The Peninsula ManilavsManila Grand Opera Hotel
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Peninsula Manila is preferred by most writers compared to Manila Grand Opera Hotel. The Peninsula Manila scores 89 with endorsements from 5 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
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
Manila Grand Opera Hotel
#925 Rizal Avenue corner Doroteo Jose Sts., Sta. Cruz, Manila, Luzon 1003, Philippines
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 205-room Manila Grand Opera Hotel is a mid-range business hotel located a 10-minute walk from the heart of Chinatown and around the corner from an LRT stop." Full review