The Henry Hotel Manila

Wonderful ambiance, beautiful grounds, cool pool for swimming, and the best staff I have seen in Manila..

Staff at reception and in the restaurant could be more friendly and approachable. Many we encountered looked bored and uninterested.

This is our 2nd visit in the last year. We love this quaint hotel as it sits in its own small compound and is close to local shops, fresh bakeries and cantenes. The restaurant on site has great comfort foods. The staff is welcoming and always ready to serve your needs. The rooms are spacious and clean. It's easy to get transportation and is about 20 minutes from the airport. We will continue to Visit the Henry when in Manila!

This hotel looks great but there are just a few key things missing Check in is a laborious affair, seeming to take forever at all tones of the day. We checked out at 4.30am, and were kept waiting additional time whilst they “checked our room”, coming out to ask where cost hangers were... we had settled our bill the night before and were backpacking, we definitely didn’t have heavy wooden hangers in our backpacks! Only 350ml of water complimentary per person per day - sub standard for the hotel class. No hand towel or foot mat in the bathrooms Also if toilet paper is not to be flushed due to plumbing, the bin NEEDS to have a lid for hygiene reasons! Finally, the airport transfer is ridiculously overpriced - 1200 peso when regular fair is 200-250! Unfortunate that these things held back from what is a beautiful hotel. On a positive the bed was VERY comfy, but our king bed was two single mattresses put together, so not hugely romantic

Always a favorite place to stay when needing a close place to the airport.

This was my last night before I left the Philippines and I absolutely loved The Henry Hotel. Very comfy, elegantly luxurious and well positioned for anyone arriving or leaving the country.Would definitely go back!! Highly reommended!

It's the only nice looking vintage hotel in Manila

Spent one night here on our way to Cebu. We love the Henry Hotel. The location is set back one block from Roxas and on a safe, quiet lot. The on-site restaurant is very nice, good food and great value.

The hotel staff are professional and frindly however, there were couple of items were taken from our room during cleaning. I don't recommend to leave your items unlocked. Also, during the checkout, I noticed that they have double charged us for one meal. After contacting them they did however corrected the problem. The management tried to look into the issues but we were not satisfied

There is a certain charm here. A very worn facility with just the right repairs and updates. Nothing feels new and modern, while it really is where it counts. We stayed in the garden room which has a more modern vibe and a camper like layout. If you like privacy and personal space this room is better left for someone else. Its garden location is in the public garden, that said there we had no privacy issues and it was quiet. The toilet area is seperated from the bedroom with a sliding glass door, if you have performance anxiety not the best room choice. The outside shower is great, with flow, pattern and pressure that makes it difficult to remember the obligations of water conservation. The AC works flawlessly and sleep was bliss on amazing soft sheets and fluffy comforter. The bed itself is firm but comfortable and though i regularly sleep on an ultra soft bed this was good and probably a treat for my spine. Lastly the staff here has mastered the art of making the guests feel at home. Special thanks to the front desk and cleaning crew for making us comfortable for our unavoidable early arrival and for the security officers assistance in getting us a trike to the bank for cash and back.

I woke up with a lot of either bed bug or mosquito bites. I told the front desk and they told me to dial number 0 on the phone but why couldn’t they just send housekeeping from their reception lobby desk? Anyways, I called 0 but they never answered the phone. I even took pictures of my bites but the reception male employee never attempted to accommodate me or resolve the issue. I stayed there April 30th to May 1st. I checked in early on the 30th and got breakfast and ordered beef tapa with scrambled eggs, garlic rice, and house fries. The next day they gave me same meal with fruit and bread. This issue is merely about principle because the server stated he gave me the same exact meal yesterday but did not. Other than the service, the pros were a working shower, fridge, comfortable bed (except waking up with bites), and walking distance to the Main Street. The cons were no gym, no elevator, lack of genuine service, no professionalism, and no friendliness of staff, lack of following up with guest requests, WiFi connection was not up to par, and the safe was not able to reset for usage.

This hotel is the best option for those who want to stay in Manila as a stopover, it is just 4 km away from the airport. an extraordinary stylish boutique hotel in its gated compound in Pasay neighborhood.comfortable and clean rooms with highly professional and friendly staff.

