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Pension Natividad and The Peninsula Manila are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Peninsula Manila ranks significantly better than Pension Natividad. The Peninsula Manila scores 83 with praise from 4 publications such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
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."