The Best Hotels Near El Poco Cantina (Malate), by the Record
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Perched on Roxas Boulevard facing Manila Bay, this grand hotel wears its Art Deco bones and Filipino-Spanish heritage without apology, which puts it firmly in a different conversation from the boutique crowd. A member of Accor's MGallery collection, it keeps the classic-hotel atmosphere while adding Bose sound systems and Nespresso machines to the rooms. The rooftop restaurant overlooks the bay, and the subterranean Ruby Wong's Godown handles the glamorous bar shift below.
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A pedestrian bridge connects the lobby to Terminal 3, which sounds like a consolation prize until you see the four outdoor pools, the whiskey and tea bar, and the Quan Spa. This is a full-luxury hotel that happens to sit inside the Newport World Resorts complex, with casinos, restaurants, and a performing arts theater nearby. Rooms run minimalist, with freestanding tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows over the Manila skyline.
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The Heavenly Bed is a Westin trademark, but the rooms here are generous enough that you might not leave yours for a while anyway. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Ortigas Center, natural textures and greenery soften the commercial-district energy, and a lavender sleep balm appears at turndown like a gentle hint. The hotel also runs a pet-friendly program, so your dog gets a bed and a menu too, which feels either charming or slightly humbling depending on your room.