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Edsa Shangri-La, Manila vs Malate Pensionne

Malate Pensionne and Edsa Shangri-La are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Malate Pensionne ranks marginally better than Edsa Shangri-La. Malate Pensionne has a TripExpert Score of 76 with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.

Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
8 / 10
1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Luzon 1650, Philippines
From $116 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"True Shangri-La style; close to Megamall in the Ortigas/Pasig City area northeast of Makati. Tennis, fitness center, pool. Italian and Chinese dining, popular for business lunches."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Located in Mandaluyong, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila is in the business district and minutes from Shangri-La Mall and William J Shaw Theater. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of..." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Though it stands amid Manila’s concrete jungle, this urban escape teems with tropical greenery." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Slightly less impressive than Shangri-La’s Makati location, yet still a five-star hotel by all rights. The gardens here are truly a sight to behold, and the MRT is just steps away." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"These two white towers are set in a tropical garden in the shopping and residential Ortigas Center district. Interiors have marble floors, wooden rails, Asian paintings, and floral arrangements." Full review
Malate Pensionne
Malate Pensionne
7 / 10
1771 M. Adriatico St., Manila, Luzon 1004, Philippines
From $25 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A longstanding favorite of travelers on a tight budget, Malate Pensionne is conveniently located in Malate... and has significantly more charm than some of the really cheap backpacker hangouts." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Antique furniture, restaurant. A classic backpackers’ haunt with a fresh facelift. Good location for fun."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tucked behind Starbucks in an unbeatable position, this has been one of the area’s most popular guesthouses for years."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This beautifully maintained and grandly atmospheric travellers’ centre with hardwood detail throughout is justifiably popular." Full review