When it comes to spending a lot – we mean a
whole lot – for a relaxing vacation, local and foreign travelers can look to
the Philippines for a top-tier yet worthwhile getaway.
A reliable guide for tourists looking for
high-quality restaurants and hotels is the iconic Michelin Guide, which has
been rating mostly restaurants worldwide for over a century. According to
information from its website, “the
guide now rates over 30,000 establishments in over 30 territories across three
continents.”
The world-famous guide has featured on its
website six accommodation establishments in the Philippines. These include
three luxury hotels located in Metro Manila and three luxury island resorts
scattered throughout the country’s major island groups, Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao.
The Peninsula Manila: Timeless elegance
in the heart of Makati’s financial district
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The iconic fountain of The Peninsula Manila is at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue in Makati City’s financial district. Photo from Facebook_The Peninsula Manila
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Among the three hotels recommended by the
Michelin Guide is The Peninsula Manila, located at the corner of Ayala Avenue
and Makati Avenue in Makati City. It was given a score of 18.7 over 20
according to reviews by its former guests posted on the website of the Michelin
Guide.
Guests will find in The Peninsula Manila
“not only the expected comforts, from top-quality beds and bedding to oversized
marble bathrooms, but you’ll find they’re delivered with a stylistic flair that
leaves the lesser competitors in the dust,” according to the world-renowned
guide.
The luxury hotel contains 493 rooms, as
well as amenities and services such as bar and restaurants, outdoor swimming
pool, spa, sauna, beauty salon, gym, and doctor on call.
Hotel
Okura Manila: A serene Japanese-Filipino haven in Newport World Resorts
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| The façade of Hotel Okura Manila. Photo from Facebook_Hotel Okura Manila |
Also included in the Michelin Guide’s
recommendations is Hotel Okura Manila, found in the vibrant Newport World
Resorts complex in Pasay City that is close to the Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (NAIA) in Manila.
Visitors are in for a treat at Hotel Okura
Manila as it provides both Japanese and Filipino flair in its accommodation and
food. With 190 rooms, “guests are welcomed into a serene and inviting
atmosphere, where spacious accommodations are beautifully designed with a
harmonious blend of Japanese and Filipino influences,” said the Michelin Guide.
Its restaurants also take pride in offering
dishes made with the finest ingredients, as well as a fusion of Japanese,
Filipino, and international cuisines, while the bar gives visitors a stunning
city skyline view while enjoying their drinks.
Admiral
Hotel Manila - MGallery: Art Deco charm overlooking Manila Bay’s iconic sunset
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| The façade of the Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery. Photo from the website of Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery |
Another luxury hotel endorsed by the
Michelin Guide is Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery, located in the Philippine
capital Manila. One of the city’s historical landmarks because of its Art Deco
design, it houses 123 rooms that are “up to date” with “comforts like Bose
sound systems and Nespresso coffee machines.” A distinct feature of this hotel
is its Admiral Club restaurant which overlooks the famous Manila Bay sunset.
The cities of Manila, Pasay and Makati that
host the said luxury hotels recommended by the Michelin Guide are part of the
Philippines Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours program launched by the Department of
Tourism (DOT).
Booking a tour is made easy and convenient
using the Philippines Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours mobile application. Enabling a
personalized tour experience, travelers can explore Manila’s historical gems,
Makati’s heritage and high-end spots, and the entertainment and recreational
hubs of Pasay.
The Philippines Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours
app is available for download on Android and iOS and through the website
https://philippines-hoho.ph/.
Meanwhile, the esteemed Michelin Guide also
featured three luxury island resorts located in some of the Philippines’
well-known tourist destinations namely Amanpulo in Palawan, Crimson Resort and
Spa Mactan in Cebu, and Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao.
