The Manila HotelvsRobelle House
The Manila Hotel and Robelle House are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Manila Hotel scores significantly higher than Robelle House. The Manila Hotel comes in at 91 with endorsements from 6 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
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
Robelle House
4402 Valdez Street, off Makati Avenue, Makati, Luzon 1210, Philippines
From $0/night
Lonely Planet
"The location in a residential neighbourhood isn’t for those who are creeped out by isolated side streets. Other than that it’s a brilliant choice, and entirely unlike anything else in the area." Full review
Rough Guide
"The most atmospheric Filipino budget accommodation in the business district. The location isn’t great though: it’s a good walk from the Makati shops... The rooms are no more than serviceable."