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The Manila HotelvsRaffles Makati
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Manila Hotel ranks significantly better than Raffles Makati. The Manila Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 91 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, Insight Guides and oyster.com.
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." 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."
OysterLuxury
"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
Raffles Makati
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati, Luzon 1224, Philippines
From $282/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "Two hotels with shared common areas, housed in a new high-rise in the fast-growing (though still somewhat sketchy) business and shopping district of Makati." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Staking its claim as Manila's most luxurious hotel, Raffles' stunning suites pay tribute to the original Singapore colonial design mixed with contemporary touches." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Raffles Makati debuted in a brand-new 30-story tower in the Philippines’ central business district, Makati City." Full review
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The Telegraph8.0
"This intimate, art-filled property – sharing a building with the adjoining Fairmont Hotel in Manila’s central business district – is big on service and comfort" Full review
