Engel's Pad vs The Leaf House
Both are in Manila, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentSanta Mesa
Engel's Pad
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Apartment★★San Juan
The Leaf House
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.5)+2.2
- 2640 m closer to public transport−640 m
Why is The Leaf House better than Engel's Pad?
- 1More 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 vs The Leaf House: which hotel is better? | 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 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| 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 22% +69% | top 91% |
| 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 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| 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 | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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?
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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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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