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The Manila Hotel

📍 One Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
A 1912 California Mission landmark beside Rizal Park
Price range8,640 – 23,269 PHP
Room size range41 sqm – 3,302 sqm
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The Manila Hotel offers 10 room types, ranging from 41 sqm to 3,302 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 8,640 to 23,269 PHP. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines The Manila Hotel

A Burnham-plan landmark

Opened on July 4, 1912, the hotel was conceived as the bayfront anchor of Daniel Burnham’s city plan and designed by William E. Parsons.

California Mission architecture

The original hotel follows California Mission architecture, with additional California, early Filipino, Spanish-style and Doric influences.

Heritage building and tower

The property combines its original heritage building with a later tower section, expanding its accommodation and event capacity.

An H-shaped original plan

The original H-shaped layout was designed to improve ventilation and panoramic views towards the harbor, Luneta and Intramuros.

Adult and children’s pools

The hotel has separate adult and children’s pools, with listings also identifying a swim-up bar and poolside bar.

Full-service Manila Hotel Spa

The spa offers body scrubs, body wraps, massages, sauna, steam-room facilities and wellness packages.

Named dining venues

Café Ilang-Ilang provides all-day dining, while Red Jade is the hotel’s dedicated Chinese restaurant.

A major events property

The hotel has 22 function rooms, including three ballrooms, and includes the named Centennial Hall event venue.

Rizal Park setting

The hotel stands beside Rizal Park in Ermita, near Intramuros, Manila’s bay-facing heritage corridor and the U.S. Embassy area.

National cultural identity

Its identity is tied to presidential and diplomatic associations, long-standing national significance and its role as a historic Manila landmark.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

The Manila Hotel is best suited to business stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.

Couples Score
8.7/10
Heritage evenings beside Rizal Park

The historic setting beside Rizal Park, spa treatments, and poolside bar service give couples options for cultural walks, shared relaxation, and unhurried drinks within a landmark hotel associated with Manila’s civic heritage.

  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Wine/champagne
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/performance
  • Concierge service
  • Happy hour
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Bar
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness Score
8.8/10
Spa treatments and poolside recovery

A full-service spa combines body scrubs, body wraps, massages, sauna and steam-room access with wellness packages.

Adult and children’s pools, plus a health club, let travellers balance structured treatments with swimming and on-site exercise.

  • Fitness facilities
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • Massage services
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fruits
  • Golf course
  • Special diet menus - on request
Families Score
7.9/10
Pools and activities under one roof

Separate adult and children’s pools provide a practical base for stays with children.

The large property also brings dining, spa, evening entertainment and leisure facilities together on site, reducing the need to travel between activities.

  • Family rooms
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
Business Score
9.9/10
A civic-district conference base

Twenty-two function rooms, including three ballrooms, support conferences, banquets and receptions, while Centennial Hall adds a named large-scale event setting.

Its position near government institutions and the U.S.

Embassy area places business travellers in Manila’s civic district.

  • Business center
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Luggage storage
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport drop off
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Car hire
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning
  • Free WiFi
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Safety deposit box

Rooms & Rates at The Manila Hotel

Check rates and availability for all rooms at The Manila Hotel, then book securely with H5star.

The Manila Hotel Tower Deluxe Room features a large bed, seating area, and balcony view over Manila.6 photos
Price range 8 469 – 9 944 PHPAverage price 9 017 PHPPrice per sqm 219.93 PHP / m²
41 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Twin bed, 181-210 cm wide, 90-130 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Manila Hotel Grand Deluxe room features a large bed with decorative pillows, warm lamps, and a seating area by a window.8 photos
Price range 8 377 – 11 176 PHPAverage price 8 950 PHPPrice per sqm 218.30 PHP / m²
41 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Twin bed, 181-210 cm wide, 90-130 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Manila Hotel Intramuros Suite features a four poster bed with cream quilt, nightstands, seating area, and warm lighting.5 photos
Price range 15 103 – 17 302 PHPAverage price 16 202 PHPPrice per sqm 231.46 PHP / m²
70 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Luneta Suite at The Manila Hotel features a spacious living and dining area with elegant seating, a large window view, and warm lighting.10 photos
Price range 16 654 – 16 953 PHPAverage price 16 778 PHPPrice per sqm 239.69 PHP / m²
70 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Manila Hotel Veranda Suite features wicker chairs, a small table with a flower vase, and a balcony door letting in sunlight.9 photos
80 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating AreaTerrace
The Manila Hotel Sunrise Suite features a large bed, seating area, and a balcony view over Manila.10 photos
Price range 22 410 – 24 001 PHPAverage price 23 033 PHPPrice per sqm 284.36 PHP / m²
81 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Manila Hotel Sunset Suite with a large bed, seating area, and balcony view over Manila.9 photos
Price range 20 287 – 22 868 PHPAverage price 21 771 PHPPrice per sqm 268.78 PHP / m²
81 sqm
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Manila Hotel Tower Deluxe Room (Quarantine Use) features a large bed, seating area, and balcony view over Manila.4 photos
Price range 8 377 – 8 933 PHPAverage price 8 618 PHPPrice per sqm 220.97 PHP / m²
392 m2
Adults: 2 · Max occupancy: 2
Large bed, Single bed, 151-180 cm wide, 90-130 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area
The Manila Hotel executive club room with a large bed, seating area, and balcony view over Manila.6 photos
402 m2
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
Large bed, Single bed, 151-180 cm wide, 90-130 cm wide
Free gym accessSeating Area

