Conrad Hotel Manila – Hotel Review

Posted on Aug 27 2019 - 9:52am by tweenselmom

We chose to stay at Conrad Hotel because Dessert Museum and Lakbay Museo is located just below this hotel. It was a long weekend we had been waiting for quite a long time. It was our first time in Conrad and I remember that I’ve looked at this hotel when we checked in at the hotel across the street Microtel by Wyndham and I told myself that one day, we’ll be seeing how it looks on the inside of this huge hotel that looks like a giant luxury liner.

Conrad Hotel view of Manila Bay and Seaside Boulevard
Conrad Hotel view of Manila Bay and Seaside Boulevard

What you will love in Conrad, first of all, is its location. Aside from the S’Maison mall just below the building, Conrad is adjacent to the most prominent places in Manila, SM Mall of Asia and SMX. We went to Sunday mass that day we checked in, at Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life, which you can reach in a few minutes from the hotel. Along the way, there are 2 coffee shops you can go to (Black Sheep Coffee and Starbucks) and a convenience store (not 7/11).

Black Sheep cafe – cozy place to have coffee they offer liquor and cocktails too – check my Zomato review of Black Sheep Coffee

The room we stayed in was a 40 sqm Bay View King Deluxe Room. It has a king-sized bed where the 3 of us girls slept and a big long sofa for dad. The beddings were luxurious and the remote-controlled curtains were so cool. It was actually my first time to see such thing and I thought it was so modern and techie to have that at home. One thing was I was disappointed though that for the price we paid, the room didn’t have a bathtub. We were so tired with the museum visits and since it was too cold to use the pool, I could relax with a refreshing bath on the bathtub. oh well.

huge lobby of Conrad Hotel Manila
huge lobby of Conrad Hotel Manila
TV, mini ref, coffee and liquor stocks
TV, mini ref, coffee and liquor stocks
the king-sized bed and the super long sofa, curtain is remote-controlled, wide glass window
an office table at the left, unlimited wifi connection for everyone
an office table at the left, unlimited wifi connection for everyone

The pool was beautiful and modestly sized (not heated). I was expecting a bigger pool and now I am convinced that what you see in photos will not always be what’s in actual. I wish that we can try it on another time maybe on summer but what’s discouraging me is that the pool is at the center of the hotel. It is surrounded by rooms where other people are checked in. Though I don’t say that people will be spending time to look at me, I still feel that the rooms are a bit too close for comfort.

the pool (not heated) with both sides are the rooms where guests are checked-in
at the lounge, they have these several seats where you can enjoy the Manila Bay view in peace
at the lounge, they have these several seats where you can enjoy the Manila Bay view in peace
cocktail and liquor drinks at the lounge - we planned to have a drink here that night we stayed in but we got so tired we were not able to do so
cocktail and liquor drinks at the lounge – we planned to have a drink here that night we stayed in but we got so tired we were not able to do so

Breakfast in Brasserie on 3 looked fabulous and I really regret that I didn’t get a breakfast buffet this time. I thought that there will be many places to eat breakfast but I was wrong. Starbucks do not open till 8:30 am and so we had to eat at Millie’s across the hotel. Buti nalang they have more affordable breakfast plates and a delicious congee. The 2 girls rarely eat heavy breakfast so we just ordered bagels and donuts for them since Starbucks was already open by the time we were done at Millie’s.

Brasserie on 3
See some food photos I got inside Brasserie on 3 HERE

Overall, the four of us loved Conrad Hotel Manila for the view and the location. If you are willing to splurge a little, roam around Mall of Asia and the nearby establishments, play with automatic curtains and bask in the view of Manila Bay while in your room, then this is the perfect place to stay.

I hope you liked this review. Click here if you wish to read more reviews of the hotels our family has visited.


12 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. kat September 4, 2019 at 1:06 am - Reply

    Wow that looks like a beautiful place to go!

  2. Michael September 4, 2019 at 2:08 pm - Reply

    Love everything here. Looking very edgy. Hopefully its not as expensive as I am thinking. But the place is really my thing. wow

  3. Emily Fata September 4, 2019 at 4:13 pm - Reply

    Oh my goodness, this place looks beautiful! Although I’ve never been to Manila before myself, I would love to make my way over in the near future. Thanks for sharing all of this! 🙂

  4. Laura September 4, 2019 at 7:15 pm - Reply

    This looks like fantastic place to stay. I love how everything looks x

  5. Celebrate Woman Today September 5, 2019 at 1:50 am - Reply

    What a great way to stay and give your opinion of your vacation! Love your details and photos. Let’s go to Manila!

  6. Sushmita September 5, 2019 at 7:44 am - Reply

    Aaaah! Such a beautiful hotel and the location seems so perfect! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  7. Kuntala September 5, 2019 at 2:14 pm - Reply

    Lovely pictures. Such a nice hotel. Perfect place for a vacation. Have to plan for Manila.

  8. Lyosha September 5, 2019 at 5:39 pm - Reply

    The hotel looks wonderful! I couldn’t personally ask for me. Ideal!

  9. Lasonia September 5, 2019 at 9:05 pm - Reply

    Oh, how beautiful. This hotel looks really amazing. I’d love to stay here.

  10. Geraline Batarra September 6, 2019 at 6:53 am - Reply

    Such a wonderful hotel, it seems so nice to stay in this cozy luxurious hotel. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  11. Elizabeth O September 6, 2019 at 1:50 pm - Reply

    The pool area is so lovely. It must be great to experience such beautiful hotel.

  12. MIlica January 9, 2020 at 8:04 pm - Reply

    This hotel is absolutely amazing! I adore hotels like this! Definitely would love to stay here!

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