The Peninsula ManilavsCity Garden Suites
Both City Garden Suites and The Peninsula Manila are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Peninsula Manila is preferred by most professionals compared to City Garden Suites. The Peninsula Manila scores 83 with praise from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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
City Garden Suites
1158 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Standard hotel with sparsely furnished but clean a/c rooms and a reasonable coffee shop in the lobby; Filipino buffet breakfast included."
Lonely Planet
"This huge three-star hotel is an OK fit for business travellers on a budget. Wi-fi isn’t free. Standard rooms are motel basic but well equipped, while pricier rooms boast Italian-inspired accents." Full review