A Burnham-plan landmark with California Mission roots

Designed for Manila’s bayfront civic landscape

Opened in 1912, the hotel was conceived as part of Daniel Burnham’s plan to anchor the bayfront beside the city’s principal park. William E. Parsons designed the original building in California Mission style, with early Filipino, Spanish-style and Doric influences also associated with the property.

Heritage spaces meet a later tower

The original H-shaped plan was intended to improve ventilation and views towards the harbor, Luneta and Intramuros. Today, the heritage main building sits alongside a later tower section, while the lobby, grand circulation spaces and large banqueting venues preserve the property’s historic scale.

A hotel embedded in national history

The property’s identity is connected to presidential and diplomatic associations, notable political and cultural figures, wartime rebuilding and later expansion. It functions as a large historic hotel with heritage public spaces rather than a compact urban property.

Heritage accommodation and tower views

A broad room and suite collection

The hotel offers more than 500 rooms across its original building and tower sections. Its official accommodation portfolio includes rooms and suites, with the older section linked to the heritage core and the tower adding further room and suite inventory.

Higher-category layouts and family options

Some higher-category accommodations provide more spacious layouts and elevated views. Family room options are also available, giving the accommodation portfolio a practical choice for family stays alongside its heritage and tower categories.

Café Ilang-Ilang and Red Jade anchor a multi-venue collection

All-day dining and Chinese cuisine

Café Ilang-Ilang is one of the hotel’s primary all-day dining venues. Red Jade is a dedicated Chinese restaurant, giving the property two clearly defined named dining concepts within its broader food-and-beverage operation.

Bars and additional dining formats

The hotel’s dining operation includes six on-site restaurants overall, alongside a lobby bar and a pizza restaurant. The broader portfolio supports varied dining and social formats across the large heritage property.

Poolside leisure beside Manila’s historic open space

Separate swimming areas for adults and children

The outdoor pool complex includes an adult pool and a children’s pool. The pool area is described as a social leisure setting rather than a dedicated lap facility, with listings identifying both a swim-up bar and a poolside bar.

A park-edge historic setting

The hotel sits at the edge of Rizal Park, also known as Luneta, with its original concept oriented towards views of the park, harbor and surrounding heritage districts. The setting connects the outdoor leisure experience with Manila’s principal historic civic landscape.

Full-service spa, health club and event-scale facilities

Treatments, thermal facilities and wellness packages

The Manila Hotel Spa is a full-service spa described as being by the bay. Its listed services include body scrubs, body wraps, massages, sauna, steam-room facilities and wellness packages, supported by a separate health club and fitness center.

Twenty-two function rooms and three ballrooms

The hotel’s event facilities comprise 22 function rooms, including three ballrooms. Centennial Hall is a named major event venue, and the property supports conferences, banquets and receptions across heritage-scale and contemporary spaces.

Evening entertainment and golf access

Leisure programming includes evening entertainment, live music or performances and happy hour activity. Golf-course access is listed within two miles, adding an off-site sporting option to the hotel’s spa, fitness and pool facilities.

Rizal Park, Intramuros and Manila’s civic heritage corridor

At the edge of Manila’s principal park

The hotel is located in Ermita beside Rizal Park, placing it within one of Manila’s most historically dense districts. The surrounding area is known for parkland, monuments, museums and government institutions rather than the city’s main commercial business districts.

Close to Intramuros and the bayfront heritage area

The setting provides access to Intramuros, the U.S. Embassy area and Manila’s Spanish-era and American-period civic landscape. Its position also relates directly to the bay-facing heritage corridor that shaped the hotel’s original Burnham-plan concept.

What's near The Manila Hotel?

