Manila hotels & places to stay

This is one of the pricier hotels in Manila as it's near the international airport. My favorite thing about our stay in the hotel was the rooftop view from the top floor of the hotel where the pool was also located. You can lounge there while enjoying the view. They also have a sauna and a gym. The staff was also very helpful. They immediately helped me when I got locked out of my room because the automatic doorknob needed a change in battery. The food at the restaurant was delectable. There's a Starbucks on the same building of the hotel and there are a couple other restaurants around the Resorts World area which are easily accessible from the hotel. This hotel accommodated our last minute booking because our supposed first booking at another hotel also got cancelled last minute. Anyway, this hotel turned out to be better than we've expected and it's a great value for your money.

We have recently used Midas hotel three times during our trips to Manila, primarily because our early flight back to Japan requires us to spend a night in Manila before departing. Very nice hotel with nightly entertainment and casino inside. The price is reasonable for a Manila hotel, and about 15 minutes to the airport (traffic depending). Sometimes we arrive late and don't want to go out....they have great room service with a variety of delicious filipino dishes, although not cheap by local standards. They offer breakfast, but since we are normally checking out between 0500-0530, they provide a packed breakfast (i.e. sandwich, fruit, water, yogurt, danish). Overall good service.

I stayed at The Herritage for 3 nights and was tottally surprised at the level of service at the hotel. I stayedin a club room and got it super cheap through agoda, and with all the extras included in club, made our stay something we wont forget. Although like some hotels in manila the view from the balcony wasnt anything to brag about, but was nice to have a Balcony all the same because there are not many hotels in manila that do . It is close to SM Mall and everything you need. I highly rate this place and encourage to try the super value for money .

Of all the Hotels in Manila we have stayed in The Golden Phoenix is by far the best,very clean room and hallways,the free breakfast is the best with both fried and scrambled eggs,fresh fruits,3 kinds of juices and many other foods also they are not stingy with the food or service.They Have a Full gym and a nice swimming pool.All the Staff were great,but the Concierge Marlon stood out and was extremely helpful This is our opinion and I hope it helps someone else.

I was impressed from the start, good easy and quick check in, a personalised visit by the manager with some cookies were a nice touch. The room was large and extremely comfortable. The beds were great and the pillows too, I had a great sleep. The little things, TV had a huge number of channels to use, tee and coffee facilities, even a wine bottle opener, nick naks in the writing draw to assist you from paper clips to stapler. The bathroom was big and clean. We dinned on the rooftop, the Mongolian BBQ was not the greatest but was good, more spices were needed and more veg's too. The service was great and the ambiance was excellent. Night time above the maddening traffic of Manila was magic. The pool was excellent, while relatively small it was adequate and refreshing. My daughter loved it. Recommend this hotel .. yes definitely. All the staff were great, guys out front, the front desk crew, waiters and waitresses, cleaning staff all were happy, smiling and accommodating. I have finally found a great hotel in Manila, yes I will return.

Booked Azumi for a weekend staycation with my boyfriend. He said it's the best hotel in Manila we've stayed at so far. Even before entering the lobby, the foyer already impressed us. There were fancy seats outside the lobby that looked perfect for chilling out over some cups of coffee. The lobby was impressive, with decor that made it obvious Azumi is a boutique hotel. The interior of the entire hotel, including the sky bar, the pool area, the lobby, the restaurant etc, was remarkable. Surely the designer didn't take this job for granted. The food in the restaurant also didn't disappoint -- Filipino cuisine done right. Another notable thing about Azumi is that the prices on their menu were surprisingly affordable. This includes the price of mini bar items, cocktails on the roof deck, and food in the restaurant. To give you an idea, they sell Sola Iced Tea in the mini bar for only 50 pesos. That's the same price 711 sells it for. Anyway, the sleeping room was also spacious and exactly how it is in their pictures. I looove the bed, the sheets were thick but really light. The AC was quiet but worked perfectly. The TV was our bestfriend throughout the weekend stay because we stayed in for a TV series marathon. And of course I have to mention the pool, which was really beautiful and picturesque. The staff kept the pool experience convenient. Towels were provided as soon as we stepped in. There were seats and tables that we used for drinks, and poolside mattresses for just hanging out by the pool. The view was marvelous. The only thing I didn't like was there was no bidet spray in the bathroom. This is a big deal for me so I couldn't just not mention it. Overall, kudos to Azumi Boutique Hotel's management and staff for putting up a reputable establishment that's nothing short of amazing. We had a great stay, we will definitely stay again and we will highly recommend Azumi to our family and friends.

