Sofitel Philippine Plaza ManilavsEdsa Shangri-La, Manila
Both Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and Edsa Shangri-La are rated highly by experts. On balance, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila ranks significantly better than Edsa Shangri-La. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila comes in at #5 in Manila with praise from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, oyster.com and Rough Guide.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Luzon 1300, Philippines
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Manila's first resort-style hotel, the Sofitel is in a class of its own and hard to beat at this price level." Full review
Rough Guide "If you can afford it and want a room with a balcony and a view of the Manila Bay sunsets, this is the place to stay... First choice for many Japanese and Korean tour groups."
OysterLuxury
"With a huge pool, one of Manila’s most renowned restaurants, a fantastic kids’ club, and tons of options for those who want to stay active, it is still one of the top properties." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This five-star masterpiece, with its meandering pool area right on Manila Bay, is the closest you’ll get to a resort holiday in Manila." Full review
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Luzon 1650, Philippines
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "True Shangri-La style; close to Megamall in the Ortigas/Pasig City area northeast of Makati. Tennis, fitness center, pool. Italian and Chinese dining, popular for business lunches."
Jetsetter "Located in Mandaluyong, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila is in the business district and minutes from Shangri-La Mall and William J Shaw Theater. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Though it stands amid Manila’s concrete jungle, this urban escape teems with tropical greenery." Full review
Lonely Planet "Slightly less impressive than Shangri-La’s Makati location, yet still a five-star hotel by all rights. The gardens here are truly a sight to behold, and the MRT is just steps away." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"These two white towers are set in a tropical garden in the shopping and residential Ortigas Center district. Interiors have marble floors, wooden rails, Asian paintings, and floral arrangements." Full review