Staying at the Henry feels like I'm a guest at a private home back in the days of gracious old Manila. I needed a special mouthwash for a sore throat and they sent a staff to the pharmacy to get it for me. That is personalized service at its finest. Surrounding the property is like a botanical garden, with the smell of frangipani flowers wafting in the air. That old acacia tree shades the patio area and cools the air while enjoying an afternoon tea. There's no crowd and no casino and I haven't met an annoying guest. There is a camaraderie among guests when we are at the hotel restaurant because it's so intimate. I love the art deco tiles there. Even their gift shop is unique, nobody minding the store, just leave the payment in a box. This definitely is not a Las Vegas type posh hotel but I would not stay anywhere else. This is my home away from home. Alithia Obra

Try the giant tiger prawns.Super cool place to stay in metro manila.Very quiet and peaceful,we will definitely be back .

Henry hotel is a leafy oasis in the busy noisy city of Manila. The garden is beautifully kept with the many lovely trees and plants which are lit up at night with fairy lights. The room we had was clean and spacious with a good comfortable bed. The food at the restaurant is tasty and good quality. Only 20 mins drive to the airport which is handy.

The hotel is an oasis in Manila. The ambiance is superb.

Nice place to stay great food and great service I would stay here again.

Would have given it a 5, but had to wait over 1hr 15min after my check-in time for the room. I arrived early. So decided to have lunch to wait for the room to be ready. Took my time eating. Room was ready, but it wasn't the room I signed up for. So they had to prep the bigger room. (They said would take another 15 minutes) but took an extra 30 minutes on top. Hotel was nice, but I don't recommend for elderly people. It is an old structure built in the 40s. No Elevators. Had to escort my mom to see the pool/garden because the the driveway is rocks. Have to be careful. Also had to help them upstairs as there are no stairs. Also, not within reasonable walking distance to see things. (i.e. the mall). You'll need a taxi or grab to venture outside the property. Staff friendly. This is a secluded place you will want to stay at if you don't mind the price and just want to get out of feeling like you are in Manila. Place felt very safe. Properly looks very nice for pictures. Rooms have strong AC and nice big clean bathrooms. Would suggest wearing lots of mosquito lotion/spray if you plan on staying in the pool area. Lots of mosquitos outside there. The beds and pillows were probably the most comfortable I stayed in during my 1 month in the Philippines. Between 6 hotels, & 4 islands, this definitely had one of the most comfortable beds/pillows. Was a nice place to stay and de-compress before my long flight home. WiFi fast. Food is not cheap here.

It has become my favorite hotel for the past three years and after my 4th stay

Staff was very friendly and helpful! We loved our time there!

The hotel is a rare find. The place is full of charm, luxurious and quite unique for Manila. The service is excellent. The location is a short taxi ride away from the Airport, malls and restaurants. It feels very secured inside the hotel compound. In fact, it is so secured, it feels like my old days working inside United Nation compound in Sierra Leon (I mean it in a good way). What I’m most impressed is the hotel greenery and the effort given in conserving the old mansion.

A mini paradise inside an urban metropolis, extremely charming and comfortable. Staff were incredible, but the thing I was most impressed by was the shower. Probably the best I’ve ever had in my life, literally the last thing I would expect to find in the Philippines. I highly recommend this hotel

This is a gem of confort, quietness, in the middle of the rumble which is the traffic noise in Manila. You get the feeling that you crossed to a dimension just next door. The hotel is awesome and the staff is super courteous. After a couple of days they all greeted me by name and knew my preferences. This is my new home in Manila, coming back in just a few days.

Very nice hotel. Love the interiors and the restaurant has variety of menu including vegetarian! Food Very tasty and yummy

The location of the hotel basically 10 minutes away to the shopping mall, restaurant and very close to the International airport. We enjoyed the convenient of feeling at home in the middle of Manila.

If you're doing touristy things in Manila then this is an awesome spot. The place is super cute but a bit far from the action in BGC and Makati.

Beautiful hotel, great menu, and very polite helpful welcoming staff. Beautiful pool and very quiet and tranquil!

Nice grounds, rooms are quite good but the hotel is not within walking distance of anywhere interesting, and the restaurant has for the most part kept the same very limited and boring restaurant menu for years (and at quite expensive prices).

