Mandarin Oriental has announced its return to the Philippine capital with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila in late 2026, marking a significant expansion milestone for the luxury hospitality group in Southeast Asia while introducing a new design-led hospitality asset in one of the region’s key business districts.
Announced by Mandarin Oriental on 9 June 2026, the project will rise above Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati and represents the brand’s first presence in Manila since the closure of the original Mandarin Oriental Manila in 2014. The new development is being delivered in partnership with Ayala Land, Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest property developers.
The opening carries strategic significance for both companies. For Mandarin Oriental, it strengthens the group’s footprint across major gateway cities in Southeast Asia. For Ayala Land, the project reinforces Makati’s position as a premium business and lifestyle destination while adding a new luxury hospitality offering within the city’s financial center.
Standing 98.7 metres tall, Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila occupies a prominent location overlooking the two-hectare Ayala Triangle Gardens, situated at the intersection of Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. The property is located approximately 15 minutes by car from Manila International Airport, providing connectivity to major destinations across Asia, the Middle East and North America.
The project reconnects Mandarin Oriental with a city where the brand maintained a presence for nearly four decades. Between 1976 and 2014, the original Mandarin Oriental Manila served as a gathering place for figures from business, diplomacy, society and culture. The new property has been positioned as a contemporary interpretation of Filipino luxury, combining local craftsmanship and cultural influences with the group’s established service standards.
Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental, said the Manila opening represents a new chapter for the company and supports its broader regional growth strategy. He noted that the property is intended to capture the character of the destination through design, experiences and hospitality while strengthening the group’s presence in important Southeast Asian gateway markets.
The development also aligns with Ayala Land’s ongoing efforts to enhance Makati’s urban environment. Jaime Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, Head of Urban Estates Group at Ayala Land, described the return of Mandarin Oriental as an important moment for the city and highlighted the role of the project in supporting innovation, excellence and world-class hospitality experiences.
From a hotel design perspective, the project places significant emphasis on local identity and place-based storytelling. The hotel’s 275 rooms and suites have been designed to reflect the textures, movement and natural characteristics of the Philippine landscape. Interior concepts incorporate natural materials, warm timber finishes, woven details and handcrafted elements created by Filipino artisans.
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant natural light are integrated throughout the accommodations, creating residential-style environments intended to connect guests with both the surrounding cityscape and nearby parkland. The design strategy reflects a growing industry focus on destination-driven hospitality environments that incorporate local craftsmanship into the guest experience.
Accommodation layouts have also been developed with flexibility in mind. Deluxe Rooms begin at 50 square metres and include city and park views, walk-in wardrobes and separate bath and shower facilities. The hotel will additionally offer connecting room configurations, Family Deluxe Rooms and Suites designed to accommodate larger travel groups and multigenerational stays.
Guests staying in Club accommodations will have access to the Mandarin Oriental Club Lounge alongside dedicated 24-hour butler service.
Beyond guestrooms, design plays a central role across the property’s public spaces and guest facilities. The hotel will introduce five dining and bar concepts inspired by Manila’s evolving culinary landscape. The venues will feature contemporary Cantonese, Filipino and international cuisine while emphasizing local ingredients, cultural influences and hospitality traditions.
The wellness offering extends this design narrative through an 800-square-metre Spa and Wellness floor overlooking Ayala Triangle Gardens and the Makati skyline. A 25-metre outdoor swimming pool forms the centerpiece of the facility, creating a visual and experiential connection between the urban environment and the property’s wellness spaces.
The spa concept incorporates traditional Filipino healing practices, including Hilot and Sukob ng Manggagamot. These therapies are integrated alongside fitness facilities and dedicated spaces for yoga, mindfulness and holistic movement. Family-oriented wellness and leisure facilities have also been incorporated into the overall planning of the development.
Event infrastructure represents another major component of the project’s business strategy. The hotel’s Grand Hall spans 740 square metres and features an eight-metre ceiling height with capacity for up to 1,000 guests. The venue can be divided into three separate halls and is supported by The Gallery pre-function space.
Additional meeting rooms, function spaces and a boardroom provide facilities for corporate events, business gatherings and private occasions. Direct access to Ayala Triangle Gardens further expands the range of programming opportunities available to event organizers, including outdoor functions, cultural activities and brand experiences.
The location of the hotel places it within walking distance of Greenbelt’s retail and dining destinations as well as restaurants, galleries, cafés and weekend markets in the Salcedo and Legazpi districts. Positioned within Makati’s financial and lifestyle center, the property is intended to serve both business and leisure demand while benefiting from proximity to commercial, cultural and social hubs.
For Mandarin Oriental, the project represents more than a return to a familiar market. The development illustrates how international hospitality brands are increasingly using architecture, local craftsmanship and culturally rooted design as core elements of expansion strategies. Through its partnership with Ayala Land and its emphasis on Filipino-inspired design, Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila is positioned as a new luxury hospitality asset within one of Southeast Asia’s most important urban business districts.
Scheduled to open in late 2026, the hotel will combine 275 guestrooms and suites, five dining concepts, wellness facilities and large-scale event infrastructure, adding a new chapter to Mandarin Oriental’s presence in the Philippines and supporting the group’s continued growth across the region.