Amazing experience! I rate this hotel @ 9.5 . The hotel's cleanliness is superb (previous guests comments online was right); very, very friendly staff (Filipino hospitality at it's finest) at the same time professional; food in Copa De Manila was great and fresh; lobby's design on the floor is very attractive (that's what attracted me the most when I was choosing the hotel online at that time) with the golden yellow (love that color) dominant throughout the facility- very elegant! Big room - you don't feel boxed in. Everybody started asking what and where is the hotel when our friends saw our pictures. And lastly, Mr. Ryan Rabe - the Director of the hotel was very accommodating. Shout out to him for the complimentary room when I came back to book again and his management! A beautiful Christmas send off during my stay in Manila. Will book again in the future even when I have friends and places to stay in Manila.

Stayed in this hotel for three times already, and I will definitely come back again . The location is good, just across NAIA terminal 3 (they provide a free shuttle bus every hour from the airport to the hotel. You can find the buses at the arrival gate at the ground floor of the airport). There are some restaurants around the area, spa, nail salons, dental clinic, pharmacy store, laundry shop , walking distance to resorts world wherein there’s also a small shopping mall, there is a near supermarket as well. The breakfast buffet is good, and you won’t get sick of the options because everyday they change the choices. The staffs were also amazing! I left my watch in the room during my first stay and they notified me and gave it back. On my third stay, I asked my mom to wait for me at the hotel since I’ll only arrive in the Philippines after a very long flight and they assisted my mom and allowed her to check-in early while waiting for me to land in Manila. Every time I go back to Manila, I choose this hotel and I highly recommend it.

I would happily recommend this Novotel. We have stayed in hotels in many different countries and cities and I can honestly say that we like the Novotel Araneta Center the most of all of them. When we arrived there the last time that we were there, we literally said ahhhh home sweet home. We had to stay at another hotel in Manila for a couple of days because all of the rooms were booked for the days that we needed at the Novotel and we suffered until we could get into the Novotel. The staff is wonderful. Everyone there treats us as though we are someone special, they are all honest professionals and display a high degree of integrity. The rooms are clean and fresh and I would definitely recommend the Araneta Center Novotel to anyone. We always try to book there when we are in Manila. Thank you and keep up the great job!

During my three-week-long stay in the Philippines I was travelling to different parts of the country but City Garden Hotel Makati was my base in Manila. I loved the two times that I stayed there, with the hotel's excellent staff from reception to restaurant to phone operator to housekeeping! They were all personable, efficient, and responsive to my needs. When I had a wifi problem in my room the first time I stayed there, they were quick to install an access point, and even offered to change my room if the problem had persisted. The second time I checked in, the hotel gave me a room upgrade to compensate for the wifi problem I had had on my first stay. I will definitely stay at City Garden on my next trip to Manila.

To start with the minor inconveniences. The shower in our room seemed to be pulled of the wall and the knob for changing between main- and handshower seemed to be stuck. Also watertemperture, even when running longer, changed from hot to cold and vice-versa often. In the hallway and the room there was a funny smell. What we really liked about the hotel was the location in the CBD of Makati. Super convenient. We chose this hotel primarily because of its location, but were surprised about the luxury look it had. Room felt like a condo, it had an own kitchen complete with flatware and cutlery. Many thanks to the very accommodating security staff Erwin. When looking for a hotel in Manila again this sure will be it.

This is one of the best hotels around. No I have not stayed in all the hotels in Manila. That would take a lot of money. Though I have stayed in many hotels throughout Asia. So it still is a fair statement that this is one of the best. Lets face it, if you want a good place to rest, recoup and rejuvenate. This will be it. Ask for the feather pillows and you will not want to leave. The breakfast is great and if you need a quick fix before you have breakfast, there is Starbucks just a couple of door up the street. Just remember they are closed Sundays! Enjoy!

