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The Manila HotelvsThe Peninsula Manila
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Manila Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Peninsula Manila. The Manila Hotel comes in at #1 in Manila with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
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
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
