Choose this long-established Makati landmark for a grand city-hotel atmosphere, Filipino design details, and a poolside pause amid the business district.
Opened in 1976, The Peninsula Manila occupies two towers at the junction of Ayala and Makati Avenues, in the heart of Makati’s business district. Its city-hotel setting is softened by views toward Ayala Triangle Gardens and a 22-meter outdoor pool amid tropical gardens. Filipino design details, a four-storey lobby crowned by the Sunburst sculpture, and a substantial collection of rooms and suites give the property a distinctly grand, established character.
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Guests report a pleasant room view over Makati Avenue, though another guest said the room’s air conditioning did not work. A separate diner praised the food but found it expensive.
“The room was very nice facing Makati Ave. No ugly views.”
“Room Aircon didn’t work”
“Peninsula and manila hotel talagang ang sarap ng pagkain. Grabe nga lang sa presyo.”
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A contemporary lifestyle hotel blending modern design with Malaysian hospitality in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's vibrant Bukit Bintang district. The property offers stylish accommodation and thoughtful amenities catering to discerning business and leisure travelers.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Park Hyatt Jakarta occupies part of Park Tower in the MNC Center, in Central Jakarta’s financial and diplomatic district and near Menteng’s leafy, heritage-lined streets. Its 220 rooms, including 36 suites, look across the city from a high-rise setting. Indonesian references shape the interiors through materials such as lava stone and copper, ikat motifs, carved wood and commissioned art. Dining, wellness and event spaces add reasons to spend time in the hotel as well as use it as a base for the capital.
Singapore, Singapore
The St. Regis Singapore is a 299-room city hotel in Tanglin, between Orchard Road’s shopping district, the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the Embassy District. Refreshed rooms draw on the gardens with botanical references, blue and aqua tones, timber floors and bespoke furnishings; suites add living rooms and marble bathrooms. The hotel’s identity also rests on its butler service and a varied roster of dining venues, from Cantonese cooking at Yan Ting to Italian dishes at Sophia.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Opened in 1928 on Kowloon’s Victoria Harbour waterfront, The Peninsula Hong Kong occupies its original six-storey building and a 30-storey tower added in 1994. Its accommodation looks out over the city or harbour, and published room totals differ: a 2025 hotel fact sheet lists 297, while 2026 company reporting lists 300. The hotel’s identity is tied to its long history, formal dining traditions and central Tsim Sha Tsui setting, with rail and ferry links serving the wider city.
Tokyo, Japan
The Peninsula Tokyo occupies a 24-story tower in Marunouchi, facing the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park, with Ginza a short walk away. Its position is especially practical for moving around the city: the hotel connects directly to Hibiya Station, and Yurakucho and Ginza stations are also nearby. Inside, the contemporary hotel draws on Japanese art and craftsmanship, with spacious rooms and upper-floor dining that looks over the surrounding city and palace gardens.
Bangkok, Thailand
On Bangkok’s west bank, in the Thonburi district, The Peninsula Bangkok puts the Chao Phraya at the centre of the stay. Its 367 guest rooms and suites look over the river, with polished teak and lustrous silks bringing Thai references into the interiors. The hotel’s rice-barge-inspired shuttle boats connect guests with selected piers, the BTS at Taksin Pier and ICONSIAM, giving this large city hotel a distinctly river-oriented way to move around Bangkok.
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