I am a hotel supplies supplier for Sofitel and Manila Hotel who has travelled extensively for business and leisure and staying regularly at IHG, JW Marriot of HK, Shangri la Hotels and Sofitel Hotels among others, I could say that Aruga by Rockwell never fails to impress! It's room amenities though not luxury is of superior quality than most five stars. The kitchen is well-equipped, there are two tv sets...staff is attentive...location is superb...what more can a busy traveler ask for?

If you are looking for a five-star hotel in Bonifacio Global City (with a 4-star rating), look no further than the Seda Bonifacio. This was our third stay here, and the staff remembered us and made us feel so welcome. It is within walking distance of the High Street and a short taxi ride to SM Aura. Fantastic location. Worth paying the extra for the Club Lounge with its evening snacks and range of drinks. OK, so the swimming pool is small, and this may not be a child-friendly hotel, but these are minor quibbles. Best hotel in Manila, and I have stayed at a few.

I read so many terrific reviews of The Henry that my wife and I just had to give it a try on the second half of our Manila stay. I can only say that the hotel and staff exceeded our expectations in every way possible! We arrived early for check in with our adult son, who was staying for just a few days. After a really impressive lunch and a tour of the grounds our rooms were ready. Our son’s room was a spacious ground floor room and ours was on the second floor in the back. Both rooms were beautifully decorated, immaculately clean and well-appointed with spa quality soaps, and towels! The queen size beds were comfortable. Since it was the second half of our time in Manila we were a bit more laid back and wanted a hotel with an ambiance to match our mood. This was the place! Sit at the outdoor tables and a waiter will ask if you want a meal or a marienda, or just a drink of water. No pressure, no rush, just good service. Stroll the lush grounds take a book and sit near the pool or under a shady tree. Or if you want some shopping, there are three galleries with amazing treasures and helpful staff. Looking for that last minute souvenir? Try Honest Henry, a self-service shop in the hotel – yes, pick your item and leave your money in the box! We purchased two wonder necklaces at very reasonable prices. There are two parts to the location, a plus and a minus. The plus is that if you time the traffic just right (Manila traffic is always the issue anywhere in the city) you are 15 minutes from the Mall of Asia, Seaside Blvd. and if you are feeling lucky there are mega casinos nearby! And best of all depending on the time of day you can get to Aquino Airport in half an hour. Those are the neighborhood plusses, but on the down side, the neighborhood is not especially conducive to strolling and exploring. The afternoon our son left the city we decided to walk to a Buddhist Temple that wasn’t too far, by kilometers, that is. We headed out and soon found that w

I have been a guest at Hotel Galleria 3 times in 2 years. Last year I brought my family including a son and 2 grandchildren and my wife ( this was my second stay }. They all rsved about the sumptuous breakfast, the first class bar and the bands that play in there, and its proximity to the big Mall. We were all impressed with how courteous and polite and helpful were all the employees. The rooms are spacious, clean and beautiful . I have stayed at the Manila Hotel, the old Philippine Plaza, the Hyatt, Bayview and although each have its own advantage, I would stay agsin at the Galleria next time I visit the Philippines

Rooms are clean, comfortable and good value for money. Staff are very friendly. Pool and fitness center are good as well. Overall it is a 3.5 star experience. It would have been 5 stars, but the food is straight up average.... As in 2.5 to 3 stars average. Breakfast buffet is relatively sloppy with almost no variation from day to day. The in-room dining is much the same. If you are eating out , it is a great place to stay because of the value and proximity to lots of places. But if you need to eat in the hotel, given Manilas god awful traffic, I would think about another option.

the hotel was very new and definately of a 4 star plus standard. i stayed three nights with my wife and found the hotel has quality and prestigious features making a comfortable stay. the bed was by far the best feature, so soft with a pillow-top mattress, feather down doona and pillows to die for. the hotel is within a mall which has some great restaurants all at a very reasonable price by western standards. the hotel buffet breakfast was fair, with a reasonable selection, but not excellent compared to others in manila. hotel staff were very nice and gave great service. the only negatives from my stay was the aircon (split system - wall mounted) in room 3806. this was extremly noisy (could not sleep :-(.... as the condenser is located in the room and not outside. also, there is a damp smell outside the rooms after exiting the lift, a little unpleasant, but once in your room with the aircon on, there was no noticeable smell. i informed reception in the early hours of the morning (1st night) and we were transferred to the 31st floor for the remaining two nights. the remaining two nights were excellent. no noise from the aircon as condenser was based outside on the balcony. we did not eat dinner at the hotel so i cannot comment. also, the gym on the 39th floor was quite good and complimentary, as was the pool. no view from the top though! i would definetly recommend this hotel for the price paid. definately great value (approx a night inc tax) with everything nearby (restaurants, bars and retail shops). the distillery bar was a favorite! great pricing and service with quality drinks, buy spirits by the bottle!

