Best Luxury Hotels in Metro Manila (Philippines)

Staying in a luxury hotel is more than just being surrounded by elegant design, sleeping in a thousand thread count linen, or bathing in branded toiletries. High-end travelers look for personalized service and authentic hospitality, a hotel that delivers consistency and seemlessness, a hotel that recognizes their loyalty by rewarding them, a hotel where special occasions are celebrated and new memorable experiences are made.

Whether you are a business traveler, a leisure traveler or a staycationer, there's a luxury hotel waiting to be called your home here in Metro Manila. We always believe that true luxury is experienced, so we assure you that we only recommend hotels which we have personally stayed in.

Okada Manila (オカダマニラ)

Okada Manila (オカダマニラ) debuted in March 2017 as the largest integrated resort in the Philippines. Located in the Entertainment City Complex of Parañaque City (Metro Manila, Philippines), Okada Manila consists of a 993-room luxury hotel, a casino, a retail and dining strip, and an in-door beach club which is the biggest of its kind in the Southeast Asia.

Winford Hotel

We are often asked us the question "Which hotel is perfect for a weekend staycation in Manila where the rooms are beautiful and room rates are very affordable?" It has always been a difficult question to answer until we tried out Winford Hotel in Manila. It is home-grown hotel brand which is located in the San Lazaro Business and Tourism Park, just beside SM City San Lazaro, in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Winford Hotel opened in 2016 making it one of the newest hotels in Metro Manila.

Best Hotels in Metro Manila for Millennials

What do Millennials look for when choosing a hotel? Many industry surveys have attempted to answer this question, and they came up with a number of answers. In this article, we will look at some of the best hotels in Metro Manila and see what makes them as the perfect choice for millennials.

Somerset Alabang Manila

Going on a weekend staycation is one of the reasons why we would travel all the way south to Alabang. If you have been following our blog for while, you would have already known that Ascott is one of our favorite international serviced residence brands for staycations. We are pleased to announce that Ascott finally opened Somerset Alabang Manila, the first serviced residence in Southern Metro Manila, and the sixth property under The Ascott Limited management in the Philippines.

Midas Hotel & Casino

Midas Hotel & Casino is a deluxe hotel featuring 227 well appointed guest rooms and suites. The hotel is conveniently located along Roxas Boulevard, near the corner of EDSA, and right in between the Japanese Embassy and San Juan de Dios Hospital. The iconic building was designed by National Artist Architect Leandro Locsin.

Conrad Manila

Conrad Manila (马尼拉康莱德酒店) is a luxury hotel located at the Mall of Asia (MOA) complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila which opened last June 15, 2016. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions and managed by Hilton Worldwide, Conrad Manila is the first Conrad-branded hotel in the Philippines. The property is famous for its distinctive architecture inspired by the shipping vessels docked at the Manila Bay.

Cantonese Food Festival at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

Have you ever wondered how authentic Cantonese cuisine tasted? No need to travel to Hong Kong or China because Hyatt City of Dream Manila will bring the flavors of Guangdong, China to Manila through its Cantonese Food Festival happening on June 14-19, 2016 at The Cafe, the hotel's all-day buffet and a la carte dining restaurant.

Ascott Makati Unveils its Newly Renovated Suites

Are you planning for your next luxurious weekend staycation with your family or friends? Ascott Makati, a premier service residence located in Ayala Center Makati, has recently unveiled its newly renovated suites. With their spacious living and dining areas, designer interiors, luxurious fittings, fully-equipped modern kitchens and state-of-the-art home entertainment systems, you will definitely experience a higher level of luxury and sophistication during your stay.

Culinaria Filipina | a Filipino Food Festival at Diamond Hotel

May is the month of harvest in many parts of the Philippines and it is also a month of festivals in various provinces in the country, and it is but proper that we celebrate the month of May with exceptional Filipino dishes. From May 19-29, 2016, the Corniche restaurant at the Diamond Hotel Philippines will feature finely prepared Filipino dishes in its lunch and dinner buffet spread through the Culinaria Filipina, a Filipino Food Festival.

Marriott Cafe Celebrates the National Heritage Month with the Best of Filipino Cuisine

The month of May is National Heritage Month and for us Filipino, there is no better way to celebrate an occasion but with food. Our cuisine is one of the major pillars of our heritage, that is why Manila Marriott Hotel chose to showcase the richness of Filipino Cuisine through its buffet offerings at Marriott Cafe.

Weekend Fiesta at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Cucina, the all-day dining restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, puts on a fiesta vibe to its weekend buffet offerings by featuring premium dishes in its buffet spread on all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of the week.

A Taste of Norway at Café 1228, New World Makati Hotel

New World Makati Hotel presents A Taste of Norway, a culinary offering at Café 1228, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant. From May 2-20, 2016, guests can enjoy Norwegian dishes prepared by Guest Chef Markus Dybwad using only the freshest and finest seafood from Norway.

Friday Dinner Buffet at Richmonde Cafe in Ortigas Center

Congratulations guys, you made it through Friday! A week of hard work at the office or passing a weekly exam at school are small wins that still deserve a celebration. And there is no better way to end the week but with a sumptuous dinner buffet with friends or family.

10 New Things to Experience at Marriott Cafe

It was almost a year ago when we first dined at Marriott Café, the all-day dining restaurant of Manila Marriott Hotel. In that short period of time, so many new things have been improved or added to the restaurant. In this article, we have listed down 10 new things that you can experience at Marriott Cafe.

Windows by the Bay | Chill Out Lounge at Hotel Jen Manila

The Club Lounge of Hotel Jen Manila is certainly the best viewing spot of the whole stretch of the Manila Bay area. Every night at 7:30pm, the Club Lounge transforms into Windows by the Bay, a chill out lounge where everyone, whether checked-in guests or walk-in guests, can enjoy light bites paired with carefully selected wines or deliciously mixed cocktails, while watching the breathtaking night views of the city.

Weekday Craze at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Cucina, the all-day dining restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, introduces an all-new set of featured cuisines and dishes for its 7 Days, Seven Reasons buffet offerings. For a limited time only, Cucina will be offering a special limited discounted price for its lunch and dinner buffet on all Mondays to Thursdays of March.

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila is the newest Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts property in the Philippines which opened last March 1, 2016. While the hotel was on soft-opening, there was limited room available in this most sought after hotel in Metro Manila. We were very lucky to be one of the first guests to experience this sparkling new property when we had a staycation at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila on its opening day.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is a first class mid-scale hotel located at the Araneta Center in Quezon City, near retail and dining outlets, BPO offices, as well as major thoroughfares and transport hubs. It features 401 contemporary and stylish guestrooms and suites which cater to the needs of international and local business and leisure travelers.

Have a Taste of Authentic Singaporean Dishes at Seven Corners Restaurant

Seven Corners Restaurant, the premier buffet restaurant of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, brings the Flavors of Singapore on March 1-13, 2016. To ensure that guests enjoy the authentic taste of Singaporean cuisine, Crowne Plaza Manila Ortigas has flow in Chef Chua Yew Hock, the Executive Chef of Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.