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Malate Pensionne vs The Manila Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Manila Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Malate Pensionne. The Manila Hotel is ranked #1 in Manila with recommendations from 7 publications including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Oyster.
Malate Pensionne
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1771 M. Adriatico St., Manila, Luzon 1004, Philippines
From $25 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"A longstanding favorite of travelers on a tight budget, Malate Pensionne is conveniently located in Malate... and has significantly more charm than some of the really cheap backpacker hangouts."
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Insight Guides
"Antique furniture, restaurant. A classic backpackers’ haunt with a fresh facelift. Good location for fun."
Rough Guide
"Tucked behind Starbucks in an unbeatable position, this has been one of the area’s most popular guesthouses for years."
Lonely Planet
"This beautifully maintained and grandly atmospheric travellers’ centre with hardwood detail throughout is justifiably popular."
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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
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."
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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."
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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."
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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
Luxury
"This 510-room property is Manila’s grand dame."
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Afar Magazine
"The undisputed grande dame of Filipino hospitality, the Manila Hotel has so many tales to tell, even Hemingway was impressed."
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