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The Peninsula ManilavsSofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Peninsula Manila scores marginally higher than Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. The Peninsula Manila comes in at #3 in Manila with recommendations from 4 sources like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
The Peninsula Manila
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Frommer's Rough Guide
Oyster Lonely Planet
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."
OysterLuxury
"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 PlanetTop 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
