The Manila HotelvsSofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and The Manila Hotel are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, The Manila Hotel ranks significantly better than Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. The Manila Hotel ranks #1 in Manila with accolades from 7 publications including Rough Guide, Oyster 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
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Luzon 1300, Philippines
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Manila's first resort-style hotel, the Sofitel is in a class of its own and hard to beat at this price level." Full review
Rough Guide
"If you can afford it and want a room with a balcony and a view of the Manila Bay sunsets, this is the place to stay... First choice for many Japanese and Korean tour groups."
Oyster
Luxury
"With a huge pool, one of Manila’s most renowned restaurants, a fantastic kids’ club, and tons of options for those who want to stay active, it is still one of the top properties." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This five-star masterpiece, with its meandering pool area right on Manila Bay, is the closest you’ll get to a resort holiday in Manila." Full review