Mandarin Oriental is returning to Manila after a 12-year absence, with Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila expected to open in late 2026. The new hotel will place the luxury brand back in one of the Philippine capital’s most important commercial districts, signaling renewed confidence in Manila’s high-end hospitality and meetings market.
The property is being developed in partnership with Ayala Land and will rise above Ayala Triangle Gardens, a two-hectare park at the intersection of Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. The location places the hotel inside Makati, Metro Manila’s financial and lifestyle center, close to office towers, luxury retail, dining and the Greenbelt district. It is also expected to be about a 15-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, depending on traffic.
For Mandarin Oriental, the opening is a return to a familiar city. The original Mandarin Oriental Manila operated from 1976 to 2014 and was long regarded as one of the capital’s key luxury addresses, serving visiting public figures, executives and international travelers. The new version is being positioned for a different era, when luxury hotels must serve not only overnight guests but also meetings, wellness, dining and private lounge demand.
A New Luxury Address in Makati
Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila will feature 275 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural design elements, warm wood finishes and woven accents. Entry-level Deluxe Rooms will start at about 50 square meters, making them generous by urban hotel standards. Many rooms will offer panoramic views over the city and Ayala Triangle Gardens.
The hotel is also designed with families and groups in mind. Connecting rooms, Family Deluxe Rooms and larger suites will provide more living space, vanity desks and spacious bathrooms. That mix gives the property flexibility across business travel, leisure stays, diplomatic visits and high-end family trips.
Guests booking Club accommodations will receive access to the Mandarin Oriental Club Lounge and 24-hour dedicated butler service. This will be an important part of the hotel’s premium positioning, especially for executives and repeat luxury travelers who expect more private, personalized service in major Asian business hubs.
Events and Wellness Anchor the Reopening
The hotel’s events infrastructure is one of its most important features. The Grand Hall will span 740 square meters, with an eight-meter-high ceiling and capacity for up to 1,000 guests. It can be divided into three halls and will be supported by The Gallery pre-function space, along with additional function rooms, meeting rooms and a boardroom.
That makes the hotel a significant addition to Manila’s meetings, incentives, conferences and events market. Makati already attracts corporate travel, finance, professional services and regional business meetings, and a new Mandarin Oriental gives planners another upscale option in the city center.
Wellness will also play a major role. The hotel will include an 800-square-meter spa and wellness floor, along with an outdoor pool measuring about 25 meters. These facilities reflect how luxury hotels are increasingly expected to offer a full lifestyle environment, particularly for guests combining business schedules with recovery, fitness and longer stays.
Dining will add another layer to the property, with five restaurant and bar concepts planned. Full details have not yet been announced, but food and beverage will likely be central to how the hotel connects with both international guests and Makati’s local business and social audience.
The opening will bring Mandarin Oriental’s global portfolio to 47 hotels and restore one of the brand’s historic Asian city connections. For Manila, it adds a high-profile luxury opening at a time when urban hotels are competing on location, event capacity and lifestyle depth. For travelers, it marks the return of a familiar name to a city that continues to build its role as a business and leisure gateway in Southeast Asia.