Attentive and courteous staff Clean environment Amazing services for a great price Will definitely be staying here again!

Very nice boutique hotel. Pool could be nicer but staff, food and overall ambience is excellent. A quite area in noisy crowded Manila.

Our driver couldn’t find at first but we were very happy when we got there. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The Air conditioned rooms were clean and comfortable and the setting was quiet. Although the sounds of the city were all around us they’ve created a little zen paradise.

We were pleasantly surprised. We have stayed at a few hotels in same price range and were not happy at all. We loved the stay. We will be back. The service, cleanliness,coziness,and staff,.....all great.

Spacious rooms. Need more sound proofing. The front desk should be larger if many people are checking in and out. I will stay here again.

a hidden gem in pasay

A walled resort hidden in Pasay. Once inside you will find peace amongst the city. Food is terrific but a bit spendy. The rooms have the nostalgia of Manila when when she was once a young lady.

A hidden oasis of tranquility in the center of Busy manila. Very hospitable accommodating staff. Beautiful pool. Charming scenery. Bright and very airy within a charming compound. Instead of one monstrous building- rooms are in several beautifully restored homes. Compound is quiet. Tucked away from hustle and bustle. Art shop in the compound a plus. I think they have a few "artists in residence there" For foreigners, neighborhood can be intimidating to walk to and out of- so consider taking a taxi cab or Grab to and from hotel. Henry Hotel not (yet) well known by taxi drivers so make sure you have address with you, sketch of location might be preferable.

Nice ambience and service. just no convenience store nearby a bit troublesome

This is a beautiful hotel with plenty of character and the staff are very friendly. Our room was large and comfortable with all the main toiletries required. The onsite restaurant where you can have breakfast had a lovely selection of options. The hotel itself is set behind guarded gates and feels incredibly safe - we didn't venture much into the area immediately outside but selected this hotel based on its proximity to local sights, food, airport - and used a local taxi app to get around.

The hotel is secluded and very secure. The service provided by the staff was excellent. Internet service was sporadic with periods of unavailability. Overall a good place to stay and worth the money.

Only a 1 night layover, but was a great hotel. Would gladly stay there again.

The Henry hotel is a very friendly and welcoming place with lovely helpful staff. The gardens are beautiful, although the swimming pool looked a bit cloudy. The room (we stayed in the 'garden room') was small with limited space for clothes, but the bed was comfortable and everywhere was very clean. I think they advertised the room as spleeping up to 3 people but that would have been too squashed. The garden room is a separate wooden building in the garden, not attached to the main hotel. The food was very nice, especially the breakfasts which had a good selection for all tastes. Wifi worked fine. We would definitely stay here again.

Good hotel , but noisy neighbors Upstairs and silly things like curtains not closing and internet fails

The hotel is located in Pasay, only 10-15mins drive away from Mall of Asia (this mall is huge and has everything you need) there is alot of restaurants near the hotel and most of them are international and alot of varieties. the hotel itself was amazing, security check in every entry and exit and extremely safe. i was welcomed in a very nice way, both Dem & Jay was a huge part of making our stay memorable. definitely you cant miss this hotel, and i will for sure be back.

The Henry is one of the nicest hotes I've been in. It's impeccably clean and well maintained. The ambience is fabulous and the grounds sublime. The staff is top notch! The restaurant is extremely good and the housel is stand out. By far the best I've ever seen in the Philippines.

Hotel is a little Oasis in Manila, highly recommend it

The only comment I can make for improvement is that I found the bed quite hard. The food in the restaurant was great and the pricing was reasonable. The service was top drawer. With a slightly different sleeping arrangement I would have raved about the place. However, this is a place that's quite a bit better than average.

Hotel staffs are very nice and professional. I likes the atmosphere and restaurant’s design. Breakfast in the restaurant is also good. I wish the hotel were located in Makati area.

