The Manila HotelvsTorre Venezia Suites
Both The Manila Hotel and Torre Venezia Suites are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Manila Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Torre Venezia Suites. The Manila Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 7 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
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
Torre Venezia Suites
No. 170 Timog Avenue, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Luzon 1100, Philippines
From $91/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The same idea as Makati’s A Venue Suites here – super-sleek rooms in a towering hotel/residence." Full review