The Best Luxury Hotels in Metro Manila
Metro Manila hides its best hotels behind traffic and glass towers. The capital region spreads across sixteen cities and one municipality. Each district offers a completely different kind of stay. Your choice of neighborhood shapes your whole trip.
Makati suits business travelers and shoppers. BGC feels newer, cleaner, and greener. Entertainment City delivers resort energy beside Manila Bay. Ermita puts you within walking distance of Intramuros and Rizal Park. So which version of Manila do you want to wake up in?
Makati
The Peninsula Manila
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The Peninsula has anchored Makati since 1976 and marks its 50th year in 2026. Manila society has long treated it as the crown jewel of the capital. Old Manila and Spices both carry Michelin recognition. The hotel also made the 2026 Condรฉ Nast Traveler Gold List.
๐ Corner of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
๐ peninsula.com/en/manilaโ โ
Raffles Makati
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Raffles fills a 30-storey tower in the middle of the financial district. It opened in 2012 and grew into a gathering place for the literary scene. You can walk to the Zuellig Building and the Ayala Museum. A taxi from NAIA reaches the driveway directly.
๐ 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
๐ raffles.com/makati
Fairmont Makatiโ โ
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Fairmont takes the brighter half of the same glass tower, with skyline views from most rooms. It holds a 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and a Michelin Key from 2025. Travel + Leisure readers ranked it fifth among city hotels in the country. Green Globe certification runs through 2026 for the sustainability-minded.
๐ 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
๐ fairmont.com/makati
Makati Shangri-La, Manila
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Makati Shang sits at the center of the financial district and faces Ayala Triangle Garden. It runs the most flexible banquet spaces in Metro Manila, so expect events most weekends. Shang Palace and Circles both draw diners who are staying elsewhere. DestinAsian readers placed it among the top Philippine city hotels for 2026.
๐ Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
Discovery Primea
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Discovery Primea rises on Apartment Ridge, the row of residences along Ayala Avenue. That stretch holds the most sought-after corporate and residential address in the country. The hotel belongs to the L.V.X. Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Filipino owners run it, which shows in the service style.
๐ 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
Dusit Thani Manila
Dusit Thani spreads 500 rooms and suites across the edge of Ayala Center. The service blends Filipino friendliness with Thai formality. Benjarong handles Thai cooking, and Umu covers the Japanese side. A covered walkway takes you into the malls without stepping outside.
๐ Ayala Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
New World Makati Hotelโ โ
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New World holds 578 rooms between the Greenbelt and Glorietta complexes. Internet comes free in the rooms and throughout the property. A fitness center, sauna, pool, and spa cover the downtime. The hotel takes on a heavy wedding calendar, so book early around peak dates.
๐ Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
Aruga Apartments by Rockwell
Aruga means exceptional care in Filipino, and Rockwell built the brand around that idea. The property keeps only 114 units, from studios to two-bedroom apartments. Power Plant Mall sits a few steps away through Rockwell Center. Rockwell Land started this as a short-stay homestay over a decade ago.
๐ Rockwell Center, Waterfront Drive, Makati City, Metro Manila
I'M Hotel Makati
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I'M Hotel opened as the first five-star property in Poblacion, about 800 meters from the CBD. Its acrylic-bottomed infinity pool hangs over the lobby, so swimmers and arriving guests can see each other. The onsen spa covers 3,800 square meters across six floors and uses carbonated bath technology from Japan. All 434 rooms include spa access, and 182 suites add a kitchenette.
๐ 7862 Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
Oakwood Makati Avenue
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Oakwood runs serviced residences in Poblacion, minutes from the Makati CBD. The layout suits short trips and long assignments equally. You get space, a kitchen, and a very comfortable bed. Book a longer stay for the better nightly rate.
๐ Kalayaan Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila
Bonifacio Global City and Taguigโ โ
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
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Shangri-La The Fort rises 250 meters over BGC and carries LEED gold certification. Kerry Sports runs a 24-hour health club, and Adventure Zone keeps kids busy across several storeys. High Street Cafe splits its buffet into nine separate kitchens. Tatler Philippines named it Hotel of the Year for 2026, and Travel + Leisure ranked it the top city hotel in Asia Pacific.
๐ 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.shangri-la.com/en/manila/shangrilaatthefort/rooms-suites/
Grand Hyatt Manila โ
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Grand Hyatt occupies a landmark tower with several restaurant concepts under one roof. The kitchens cover Chinese, Spanish, Mediterranean, Asian, and American cooking. A spa, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and year-round outdoor pool handle the downtime. A separate children's pool takes care of the younger guests.
๐ 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/mangh-grand-hyatt-manila
Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila
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Ascott BGC runs apartments from executive studios up to three-bedroom units. Each kitchenette arrives fully stocked, and every apartment includes in-suite laundry. The facilities cover a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym, and a children's wading pool. World Travel Awards named it Asia's Leading Serviced Apartment for 2025.
