PHOTOS: Which Metro Manila Mall Toilets Pass the Bidet Test?

(SPOT.ph) Metro Manila malls and bathrooms, a pairing either made in hell or in heaven. You know how it is. You're out on an errand or for a day out when suddenly the call of nature hits. You rush to the nearest toilet, hoping to all the powers that be that it'll actually be equipped with everything you need, or at the very least, have a working flush. 

So this World Toilet Day, we're helping you out with a visual guide to a few bathrooms in some of the biggest malls in Metro Manila. World Toilet Day is observed annually by the United Nations to help shed light on the situation of sanitation globally. Not everyone has access to a working toilet, after all. 

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Metro Manila malls and their toilets

Greenbelt 3

We're starting things strong with this gorgeous bathroom in Greenbelt 3, in the new wing aptly right by the designer stores. This bathroom has got the all-desired bidet per stall, alongside clean and modern finishing, orchids included. There's even a waiting area right outside. The only issue is it seems everyone knows this little spot, so be prepared for a bit of a crowded visit.

Elsewhere in Greenbelt, the bathrooms are pretty okay. Standard goods made better by the fact that it's quieter. 

SM Aura

SM Malls have a distinct look for their bathrooms, and the one at SM Aura doesn't veer far away. No bidets here, but plus points for the full tissue paper container.

Podium

We remember there was a time Podium bathrooms all had bidets—looks like those days are gone. We don't know what the plan is but when we looked around the mall, each stall was now bidet-less, though the receptacle for it was still there.

Pro-tip, head on up to the sixth floor to access the more spacious bathroom at the top. No bidets here still, but at least there's more stalls and space.

Megamall

Here's a reminder to Megamall's bathrooms: avoid the ones by the parking lots. We particularly like heading over to the Atrium's malls as those are typically quieter. And hey, the art on the walls ain't bad either. 

Shangri-La Plaza

Now if you're feeling extra fancy, make your way to the East Wing's bathrooms. This used to be a pay lounge by the Lego store but was free to use when we went there. While there are still no bidets, you get large OOTD-pic area, a foyer with seats, and randomly backlit toilets. Romanticize that next toilet visit.

Robinsons Magnolia

Disclaimer: You have to pay P20 to use this lounge by Jollyland. What that P20 gets you is the chance to use a Toto toilet in the mall. Yup, we mean those fully automated thrones you typically see in Japan. 

This lounge is also available at Robinsons Galleria and Robinsons Antipolo. For the former, it's located near Robinsons Appliances and for the second, head to the lower ground floor in the expansion area. 

Uptown Mall

Love mirrors? Uptown Mall bathrooms have a whole slew of them. The toilets are pretty standard for a bathroom but we give plus points for how well they've laid out the sinks and bathrooms.