I loved the friendly staff, great food, and amazing room! The room was very clean when we got there! The location is wonderful because it's near the bay and the view is beautiful! The staff would always greet you when walk by! I would consider going back there!
The overall hotel is great, staff are very friendly and attentive. Breakfast buffet has a lot of options from Filipino, Chinese and American dishes. Given that this is a historical hotel, main hotel is well decorated, elegant and classic. Room are good given its age. The champagne room is great for romantic dinner. The hotel is giving free shuttle service to the nearest historical spots and malls. The pool is disappointing.
Recommendation:
The management should put some gallery for the historical events happened in that hotel. Most tourist would want to see the history behind the place.
The pool has a lot of potential if it is well maintained. Guest taking the route in second floor can see all the dirt. Management should make sure that it is well maintained and clean. The chairs foam were dirty. The tables set up facing the port has a lot of potential, you can add umbrellas, set up some romantic sunset cocktail event and conduct different cultural events like tinikling, atiatihan, in the open area before the pool.
Overall the hotel is good.
Service is great! The rooms are not sound proof though. You can hear the noise from ourside specially of there's an event in the Quirino grandstand.
One of the Icon of the Philippines, one of the oldest hotel in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The hotel is very clean, the people are very hospitable, you can feel the typical Filipino culture and kindness. The food are so delicious, the amenities are great, it is in the heart of the tourist attractions in Manila, one of the best hotels in the Philippines.
Buffet dinner had so many options no one could be unhappy here
I loved the ambiance and the food... Twas great experience... I will recommend this to my friends and colleagues...
Hotel style "palace" with good restaurants, but the service does not follow the level they claim to have. The carpet in the rooms leaves something to be desired ...
I like the hotel, good price. And I like there staff specially roomboy. They help me find a place where I can boost my tears. hehe Im so thankful for those who help me there.
Still one of the best buffets, especially when coupled with a 50% discount
Amazing big lobby with some great Christmas decorations to get you all festive! Very nice setting the staff were in traditional attire which was cool too see. Didn t stay here just stopped to have a drink and quick bite in the restaurant.
I loved it! Stayed here twice already. Excellent service. Food. Facilities. Worth every peso wee
Will definitely come back again!
The just 5 stars of this hotel is the hall... Room furniture is poor and old absolutely not what you expect to find in a 5 stars hotel
Food is exelent real good but with a price the open buffet cost 3500 peso for one
If you like heritage place in Manila I recommend Manila Hotel its so Filipinos !!
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One of Manila's finest hotel. Very colorful history as well.
As for events. Manila Hotel lacks self-parking for the convenience for guest to get things in and out at anytime during events. Once Valet parked you don't have access to your car until you are ready to leave. Unconvenient if ever you need to just put things in the car during events
I love this place. Memories of past I still remember with this hotel.
It's a great hotel. so many corner for you to take some pictures. staffs are friendly and helpful. foods are great although I think they need to improve their halal corner so that we, muslims, can have more choices of food to eat.
Oldest hotel, rooms clean. However, the staff handled the request slowly
because i loved this place we go tbere to sleep over my uncle and ny auntie are wedding there so thats all that i lived that place
5 stars hotel very soon to lose a star. This is a 4 stars hotel at its best. Overcrowded and poor service. This is not an exclusive place.
Restaurants are closed 3 to 6pm so one can only eat at the lobby where there is no single choice of fish or meat. All food available was soups, salads, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, deserts.
Ordered a bottle of water with my lunch. They brought it without a glass. May be they expect me to drink straight from the bottle. Frozen french fries of low quality. Is it very hard to peal a potato?
Horrible, bad taste, Christmas decorations. Lobby looks cheap. I understand they want to keep a classic style but this needs a major renovation. Chairs are dirty with stains.
Manila Hotel is still the most prestigious hotel in our country!
Filipino staff friendly and helpful as usual (expect nothing else)
Beautiful and historical hotel with great food and friendly staff, enjoyed the view of sunset in the top of the hotel :)
a must
..dont miss this place
I don't know if it's a growing trend but bed in hotels are becoming harder anytime I use one, case in point.
A very good hotel that lets you a experience a true 5 star hotel experience
The place is good, only downside is limited parking space.
a historical hotel with a classy touch and great service. truly a 5 star hotel
I stayed in Manila on a flight connection.
Since it was my first time in Manila, I chose this hotel with the points of being "the center of the city" and "being a hotel with history".
I stayed in the club room,
good points
The view from the room is very good.
You can see the old town on the city side and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the sea side.
We stayed twice and enjoyed both sides.
The meals in the club room are few and not luxurious, but the taste is not bad and you can have a good meal.
Although it is a little inconvenient to ask the staff for alcoholic drinks each time, various types of drinks are available except champagne.
The location of the hotel was the best to enjoy the old town, and the old town itself was nice.
bad points
Staff correspondence in the club room is not good. It often happens that what you say "take it" is not executed.
It takes a long time to check in (feeling like a club room?)
Next time, I'd like to make a different hotel, but I think it's a good hotel to stay at once.
Recently went there for a weekend. You are there for the bragging rights of having stayed at "The Manila Hotel", a place of history. History aside, the hotel has nothing exceptional to offer. Other 5 star hotels may offer better value for money.
