Raffles MakativsHotel H2O
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Raffles Makati is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel H2O. Raffles Makati is ranked #7 in Manila with approval from 3 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Raffles Makati
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati, Luzon 1224, Philippines
From $282/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler
"Two hotels with shared common areas, housed in a new high-rise in the fast-growing (though still somewhat sketchy) business and shopping district of Makati." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Staking its claim as Manila's most luxurious hotel, Raffles' stunning suites pay tribute to the original Singapore colonial design mixed with contemporary touches." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Raffles Makati debuted in a brand-new 30-story tower in the Philippines’ central business district, Makati City." Full review
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• When dining at Mirèio, make sure to try its beef tartare with goat cheese and basil, mussels in a mustard and saffron sauce with onion coulis, and the lavender crème brûlée.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This intimate, art-filled property – sharing a building with the adjoining Fairmont Hotel in Manila’s central business district – is big on service and comfort" Full review
Hotel H2O
Luneta (Behind the Quirino Grandstand), Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines
From $73/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Most original boutique in Manila, with a chic “aqua” theme and fabulous views of the bay or Ocean World pool (for the nightly fountain shows)."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 147-room H2O is an upscale hotel offering the one-of-a-kind experience of, literally, sleeping with the fishes." Full review