MANILA, October 2024 – Accor’s flagship MGallery property in the Philippines, Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery, was one of the six properties in the country and the only hotel in Manila that earned a coveted spot in the list of Michelin Guide recommendations. Famous for its restaurant star rating, the Michelin Guide has also been bringing prestige to over 5,000 hotels in the world since the 1920s. This year was the 1st time that the Michelin Guide has landed in the country, bringing in expansive exposure to the exceptional Filipino hospitality and food and beverage landscape.
Set along Roxas Boulevard with sweeping views across Manila Bay, the reimagined Admiral Hotel serves as an iconic landmark, evoking the Manila’s golden age. The property draws inspiration from its unique locale, the country’s rich history, and the multicultural neighborhoods. Featuring Filipino-Spanish and Art Deco styles, the signature design honors the legacy of the old Admiral Hotel, once a historic landmark and vibrant social hub for the city’s elite.
Being part of the list is a testimony of Admiral Hotel’s excellence in design, architecture, quality of service, value for the price, overall personality, and local anchorage. The 5 other hotels in the Philippines recommended include Amanpulo in Palawan, Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan in Cebu, Hotel Okura in Manila, and The Peninsula Manila.
2024 ASIA’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL BY THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Admiral Hotel was also hailed as 2024 Asia’s Leading Design Hotel from the recently concluded World Travel Awards for Asia & Oceana. Also known as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” this prestigious awards program recognizes excellent leaders in the tourism, airline, and hospitality sectors across the globe.
The two-year-old Admiral Hotel emerged victorious among 12 other hotel contenders including Aman Kyoto in Japan, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok in Thailand, Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery in Vietnam, and InterContinental Kaohsiung in Taiwan. This accolade reflects the hotel’s commitment to offering world-class Filipino hospitality through its food & beverage programs, event activations, guest experience touchpoints, unique historical tours, and excellent service from the heart.
Now part of the list of nominees to bag the 2024 World’s Leading Design Hotel, the Admiral is competing with Armani Hotel in Dubai, Bulgari Resorts in Indonesia and Dubai, Raffles in Qatar, and Hotel de la Coupole, also an MGallery property in Vietnam.
In 2 years, the hotel also previously won the following awards:
- Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2023 –2024. With the brimming excellence in 5-star luxury service, the hotel ranks in the top 1 out of 137 hotels in Manila on Tripadvisor and obtained the Travelers’ Choice Awards for consecutive years from 2023 to 2024
- PropertyGuru’s Philippine Property Awards as 2022’s Best Property Development – This esteemed recognition celebrates Filipino excellence in property innovation, architecture, and design.
- FIABCI-Philippines Property & Real Estate Excellence Award 2024 – Hotel Category: Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery’s owner and developer, Anchor Land Hotels & Resorts, won the renowned “Outstanding Developer” under the Hotel Category. This award recognizes outstanding properties that demonstrate quality in architecture, development, environmental impact, and community benefits.
