The Manila HotelvsPearl Garden Hotel
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Manila Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Pearl Garden Hotel. The Manila Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Travel + Leisure.
The Manila Hotel
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The undisputed grande dame of Filipino hospitality, the Manila Hotel has so many tales to tell, even Hemingway was impressed." Full review
Pearl Garden Hotel
1700 M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines
From $63/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"The most modern and stylish of Malate’s midrange hotels. Unfortunately, many rooms stink of smoke." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of the best mid-range hotels on the block, with 83 small but clean and smart boutique-style rooms. The main downside (for non-smokers) is that the whole hotel is smoker friendly."