The Henry Hotel Manila

Super cozy hotel in the Manila rush, it is a cozy jungle in the middle of the huge city. Colonial style, clean and big rooms with comfortable beds. Offering delicious breakfast and tasty coffee. Has a nice pool and a green garden area. Friendly staff is making it a great place to stay!

This is a perfect place to spend your holiday. The staff in the hotel is so welcoming and the room is superb. It is like a home away from home. It was peaceful, full of greenery and therr are just a few guests during our stay. We had the pool for ourselves. Downside: The food at Apt 1B is med but the price is high.

A Nightmare Stay Staying at The Henry Hotel Manila was one of the worst decisions we’ve ever made. This place is a disaster on every level, and I wouldn’t wish a night here on my worst enemy. First of all, forget about sleep. The rooms are unbearably noisy—constant traffic from ancient, rattling buses shakes the air all night long. Planes flying overhead somehow seem quiet compared to the chaos outside. And if that wasn’t enough, the nearby church decided to blast its morning preaching at an ungodly hour, waking us up like an alarm clock from hell. The room itself was disgusting. Dust covered the lamps so thickly you could write your name on them, and the toilet wouldn’t stop leaking water, adding to the cacophony of noise. The air conditioner barely worked and couldn’t switch modes properly, leaving the room either sweltering or freezing. To top it all off, when the power went out, a bright, unrelenting light in the wardrobe made sleeping impossible. It’s like this hotel is actively trying to keep you awake. Don’t expect any amenities to make up for the misery. The mini-bar? Laughable—just a few sugary drinks and nothing else. Breakfast? A joke. You get to pick one sad, tasteless dish, and their so-called “fresh juice” is blatantly poured from a carton. The location only adds to the nightmare. It’s in a dodgy, unsafe area that feels downright dangerous to walk through. On top of that, it’s miles away from anything worth seeing, so you’re stuck wasting time and money on transport. And the service? Abysmal. When I begged for a quieter room or any solution to improve our stay, the staff flatly refused. It felt like they couldn’t care less about their guests’ experience. This hotel isn’t just bad—it’s a trap. If you value your sanity, sleep, or even basic hygiene, stay as far away from The Henry Hotel Manila as you can.

The room itself was stylishly furnished and very clean, although unfortunately a little dark. The grounds and the beautiful pool are well maintained. It was very noisy at night due to a motorbike constantly driving back and forth. In addition, a water pipe ran past our room, through which the water rushed all night. We could hardly sleep after an exhausting day of traveling. We were also disappointed with the food. The dinner was okay. The seasonal fruit platter sadly consisted of apples, grapes and oranges. At breakfast you can only choose one dish. The fruit with yoghurt was very disappointing and overall everything was rather tasteless and still expensive. The hotel driver also took us to the completely wrong terminal on our departure, so we had to book an extra cab to get to the right one. The first impression was good, but we were ultimately disappointed.

It's a beautiful old mansion with spacious suites in a lovely garden. Staff is friendly and helpful but I would have expected better service for a place that calls itself a premium boutique hotel. What's good: + Nice suites that feature a free standing bathtub + Beautiful garden and a big pool, although it looks a little bit abandoned and needs better cleaning from the leaves. + Food is actually delicious, although I would've hoped for some Filipino food which isn't on the menu at all. What's not so good: - Service is hit or miss, e.g. we were told that we had to pay extra for the breakfast for our 3y old although we paid for included breakfast and the suite says it sleeps 3. - There was a wedding on Saturday which we weren't told and the restaurant was closed for hours. Please communicate this to your guests in advance. - Doors aren't soundproof at all , you can hear everyone talking on the floors and the live music outside. - The rooms need better up keeping, dusting and making sure the wall art/lamps are straight - the terrace needs more fans for the heat and keeping the mosquitos at bay. - location is really off, you need a taxi to get anywhere and it's at least 30min to anything given the terrible Manila traffic

Our stay at The Henry Hotel Manila was a memorable experience. The hotel’s vintage aesthetic makes it feel like an ancestral home, giving it a warm and nostalgic charm that sets it apart from modern hotels. One of the highlights of our stay was the complimentary breakfast, which featured a great selection of classic Filipino dishes. I particularly enjoyed the garlic fried rice paired with daing na bangus, corned beef, tocino, and tapa, served with a choice of sunny-side-up or scrambled eggs, along with coffee or juice. It was a satisfying and authentic way to start the day. However, in terms of service, I would rate it 3 stars. While the staff was polite and accommodating, there were some areas that could be improved. The hotel offers parking space for guests, which is convenient, but every time we left and returned, the security guard at the gate required us to provide our room number. This became repetitive and slightly inconvenient. A car pass system for guests with vehicles would be a more efficient solution. The biggest downside of our stay was the presence of mosquitoes in the room, though the hotel did provide insecticide to help with the issue. Additionally, there was an unidentified roaring noise at night, possibly coming from water pipes, which affected the quality of sleep. Overall, The Henry Hotel Manila has a unique and charming ambiance, offering a nostalgic stay with great breakfast options. However, improvements in service efficiency, pest control, and noise management would enhance the overall guest experience.

What do you expect from a hotel? Great service, cozy rooms, delicious breakfasts? All of that only matters if your most basic need is met – a good night’s sleep. At Henry Hotel, however, this is absolutely impossible. The rooms in Block 01 are right next to a busy road. The noise is unbearable. Buses, cars, motorcycles – all competing to keep you awake. Strangely enough, the planes overhead are the quietest thing you’ll hear. To make matters worse, there’s a light inside the closet that cannot be turned off. It feels like a portal to another dimension is glowing in your room, and you’re just waiting for a monster to leap out at any moment. The room itself is ancient. The air conditioner has two settings: hurricane mode or off. Dust coats the lamps. The ceiling is filthy. And the toilet? It leaks. But wait, there’s more! Just when you think you’ve reached your limit, the church nearby steps in to deliver the final blow. At 7 a.m., I was jolted awake by a booming shout of “God bless you!” The sound was so loud, it felt like God Himself was yelling it directly into my ear. The location of the hotel is terrible – far from both the business district and the historical center. At night, the surrounding area is dark and unsafe, leaving you on edge just walking back to your room. Value for money? Zero. This hotel charges as much as a 5-star luxury stay, but instead of a boutique experience, you get sleepless nights and pure frustration. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. Unless, of course, you enjoy suffering.

A hidden gem Good Things - Comfortable Suite - Friendly service - Vintage aesthetic - Location easily found by grab - Gated and guarded compound Not So Great - Shower overflowed to bathtub area