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The Peninsula Manila and Hotel H2O are both praised by professionals. Overall, The Peninsula Manila ranks significantly higher than Hotel H2O. The Peninsula Manila ranks #3 in Manila with praise from 5 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
The Peninsula Manila
Ayala & Makati Avenues, Metro Manila, Makati, Luzon 1226, Philippines
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
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
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