Time to Add “Luxury” To Your Vacay at These 5 Five-star Hotels in Metro Manila (‘Cause Your Worth It, Pal!)

Address: Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City

Room Rates: Ranging PhP7,700 to PhP120,000 a night

Established in 1928, The Peninsula Manila is one of the longest-running luxury hotels in Manila. There is no detail too trivial for this hotel in Metro Manila. This is evident in welcome baskets in the rooms filled with hand-crafted chocolates and a crisp glass of champagne and bathrooms equipped with toiletries by Oscar de la Renta.

The food is as exquisitely good as the ambiance of this five-star hotel in Metro Manila, and there are various food hubs to choose from. You can satisfy your cravings at Escolta’s international buffet or indulge in authentic Asian cuisine at Spices restaurant. You can also unwind with warm afternoon tea and pastries at The Lobby. If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to eat with your family or friends, try the hotel’s famous “Pen Pal,” a cold concoction composed of ice cream scoops of different flavors, toppings like wafer sticks and sprinkles, and fruits.

How to get to The Peninsula Manila: Take the MRT-Taft Avenue and alight at Ayala Avenue station. Exit the station and walk along Ayala Avenue. Continue on Makati Avenue until you reach The Peninsula.

Address: New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City Parañaque City

Room Rates: Ranging PhP11,300 to PhP212,100 a night

Rated as a five-star hotel in Metro Manila by the country’s Department of Tourism, Okada Manila boasts 993 rooms that exude sophistication. The management of this hotel in Metro Manila practices magokoro (true heart) and omotenashi (“omote” meaning “public face” and “nashi” meaning “nothing”)—the spirit of Japanese hospitality. Combined with the hospitality of Filipinos, this luxury hotel in Metro Manila is sure to give its guests the warmest of welcomes.

Each room in this five-star hotel in Metro Manila is installed with DigiValet, a tablet that can help you control your room’s lights and electronic devices. Its state-of-the-art pink rooms complement elegant furniture, giving off a luxurious and relaxing feeling. The bathrooms have rain showers and Jacuzzis and are stocked with Roberto Cavalli toiletries. Okada Manila is also home to The Fountain, a famous dancing water and light show attraction, and The Garden, an open space perfect for family gatherings and other special events.

How to get to Okada Manila: Depart NAIA Terminal 3 and walk towards Circulo del Mundo. Ride a jeepney with a Baclaran-Nichols route and get off at Roxas Boulevard / T. Claudio Intersection. Walk towards Seaside Drive and continue to New Seaside Drive. Turn left onto the service road until you reach Okada Manila.

Address: Tambo Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque City

Room Rates: Ranging PhP11,400 to PhP103,050 a night

With a name from a French word of this five-star hotel in Metro Manila which means “the breeze from the sun,” Solaire Resort and Casino is sure to provide a warm and glorious staycation experience. Home to 800 lavishly designed rooms, this casino hotel in Metro Manila is also home to The Theatre. In this 1,760-seat auditorium, local and international Broadway shows, concerts, and theater plays are hosted.

One remarkable and unique feature of this luxury hotel in Metro Manila is its Sky Range, a 20-lane indoor shooting range perfect for those who are up for a different recreational activity. Fun fact: Solaire Resort and Casino have a luxury cruise center launched in 2021.

How to get to Solaire Resort and Casino: Depart NAIA Terminal 3 and walk towards Circulo del Mundo. Ride a jeepney with a Baclaran-Nichols route and get off at Roxas Boulevard / T. Claudio Intersection. Walk towards Asean Avenue and continue to the service road until you reach Solaire Resort and Casino.

Address: No. 10 Newport Boulevard, Newport City Complex, Pasay City

Room Rates: Ranging PhP15,212 to PhP61,723 a night

Within Resorts World Manila Complex, just across Ninoy Aquino International Airport, stands the five-star hotel in Metro Manila, the Manila Marriott Hotel. A luxury hotel composed of 342 immaculately designed rooms, this hotel in Metro Manila is part of the international Marriott Hotels network spread in 500 places worldwide.

The rooms contain marble bathrooms equipped with aromatherapy toiletries by Thann. And if you want to get pampered, you can have an in-suite massage or visit the hotel’s Quan Spa, which offers a relaxing body scrub, beauty treatment, and a body massage. Matching the exquisite ambiance of this luxury hotel in Metro Manila is the delicious food served at the dining hubs. You can choose from the juicy steaks at CRU Steakhouse, local and international buffets at the Marriott Café, authentic Chinese dishes at Man Ho, and mouth-watering brick oven pizzas at Gourmet Express.

How to get to Manila Marriott Hotel: Depart NAIA Terminal 3. Manila Marriott Hotel is connected to the terminal via Runway Manila. Walk along the pedestrian bridge and continue to the service road. Walk along the service road until you reach Manila Marriott Hotel.

Address: 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City

Room Rates: Ranging PhP18,900 to PhP27,900 a night

Raffles Makati is a five-star hotel in Metro Manila. It may be situated in the busy district of Makati City, but it still redefines relaxation and leisure. The hotel in Metro Manila offers 23 junior suites, eight executive suites, and one presidential suite, all accentuated by high ceilings and hardwood flooring. Its bathrooms have lush toiletries, robes, towels, and slippers.

One of the most notable features of this luxury hotel in Metro Manila is its Writers Bar. The baroffers a “New York State of Mind” Afternoon Tea inspired by Tiffany & Co. You can also enjoy Spectrum Restaurant’s all-day dining or Café Macaron’s fresh sandwiches and exquisite pastries. The hotel’s Willow Stream Spa, a relaxation haven, offers a full-service nail studio, a mineral and outdoor swimming pool, and five treatment rooms. Only five minutes away from SM Makati, this hotel in Metro Manila is as convenient as it is elegant.

How to get to Raffles Makati: Take the MRT-Taft Avenue and alight at Ayala Avenue station. Exit the station and walk along Station Road. Continue to Palm Drive and then on to service road until you reach Raffles Makati.

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