The Manila HotelvsPension Natividad
Pension Natividad and The Manila Hotel are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, The Manila Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Pension Natividad. The Manila Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
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
Pension Natividad
1690 M. H. Del Pilar Malate, Manila, Luzon 1004, Philippines
From $0/night
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
Insight Guides
"Clean and well-kept, and tucked away from Malate’s bustle. Antique furniture, restaurant. Simple, but charming."
Lonely Planet
"One of the nicer budget places, but consider staying elsewhere if you plan to party hard – it advertises ‘clean guest rooms for individuals, married couples and families’." Full review
Rough Guide
"Spacious, impeccably clean rooms in a quiet old family house... One of the best budget places to stay in the area and handy for the airport."