Mandarin Oriental Hotel Returns to the Philippines After 12 Years
AyalaLand Hospitality announced the opening of the new 275-room Mandarin Oriental in Makati, scheduled to open in late 2026.
AyalaLand Hospitality announced the return of the Mandarin Oriental hotel to the Philippines, with the brand’s new location in Makati slated to open in late 2026.
A partnership between the luxury hotel brand and AyalaLand’s hospitality arm, the 275-room luxury hotel will be located above Ayala Triangle Gardens at the Makati Central Business District (CBD).
The return ends the 12-year absence of the hotel group in the Philippines, after the closing of the original Mandarin Oriental in September 2014, also in Makati.
The original location, designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin, opened in September 1974.
“Its return reflects not only the enduring appeal but also our vision of creating world-class city destinations that celebrate Filipino culture and foster meaningful connections,” said Ayala Land Creative Director, Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, in a June 9 press release.
Inspired by the green concept of the Ayala Triangle Gardens, the new building will feature Filipino craftsmanship in its suites and amenities.
Wellness will be at the core of the Mandarin Oriental guest experience, according to the company. The hotel will house an 800-square-meter Spa and Wellness floor, with holistic treatments inspired by Filipino healing traditions.
It will also include fitness and yoga facilities, including a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool that overlooks the gardens.
The opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati adds to AyalaLand Hospitality’s portfolio of homegrown and international brands. The company’s portfolio includes Seda Hotels, El Nido Resorts, Huni Lio Resort El Nido, Holiday Inn and Suites Makati, and Raffles Makati.
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Mandarin Oriental is scheduled to return to the Philippines in late 2026, when AyalaLand Hospitality opens the new 275-room property above Ayala Triangle Gardens in the Makati Central Business District — ending a 12-year absence from the country.
The original Mandarin Oriental Manila closed in September 2014. The brand was absent from the Philippines for 12 years before AyalaLand Hospitality announced the new Makati property, which is scheduled to open in late 2026.
The new Mandarin Oriental Makati will be located above Ayala Triangle Gardens in the Makati Central Business District. The 275-room property is being developed in partnership with AyalaLand Hospitality as part of the company‘s portfolio of international brands.
The hotel will feature an 800-square-meter Spa and Wellness floor with holistic treatments inspired by Filipino healing traditions, fitness and yoga facilities, and a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool overlooking Ayala Triangle Gardens.
AyalaLand Hospitality’s portfolio includes Seda Hotels, El Nido Resorts, Huni Lio Resort El Nido, Holiday Inn and Suites Makati, and Raffles Makati — alongside the incoming Mandarin Oriental Makati, which adds a flagship international luxury brand to the company’s holdings.
