Edsa Shangri-La, Manila vs The Bayleaf Intramuros
Both Edsa Shangri-La and The Bayleaf Intramuros are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Edsa Shangri-La scores marginally better than The Bayleaf Intramuros. Edsa Shangri-La ranks #16 in Manila with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Insight Guides, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Luzon 1650, Philippines
From $116 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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
"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..."
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Travel + Leisure
"Though it stands amid Manila’s concrete jungle, this urban escape teems with tropical greenery."
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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."
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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."
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The Bayleaf Intramuros
Muralla corner Victoria Streets, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines
From $68 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The Bayleaf is an oasis of calm in the heart of old Manila. Service in this medium-sized establishment is friendly, efficient, while the spacious rooms are contemporary."
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Don't miss the view over the city from the rooftop Skydeck bar.
Lonely Planet
"While a boutique hotel within Intramuros' old walls may not suit the area, the Bayleaf is rightfully popular for its rooms decked out in vibrant colour schemes."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A great location for exploring the historic sights of Manila, stylish contemporary rooms with great amenities, and several on-site dining options...easily one of the best upper-middle-range options."
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