Rizal Park Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (785 reviews)
South Road Drive T.M. Kalaw Exension, Ermita , Manila , ph

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful building
Courteous staff
Good room sanitation
Cons:
Filthy kitchen
Long distance from central attractions
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.03
The kitchen was filthy, and there were dirty areas with a bad smell.
Service
9
Staff were courteous and responsive to complaints.
Location
8.54
Location is a little far from the center of Manila, which may not be convenient for all guests.
Room Quality
7.49
Rooms are run down, and the hotel did not meet expectations for a 5-star rating.
Amenities
8.52
Beautiful building with comfortable accommodations, but the pool should be heated.
Value for Money
7.98
Prices are not reflective of the quality and cleanliness experienced.
Food and Beverage
6.03
Food was cold, dry, and unpalatable; breakfast choices were limited.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mixed experiences with the pros mainly being the architecture and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:35

Property Description

Colonial-era Design Rooms
Step into a world of nostalgia and luxury with our 107 uniquely designed rooms, each reflecting the charm of the colonial era, ensuring a comfortable and blissful stay.

Fully-equipped Entertainment Facilities
Indulge in a range of amenities including a spa, coffee shop, sky bar, courtyard, function halls, gym, casino, marina, and the exquisite Café Rizal, offering delightful Chinese fine dining creations.

History In Style Experience
Embrace the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern luxury at Rizal Park Hotel, symbolizing a new era of cultural appreciation and economic progress for our guests.

Experience the allure of history and luxury at Rizal Park Hotel – Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MNL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Adults stay for ₱ 1,900 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 785 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.03
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 6.03
Overall Experience: 8.8
J
jeffdL8042YX Family
8
A glimpse of history
Pros:

The design is old but well-maintained. The
ambiance and lighting are awesome, and I really liked the floors. Both the front desk
staff, housekeeping and the guards were accommodating, making us feel very welcome. The room also had a nice flooring, and the numerous hanging chandeliers were a big plus. Neither the hotel nor the swimming pool felt crowded.
Although the pool is small, it's quite nice and offers a view of Manila Bay and the ships.

However, we have a few observations that need to be addressed. First, I saw a large black rat in the buffet area, which was very alarming. I informed the kitchen personnel but she simply said they couldn't control it. Second, the front door was difficult to open and we were only provided with one key card. There were no shavers and shaving cream on the first day. My room lacked a refrigerator and had a broken cabinet door. The telephone was also faulty, interrupting my calls to housekeeping. Finally, our room did not have a good view. Despite these issues, it is generally still a good hotel to book.

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
K
kenichin2026 Family
10
Best Hotel in Manila
Pros:

Stayed here for 2 nights had i had a great stay at Rizal park hotel. Front desk receptionists are very accommodating and warm especially kurt and rushdee. Housekeeping also did a great job at cleaning my room. I will come back to stay here again

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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jsJ2409BR Solo travel
2
No TV or internet.
Pros:

No internet or TV for most of my stay. Staff very friendly but not capable of assisting. Management clearly missing. Only 1 elevator works.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor
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ProCritix Solo travel
2
Horrible Experience
Pros:

Terrible hotel. Poorly managed. Water was dripping from the ceiling in many places. It may have been a nice property in the 1970s, but is totally run down now due to lack of maintenance and care. Staff are oblivious to the situation. See my photos, which speak for themselves.
The restaurant does not belong to the hotel and you have to pay your bill separately there, can't charge to your room. The hotel has no bar or lounge where one could have a drink.
I had to check out two nights early due to a political rally that resulted in road closures in the area, and I would have been stuck at the hotel. Despite promises to refund the unused nights, after more than three months I have not received the refund. The hotel remains unresponsive. Stay away from this property.

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
6
691rjv Business Davao City, Davao del Sur Province, Mindanao
10
Lucky to have booked my stay here
Pros:

Old World Charm located in the heart of the country. Clean, orderly, well apppinted rooms. Quiet. Far from the noise of the boulevard. Food is great.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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juliusb894 Solo travel
2
Extremely Poor Customer Service – Impossible to Reach Front Desk
Pros:

I called this hotel multiple times to cancel my son’s reservation, but no one answered the phone, which is very disappointing, especially for guests calling from another country.

When I finally reached a clerk, I explained that my son, who is in the United States Navy, had a reservation from January 26–30, 2026. His ship was unexpectedly diverted to the Persian Gulf due to the Middle East crisis, so he asked me to contact the hotel on his behalf to cancel, reschedule, or request a refund, as he couldn’t do it while deployed at sea.

The clerk directed me to Agoda.com, where the booking was made. Agoda then instructed me to contact the hotel directly for a refund or reschedule. I called again, only to encounter the same issue—no one answered the front desk.

This has been extremely frustrating. I hope the hotel improves its responsiveness, especially for guests with urgent or special circumstances.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
G
grenv2024 Couples
8
Great stay
Pros:

My wife and I have stayed here before. We love the location and the value for money was worth it. The Housekeepers were lovely, there was a particular gentleman who went out of his way to help us get a fridge and a safe, i feel bad because asked his name and I've forgotten it.The Front and gate securities were really helpful and friendly. Front desk were amazing,specially John. The Chinese Restaurants staff weren't as friendly though. The other restaurant staff opposite that though were actually amazing specially a boy I was speaking to.The gym and pool staff upstairs were exceptional. Rizal Park Hotel has a historical vibe. We really love the room and the ambiance. All in all We will definitely stay here again and recommend it to our family and friends.

