The Manila Hotel vs Capital 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

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: One Rizal Park, Manila, Luzon 0913, Philippines

Price:

From $121 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Shuttle Bus

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Expert reviews:

Frommer's

"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

Insight Guides

"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."

Lonely Planet

Top Choice

"As the Mandarin Oriental is to Bangkok and Raffles is to Singapore, so is the Manila Hotel to Manila." Full review

Travel + Leisure

"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

Rough Guide

"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."

Oyster