Diamond Hotel Philippines is the classic Roxas Boulevard hotel, and our pick for travellers who want five-star comfort, a pool and the Manila Bay sunset at a fairer price than the big Makati names. It stands on the bay front at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Dr. J. Quintos Street, on the edge of Malate and Ermita, so the old city is close but the hotel feels calm and spacious. Its 482 rooms run from deluxe rooms through the Premier Floors and the Diamond Club to executive suites and a presidential suite, and many look over the bay, where the sunset is one of the most famous sights in Manila. The outdoor pool and whirlpool are made for that hour, with a poolside bar to match. Dining is a strength: Corniche serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, Yurakuen is a long-running Japanese restaurant, the Lobby Lounge is good for coffee and cakes, and Bar27 opens in the evening. There is a health club and spa, a gym and free self-parking. Expedia guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 from more than 1,000 reviews.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on Roxas Boulevard, the bayside avenue that runs south from Rizal Park, at the corner of Dr. J. Quintos Street. Rizal Park, the National Museum and the Manila Hotel are a short ride north, and Intramuros is a few minutes further. The Malate restaurant and nightlife streets are close, and the Mall of Asia and the convention area are south along the bay. The airport is usually a short drive outside rush hour. Use Grab or taxis; the boulevard is wide and busy, so walking distances feel longer than they look.
Rooms: book a bay-view room if you can, ideally on a higher floor, for the sunset over Manila Bay. Diamond Club rooms add lounge access, and suites suit families who need more space.
Who it suits: couples and families who want a pool and bay views, travellers splitting their time between the old city and the bay area, and anyone who wants a full-service five-star hotel without Makati prices.
Good to know: the pool is the place to be at sunset, so arrive early for a lounger. Corniche’s buffets are popular with local families at weekends. Ask for a room away from the lifts and function rooms if you are a light sleeper, and allow extra time to reach Makati in rush hour.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and whirlpool
- ✓Health Club and Spa
- ✓Corniche all-day dining
- ✓Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant
- ✓Bar27 and Poolside Bar
- ✓Diamond Club lounge
- ✓Manila Bay sunset views
- ✓Free self parking
Good questions
Where is Diamond Hotel Philippines?+
It is on Roxas Boulevard at the corner of Dr. J. Quintos Street, facing Manila Bay on the edge of Malate and Ermita. Rizal Park and Intramuros are a short ride north.
Does Diamond Hotel have a pool with a view?+
Yes, the outdoor pool and whirlpool face Manila Bay and are the best place in the hotel to watch the sunset. There is a poolside bar.
What restaurants are at Diamond Hotel Manila?+
Corniche serves all-day dining and Yurakuen serves Japanese food, with the Lobby Lounge, Bar27 and the Poolside Bar for drinks. Weekend buffets at Corniche are popular, so book ahead.