๐ 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-the-residence/philippines/ascott-bonifacio-global-city-manila
Entertainment City, Paraรฑaque and Pasay
Okada Manilaโ โ
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Okada covers 30 hectares and has held Forbes five-star status for seven straight years. The service philosophy pairs Filipino warmth with Japanese precision. The Fountain runs the largest choreographed water show in the country. Over 40 dining venues, 1,001 rooms, and the Cove Manila dome make a full day inside easy.
๐ New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Paraรฑaque, Metro Manila
Solaire Resort Entertainment City
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Solaire opened Entertainment City as its first integrated resort across 8.3 hectares. Its 793 rooms sit in two towers, and the best ones face the Manila Bay sunset. A lyric theatre stages touring productions and concerts. SM Mall of Asia and the nearby business districts stay a short drive away.
๐ 1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, Paraรฑaque, Metro Manila
Nรผwa Hotelโ โ
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Nรผwa keeps 254 rooms, suites, and villas as the most exclusive wing of City of Dreams. Its design draws on Eastern heritage rather than generic modern luxury. The spa carries a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating. Crystal Dragon covers Cantonese and regional Chinese, and Haliya serves modern Filipino at lobby level.
๐ Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Paraรฑaque, Metro Manila
Nobu Hotel Manilaโ โ
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Nobu runs 321 rooms behind a Japanese-inspired facade with gardens and water features. A 23-meter infinity lap pool anchors the outdoor space. Nobu Spa adds signature treatments and Asian therapies. Book a cabana at the restaurant for dinner (the dining room fills fast most nights).
๐ Aseana Boulevard corner Macapagal Boulevard, City of Dreams Manila, Paraรฑaque, Metro Manila
Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams
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Hyatt Regency runs the largest of the three City of Dreams hotels with 362 rooms. Rooms here come wider than the neighbors, which helps for families. Two restaurants cover the dining without leaving the tower. The property sits close enough to the NAIA runways to work as an airport hotel.
๐ Belle Avenue, Entertainment City, Paraรฑaque, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/mnlhy-hyatt-regency-manila-city-of-dreams
Conrad Manilaโ โ
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Conrad faces Manila Bay from inside the Mall of Asia Complex. The bay sunset reaches almost every room through the glass walls. The airport sits about 15 minutes away by car. Entertainment districts and major attractions surround the property.
๐ Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mnlmbci-conrad-manila/
Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila
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Lanson Place runs an aparthotel with private check-in and a rooftop pool. Sea-facing rooms open onto balconies with a bay view. A kids' pool, fitness center, and family rooms cover group travel. SM By the Bay and the MOA Arena sit within a short walk.
๐ Block 12 Palm Coast Avenue corner Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila
The Heritage Hotel Manila
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The Heritage opened in 1994 with 450 rooms across nine floors. Its modernist exterior gives way to a far more classical lobby. The corner of EDSA and Roxas puts you between the airport and central Manila. Mall of Asia, the SMX convention center, and Baclaran Church sit close by.
๐ Roxas Boulevard corner EDSA, Pasay City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/manila/the-heritage-hotel-manila
Newport World Resorts, Pasay
Hotel Okura Manila
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Okura brings Japanese omotenashi to Newport across 185 rooms and suites. The Japanese group behind it runs 81 hotels worldwide. Yamazato serves kaiseki, and Yawaragi handles international plates. The Michelin Guide recognizes the property.
๐ 2 Portwood Street, Newport City, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Manila Marriott Hotel โ
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Marriott overlooks the 18-hole Villamor golf course from most of its rooms. Marble bathrooms come with jetted tubs, and West Wing suites add serious space. Eight restaurants include CRU Steakhouse and an all-day buffet. A free airport shuttle runs to the terminals.
๐ 2 Resorts Drive, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.newportworldresorts.com/hotels/manila-marriott-hotel
Hilton Manilaโ โ
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Hilton keeps 356 rooms with the Serenity bed and a four-part bathroom layout. Honors members open their doors with a phone instead of a keycard. Hua Yuan cooks modern Shanghainese, and Kusina serves seafood dampa-style. A lagoon-style pool and 24-hour gym round out the stay, and the Skyway puts Makati 15 minutes away.
๐ 1 Newport Boulevard, Newport City Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mnlphhi-hilton-manila-newport-world-resorts/โ
Sheraton Manila Hotel
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Sheraton stands directly across NAIA Terminal 3, linked by the Runway Manila bridge. Room types run from deluxe queens with balconies up to a presidential suite. S Kitchen handles all-day dining, and Oori covers Korean. A club lounge, Shine Spa, kids club, and outdoor pool fill the rest.
๐ 80 Andrews Avenue, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.newportworldresorts.com/hotels/sheraton-manila-hotelโ
Ermita, Malate and Manila Bay
The Manila Hotel
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The Manila Hotel opened in 1912 from a Burnham city plan and a Californian mission design. It stands beside kilometer zero, where the city officially begins. Six dining rooms cover everything from the Cafรฉ Ilang-Ilang buffet to the Champagne Room. A heritage museum and an art gallery sit inside the property.
