The Peninsula ManilavsHotel Celeste

Both The Peninsula Manila and Hotel Celeste are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Peninsula Manila ranks significantly better than Hotel Celeste. The Peninsula Manila scores 89 with praise from 5 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.

The Peninsula Manila

Tripexpert score:

9/10

Location:Ayala & Makati Avenues, Metro Manila, Makati, Luzon 1226, Philippines

Price:

From $93/night

Amenities:

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

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Expert reviews:

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

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Hotel Celeste

Tripexpert score:

7/10

Location:02 San Lorenzo Drive corner A. Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village, Makati, Luzon 1223, Philippines