My wife and I had some business to do in Makati for a couple of days. We both loved our experience here. It felt like we were at at a 5 star hotel. The best hotel that I have stayed at so far in the Philippines. Nothing to complain about at all. It is so close to the Greenbelt area which we walked to and had our meals and went window shopping in the malls. We felt safe inside and outside of the hotel. I will be staying at the Somerset Millennium on our future stays in Manila for sure. We never got to use the pool area but next time we will. The breakfast is free and it's all you can eat with many choices.

“This hotel lived up to all the positive reviews, big time!” Reviewed October 9, 2013 NEW We needed a place to stay for a few days R & R before a major art show in HK. Booking the Cocoon was the best move we made. All the positive reviews from other travelers were true and we loved the hotel. Clean, very comfortable, staff so genuinely helpful it was seriously refreshing. The hotel is about one hr drive from the airport, so maybe not the best local tourist base, but for a laid back R & R base with really close access to seriously large shopping centers........perfect! Had to leave as no more suitcase room for shopping! We got a cab through the airport center on arrival, thinking we were being smart, and paid P2750. The hotel arranged our return transport to the airport for P 1200! So be prepared. We left Manila and moved on to a 5 star hotel in HK with all the trimmings, none of the ambience, and couldn't help mentally comparing........Cocoon won hands down!! We travel a lot and have no compunction in recommending this hotel.

the traders hotel in manila offers really first class facilities in every respect. the rooms are very clean, spacious well maintained and serviced with very comfortable beds. the hotel is attractively located on the baywalk and our room had great views of the sea and manila bay. the sports and swimming facilities are really great too, a little small, but no queues or arguing over seats by the pool (and kiddies pool)etc - the poolside attendants looked after us very well. the main restaurant provides an excellent and very wide range of meal selection - both buffet and a la carte menus are first class. the japanese restaurant was unfortunately under rennovation during our stay as we are great sushi fans. there is a very nice bar with good entertainment groups in the evening and a happy hour. we ordered food as well but this did not meet the main restaurant quality as our two pasta dishes were ok but a bit dry. the most outstanding feature was undoubtedly was the courtesy and quality of all the hotel staff. all the hotel staff were totally outstanding in the way in which they carried out their tasks and treated the hotel customers. i am delighted that the booking process was so easy through agoda too, as i continually have problems with hotels and agencies confirming credit card data. i travel using hotels 6 to 8 times per year. gordon mckay (hong kong)

I booked my rooms for my wedding preparation last year. My relatives coming from the US and my friends were also booked in the same hotel so it would be convenient for all of us. They commented that really liked the place and would recommend it to their friends travelling here in the Philippines. I purchased a discounted rate here in agoda too, it was very convenient and value for money.

When I travel to a new city and not sure about the standards in hotels, I prefer to go with mid-range hotel chains, like Mercure for example. Mercure Manila Ortigas facilities looked much better value for price than most hotels in this price range and area - comfortable bed, great bathroom facilities. The hotel occupies some of the floors in a tall business building, so the reception area and the floors with rooms are a bit disconnected, but staff is very approachable and helpful just a call away. The building concierge downstairs is helpful with pulling an uber or a taxi. The location is excellent for business, shopping or leisure (hip eating area Capital Commons and Kapitolyo is a short ride away).

this hotel is right on the water, manila bay. all other hotels in the area are across a big 6 lane street. new hotel, good security, restaurants were good also plus manila ocean park is beside the hotel if you are interested in going. i got a free upgrade from a regular bay view room for a deluxe bay view room, so i wound up staying about 6 nights total. so i loved the hotel to be honest. my upgraded room had a bathroom that was unbelievable and with a hot tub spa. i used it twice there, very nice. plus with the curtains open you can enjoy the bed and look out over manila bay, all at the same time. what more can i say, great, great, great. i will be staying at the h2o again next year when i return to manila. i have stayed at other 5 star hotels in manila before but i now think this one is the best now.