๐ 1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.manila-hotel.com.phโ โ
Diamond Hotel Philippines
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Diamond Hotel faces the Manila Bay sunset from Roxas Boulevard. The Diamond Club lounge and Events Lounge handle the business side. A health club, spa, and outdoor pool cover the leisure side. Convention centers, museums, and the airport all sit minutes away.
๐ Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
New Coast Hotel Manila
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New Coast holds 286 rooms in the middle of the Malate strip. Bathrooms come with rain showers and soaking tubs. Every room includes a proper work station with an ergonomic chair. Chameleon and Lili handle the dining, and booking direct earns upgrade priority.
๐ 1588 Pedro Gil corner M.H. del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Rizal Park Hotel
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Rizal Park Hotel occupies the restored Army and Navy Club, founded in 1898. Century-old acacia trees and wrought-iron details frame the building. The dining room carries a Filipino-Colonial look that matches the history. Rizal Park and Intramuros sit at your doorstep.
๐ South Road Drive, Kalaw Avenue Extension, Manila, Metro Manila
โ Ortigas Center, Pasig and Mandaluyong
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
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Edsa Shang wraps tropical gardens around a lagoon-shaped pool in the middle of the city. Travel + Leisure named that pool the best in Asia Pacific for 2026. Summer Palace and Senju both hold spots in the Tatler Dining Guide. Suites come with butler service, and the Horizon Club adds a lounge.
๐ 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
The Westin Manila
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The Westin runs 32 storeys with 303 rooms, including 57 suites. Its programs organize around sleeping, eating, and moving well rather than around the spa alone. Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez and the Aire32 rooftop bar cover dinner and drinks. The hotel welcomes dogs, which few five-star properties here do.
๐ San Miguel Avenue corner Lourdes Drive, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mnlwp-the-westin-manila/overview/
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
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Marco Polo opened in 2014 as the first sky hotel in the country. Its lobby sits 24 storeys above the Ortigas business district. Mohri Architect & Associates shaped the building, and Glyph Design Studio handled the interiors. Works by Filipino artist Jinggoy Buensuceso run through all 23 hotel levels.
๐ Meralco Avenue corner Sapphire Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.marcopolohotels.com/en/marco-polo-ortigas-manila
Ascott Ortigas Manila (formerly Joy~Nostalg)
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Joy~Nostalg closed in January 2026 for a full refresh of its rooms and public spaces. Ascott reopens the property under its own name in the third quarter of 2026. Suites run from studio to three-bedroom, each with a kitchen, laundry, and soaking tub. The Roof handles casual dining above the skyline (confirm the reopening date before you book).
๐ 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila
๐ https://www.discoverasr.com/en/others/philippines/joy-nostalg-hotel-and-suites-manila
Quezon City
Solaire Resort North
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Solaire North brought the group's bay-area standard to Vertis North. Rooms and suites come with plush beds and generous bathrooms. Gaming, dining, and live entertainment sit under one roof. Trinoma and Ayala Malls sit a short walk away.
๐ 1 Solaire Way, Vertis North, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Novotel Manila Araneta Cityโ โ
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Novotel holds 401 rooms beside the Smart Araneta Coliseum and Gateway Mall. LRT and MRT stations sit within reach of the lobby. Food Exchange covers the buffet, and The 6th Manila brings in live music. A kids club, spa, and pillarless grand ballroom handle families and events.
๐ General Aguinaldo Avenue, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Richmonde Hotel Eastwood
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Richmonde sits adjacent to Eastwood Mall in the middle of Eastwood City. The C-5 corridor links you to Makati, Ortigas, BGC, and the airport. A pool, fitness center, and function rooms cover the basics. In-room dining runs 24 hours, and the desk arranges airport transfers.
๐ 17 Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Alabang and Muntinlupaโ โ
Vivere Hotel
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Vivere towers over Filinvest City with skyline views. The Nest on the top floor serves dinner above the clouds. Rooms stay spotless, and the linens smell fresh. Two-bedroom suites suit family weekends.
๐ 5102 Bridgeway Avenue, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
The Bellevue Manilaโ โ
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The Bellevue hosts more weddings and celebrations than almost any hotel in the south. Its ballrooms and events team explain why. Rooms run large for the price. The same group runs a sister resort in Bohol, which helps for island add-ons.
๐ 5139 North Bridgeway, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Metro Manila rewards travelers who slow down. You get world-class service at prices that still surprise first-time visitors. The food alone justifies a few extra nights. Hotel staff here treat you like family from the first hello. That warmth stays with you long after checkout.โ โ
Book between December and February for the coolest, driest weather. Pick one district and stay put for at least three nights. Add a second hotel in a different area for contrast (Makati plus Entertainment City works well). Rates drop during the rainy months of July and August. Which one goes on your list first?
