With properties in locations ranging from London and Milan to Doha and Riyadh, Mandarin Oriental has left its mark on the luxury hotel scene since The Oriental’s debut 150 years ago.
Now, after a 14-year hiatus, the hospitality brand is returning to the capital of the Philippines with a luxury property set to open in December this year.
At the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila, guests will have 275 keys to choose from, ranging from deluxe rooms up to the grand two-bedroom presidential suite.
There will be no shortage of places to eat, as the hotel will offer five dining concepts inspired by contemporary Cantonese, Filipino, Chinese and international cuisine, with local hospitality at the core.
For those seeking rest and rejuvenation, the five-star hotel will also dedicate an entire floor to spa and wellness offerings. Here, visitors will be introduced to local therapies, such as Hilot, which is an indigenous therapeutic message, and Sukob ng Manggagamot herbal rituals.
To mark the brand’s return, and coinciding with the winter holiday season, Mandarin Oriental will offer limited edition festive gifts and dining credits to guests staying between two and eight nights between 14 December and 31 January.
A ‘legendary return’ to Manila
“Our return to Manila marks an exciting new chapter for Mandarin Oriental,” said Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental.
“This hotel will capture the essence of the destination, bringing together exceptional design, immersive experiences and our legendary service to create a distinctive reflection of Manila’s energy and character.”
Self-styled as a “legendary return” to Manila’s “vibrant core”, the brand’s re-entry will be located in the heart of the capital’s financial centre in Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.
Not only is the area just 15-minute drive from the city’s international airport, it also houses one of Manila’s most affluent district – bustling with culture, commerce and entertainment.
Makati offers visitors a mix of large shopping malls, fine dining, and glimpses into the country’s past through landmarks such as the Guadalupe Ruins, a 400-year-old church complex and one of the country’s oldest surviving structures.
Prior to its closure, the initial Manila outpost was a fixture in the capital for 38 years, welcoming guests from 1976 to 2014.
Located between the city’s Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, the-then 18-storey rise boasted the country’s first in-room film system for guests.