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title: "Engel's Pad vs The Leaf House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Engel's Pad or The Leaf House in Manila? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-22
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# Engel's Pad vs The Leaf House

Both are in Manila, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Santa Mesa
## [Engel's Pad](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/engel-s-pad-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1387686/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · San Juan
## [The Leaf House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-leaf-house-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204707/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Engel's Pad

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Engel's Pad if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 7.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 19)

### Choose The Leaf House if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 19 / 1)

### Why is Engel's Pad better than The Leaf House?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.5) (+2.2)
2.  640 m closer to public transport (−640 m)

### Why is The Leaf House better than Engel's Pad?

1.  More guest reviews (180 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×18)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Engel's Pad | The Leaf House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.7  (+2.2) | 7.5 |
| Location | 6.0  (+1.5) | 4.5 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3  (+3.5) | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+1.1) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.7  (+2.2) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 180  (+170) |
| Rank in Manila | top 24%  (+61%) | bottom 15% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.0  (+1.5) | 4.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.3 km | 5.3 km |
| To public transport | 280 m  (−640 m) | 930 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 58  (+12) | 46 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 19 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 13  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.4 km apart

Engel's Pad: city centre: 5.3 km, nearest station Stamesa Station: 280 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 10 km, 58 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

The Leaf House: city centre: 5.3 km, nearest station LRT2 - J. Ruiz Station: 930 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 10 km, 46 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Manila

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## Engel's Pad or The Leaf House: common questions

### Which is better, Engel's Pad or The Leaf House?

Engel's Pad leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Engel's Pad or The Leaf House?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Engel's Pad and The Leaf House?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/engel-s-pad-manila-vs-the-leaf-house-manila/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/