I am an American who just spent 10 days in the Philippines; 3 days were at the Manila Hotel which was, hands down, the best accommodations I had during my visit. A comparable hotel in the US would be $500 per night. I will stay there again :)

we definitely luv our stat here the food the room and the provincial stress free and fresh air its perfect

Overall very nice. Staff very nice. Enjoyed the peacefulness amidst the hectic city. Could use some painting to brighten it up, and some repairs are needed. Patio doors don’t lock well. Bathroom door sticks hard to open.

great place to be inside of big city. Great food great service

A wonderful experience. From the moment I arrived, until my departure, the service was excellent. The old, quaint building, with all of it charm were a reprise from the hustle and bustle of Manila. I was told by one of the staff the buildings were used by General McArther's officers before they fled from the Japanese at the beginning of WWII, which made even that more interesting. I would definitely stay there again.

I've been coming to the Henry for several years because secluded, nice grounds and staff. Rooms are clean and quite nice. However, the restaurant have very limited choice available and expensive. Menu hasn't changed in years .... I asked and I am not the only guest to have complained and the hotel does nothing about it! I saw a Jolibee bike bring in food and so I would say come stay at Henry but plan your meals out (or get food delivered!).

Unfortunately for me, I was only staying at The Henry for one night. I would have loved to stay longer. The site is lovely, and the staff attentive without being overbearing. I spent a pleasant hour in the Art Gallery, and the selection of quality products in the gift shop saved me from going to the mall! Dinner was nicely done, with the vegetables in my Salad Nicoise the perfect amount of crisp. The wait staff dealt with two little white kitten/cats humanely by using a small squirt bottle to discourage them from begging for dinner... turns out they belong to a group of cats the owner has, and are well fed! My 4:30 am wake up call was a real person, gently informing me it was time to get up, not a sterile recording. As I left my room and moved to reception to meet my driver, I heard the nuns next door singing the morning services. All in all, an excellent stay. I will stay again when in Manila. Special recognition to Vince at the Front Desk-- he was a fount of information about the history of the property and told me about the Art Gallery & Furniture Museum. He's delightful and adept at his work-- the most pleasant experience I've had at any Front Desk/Reception during my six weeks in Asia.

MY 2ND TIME HERE AND IT WAS DISAPPOINTING. FIRST THE TOWELS ARE NOT AS WHITE, IT LOOKS LIKE A DIRTY TOWEL, SECOND ALTHOUGH THE BREAKFAST WAS GOOD, ITS THE EXACT SAME THING AS LAST YEAR, THEY NEED TO CHANGE IT A BIT, IT GETS BORING WHEN YOU STAY FOR A WEEK.

Old World Charm in the jungle city of Manila. Quaint. Comfortable. Relaxing. Oh, and The HONEST Henry was the highlight of my stay... do check it out ;)

Clean very quiet great staff super friendly. Very secure

Perfect old world hotel hidden in manila.

It is a lovely hotel. A small paradise in a built up city. The only downside was I caught them charging me room service from items I collected from the bar. The manager would not speak to me or comment on this.

Henry is a quaint lodging in an old military compound, as other reviewers have stressed, but to say it is a refuge from the noise and pollution of Manila is simply not true. I have stayed in about 20 hotels in Manila over the last 5 years and Henry is unquestionably the noisiest. And for obvious reasons: It is an old building with thin windows on a busy street in the flight path of Manila airport! Jeepneys rumble outside your window from 5 am to midnight and motor bikes buzz by incessantly, with the usual din of horn honking punctuated now and then by the roar of planes passing overhead. And my building (the 300 numbers) was not even the one closest to the road. I hate to think what a nightmare the 100 building is. Fortunately, my promotional deal included a free bottle of wine (a decent Chilean merlot), which helped justify the price of the room and deaden my concern with the decibel level. Insider tip: Two comparable highrise hotels on Roxas Blvd make for a quieter stay and shorter commute to and from the airport.

I came to The Henry several time 2/3 years ago and now came back for 3 days.. still has impossible to open ground coffee sachets in room but the cafetiere / french presses are old & faulty & so coffee full of grouts. The restaurant is nice but still has limited choices for dinner. Most annoying of all is that when on 2nd day I had lunch, many wedding guests kept taking photos and talking loudly near my table and breakfast time and the 3rd day breakfast many people kept walking past close to my table going to the art gallery nearby. The Henry selling point are its beautiful grounds away from the busy city traffic .... but the restaurant experience somewhat spoilt. Breakfast is nice though and the rooms quite good. Internet is good. Shame the Vintage Car got taken away ... it used to be parked outside and looked good.

