Manila
Jun 6, 2005, 5:10 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: cathay pacific
Posts: 25
Originally Posted by razflyer
Hello:
I need to stay 5 nghts in a 5* in Makati, Manila. Any recommendations? I see there is a MO and a Peninsula...
I need to stay 5 nghts in a 5* in Makati, Manila. Any recommendations? I see there is a MO and a Peninsula...
Hi, I was in Manilla in February. In my view the best place by far in Makati is the Shangri-La. For a little extra book a room on the Horizon Floor and enjoy breakfast and Drinks in the Horizon Club.(when I was there they ran out of Mumm champagne so they served Cristal instead!). The rooms are great for a city hotel, very good size, good beds and good lighting and high speed internet.
Jun 7, 2005, 6:54 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney
Programs: QF Gold
Posts: 33
The Peninsula gets my vote, an honourable mention to the Makati Shangri-La. I personally couldn't fault any aspect of the Pen, with the manicured gardens at the entrance particularly welcome in a city such as Manila with pollution rife. The Club Lounge is the best I've experienced.
Jun 11, 2005, 12:55 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Europe
Programs: UA:1K MM, AF:FB-Platinum; QR: PC Platinum, FI: Saga Gold
Posts: 2,934
I've only stayed at the Peninsula and I find it hard to believe there could be a better hotel. But this is Filipono hospitality so I could well be wrong. (I've only ever heard the Shangri-La be a real competitior.)
Jun 12, 2005, 6:39 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: UA1K, *G & Wife of UA1K MM
Posts: 3,431
I've stayed at both the Shangri-La and the Peninsula. They are both good hotels with good service, but are of a different style. I think it comes down to personal taste.
The Peninsula is old-world, elegant with lovely traditional furnishings. However, the rooms are very slightly worn and it will soon be time for a refurbishment.
The Shangri-La is very modern feeling. Everything is spanking new, with lots of bright accent colors, newer lines and blonder woods. I agree the concierge level is excellent.
The Peninsula is old-world, elegant with lovely traditional furnishings. However, the rooms are very slightly worn and it will soon be time for a refurbishment.
The Shangri-La is very modern feeling. Everything is spanking new, with lots of bright accent colors, newer lines and blonder woods. I agree the concierge level is excellent.