ADMINISTRATOR MTC Posted May 18 ADMINISTRATOR Share Posted May 18 A building designed to evoke a cruise ship at port. 347 rooms overlooking Manila Bay or the Pasay skyline. China Blue by Jereme Leung — one of the most acclaimed Cantonese fine-dining rooms in Manila. The SM-owned, Hilton-managed property that anchors the Mall of Asia entertainment precinct. The Cruise Ship at the Mall of Asia Most hotel buildings are designed to look like hotels. Conrad Manila is designed to look like a cruise ship at port — a deliberate architectural reference to the cargo and passenger ships that have, for generations, framed the Manila Bay horizon. The building's clean architectural lines, the open interior volumes, the large windows that frame the bay, the rooftop forms that evoke a ship's superstructure — all are calibrated to the maritime reference. The result is one of the more visually distinctive luxury hotels in Manila. The property anchors the SM Mall of Asia entertainment precinct — a 5-minute walk from the largest retail-and-entertainment complex in the country. The Ownership and Management Conrad Manila is a structural example of the owner-management split that defines much of modern luxury hospitality. The property is owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation — the hospitality subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation, the largest Philippine conglomerate. The hotel is managed by Hilton Worldwide as part of the Conrad Hotels brand — Hilton's luxury sub-brand sitting above Hilton and Waldorf Astoria in the Hilton portfolio. The SM ownership means the property has the integrated-resort access to the adjacent SM Mall of Asia, SM by the Bay, and the broader SM Bay Area development. The Hilton management means the property delivers the Conrad international five-star standard with the Hilton Honors program integration. The Bay Position The hotel's position is consequential. Conrad Manila sits directly along Manila Bay — the historic western horizon of the city — with views toward the Bataan peninsula and the sunset that defines the Manila evening. The hotel's higher-floor rooms with bay-facing aspect capture the famous Manila Bay sunset — one of the most-photographed urban sunsets in the world. For affluent guests, the Bay View Room is the booking that maximizes the property's signature feature. The Pasay-facing rooms have city views and are generally lower-rate. The Accommodations 347 rooms and suites distributed across the property's tower. Room categories include: Deluxe Rooms — entry-tier, the property's volume room with either city or bay views Deluxe Bay View Rooms — bay-facing aspect, the booking that maximizes the property's geography Executive Rooms — Executive Lounge access (private check-in, refreshments, breakfast, cocktails) Suites — separate sitting rooms, including the Specialty Suites and the Presidential Suite The rooms are designed in the contemporary Conrad register — clean lines, neutral palettes, the marine-influenced design touches that reference the property's cruise-ship architectural narrative. The Five Dining Concepts Conrad Manila runs five dining and lounge concepts: China Blue by Jereme Leung — the signature Cantonese fine-dining restaurant by celebrity chef Jereme Leung, one of the most acclaimed Cantonese rooms in Manila Brasserie On 3 — the all-day European-influenced dining room C Lounge — the lobby cocktail and afternoon-tea program Bru Coffee Bar — the lobby café Sails Pool Bar — the pool-deck bar (the "Sails" naming continues the maritime architectural reference) China Blue is the most-discussed of the five — the kitchen has, since opening, drawn the affluent Manila Cantonese-dining crowd that previously had to choose between EDSA Shangri-La's Summer Palace and the Peninsula's Spices. Jereme Leung's involvement as a celebrity chef partner has been part of the property's culinary credibility from the start. The Pool Deck and the Maritime References The property's pool deck includes the Sails Pool Bar — designed with deliberately maritime visual references (sail-shaped shading structures, the deck-as-promenade layout). The pool is one of the more dramatic Manila hotel pools, positioned with bay-direction sightlines. The Mall of Asia Geography Conrad Manila's position at the edge of the SM Mall of Asia entertainment precinct puts the property in walking distance of: SM Mall of Asia — the largest mall in the Philippines Mall of Asia Arena — the venue for international concerts, sporting events, and entertainment SM by the Bay Amusement Park — the family attractions MOA Bay Sunset Strip — the public bayfront promenade The Conrad's own retail concourse For affluent guests staying at Conrad, the entire SM Bay Area development functions as the property's extended amenity zone. The Service Code Conrad's service is calibrated to the Conrad international five-star standard — slightly more contemporary than the Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental, slightly more formal than the Shangri-La. The property attracts a significant international business traveler segment, which means the service script is calibrated for the global luxury traveler. For affluent Hilton Honors program loyalists, Conrad Manila is the brand's premier Manila property and one of the strongest Conrad properties in Southeast Asia. When to Stay Conrad Manila operates year-round. Holy Week and Christmas-New Year are at full capacity. The weekday international business traveler pattern dominates, which means weekend leisure rates can be more competitive. For affluent guests planning a Manila Bay sunset experience, the bay-facing Junior Suite is the booking to make 3-4 months ahead for the peak sunset months (the cool dry months of November-February have the most reliable clear-horizon sunsets). Getting There SM Mall of Asia → 5 minutes walking distance NAIA → 15–25 minutes via Skyway Makati → 20–35 minutes via Roxas Boulevard or Skyway BGC → 25–40 minutes via Skyway Entertainment City → 5–10 minutes by car Related — All Properties Under Metro Manila Hotels: Luxurious Makati CBD The Peninsula Manila (Makati): The Lobby & Manila Luxury Hotel Standard Raffles Makati: All-Suite Ultra-Luxury & Butler Service Fairmont Makati: Spectrum Brunch & Premium 5-Star Dusit Thani Manila (Makati): Thai 5-Star & Recently Renovated Discovery Primea Makati: Boutique Luxury & Contemporary Design Mandarin Oriental Makati (Upcoming Dec 2026): Ayala Triangle Luxury Tower Return BGC / Bonifacio Global City Shangri-La The Fort Manila (BGC): BGC Anchor 5-Star Grand Hyatt Manila (BGC): Hyatt Premium Flagship & BGC 5-Star Ortigas Center / Mandaluyong Edsa Shangri-La Manila (Ortigas): Ortigas 5-Star & Shangri-La Plaza Connection Marco Polo Ortigas Manila: Premium 5-Star & Ortigas Cluster The Westin Manila (Ortigas): Wellness 5-Star & Mandaluyong CBD Newport (NAIA-Adjacent) Hotel Okura Manila (Newport): Japanese 5-Star Hospitality & Newport Cluster Hilton Manila (Newport): Hilton 5-Star & NAIA Convenience Manila Marriott Hotel (Newport): Newport World Resorts 5-Star & NAIA-Adjacent Entertainment City Nobu Hotel Manila (Entertainment City): Boutique Luxury at City of Dreams Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams: Family-Friendly 5-Star & Entertainment City Pasay Bay Area Lanson Place Mall of Asia (Pasay): Premium Serviced Suites & MOA Bayfront Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila (Pasay) [Closed 2024] Ermita (Heritage) The Manila Hotel (Ermita): The 1912 Historical Icon & MacArthur Suite Parent thread: Metro Manila Hotels: Luxurious Other Threads of Interest SM Mall of Asia (Pasay): Bayfront Views & MOA Arena Entertainment — the adjacent SM Mall of Asia anchor Your turn. China Blue dim sum reports (Jereme Leung's signature dishes deserve specific mentions), Bay View Room sunset photography, Sails Pool Bar evenings, Executive Lounge value, Hilton Honors loyalty strategy at Conrad — share your stays. — Bizman Quote Link to comment
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