The Peninsula ManilavsAmelie Hotel Manila
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Peninsula Manila scores significantly better than Amelie Hotel Manila. The Peninsula Manila comes in at #3 in Manila with positive reviews from 5 publications including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Peninsula Manila
Ayala & Makati Avenues, Metro Manila, Makati, Luzon 1226, Philippines
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The first thing most guests at the Peninsula comment on is the attentive and friendly service, which is almost impossible to fault." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With rooms that highlight the best of Filipino design, the Peninsula is a Makati veteran that nevertheless appears brand new." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The restored lobby now boasts soaring, 4-story ceilings, a lavish sunburst sculpture, and copious amounts of light thanks to elongated windows." Full review
Rough Guide
"Ostentatious five-star that takes up a city block and has a cheesily opulent lobby where people go to drink coffee and to see and be seen."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The only recognizable landmark of the Makati district in Manila from 40 years ago is The Peninsula Manila, a grand, elegant luxury spot." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Rub shoulders with the city’s beau monde in the glamorous lobby before you head for dinner at one of the fantastic restaurants, or retire to your well-appointed bedroom." Full review
Amelie Hotel Manila
1667 Jorge Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila, Luzon 1004, Philippines
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"A shot in the arm to Malate's hopeful revival, Amélie's gray-stone minimalism is the perfect antidote to the sweaty, steamy metropolis." Full review