Known for its highly sought-after restaurant star ratings, the Michelin Guide is best known for putting various restaurants and hotels worldwide on the map since the roaring ’20s. In this year’s hotel guide, Accor’s flagship MGallery property in the Philippines, Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery, is considered the only hotel in Manila City that has earned a coveted spot in the list. Sharing its highly-regarded status are five other hotels. Namely, Amanpulo in Palawan, Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan in Cebu, Hotel Okura Manila in Pasay City, and The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.  

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. Entering its doors, guests will find themselves amazed by the contemporary Filipino-Spanish design and architectural elements making it worthy for spicing up your Instagram Reels. It’s even considered as one of Asia’s best designed hotels after receiving the 2024 Asia’s Leading Design Hotel from the recently concluded World Travel Awards for Asia & Oceania, leaving it open to potentially nab the 2024 World’s Leading Design Hotel where it will face off against other iconic hotels like the Armani Hotel in Dubai, Bulgari Resorts in Indonesia and Dubai, Raffles in Qatar, and Hotel de la Coupole, which is also an MGallery property in Vietnam.

If you’re considering a stay at the Admiral, there are over 123 rooms to choose from, including six executive suites and the Presidential Suite. If you’re hoping to enjoy a mini staycation with friends, spend quality time with family, or just need to focus in peace during a business trip, a stay in the Superior, Deluxe, and Executive Rooms are perfect. A stay at the Executive Bay Room comes with the magnificent bayside view of Manila Bay. Finally, there’s the Executive and Presidential Suite that offer accommodations and services enough to make you feel like royalty. 

Of course, no hotel stay is complete without having a pleasant bite to eat. You can choose from four establishments to satiate your hunger and quench your thirst. For those in need of a place to meet and welcome old friends, have a go at the El Atrio Lounge to catch over some tea or coffee and some delightful pastries. For a filling meal, head on all the way up to the top floor to eat to your heart’s content at the Admiral Club Manila Bay. You’ll also find a good fix of specialty cocktails over at the Coconut Bar, where the al fresco dining option grants guests a panoramic view of Manila Bay. Finally, for those looking for a cozy and tucked away experience, make your way down to the hotel basement and enter the intriguing world of Ruby Wong’s Godown. Here, you’ll find drinks like Ruby’s Rehab, a rum and cola mix with an exotic twist. There’s also an abundance of bar chow and noodle dish offerings that one simply mustn’t miss out on during their stay.