IMO, the place is old and haven't really coped up well with other hotels. I must mention though that the staff are friendly. Location is good but suffers from the congestion of being near the city center. View from the 7F room will show case the pollution of Manila and Manila bay. You can sometimes smell the stink of Manila bay from the swimming pool. Our room showed signs of age.
Parking is terrible. There were empty slots inside the hotel premises but we were told those are reserved for officers and employees, and they will leave it empty when not in use. Paying guests (checked in) will have to risk parking at the area outside the hotel premises which are very public and has lots vehicular and foot traffic.
Valet parking is very risky. They park your car like sardines in a can. Side mirrors are almost in contact. I saw valet attendants not really mind hitting the adjacent car are as the get in or out of cars they park. Then they pretend to be courteous when they hand over the car to the owner.
Valet services in other establishments/hotels have well designated and safe areas.
Food in Cafe Ilang-ilang is ok but pricey, that's the reason we decide to have dinner in another resto outside. The Red Jade Chinese resto in the hotel has better price range and tastes authentic (was there for our lunch).
Key take away is the parking issue and the value for money. You'll be worried if your parked car is safe and you may want to consider other hotels for your money.
Traditional Manila Hotel
Old-fashioned atmosphere is cool
The renovation made such a beauty lift in this historic hotel! Lobby is awesome! We were about 400 who gathered to celebrate a birthday. Their buffet setup were impressive. Food excellent! And for about 4 tables, waiters were available for a sit-down dinner. Very professional staff! Thank you Manila Hotel! We will be back soon!
No stars. Brown stains on the bed sheets. Mosquitos in the room. Management refused to change rooms. Bathroom not cleaned from previous guest. Good view of burning trash on the Manila Bay side of the hotel. I do not recommend this hotel. This is a third world country and this hotel goes out of its way to prove it.
The lobby is breathtaking, the restos are good. Great place to hang out while absorbing the historical vibe of this place. Security measures are on point. Location is tops in an uncrowded part of Manila. Grand hotel by the bay, the rooms just need upgrading
The staff is so friendly ~ Welcome chocolate is delicious ~~~
Lots of memories ... hotel looking tired. Renovation of mcarthur suite a very big sin
Well maintained as classic hotel in manila. Classified as one of the best suited hotel for classy to mid range clients. Only in the Philippines as we may say.
These days at Manila Hotel participated in the IBF Forum and ITF Expanded FPC SG Meeting held by ITF.
Manila's climate is 32 degrees Celsius, summer temperature!
Nothing can beat its awesome service and sumptous breakfast! Try it for once in your lifetime
Old hotel, cozy enough, with lots of history. A little behind on amenities but still nice.
Best mattress ever I had sat on and slept on. I wish to know the brand and type of mattress they use.
Excellent hotel design although does not look modern. Quite nostalgic feel. All the staff are very polite and welcoming. All look beautiful and handsome.
Nice pianist playing all the music/songs that I love. Very good for celebration or event as I always see many guest very well dressed and well groomed as thought they are attending weddings.
Wonderful posh live violin music food service top class. Atmosphere and history everything you need for a romantic dinner
It still is one of the best!!
The very historical hotel!!!
We were here for 10 days for a series of business meetings. Great range of restaurants, comfy and spacious rooms. The staff were incredibly hospitable, welcoming and friendly - equivalent to the best hotels I've stayed at. 4 stars instead of 5 as the WiFi was very poor at times
Enjoying our staycation! Celebrating wedding anniversary of my parents! Love it!
It feels great to be back here. The've improved from some years ago.
Welcome to The Manila Hotel, the epitome of luxury and hospitality in the heart of the Philippines. With over a century of history, this iconic hotel has been a symbol of elegance and sophistication since its establishment in 1912. Located in the heart of Manila, The Manila Hotel is an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling city.
The hotel's name is derived from its location on Manila Bay, which offers breathtaking views of the bay and its surroundings. The hotel's architecture reflects a blend of Spanish colonial and American influences that have shaped Philippine history.
The Manila Hotel boasts 515 luxurious rooms and suites that are designed to provide guests with comfort and relaxation. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet access, mini-bars, coffee makers, safes for valuables storage among others.
The hotel also features several dining options that cater to different tastes. Café Ilang-Ilang offers an extensive buffet spread featuring local Filipino cuisine as well as international dishes while Red Jade serves authentic Chinese cuisine prepared by master chefs from Hong Kong.
For those looking for relaxation or fitness activities during their stay at The Manila Hotel can enjoy swimming at their Olympic-sized pool or workout at their fully-equipped gymnasiums with personal trainers available upon request.
In addition to leisure facilities like spa treatments or massage services offered by trained therapists who use natural ingredients sourced locally from around Philippines islands such as coconut oil or banana leaves extract which are known for their healing properties.
For business travelers seeking meeting spaces or event venues can choose from various function rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment suitable for conferences seminars weddings among other events
At The Manila Hotel we pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability through eco-friendly practices such as recycling programs energy-efficient lighting systems water conservation measures among others
Our staff members are dedicated professionals who strive to provide exceptional service ensuring every guest feels welcome comfortable safe throughout their stay here at our property
In conclusion if you're looking for an unforgettable experience in one of Asia's most vibrant cities then look no further than The Manila Hotel where Filipino hospitality meets luxury living!
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