Mandarin Oriental will return to the Philippine capital in late 2026 with Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila, a 275-room hotel above Ayala Triangle Gardens, ending the brand’s absence since 2014.
Mandarin Oriental is heading back to Manila, with Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila scheduled to open in late 2026 in the city’s financial and lifestyle district.
The opening marks the brand’s return to the Philippine capital after closing the original Mandarin Oriental Manila in 2014, ending a presence that ran from 1976.
The 98.7-metre hotel rises above Ayala Triangle Gardens, a two-hectare park at the intersection of Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, and sits about 15 minutes by car from Manila International Airport.
What’s in the hotel
The property will feature 275 rooms and suites, five dining and bar concepts, an extensive spa and wellness floor, and a collection of event spaces.
Entry-level Deluxe Rooms start at 50 square metres with city and park views, walk-in wardrobes and separate bath and shower areas. Rooms and suites draw on natural materials, warm timber tones and artisanal finishes from Filipino craftsmen.
The hotel is positioning itself for multigenerational travel, with connecting rooms, Family Deluxe Rooms and Suites, and flexible configurations. Club accommodation includes access to the Mandarin Oriental Club Lounge and 24-hour butler service.
Dining and wellness
The five dining and bar concepts span contemporary Cantonese, Filipino and international cuisine, craft cocktails and intimate social spaces, with menus built around locally inspired ingredients.
The 800-square-metre spa and wellness floor overlooks Ayala Triangle Gardens and is anchored by a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool.
Signature therapies draw on Filipino healing traditions, including Hilot, the indigenous practice of therapeutic massage and energy realignment, and Sukob ng Manggagamot, which weaves spiritual ritual with herbal medicine and native botanicals. The floor also includes fitness facilities and spaces for yoga, mindfulness and movement.
Events and meetings
The centrepiece event space is the Grand Hall, spanning 740 square metres with an 8-metre ceiling and capacity for up to 1,000 guests. It divides into three halls and is complemented by The Gallery pre-function space.
Further function rooms, meeting rooms and a boardroom add versatility, while direct access to Ayala Triangle Gardens opens up outdoor celebrations and cultural programming. Steps away are the Greenbelt retail and dining precinct and the Salcedo and Legazpi weekend markets.
Why Manila, and why now
The hotel is developed in partnership with Ayala Land, one of the Philippines’ largest property developers, on a prestigious Makati address that the brand says reinforces Manila’s growing role as an international business and cultural capital.
The Manila return forms part of a wider expansion push for the brand, which is also set to launch its first luxury river cruise on the Nile and take over two properties in Egypt by 2027.
“Our return to Manila marks an exciting new chapter for Mandarin Oriental,” said Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental.
“The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and culturally rich nations, offering a compelling blend of heritage, creativity and global ambition. This hotel will capture the essence of destination, bringing together exceptional design, immersive experiences and our legendary service to create a distinctive reflection of Manila’s energy and character.”
Jaime Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, Head of Urban Estates Group at Ayala Land, said the reopening sets “a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the Philippines”.
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