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The Manila HotelvsRed Carabao Manila Hostel & Tours

Both Red Carabao Manila Hostel and The Manila Hotel are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Manila Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Red Carabao Manila Hostel. The Manila Hotel is ranked #1 in Manila with positive reviews from 7 reviews like Insight Guides, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.

The Manila Hotel
8/10
One Rizal Park, Manila, Luzon 0913, Philippines
From $121/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's 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 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 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 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 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 Oyster
Luxury
"This 510-room property is Manila’s grand dame." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The undisputed grande dame of Filipino hospitality, the Manila Hotel has so many tales to tell, even Hemingway was impressed." Full review
Red Carabao Manila Hostel & Tours
7/10
2819 Felix Huertas Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, Luzon 1003, Philippines
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Where the cool kids hang out, this hipster hostel offers a more authentic local experience in a nontouristy neighbourhood." Full review

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