Mandarin Oriental Makati Opens on December 14, and Here Is What to Expect
Last Updated on November 12, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
A famous hotel name is coming back to Makati. Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila will open on December 14, 2026. This is just one month away.
Many Filipinos still remember the old Mandarin Oriental Manila. It stood on Makati Avenue for almost 40 years. It closed in 2014. Now the brand is back with a brand new hotel in the middle of the city.
Where Is the New Hotel?
The new hotel sits above Ayala Triangle Gardens. This is the big green park where Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue, and Paseo de Roxas meet. Many people walk, jog, and eat in this park every day.
The hotel was built by Ayala Land together with Mandarin Oriental. The trip from the hotel to the Manila airport takes about 15 minutes.
- Name: Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila
- Opening date: December 14, 2026
- Location: Above Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City
- Built by: Ayala Land with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
What Is Inside?
The hotel has 275 rooms and suites. The rooms look out over the Makati skyline and the green trees of the park below.
Food is a big part of the plan. The hotel will have five places to eat and drink. They will serve Cantonese food, Filipino food, and food from other countries. The cooks will use ingredients from local farms and sellers.
There is also a full spa floor. It is 800 square meters. The spa ideas come from old Filipino ways of healing and resting. Guests can also use a gym, yoga rooms, and a 25-meter outdoor pool that looks over Ayala Triangle Gardens.
For big parties and weddings, the hotel has a Grand Hall. It is 740 square meters and can hold up to 1,000 guests. There are also smaller rooms for meetings.
- Rooms: 275 rooms and suites
- Dining: Five restaurants and bars (Cantonese, Filipino, and international food)
- Spa: 800-square-meter spa and wellness floor
- Pool: 25-meter outdoor pool
- Events: Grand Hall for up to 1,000 guests, plus meeting rooms
A Hotel With a Long Story
The first Mandarin Oriental Manila opened in 1976. It was designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin. For many years, it was a place where families had birthdays, couples had weddings, and friends met for coffee. When it closed in 2014, a lot of people were sad to see it go.
The people behind the new hotel say they want to keep that story alive.
“Mandarin Oriental has long held a special place in the story of Makati,” said Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, Creative Director of Ayala Land.
Franck Droin, the General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Makati, said the new hotel was made just for this spot in the city.
“This hotel could only exist here at this address,” Droin said.
Why People Are Excited
Makati is one of the busiest parts of Metro Manila. It is full of offices, malls, and places to eat. A new five-star hotel right above the city’s favourite park gives people one more reason to visit.
Even if you are not staying the night, you may soon be able to try the restaurants, have a drink at the bar, or book a spa day. Locals who loved the old hotel may want to see how the new one feels.
The opening also comes right before Christmas. That means the hotel could become a new spot for holiday dinners and year-end parties in Makati.
How to Learn More
The hotel shares news and updates on its official website. Check there for room rates, dining news, and booking details as the opening day gets closer.
Will you visit the new Mandarin Oriental Makati when it opens in December?
References
- Hospitality News Philippines, “Mandarin Oriental returns to Makati, to open in December 14”
- Manila Bulletin, “Mandarin Oriental sets December return to Makati after 12-year absence”
- Inquirer Business, “Mandarin Oriental returns to set new benchmark in luxury hospitality”
- Mandarin Oriental, “Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila”
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