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The Manila HotelvsCapital O 468 Element Boutique Hotel
Both The Manila Hotel and Element Boutique Hotel are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Manila Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Element Boutique Hotel. The Manila Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 7 publications including Insight Guides, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
The Manila Hotel
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster
Afar Magazine
One Rizal Park, Manila, Luzon 0913, Philippines
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Its public areas and older rooms could use a renovation in places, but the newer rooms are arguably the best and most luxurious in the city -- and you simply can't beat it for Old Manila charm." Full review
"This legendary hotel will appeal to World War II history buffs. One of the oldest buildings in the capital, it once hosted General Douglas MacArthur."
Top Choice
"As the Mandarin Oriental is to Bangkok and Raffles is to Singapore, so is the Manila Hotel to Manila." Full review
"The capital's Manila Hotel, with its embroidered linens... and black-and-white floor tiles, reflects the antithesis of the sleek design aesthetic that pervades much of Southeast Asia." Full review
"Esteemed establishment that is undoubtedly past its best but nevertheless reeks of history, at least in the old wing where General Douglas MacArthur stayed during World War II."
Luxury
"This 510-room property is Manila’s grand dame." Full review
"The undisputed grande dame of Filipino hospitality, the Manila Hotel has so many tales to tell, even Hemingway was impressed." Full review
Capital O 468 Element Boutique Hotel
Lonely Planet
5930 Guerrero Street, Brgy Poblacion, Makati, Luzon, Philippines
From $50/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Top Choice
"This functional and fashionable new French-run hotel adds another splash of originality to Makati's up-and-coming Poblacion area." Full review