Design-led spaces are redefining the Filipino capital's hotel scene. Here are four of the best
Gateway to the islands of the Philippines, Manila ranks as one of the most densely populated cities on the planet. The Filipino capital supports 2 million inhabitants in a bayside location on the island of Luzon, framed by glitzy skyscrapers and malls that have become a defining feature of the city. But there’s far more to it than that. Often touted as one of Asia’s most underrated megacities, it’s also a haven for coffee shops and dive bars, galleries and food stalls.
The rooms, meanwhile, are more typical of MGallery’s signature art deco style, with hard angles and brass fixtures in abundance. Executive ones come with views of Manila Bay, but for the best panorama, head upstairs to Admiral Club. At this rooftop restaurant, a stepped table doubles as a catwalk for events, while overhead projectors beam images of swimming koi as you dine.
The heat on the adjacent open-air deck is ferocious: counter it with a dip in the pool or a Don Papa rum punch from the Coconut Grove bar. If it all gets too much, head downstairs to the not-so-secret basement speakeasy Ruby Wong’s for more cocktails and Filipino-Chinese cuisine. It’s the ideal warm-up for a night of boulevard bar-hopping or — dare we say it — karaoke. From 7,600PHP, B&B .
A superior room at Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery, which reopened in 2022 with a sleek new design and strong focus on Filipino culture.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.A bridge takes guests from the international airport straight to Okura’s local outpost. New as of 2022, Hotel Okura has all the features you’d expect from the Tokyo-based brand, including Hinoki wood tubs.
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