Amanpulo,
Palawan: A luxurious island escape surrounded by untouched beauty
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A beach pool casita at Amanpulo. Photo from the website of Aman
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Amanpulo, found on the private island of
Pamalican in Palawan, contains 60 rooms composed of “42 casitas and 18 villas
are built in the style of the native Philippine bahay kubo dwellings, with
thatched roofs and pebble-washed walls alongside luxe touches like king beds
with rattan headboards and ornate indigenous-style furnishings,” according to
the world-famous guide.
Surrounded by lush greens, trees, powdery
sand, and coral reefs, guests can look forward to an authentic escape to nature
and a vacation filled with peace and quiet at Amanpulo.
Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao: An idyllic
retreat in the Philippines’ Surfing Paradise
Travelers who want to ride the waves at the
Philippines’ surfing capital Siargao can enjoy a relaxing downtime at Nay Palad
Hideaway, just close to the island’s famous surfing spot Cloud 9.
Each of the resort’s 10 rooms is a private
villa that is “generously sized — freestanding, set a good distance from the
neighbors, with its private porch and tropical gardens planted with orchids and
spider lilies — and features various cushion-lined spaces that invite you to
take a load off,” wrote the Michelin Guide.
It offers a wide range of experiences that
include organic fruit salads, yoga, on-site massage, water sports, and even a
library for bookworms to be able to finish reading “in the first two days.”
Nay Palad was recently awarded by British
newspaper The Telegraph as 15th out of the 50 greatest hotels in the
world.
Crimson
Resort & Spa Mactan: A seaside sanctuary and scenic views near Cebu’s best
attractions
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| The infinity pool at Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan in Cebu with a view of the sea. Photo from Facebook_Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan |
For tourists flying to popular destination
Cebu, Michelin recommends Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, a 40-villa and
250-room hotel that offers “jaw-dropping” views of the sea.
The island resort boasts of a three-tiered
infinity pool, a private beach, 14 rooms for a spa, a beach club bar and grill,
and a sports bar.
Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan is just 20
minutes away from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, as well as a short
drive away from popular heritage and modern spots in Cebu City. Travelers can
also explore other tourist destinations in the province of Cebu, including
whale shark watching in the town of Oslob, canyoneering at the Kawasan Falls in
Badian, and sardine run in Moalboal.
The DOT is committed to helping elevate the
standards of hotels and other accommodation establishments in the Philippines,
through rigorous accreditation processes and partnerships in the programs of
the agency such as the Bisita Be My Guest program that rewards overseas
Filipinos that would bring their foreign friends to the Philippines with
vacation packages among others.
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| A monument for Cebuano warrior king Lapu-Lapu at the Mactan Shrine, where he killed explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan. The shrine is a short drive away from Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan |
Also, tourists who want to know more about
Philippine destinations, accommodation establishments, and the like, as well as
seek assistance, can call the DOT’s 151-TOUR OR 151-8687 hotline. The agency is
also accessible through mobile at +63995-835-5155, email at
touristassistance@tourism.gov.ph, Facebook messenger at
https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfTourism, web chat at
https://philippines.travel/ and https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/, or via
https://philippines.travel/ and https://beta.tourism.gov.ph.
In addition, the DOT has ensured that
Filipinos employed in the hospitality industry will show the best of Filipino
values to visitors by training them under the Filipino Brand of Service
Excellence Training Program.
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco is
grateful for the support of the hotel and hospitality industry in promoting the
Philippines, just as they do with their respective hotels, as a top-of-mind
choice for tourists. “Your relentless efforts and unwavering support of our
programs give many more reasons for tourists to love the Philippines, not only
through our beautiful destinations and amenities but also through the warmth of
Filipino hospitality that is truly famous around the world,” she said.
With such distinction from the Michelin
Guide, the Philippines looks forward to once again leaving a lasting mark for
travelers who wish to explore some of its 7,641 islands. Breathtaking
attractions and memorable experiences, matched with world-class amenities and
friendly people, will surely make tourists fall in love with the Philippines.
Visit https://thephilippines.online/ or download the
Travel PH App on Android or iOS to find out more about the Philippines.
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