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The Manila Hotel
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Quick Take
The Manila Hotel is a heritage stay where the building’s political, wartime, and hospitality history is part of the experience. Opened in 1912 beside Luneta, it has hosted presidents, dignitaries, and major national events, while the current property operates as a full luxury hotel with restaurants, function rooms, and a pool. You do not need to book a room to dine, but lobby access and photography still follow hotel rules. For a staycation, confirm whether your package includes breakfast, parking, and facility access.
Best For
- Date Night
- Family Trip
- Food Trip
- Staycation
- Celebration
Quick Facts
At a glance
- Category
- Hotel
- Best Time
- Afternoon tea, dinner, or staycation check-in
- Budget
- From ₱1,000 · Use around PHP 1,000 as a starting room estimate per night. Final rates can change by date, room type, guest count, taxes, breakfast, cancellation terms, and active packages, so check the live booking total before paying.
Location
One Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila
How To Get There
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can non-guests enter The Manila Hotel?
Outside visitors can generally dine or attend booked events, but the property may regulate lobby access, photography, and facilities. Make a restaurant reservation when possible.
Why is the hotel historically important?
It opened in 1912 and has been connected to Philippine political life, wartime history, and generations of official and cultural events.
Is every room heritage-style?
Room design and renovation level vary by category. Review current photos and inclusions instead of assuming all rooms look identical.
What should a staycation package include?
Check breakfast, taxes, deposit, parking, pool access, extra-person charges, and cancellation conditions before paying.
What can you pair with the hotel?
Rizal Park, the National Museum complex, Intramuros, and Manila Bay are nearby, but choose only one or two so the stay still feels restful.
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❗ This is not a real user review. However, registered users can freely leave a rating and comment on all the places. — Guide comment — bet ko yung The Manila Hotel since opened in 1912 beside Luneta, it has hosted presidents, dignitaries, and major national events, while the current property operates as a full luxury hotel with restaurants, function rooms, and a pool. solid option siya for date nights or family trips, pero heads-up na for a staycation, confirm whether your package includes breakfast, parking, and facility access.