Peaceful and relaxing stay. Was taken by surprise with the decor like going back in time. The bathroom was nice and updated. Super friendly staff they all seemed happy to be there. Only negative no elevator for second floor luggage but staff assisted. Was difficult to flag down at taxi but staff used grab and got us service.

A homey getaway at the heart of the city

Attentive and polite staff, good food in the restaurant. The classic rooms are not extremely spacious, but adequate for two people. Nice secluded location in a bit of a green area.

Stop over prior to flying home. Only stayed one night but it was perfect for what we needed

An amazing oasis in Manila. Really nice place.

The reviews of this are spot on. It is a beautiful property in the heart of the city. It wasn't the quietest place we have ever stayed in, as the street noise is a bit much, but it is an older wooden property, and that comes with the charm. The service was top notch and the room clean and spacious.

Felt like coming home. Old estate converted to a Hotel. Located near Mall of Asia and the Airport. Driving to hotel you would not think it was there. Enter the gates and find a tranquil oasis. Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and great comfort food. Felt like grabbing a book and relaxing all day in the veranda.

Great position with beautiful surroundings and a very helpful front desk staff who go beyond excellent.

The hotel was built in 1948 and it has an opulent detail of high ceilings, lovely floor tiles, but again it has all the wonderful amenities of today. The personnel is very courteous, and nice. The breakfast is good and the restaurant staff is also fantastic. I feel back in place full of tradition, memories, you can hear the birds, the tranquillity of the grounds, invites you to get up early and spend sometime in the garden.

Excellent service from Ryan, Justino, and Janice. The hotel had great modern touches, and the historic property is beautiful. Loved the restaurant and the style. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Great value for the experience!

I felt very safe when staying there, it was a gated residence with 24/7 security personnel watching over the gate. Everyone I met there were extremely welcoming, from porters to receptionists. Would love to spend a few nights there again.

Located about 20 minutes Uber ride from the airport (and 15 minutes from points of interest e.g. Mall of Asia), the Henry Hotel was a nice refuge from the busyness of Manila. The hotel is clean and quaint, and I wish we had stayed longer than one night so we could explore the garden/pool!

Excellent property. Great service. Nice spacious room. Overall great experience.

Spent one night at the hotel, which would have been good if it wasn't for the additional costs incurred. Just the printing costs alone ($20 for 30 pages) were 1/3 the nightly rate for the room and exorbitant. Felt like extortion; I've never paid such a high rate at a hotel (many print for free) and there are no other alternatives around. Same goes for the cost breakfast, with no alternatives around

Great stay n good food.

Nice quiet Hotel within the vibrant Manila. Not far From The LRT station Libertad from where you can easily reach the bursting downtown district of Malate or the crowded Chinatown.

Friendly staff and very helpful. The food on the restaurant is delicious and quite good value for money. Our room was clean and comfortable. Although the hotel is located in busy Pasay, the room was quiet. The grounds are well maintained and the pool is delightful after a busy day sightseeing.

relaxing stay. great food. good design. i dont mind reviews but this part is too tedious

A unique hotel (history!) which is great for a getaway. The staff is wonderful and the facilities are beautiful. While the room felt a little "cold" or rigid at first, it was a very comfortable room which we quickly loved. Little items, such as the staff checking the taxi for items we may have left in it were comforting and added to the sense of security and completeness which the hotel provided. While not directly on the "main strip", it is convenient to MOA via the hotels twice daily shuttle, a short taxi ride or 1-2 jeep rides.

Stay was really good . Hotel is quiet and feel like an oasis in the city . My room was almost perfect . You can hear people walking above you so better book upper floor . Towels were used and must be changed otherwise everything was smooth and staff was impeccable . Had small issues with Wi Fi at first but immediately fixed as service was really good . Cleaning personals were very loud in the morning . I'm writing all of these because I want this place to be perfect as it deserves to be . Food at the restaurant is good but a bit expensive for the Philippines even comparing to Green Belt in Makati . Did'nt like so much the area because there is nothing much around but again the hotel is beautiful , and for this I will come back again . If they care about their customers they should change those old towels and do something for the food price .