The Manila Hotel has 12 restaurants and 8 cafés and 3 bars within 3000 metres. Nearby restaurants include Ippudo, Ying Ying Tea House, Lam Dynasty, Asilo de San Vicente de Paul Canteen, Tasty Dumplings, President Grand Palace Restaurant, Masuki, Ceant Chinese Delicious Dish and Hotpot, Pho Hoa, Binondo Fried Chicken House, Beat Oven Griddle and 24 Chicken, while cafés include Cafe Ilang-Ilang, Tim Hortons, Sharetea, Cafe aquatica, Quickly, Royaltea, Starbucks Coffee and Quickly, while bars include Music 21 Plaza, cowboy grill and Plato Bar.

Nearby transport options around The Manila Hotel include Bus Station Bicol Isarog Transport Sustem Inc. just 1.1 km from the hotel, with Bus Station Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc. 1.1 km away.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • Ippudo1.5 km
  • Ying Ying Tea House1.6 km
  • Lam Dynasty1.7 km
  • Asilo de San Vicente de Paul Canteen1.8 km
  • Tasty Dumplings1.9 km
  • President Grand Palace Restaurant2.0 km
  • Masuki2.2 km
  • Ceant Chinese Delicious Dish and Hotpot2.2 km
  • Pho Hoa2.4 km
  • Binondo Fried Chicken House2.6 km
  • Beat Oven Griddle2.7 km
  • 24 Chicken2.8 km
Cafes nearby
  • Cafe Ilang-Ilang70 m
  • Tim Hortons1.4 km
  • Sharetea1.8 km
  • Cafe aquatica1.9 km
  • Quickly1.9 km
  • Royaltea2.2 km
  • Starbucks Coffee2.4 km
  • Quickly2.8 km
Bars nearby
  • Music 21 Plaza1.8 km
  • cowboy grill2.0 km
  • Plato Bar2.8 km
Transport
Aerodrome nearby
    Subway Station nearby
      Bus Stop nearby
        Station nearby
          Ferry Terminal nearby
            Culture & Attractions
            Attraction nearby
            • KM 0357 m
            • Rizal Park Flag Pole373 m
            • Quirino Grandstand397 m
            • San Agustin Church609 m
            • Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch1.5 km
            • Quiapo Church2.0 km
            • Widesea Marine Shipping2.1 km
            Museum nearby
            • National Museum of the Philippines476 m
            • San Agustin Museum557 m
            • Museum of the Chinese in Philippine Life818 m
            • Presidential Museum and Library2.5 km
            • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Money Museum2.9 km

            Sentiment analysis

            CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
            Cleanliness8.31Room smells quite old but is spacious.
            Service9.28Customer service is excellent and staff are helpful.
            Location8.82Standard quality for this hotel tier.
            Room Quality8.77Room was large and comfortable.
            Amenities8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
            Value for Money8.26Buffet for dinner is quite expensive compared to other options.
            Food and Beverage7.81Dining experience at Cafe Ilang Ilang was disappointing.
            Overall Experience8.78Overall experience is satisfactory with some areas needing improvement.

            The Manila Hotel Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Manila

            See how The Manila Hotel compares with other 5-star hotels in Manila across room size, price and stay scores.

            MetricThe Manila Hotel5-Star Manila AveragePosition
            Lowest nightly room price8 640 PHP11 774 PHPBelow average
            Price for 50 sqm rooms12 446 PHP20 475 PHPBelow average
            Price for 100 sqm rooms31 392 PHP31 776 PHPBelow average
            Price for 200 sqm rooms53 331 PHP53 331 PHPAbove average
            Guest Rating8.68.8
            Reviews1,8751,578
            Couples Score8.7
            Wellness Score8.8
            Families Score7.9
            Business Score9.9

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many room types does The Manila Hotel offer?

            The Manila Hotel offers 10 room types.

            What is the price range for rooms at The Manila Hotel?

            Room prices range from 8,640 – 23,269 PHP per night.

            What is the average nightly price at The Manila Hotel?

            The average nightly room price is 15,003 PHP.

            What are the room sizes at The Manila Hotel?

            Room sizes range from 41 sqm to 3,302 sqm.

            What is the most affordable room at The Manila Hotel?

            The most affordable room at The Manila Hotel is Grand Deluxe, with prices from 8 377 PHP per night.

            What type of stay is The Manila Hotel best suited for?

            The Manila Hotel is best suited to business stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.

            What facilities does The Manila Hotel offer?

            The Manila Hotel offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

            Can I book The Manila Hotel through H5star?

            Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.

            Which room at The Manila Hotel has Terrace?

            The room with Terrace is Veranda Suite.

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