After more than a decade away, Mandarin Oriental is returning to the Philippines — and the new Makati property may be its most anticipated opening yet.
Few hotel announcements carry the weight of a genuine return. When Mandarin Oriental Manila closed its doors in 2014 after 38 years as the Philippine capital’s most celebrated address, it left a gap that no luxury competitor has quite managed to fill. Now, with the confirmed opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila later in 2026, the group is preparing to restore what many in the city consider an institution — and to do so in a form entirely reimagined for a new generation of global travellers.
Here is everything you need to know about one of Asia’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026.
A Legacy Restored in the Heart of Makati
The original Mandarin Oriental Manila opened in 1976 and quickly established itself as the city’s defining luxury address — a gathering place for heads of state, diplomats, business leaders and the Philippine social elite. For nearly four decades it shaped Manila’s cultural and social landscape before closing in 2014. The return, a full twelve years later, is therefore not simply a new hotel opening but a homecoming with genuine emotional resonance for the city.
The new property rises 98.7 metres above Ayala Triangle Gardens, the two-hectare park at the intersection of Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas — one of Metro Manila’s most recognisable urban landmarks. Developed in partnership with Ayala Land, one of the Philippines’ leading property developers, the hotel occupies what is arguably Makati’s most prestigious address: steps from Greenbelt’s luxury retail and dining corridor, the acclaimed restaurants and cocktail bars of the surrounding district, and the beloved Salcedo and Legazpi weekend markets.
Located just 15 minutes from Manila International Airport, with seamless connections to key gateway cities across Asia, the Middle East and North America, the hotel is also exceptionally well positioned for international business travellers — reinforcing Manila’s growing profile as a dynamic global capital.
Rooms and Suites: Filipino Craftsmanship Meets Contemporary Luxury
The hotel will offer 275 rooms and suites, each designed to reflect the textures, light and natural landscape of the Philippines. Natural materials, warm timber tones, woven detailing and artisanal finishes sourced from Filipino craftsmen are layered with floor-to-ceiling windows and generous natural light — creating interiors that feel residential and refined in equal measure.
Entry-level Deluxe Rooms begin at a generous 50 square metres, with panoramic views over the city and Ayala Triangle Gardens, walk-in wardrobes and separate bath and shower areas — a standard that sets a high bar for the category. Families and groups are catered for with connecting room options, dedicated Family Deluxe Rooms and Suites offering expansive living spaces and flexible configurations for multigenerational travel.
For guests seeking the highest level of personalisation, Club accommodations include access to the Mandarin Oriental Club Lounge alongside 24-hour dedicated butler service.
Five Dining Concepts Celebrating Filipino Culinary Culture
Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila will open with five dining and bar concepts, spanning contemporary Cantonese cuisine, modern Filipino cooking and international menus — a collection designed to serve as vibrant gathering places for both hotel guests and local residents.
Across all five venues, locally inspired ingredients, Filipino warmth and the group’s legendary approach to elevated hospitality will define the experience. In a city with one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting restaurant scenes, the ambition is clear: to become a destination in its own right for Manila’s dining community, not merely a hotel with good food.
Wellness Rooted in Philippine Healing Traditions
The hotel’s Spa and Wellness floor spans 800 square metres and has been conceived as a genuine sanctuary — overlooking the lush canopy of Ayala Triangle Gardens and anchored by a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, a rare offering in the heart of Metro Manila’s most active business district.
What sets the spa apart is its deep grounding in indigenous Filipino healing practices. Hilot — the centuries-old practice of therapeutic massage and energy realignment — and Sukob ng Manggagamot, which weaves spiritual ritual with herbal medicine and native botanicals, form the foundation of the signature treatment menu. These ancient traditions are reimagined through Mandarin Oriental’s globally renowned wellness philosophy, alongside state-of-the-art fitness facilities and dedicated spaces for yoga, mindfulness and holistic movement.
