Manila Hotel 5 stars

We only stayed for a night but we had a great time in The Manila Hotel. We were pleasantly surprised that it has been renovated and the rooms and facilities were very nice. Service was wonderful! We'll surely stay there again.

Rooms - the only downside, but matters a lot, is the noise from outside, like the traffic or even radio conversations between the concierge or the personnel from the main entrance. I mean, the windows are unfortunately not sound-proof . We could barely sleep. Guests from Rm 503

THE MANILA HOTEL IS AN INTERESTING PLACE TO CONSIDER THE AMERICAN PERIOD OF FILIPINO HISTORY, AS MAC ARTHUR LIVED THERE BEFORE THE JAPANESE DROVE HIM OUT. LATER EMELDA AND FERDINAND MARCOS USED IT AS A SOCIAL BASE. SHE STILL COMES SOMETIMES. WHEN YOU EAT IN THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM, LOOK FOR HER OR HER GHOST! SEE THE AMORSOLO PAINTING IN THE LOBBY AND ASK TO SEE THE ROOM OF HISTORICAL PHOTOS.

My fourth stay @ "Manila" Hotel and I would not want to stay anywhere else, when I am "Manila". It is a "Five Star" Hotel in every way. The improvement to the "Restaurant" is very Excellent. Five different stations for a Culinary adventure from different lands. Especially enjoyed the "Korean" station. The "bar" is the best with great "Jazz" singing in the evenings, of course when you first walk into the Hotel you have a small orchestra playing the classics. The rooms are exceptional with prompt room service with a smile. Excellent pool with bar and all staff greets you with a "Hi" and a smile. Especially like the two original "Bartenders" in the Bar, "Mike" and his partner (dog-gone it, name escapes me) they have been there 30 years. No better hotel in "Manila".

It was an average 5-star hotel, looks dated both outside and inside, except for the newly-renovated rooms. All in all, it was a good stay. Our room was clean and refurbished well. Sadly, the view outside was of a building instead of the bay.

old and mostly out-dated by still elegant in many ways

We loved the entire package except a problem at the Fitness Center where the Supervisor let underaged children take up equipment from those of us who were legal and dedicated to using it. Also, there was night construction (4am and on) which was preparing for a big conference, right out our window...otherwise, all perfect.

The hotel is an oasis in Manila!

My husband and I missed the first night of our 7-night booking due to delayed flight and therefore missing the connecting flight to Manila from Hong Kong. The hotel was informed in advance of our supposed late arrival on that first night and yet again no show on that very night. The following morning, I contacted the hotel from Hong Kong to inform them of our arrival that morning from Hong Kong, but they told me that the rest of days of our booking was canceled. I was also told to contact the agent that booked me which I did. Since I was calling them long distance, I give them the name and tel. no. of my relative in Makati to deal with him on my behalf. To my pleasant surprise upon arrival at the airport of Manila, my relative told me that the hotel reinstated the rest of our booking. My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this hotel. Everyone made us feel at home. It was a beautiful feeling and a memorable short vacation in my old country.

A wonderful historic hotel located in a safe and quiet area of Manila. They are currently refurbishing the Towere section, so I was in the original and already refurbed section overlooking Luneta Park instead of Manila Bay. The room was large with great ameneties and wonderful service. There is an 'old fashioned' air of class and dignity in the hotel, with its lobby featuring a 5 piece ensemble each evening, and the ongoing wedding and family gatherings that pass through on the week-ends.

The hotel was undergoing renovation but the staff makes the stay exceptional! Every staff member is polite and make every attempt to make your visit like being at home!Highly recommended and hotel security is excellent. An older hotel rich with history and walking distance from "old Manila" and Manila Bay is behind the hotel.

The Manila Hotel is the best place to stay when visiting Manila, excellent service and accommodations, great location and a very interesting History....

MH is always our first choice to stay every time we visit the Philippines. Their rate is very competitive, proximity to historical landmarks and of course it is a legacy hotel.

Excellent historic hotel. This was one of the grand hotels of the world. The restaurants were nice, and the food was good. The lobby is magnificent! The staff was very friendly, and most people were very helpful to you.

Not the most convenient location, but hotel exudes old world charm. Nice, quiet and relaxing environment which is a good escape from the hustle and traffic of Manila.

Check in was quick. Everybody was helpful. Newly renovated pool and gardens is good, our kids loved it. Breakfast selection good too. I satisfied my craving for taho and champorado without going to a carinderia and worrying about my digestive system later on. Outdated rooms, but that is what you get from staying at a 'classic' hotel (they're being renovated anyway).

Beautiful lobby, high standard decorations. Excellent swimming pool. Excellent in all respects.