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Hotels in Manila
Manila’s burgeoning proliferation of international-branded, high-end hotels reflects growing business travel demand rather than concessions to tourists – namely boutique charm or character offerings. However, this competition ensures abundant bargains are available at 5-star offerings particularly for those booking in advance on the internet.
The Manila hotels below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Luxury (over US$175)
Moderate (US$75 to US$175)
Cheap (up to US$75)
These Manila hotel prices are the starting prices for a standard double room and include taxes (VAT 12%) and breakfast unless otherwise specified.
G Hotel Manila by Waterfront
The instantly eye-catching, black-and-white-themed lobby, with Friesian cow-patterned rugs, instantly identifies G Hotel Manila as a scarce boutique hotel in Manila. Sleek and comfortable rooms perhaps don’t deliver the wow factor of the lobby, which was designed by renowned architect Gerry Contreras. But the location off Roxas Boulevard on the waterfront is superb. There’s a considerable difference in prices between booking early online and last minute, so check with hotel staff.
Pan Pacific Manila
This luxurious skyscraper hotel in Manila is justifiably popular because of its top-drawer location in Malate’s tourist quarter. It’s worth the extra splurge to access the top-floor, glass-surrounded Pacific Lounge – lovely in the evening for sipping cocktails and listening to the pianist. The Manila hotel also offers 24-hour butler service and Japanese fine dining. Early-bird bookings on Pan Pacific’s website push prices down into the moderate bracket.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza
This 609-room behemoth is the go-to option for opulence. Its luxurious Bay of Manila-facing rooms command just about the finest views in the city. But it’s the facilities that set Sofitel apart. The palm-fringed swimming pool is a veritable tropical oasis while Le Spa wellness centre provides plush pampering. Best of all is the flagship Spiral Restaurant’s multi-Asian cuisine cooked fresh at open stations.
Discovery Suites
These well-appointed, spacious suites are ideal for longer-term travellers or businessmen craving a few home comforts. Located in the Ortigas business district, the hotel’s one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites come with kitchenettes and living areas featuring comfy sofas and large plasma screens. One of its three restaurants, 22Prime, is regarded as one of the best steak restaurants in Manila.
Sonya’s Garden
This divine slice of tranquillity is located two hours’ drive from downtown Manila’s hullabaloo. County vogue furnished cottages replete with lace curtains, iron bedsteads and polished wooden floors, all surrounded by herb gardens and sumptuous countryside. Sonya’s organic farm ensures guests enjoy tasty and healthy food. The bread is baked on site while the garden spa offers a full range of holistic treatments.
The A.Venue Hotel Suites
Swish and trendy, this is affordable chic amid Makati’s skyscrapers. This compact hotel in Manila fuses modern and mellow tones in rooms blending Asian-styled contemporary interiors and minimalist décor. All rooms have complimentary Wi-Fi.
Bianca’s Garden Hotel
A likeable cheap hotel in a quirkily remodelled Spanish mansion secreted away in downtown Malate. It has 11 simple, spotlessly clean, wooden-floored rooms, with garden swimming pool to boot. Range of prices from standard to suite rooms.
City Garden Hotel Makati
This cheap hotel, located in the busy Makati district of Manila, is a bargain for business travellers on recession-driven budgets, with Italian-design-inspired rooms and even a small spa and swimming pool. Dine around the rooftop swimming pool to enjoy sparkling evening views over the surrounding urban jungle.
Hostel 1632
Penny pinchers and night owls will find succour in this budget hostel. Its 106 air-conditioned, en-suite rooms are boxy and cramped and almost have a capsule feel. But Hostel 1632’s position on M Adriatico Street is plum in the heart of Malate. There’s a café in the lobby serving Italian food for those craving pasta or pizzas. Perfect hotel in Manila for backpackers.
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