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The Peninsula Manila vs City Garden Hotel Makati
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Peninsula Manila ranks significantly higher than City Garden Hotel Makati. The Peninsula Manila ranks #3 in Manila with accolades from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
The Peninsula Manila
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With rooms that highlight the best of Filipino design, the Peninsula is a Makati veteran that nevertheless appears brand new."
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Travel + Leisure
"The restored lobby now boasts soaring, 4-story ceilings, a lavish sunburst sculpture, and copious amounts of light thanks to elongated windows."
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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."
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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."
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City Garden Hotel Makati
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Makati Avenue, Makati, Luzon 7870, Philippines
From $52 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"This large place has 160 comfortable rooms spread out over 21 floors. It's got a rather slick style and its own health club. The pool is on the roof; views are great."
Rough Guide
"A comfortable, modern boutique hotel with spacious and well-maintained a/c rooms, small rooftop swimming pool and giddy views from the rooftop café."