We did not want an enormous, modern airport hotel for our introduction to Manila. When my search led me to the Henry Hotel I was enthused and excited. We were completely delighted and satisfied so we booked our return and last night in Manila at the Henry Hotel, too. The restaurant, Apartment 1B, is really good, for all meals. We did not use it, but it was nice that it has a pool.

An Oasis in the middle of one of the worlds busiest cities. Staff were very friendly , detailed about the hotel and genuinely friendly. Great service, peaceful and tranquil, clean and tidy. Great food. Next time I land in Manila I will be booking in again - and no doubt explaining to Taxi drivers actually that the hotel does exist (its that well hidden taxi drivers were not aware of it - if you do taxi there then tell the driver the number is very visible on FB Harrison) Easy for Asia Mall, Airport.

Eventhough the staff and the room were ok for this hotel, the location is so dangerous ,dirty and very difficult to walk around. The area where it is located the hotel is very poor and it is impossible to walk around because you can get robbed. So our nights were really boring staying in our room.

Great service and well appointed rooms. An oasis in the heart of Manila makes a wonderful change from the large hotels for a few days stay.

Quiet, comfortable beds and good internet. Hard to find, need a landmark location so taxi drivers can find - both traffic drivers I used could not find, had to call hotel for directions

Great hotel relaxing good food friendly staff close to airport and mall of Asia if you are into shopping and Restaruants.

Good staffs, clean room, calm and good space with trees and birds.

Love the old world building, wooden floors, tiles, staff service veryhelpful, pool and gardens. Easy to get from airport and into CBD.

Courteous staff. Safe oasis in the middle of a busy neighborhood. Very safe when you enter thru their security gate.

It just doesn't get much better than this. Manila is a crazy busy city, but as soon as you pass through the gates of the Henry Hotel it's like being transported to a private resort of villa. The property is gorgeous, and the staff went out of their way to explain the history and renovation details. If Gen. MacArthur were alive today he would stay at The Henry Hotel (although you half expect him to come walking down the lane with a cocktail). It's definitely like being transported back in time to pre-war Manila. Rooms are large, amenities wonderful, staff attentive to every request, lovely restaurant on site...as I said it just doesn't get any better than this.

This is a nice, small clean hotel in the heart of Manilla & close to the airport. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. There is a nice shop on the property, in which I bought things from. My only grip is the shuttle to & from the airport is pricey at PP $1050.00. I took the shuttle to the hotel, but a taxi to the airport at PP $150.00. Even if you tipped the Driver PP $100.00 you're saving PP $800.00. That's a lot there.

I prefer to stay in this place compare to big 4 stars hotels... Relaxing & my ideal place to retire type of ambiance. Highly recommended & staff were very cool!

The ad said they had airport shuttle but there was no airport shuttle The ad said they had a free mall shuttle It was a shuttle at 10 AM and 3 PM with no return shuttle Only reason we book the hotel was for the airport shuttle Not a big deal but Why have these two things in your ad if you done have them Water in pool looked cloudy and leafs. Not very inviting

Loved it

This is becoming one of our favorite hotels to go to when we just need to relax but stay in the city. The compound is quiet and very relaxing because of their gardens. I like the vibe of the hotel too. The only downside for me is that you cannot request for a pitcher of water to be brought to your room. They told us that they can just send a glass of water. Also, the cabinet do not close properly. You have to push it several times to close the doors.

Great staff. Oasis in the Pasay area of Manila. Excellent restaurant.

It would have been a perfect five if their AC worked properly especially in that hot summer day. We were awaken by sweat in the middle of the night and we could not get the room cooled off despite several adjustments. That aside, the hotel was unique and very clean. The restaurant was ok and a bit pricey.

The staff was absolutely amazing from the moment we checked in. The food in the resto was very good with outstanding service. The gardens were well kept. I would never expect this beautiful treed facility in the middle is Passay. We also has a nice afternoon visiting the art gallery and furniture store on the site. It is a typical European style hotel with smaller rooms. But, they were very nicely decorated. We will be back.

Loved this hotel! An oasis within the city with an ambiance like no other. The staff are amazing! Friendly, helpful, polite, professional. Will stay here anytime. Close to many of Manila's attractions as well.