Hotel review international
Hilton Manila opens next to airport
LOCATION
Set in Newport City, this hotel is located close to Manila’s international airport, which is within walking distance via a skybridge from Terminal 3. Regular airport buses run from all of the airport’s terminals to the hotel.
the place
Opened last October, Hilton Manila has a thirdfloor lobby that looks out to the huge lagoon pool, as do all the inward-facing rooms. The Hilton style has a touch of Filipino bling, with bronze fittings and plush fabrics, and massive, sparkling chandeliers tempering the businesslike grey tones.
ROOMS
Hilton’s Serenity bed lives up to its name, with plenty of mood lighting. The full-length windows look down over the pool, which is lit at dusk. The desk is fitted with international power points, and the bathroom includes a separate bath and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Signing up to Hilton’s free loyalty program, Hilton Honors, gets you free Wi-Fi as well as digital key technology, which allows your phone to become your room key.
FOOD AND DRINK
As the name suggests, the Kusina Sea Kitchens buffet restaurant focuses on seafood, cooked to order in the Philippines’ point-and-cook ‘dampa-style’. You’ll find an international breakfast spread here each morning, as well as lunch and dinner. The property also has a Shanghainese brasserie, and a cosy little bar with stools pulled up to the bar. Make time for the little Madison Bar & Lounge at the groundfloor entrance, which serves truly delicious pastries by day (try the chocolate croissants and fruit danishes), and a wide range of unusual gins by night, when the lounge singer sets up. And not to be overlooked is the swim-up bar, for hot, fresh pizzas and fun, tropical cocktails at reasonable prices: order the mango mai tai.
WHAT GUES TS LIKE
“A great new hotel near the airport and inside the Resorts World complex. Check-in was a breeze and staff were attentive at the executive lounge.” – TripAdvisor “Great customer service. My stay was brief but comfortable. Shuttle bus and proximity to the airport are convenient.” – Booking.com “Excellent choice for business stay or if you want to stay close to the airport and remain centrally located to Manila.” – Expedia