The Peninsula Manila
Philippines
The Peninsula Manila
Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenue
1226 Makati City, Metro Manila
www.peninsula.com/manila
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
The Peninsula Hotels
Shareholders
Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels Inc.
Date of Creation
September 14, 1976
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Kevin Tsang, Managing Director
Appointed as the Managing Director of The Peninsula Manila in 2024, Mr. Tsang has held key positions in the Peninsula Hotels where he worked his way up through the company for over three decades. He first joined the group at The Repulse Bay, a sister property of The Peninsula Hong Kong, before transferring to the flagship as Sommelier of Gaddi’s. Over the years, his dedication and talent propelled him to various positions, including taking on the role of Director of Food & Beverage at The Peninsula Bangkok before returning to the Hong Kong grande dame where he was eventually elevated to the post of Hotel Manager.
Mr. Tsang hails from Hong Kong and is a graduate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University where holds a master’s degree in Hotel and Tourism Management.
Hotel Positioning
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Development strategy
Our Mission is to deliver the very best personalized guest experience that is innovative, efficient, engaging and elegant combined with warm Filipino hospitality and commit to our owner, suppliers and the community to be leader in business and social responsibility.
The Peninsula Manila
History & Story
The Peninsula Manila is a landmark hotel that has been a destination in its own right since opening in 1976. There are few hotels in the capital with such a rich and colorful history, where a long list of VIPs have stepped into its imposing, classic lobby—an architectural gem that best exemplifies the city’s glamorous side. Along with extraordinary service, the hotel features elegant public areas that complement its 351 understated guest rooms infused with “Timeless Filipino” elements like capiz shell, crushed coconut panels and native woods.
Date Renewal
• 2019: Renovation of all guest rooms
• 2006-2008: Renovation of all guest rooms
• 2009: Re-launch of all day dining area (Escolta)
• 2010: Opening of Salon de Ning
• 2014: Re-launch of Old Manila and Club Lounge refurbishment
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• The Lobby : Grand Dame Icon within the Metro; provides 24-hour service
• Guest Rooms / Suites : Timeless Filipino look and design, spacious floor area (Superior at 398 sq ft, The Peninsula Suite at 3,014 sqft)
• The Gallery Club Lounge access for guests booking at the hotel.
Location
The Peninsula Manila is situated in the Central Business District with views over the Ayala Triangle Gardens. It is on the corners of Ayala and Makati Avenues and right at the heart of Manila’s lifestyle and entertainment hub. The hotel is 4 kilometers from Bonifacio Global City, and 9 kilometers from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Key sites/activities in the area
It is within walking distance of the city’s premier shopping and entertainment destinations—Glorietta and Greenbelt—where a wide variety of the latest and finest in international and local fashion and designer chic, arts, music, film, cuisine, jewelry and consumer electronics are available for the intrepid shopper.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
The Peninsula Manila rooms and suites are styled with timeless and elegant Filipino elements where guests can relax in an oasis of luxurious natural materials and fabrics with superlative city views. The hotel consists of two towers. The Ayala Tower has 119 elegantly appointed rooms and 12 suites. The Makati Tower has 187 rooms and 33 suites, including the 3,966 sq ft (280 sq m) Peninsula Suite.
Multi-function bedside room control panels
• Direct-dial telephones with dual lines and voicemail
• Complimentary high-speed internet access
• Private in-room fax machine
• Executive work desk
• High Definition Smart TV
• Marble bathrooms with a separate shower stall and bathtub
• Coffee and tea making facilities
• In-room safe
• Non-smoking rooms
Restaurants & Bars
• Old Manila
• Spices
• The Lobby
• Escolta
• The Peninsula Boutique
• Salon de Ning
• The Bar
• Pool Bar
Wellness
• The Peninsula Spa
• Fitness Centre
• Swimming Pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Rigodon Ballroom – Located on the ground floor, the beautiful 6,458 sq ft (630 sq m) Rigodon Ballroom with its 12 ft high ceilings enjoys a stunningly contemporary design.
• The Conservatory – With its soaring 16 ft high French windows looking out on a lush landscaped garden
• The Upper Lobby – Located outside The Conservatory on the second floor, it’s the view that sets The Upper Lobby apart from all other spaces in the city.
• Function Rooms – Situated on the ground floor and second floor are 10 function rooms of varying sizes that can be configured to guests’ needs
• Board Rooms – The Benitez and P.L. Lim boardrooms feature burl wood board tables with leather chairs as well as flat-screen TVs.
• The Gallery – Tucked away on the third floor is The Gallery with its sweeping expanse of 18 ft high windows and 238 ft (72 sq m) of floor space.
Extra Notable Features
The Peninsula Manila’s iconic experiential program, The Peninsula Academy, with its thoughtfully curated bespoke tours designed to delight and educate guests of all ages, promises exactly that – remarkable experiences that are as memorable as they are enriching. These immersive tours and activities showcase what The Peninsula Manila feels are some of the highlights of the local landscape; inspiring places and experiences anyone looking to know the Philippines shouldn’t miss: historical sites that remain relevant to this day, contemporary arts and design and the forces behind them, traditional crafts, and an ever-evolving culinary scene.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2019
• Forbes Travel Guide (USA) 2019 – Forbes Five-Star Award
2018
• DestinAsian readers’ choice awards 2018 – Top 10 Best Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines
2017
• Condé Nast Traveler 2017 (USA) – 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards Top Hotels in Asia Ranked No. 25
• DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – Top 10 Best Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines (Ranked no. 3)
• TripAdvisor: Travelers’ Choice Awards 2017 – Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Philippines (Ranked no. 19)
2016-2015
• DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – Top Five Best Hotels in Manila (Ranked No. 2)
• Old Manila among Top 20 Restaurants in the 2016 – Best Restaurants Awards
• Condé Nast Traveler 2015 (USA) – Top 15 Hotels in Southeast Asia (Ranked No. 7)
• World Spa Awards 2015 (UK) – Philippines’ Best Hotel Spa 2015 (Ranked no. 1)
• TripAdvisor: Travelers’ Choice Awards 2015 – Top 25 Hotels in the Philippines (Ranked no. 21)
• TripAdvisor: Travelers’ Choice Awards 2015 – Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Philippines (Ranked no. 17)
• Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels 2015 – Best Hotels by Region: Philippines (Ranked no. 1)
Number of employees
650