The Manila Hotel

Historic charm, the staff were so helpful, and the location was good.

The staff were friendly and attentive, and we got a room with a lovely view. The lobby was grand, and you could truly feel the historical vibe of the place. The breakfast buffet in Café Ilang-Ilang was great! I enjoyed all the food, especially the taho, hot chocolate, pandesal and of course the typical Filipino breakfast~danggit with fried rice.

Overall, we were satisfied with our stay, but I think there’s still some room for improvement in the breakfast area. It was so crowded and noisy. OMG! It felt like we were eating in a canteen, and it was hard to enjoy a peaceful breakfast. They also informed us about the dress code upon check-in, but some guests were not following the rules.

What a sad shock! We haven't stayed here since 1991 when Mt Pinatubo erupted. At that time the Manila Hotel was charming. In 2026 it seems to have lost it. The lobby is like a railway station, the noise and crowds wielding cameras, have totally destroyed it's previous unique atmosphere. We're not even allowed to sign any consumption to our room. The staff are helpful but they seem to be governed by ridiculous rules. I am so so disappointed. My husband and I have been looking forward to revisiting one of our favourite hotels. Never again. 😪

Room very comfortable Breakfast excellent Location great Shuttle service good

Smoking facilities nasty Breakfast finished too early geared to setting up lunch rather than ensuring good breakfast

comfy room

I booked an overnight stay for two at the Manila Hotel in April 2026 because of the Run for Million Trees fun run. Manila Hotel is just a few steps away from the Quirino Grandstand, making it the perfect choice. Since I was with my 83-year old mother, the concierge assigned to us a room with a PWD-friendly bathroom, which we appreciated. The hotel also had a turn down service in which checked-in guests were given sample chocolates. The breakfast buffet has a wide variety of Filipino and international food though it may be difficult to get a table at the Cafe Ilang Ilang during peak hours. The hotel rate per night is reasonably priced and the same goes for the restaurants. The hotel never runs out of events from morning till night so parking is understandably difficult. Valet service can be availed of but expect to wait for at least 15 minutes before your car is handed back to you at the lobby.