2026-02-06 via Tripadvisor
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GlennN961 Couples
10
Manila’s Hidden Charm 😊
Pros:

We had our wedding reception, preparations and pre-wedding video shoot here. All was streamlined and well-coordinated. The staff members especially with the banquet section have been very accommodating and sensitive of our vision and requests. Thank you for such a great experience! Kudos to Ms Adel and Ms Lorelie Joy for being hands-on always. 😊

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
R
Ruth111111111 Friends getaway
2
Misleading about facilites and Beware of the breakfast buffet.
Pros:

Pool was not free for the whole stay even though lead to believe it would be.
Breakfast buffet was terrible and the most expensive in all the places we stayed.
Suspicious looking white stuff and dried edges on what I think was cold meat to replace bacon(no bacon in a place where Pork is served everywhere), burnt omelette, dried brown slices of apple was the only fruit offered in a country known for its variety and great taste of fruits, no juice, bad coffee with powered milk and no other option to this, weird dry canapes? instead of ingredient options to have with eggs, condiments lacking and traditional Philippine options didn't look great. Thin walls, could hear a concert for 2 whole days form park nearby, we had to leave the hotel or have earphones in to get some peace. Really disappointing experience.

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor
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Laurent solo_traveller fr
6
Centre historique HDG
Pros:

Très bel immeuble et bien situé

Cons:

L’immeuble n’est pas bien entretenu.
La piscine ne fonctionne pas et des marques d’inondations aux plafonds sont fréquentés. La nourriture n’est pas excellente alors que le cadre ancien l’est !

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
A
Annelies couple nl
3
Pros:

Ligging

Cons:

Kakkerlak, heel veel zaken stuk en personeel restaurant onvriendelijk

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
B
Bartomeu solo_traveller es
10
Satisfactoria
Pros:

Todo bien

Cons:

Desayuno es mejorable

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
B
Bouke Daniëlle extended_group nl
7
Genoten
Pros:

De locatie is top.

Cons:

Jammer dat het zwembad net werd onderhouden. En ook jammer dat niet alles dat op de menukaart stond ook aanwezig was. Bier bijvoorbeeld.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
D
DG ERP solo_traveller ph
6
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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TheButler15 Family
2
Unfortunate experience
Pros:

First of all, the 1 star I gave is only for the hotel staff. They were polite, accommodating, and welcoming. That’s it.

My family and I booked a 2-night stay to celebrate New Year’s, mainly because the hotel is near Luneta and we expected to watch the fireworks. Upon arrival, the staff welcomed us well, which gave us a good first impression.

However, things went downhill once we headed to our room. The elevators were not working, so we were forced to use the fire exit stairs while carrying our luggage and with a child with us. We had no choice since we were already there.

The room itself was actually nice spacious and clean. What we liked most was the balcony with a mini garden facing Luneta, which made our New Year’s celebration enjoyable, especially during the fireworks.

Unfortunately, on New Year’s Day, we experienced another major disappointment. Around 9:00 AM, the room started to feel very hot, and we later found out that the air conditioning was turned off. Seriously? On top of that, we planned to go swimming, only to find out that the pool was closed.

So to sum it up:
No air conditioning
No pool
Broken elevators

There was simply nothing left for us to enjoy. Because of this, we decided to cancel our second night and check out early.

It’s really unfortunate because this could have been a 5-star experience if we hadn’t gone through all these issues.

2026-01-11 via Tripadvisor
S
Sibylle couple ch
7
Pros:

tolle Lage

Cons:

Frühstück ist eher unterdurchschnittlich, Roomservice auch - einfache Bestellung bon Wasser brauchte mehrere Anläufe.
Ich bin absolut für das Sparen von Frottewäsche, jedoch ist ein Badetuch pro Person etwas gar wenig - mind ein zusätzliches Handtuch ist wünschenswert.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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reynaud couple fr
10
Je vous le conseille
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel, propreté de la chambre, confort de la literie

Cons:

La vue sur un mur, piscine fermée

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
S
Sabate Anton couple es
5
Centrico pero no corresponde a 5 eatrellas
Pros:

Centrico . Trato personal

Cons:

Instalqciones antiguas. Piscina no operativa. Desayuno no adecuado a 5 estrellas

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Preeti extended_group au
1
Friendly staff but inefficient service
Pros:

Beautiful architecture and the reception staff was friendly. They agreed to a late checkout as our flight was late night.

Cons:

Terrible housekeeping, the aircon in the room didn’t work and the temperature was set to 30 degrees and we had to call the maintenance person to fix it at 2.30 am, only got fixed after 3 am in the night. The restaurant in the hotel is absolutely terrible service, the staff didn’t know basic things on the menu, kept coming back and saying things were not available. They gave us the bill before we were half way finished with our meal. Although the restaurant staff was friendly but wasn’t able to help with some basic information. Additionally, the pool was not functioning during our visit which was bit disappointing

Outside the hotel they had some strikes going on, so it was impossible to get cabs to the property. Consider long waiting times.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
A
Ali701 couple au
7
2026-01-07 via Nuitee