The Peninsula Manila
Makati
“Manila legacy institution”
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Vibe
Known as the Grande Dame of Manila, the hotel centers on an iconic, sunburst-crowned lobby where society gathers.
“Manila legacy institution”
Personalized service and legendary airport transfers in a fleet of BMWs.
The four-story Lobby is a grand social theater for afternoon tea.
Public spaces house a significant collection of artwork by Philippine masters.
In the Makati CBD, walking distance from Greenbelt's premium shopping malls.
Rooms
Renovated guest rooms feature a lightened palette of blues and grays alongside integrated high-tech bedside control panels.
Backstory
Architect Gabriel Formoso designed the distinctive concrete exterior, which opened in 1976 for an International Monetary Fund conference.
Wellness
An outdoor pool is tucked into tropical gardens, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling Makati street traffic.
Eat & drink
Old Manila serves refined contemporary cuisine, while Escolta is famous locally for its sprawling, diverse international breakfast buffet.
The neighborhood
Located on the high-energy corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, the hotel overlooks the lush Ayala Triangle Gardens.
“From the public spaces, all opulent colonial splendor, to the bedrooms, crisp and contemporary apartment-style lodgings with high-rise views of the city, it’s a worthy challenger for the title of top hotel in town.”
“The two-tower hotel has the same distinguished air as the day it opened, from the cascading waterfall at the entrance of the building to the lobby’s four-story ceilings.”
“The grande dame of Manila is still glowing at 50 years old, ready to face the next 50.”
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