LIST: 5 more Philippine hotels included in Michelin Guide
The prestigious MICHELIN Guide has added five more Philippine hotels to its recommendation list, raising the number of recognized properties in the country to 11.
The Department of Tourism recently announced that five Philippine hotels have been included in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels List. It came just a few months after the prestigious culinary and travel guide named six hotels in their selection, including The Admiral Hotel Manila, The Peninsula Manila, Hotel Okura Manila, Amanpulo in Palawan, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan in Cebu, and Nay Palad in Siargao.
In a statement, the tourism agency said that the recognition of the DOT-accredited hotels "strengthens the Philippines’ positioning as a destination of choice for world-class hotel and tourism experiences" and affirms the "renowned Filipino warmth and excellence in hospitality."
Here are the five additional hotels that are now part of the MICHELIN Guide.
Manila Marriott Hotel
Located in Pasay, Manila Marriott Hotel is under Newport World Resorts' entertainment complex. From there, you can easily access Ninoy Aquino International Airport as well as business districts and leisure parks.
This luxury hotel is complete with a steakhouse, a tea and whiskey bar, a spa, and four outdoor swimming pools. Its spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking views of the city.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City
Solaire Resort Entertainment City offers almost all kinds of leisure and entertainment. Other than the casino, this hotel in Aseana Avenue, Parañaque is divided into two: the original Bay Tower, and the Sky Tower, which has more premium and spacious suites. Their rooms offer stunning cityscape views with its floor-to-ceiling windows.
The hotel hosts parties and concerts, and even stage famous Broadway shows like Hamilton, Les Misérables, SIX, and the upcoming Dear Evan Hansen in September.
Fairmont Makati
This 5-star hotel in Makati also offers good skyline views with its floor-to-ceiling windows. It has a 24-hour fitness center, signature spa, upscale restaurants and bars, and swimming pool. You may also enjoy the amenities of its next-door hotel, Raffles, like the Long Bar, Mistral Rooftop Bar, and the Writers Bar, which are perfect for afternoon sessions with your friends.
Raffles Makati
Raffles Makati is a 30-storey complex that positions itself as the "Oasis of Calm" in the busy streets of Makati. Aside from restaurants, bars, and cafes, you can also enjoy its in-house spa, gym, and salon for a relaxing vacation in the metro.
Shangri-La The Fort
Nestled in Bonifacio Global City, Shangri-La The Fort houses the metro's largest indoor lifestyle and leisure hub. It also offers high-end restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as a spa and wellness center, among others.
The luxury hotel has 576 rooms and suites with sophisticated and contemporary design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stunning artworks. Premium services such as butler service in suites as well as house doctor on call, among others, are also available.
In February, the MICHELIN Guide announced that its anonymous inspectors have been exploring restaurants in Metro Manila and Cebu, as well as its environs, including Pampanga, Tagaytay, and Cavite, for its selection of Filipino restaurants for 2026. It's set to be revealed in the last quarter of 2025.
The MICHELIN Guide was created by the French tire company of the same name in 1900.
At the time, France had less than 3,000 cars and to increase the demand for cars—and tires—the company created guides that included maps, tire repair and replacement instructions, car mechanics listings, gas stations, hotels, and restaurants throughout the country. Later on, the guide awarded stars to restaurants.
In 2022, Kasama, a Filipino bakery and modern restaurant in Chicago in Illinois, earned a MICHELIN star.
