were a bit small for a 4-star rating, and although the handy phone was present in the room, it was not functioning properly. However, the room was quiet, clean, and comfortable once settled in.
The hotel offers nice, spacious, and clean rooms designed with kids characters and storybooks. The strong smell of dampness was a downside, prompting us to request a room change. The staff was polite and courteous, especially accommodating a special request, providing a European level of professionalism. The location is central, perfect for exploring Davao City, near the night market and great bars. The dining experience was wonderful, offering a variety of local food and dishes with fair pricing. The facilities were modern and well-kept.
My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms, while not perfect, were adequately clean with some nice elements like the clean carpet. The service was top-notch, with incredibly professional and friendly staff, although I had a minor issue with the linen change process. The location was excellent, especially for exploring the City of Davao, offering easy access to local food adventures just across the street. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with varied choices and local favorites but some issues with service and organization. The facilities were good, although not without flaws, providing a reasonable stay for the price paid.
The hotel has a very nice function room on the second floor, but the dampness smell was overwhelming, prompting us to request a room change to Dusit D2.
The hotel offers spacious rooms with a great view of Mt. Apo and the city, which are clean and decent. The service makes you feel like a VIP guest, especially the reception and housekeeping teams. The location is near the lively night market area, and the dining experience at Cafe Marco is nice. However, the checkout process was disappointing, and improvements are needed in the breakfast service.
The hotel's rooms are dated, not well-maintained, and in need of maintenance, with a smelly sofa and issues like blankets with holes. The location is excellent, being in the neighborhood of Aldevinco, perfect for exploring local goods. The dining experience was disappointing, with delays, cold food, and disorganized service. However, the service was friendly and service-oriented, ensuring pleasant interactions throughout the stay.
The hotel's location is excellent, just a few steps away from Aldevinco market with a quick visit possible right after breakfast. The rooms didn't include free breakfast but offered a discounted meal which was still a bit expensive. The service was friendly and pleasant, with staff providing great recommendations of places to see. The dining options were varied with enjoyable food choices, though compared to previous visits, it could have been better. Overall, a decent value for money with some room for improvement in certain areas.
The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms with convenient amenities like a pool and gym, although the additional breakfast cost may not suit all budgets. The staff is friendly and accommodating, but there were some lapses in services like disorganization and slow responses. The location is excellent for exploring nearby attractions and markets.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positive and negative experiences. The rooms were decent overall, equipped with a capsule coffee maker and a Handy mobile device for convenience, but they were a little dirty and dusty. The wet bathroom floor was a hazard, making me slip a few times. However, the hotel staff were accommodating and warm, but slightly outnumbered by guests, which affected the service quality. The location was great, near the lively night market and major shopping complexes, offering a fantastic setting to explore Davao. The dining experience left much to be desired, with cold food and slow service, leading to a disappointing end to my stay.
Staying in the Marco Polo suite room on the 14th floor was a great experience overall. The rooms were well laid out, well-lit, with a nice clean carpet, and the bathroom was also very well laid out with marble floors and walls. The location may take some time to get to, especially if accessing it through a taxi or personal transport, but it's a real winner for business travelers looking for convenience. The dining experience, especially during breakfast, was good with a variety of local, Asian, European, and American food choices, even though it seemed a little expensive. The facilities were top-notch, offering everything from room service to laundry services.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of great experiences with a few downsides. The room overlooked the water, the bed and pillows were comfortable, but the bathroom could use a walk-in shower instead of a tub. I loved the afternoon tea time at Marco Lounge. The only downside was the smokey smell lingering. The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive, always willing to go the extra mile.
The hotel I stayed at was quite impressive, with spacious and beautiful rooms that offered a comfortable and quiet stay. The service was top-notch, with attentive and helpful staff always ready to assist. The location was central, perfect for exploring the city's attractions. The dining experience was superb, offering a wide variety of options. The facilities were well-equipped, enhancing my overall stay.
The hotel offers a comfortable stay with great views, although a walk-in shower would have been preferable. The room service was excellent but the handy phone was not working. The location is convenient and near many attractions, though noise from the university area could be disturbing.
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