Miramar Hotel

A Hidden Gem in Manila! Miramar Hotel is one of those rare finds that makes you feel lucky you chose it. The building itself is historic with beautiful art deco details that give it so much character – you can tell it has a story to tell. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel completely welcome. Everyone was warm, generous, and genuinely friendly. They don’t just do their job – they make sure you feel at home. The rooms and common areas have such a nice ambiance – relaxed, classic, and cozy. It’s not flashy, but it has a charm that a lot of modern hotels miss. And the food? Absolutely amazing. Every meal was delicious and clearly made with care. And the value is outstanding – the price feels like a wonderful bonus on top of such a great experience. If you want a place in Manila that has history, heart, and great value, Miramar Hotel is definitely the one. Highly recommended!

I went to this hotel with particular expectations. I kept it in mind that it will be relatively old fashioned, and the appeal of the hotel would mostly be its old-world charm. It's safe to say that me and my partner enjoyed our stay. We loved the whole art deco style of the building, how the room we stayed in had old fashioned furniture but still had modern amenities. The shower in particular was something i liked, how you need to regulate the temperature yourself by finding the middle ground between the hot and cold water through the use of two different levers. Reminds me of one of our old homes. The staff was quite nice as well.

Our stay at the Miramar Hotel began a bit unusually, with the two receptionists giving us a lukewarm welcome, more intent on asking for the PHP 2,000 deposit and clipping their nails behind the counter, in front of guests—never seen anything like it before. The 1930s Art Deco-style building has its own personality (which is why we're awarding it a second star in this review) and is just steps from the historic Luneta Hotel, currently closed and visible behind it. It's a shame that the iconic elevator was out of order. The room is spacious but a bit dated, with some broken accessories (an old radio in the nightstand) and an unusual massage bed. The bathroom also shows signs of age, with the original shower handles and sulfur-smelling water. When we checked out (which we were reminded by phone ten minutes before was 11:00 AM), after having received our PHP 2,000 deposit back through the appropriate bureaucracy, it was raining outside and the road was flooded. Therefore, we couldn't find a ride to the airport (we had an international flight), and despite our request for help finding a solution, unfortunately, the staff didn't do anything to help us, but rather passively watched the situation unfold, impassive. If we managed to make it on time to catch our flight, it was certainly not due to their lack of support, but rather to the promptness of my partner, who knew her way around Manila.

I had a good stay. The location is fantastic, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, making it convenient for both business and leisure travelers. The rooms were decently clean, though not spotless, but nothing that detracted from the overall experience.

The downside: I have to wait until 3pm for a check in, they don't allow early check in so I just waited in the lobby from 8am to 3pm. I am hoping they can change that and stretch it out to at least 11am. The hotel is really nice and well maintained. They have a working hot shower, although the TV is not a smart tv but I was there for my US embassy interview, it is a business flight so it was a nice stay despite that. They have a strong wifi. There is no free food accomodations but they do have a cafe downstairs if you are hungry. The place is close by with food chains too so you won't get hungry. US embassy is probably a 10-15 mins walk from here which I really don't mind. It is a good exercise anyway. So far the place location is safe but always know that this is Philippines, so always be cautious. Don't ride the tricycle, locals trick you with the fare. I advise you to walk or just take a motorbike taxi if you wanna go around, like joyride or angkas. 💖 The place has this spaniard era vibes which is so sweet and romantic 😍

I had a good stay at the hotel, the location is alright being atvthe center near the embassy, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, making it convenient for both business and leisure travelers. The staff was very helpful and approachable, the rooms were decently clean, though not spotless, but nothing that detracted from the overall experience.

The room needs some repair. There were busted lights and damaged door lock. The bed linens were not freshly washed since it makes your skin itch due to dust. The aircon was not cooling well and is situated right at the foot of the bed. The room and its furnitures looks old and overused.

I enjoyed my stay in Miramar Hotel. The staff were very polite and helpful. They allow leaving your things at the lobby prior check-in time. The room is clean although a bit old (a given since it was built in the late 30’s — I personally love the art deco). Wifi was a bit faulty. There are toiletries provided (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo & conditioner), and hair dryer in the room. They have room service massage, and you can order from the resto until 9pm. They don’t have much to offer facility-wise. But if you’re looking for a place in Manila where you just need to sleep in comfortably, I recommend this hotel.