Manila Grand Opera Hotel

Take a peek behind the curtain

A one-minute walk through 130 years of Santa Cruz, Manila.

A short film opens on the velvet curtain of the old opera house, then traces the corner of Rizal and Doroteo Jose from 1890 to today. Tap play when you are ready.

Our story

The corner of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose has carried a stage, a cinema, and now a hotel. These are the moments the Manila Grand Opera Hotel is built on.

A round hall of timber and nipa The lights came on A nation's first assembly Rebuilt by hand The curtain rose again Avenida's brightest corner A hotel on the same corner
1890s

A round hall of timber and nipa

Before the opera, Santa Cruz was already a place of speed. A round, open-sided cycle track stood on this corner — Manila's own National Cycle Track, drawing crowds under warm oil-lamp light.

The lights came on

The Manila Grand Opera House opened its doors on this very corner, becoming one of the city's great gathering places.

A nation's first assembly

The hall hosted the first Philippine Assembly — a quiet landmark for a young country.

Rebuilt by hand

After the war, Santa Cruz rebuilt its stage from the ground up.

The curtain rose again

The theatre reopened and resumed its place at the heart of Avenida Rizal.

Avenida's brightest corner

The marquee lit up night after night as the stars of a generation played the Opera House.

A hotel on the same corner

The site is now the Manila Grand Opera Hotel — vintage-inspired rooms, two restaurants, a swimming pool, a casino, meeting spaces, and a 24-hour welcome. Still the same corner. Still a place where the city gathers.

Rooms

Four vintage-inspired room types, each with a warm, timeless character. Every room is air-conditioned and includes free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a work desk with lamp, a mini-bar, coffee and tea maker, a private toilet and bath with hair dryer, and a phone.

Check-in from 2:00 PM. Check-out by 12:00 PM.

Rates below are sample figures used for the demo booking flow on this site. For live prices, visit the hotel's official booking page.

Premier Room

Premier Room

One queen-size bed · Sleeps 2

A warm, well-appointed room for a couple or solo stay.

Sample rate ₱3,200 / night

In-room
  • Queen-size bed
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
Majestic Room

Majestic Room

Two single beds · Sleeps 2

Twin beds for friends, colleagues, or a family traveling together.

Sample rate ₱3,600 / night

In-room
  • Two single beds
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
Empress Suite

Empress Suite

Suite with separate shower and bathtub · Sleeps 2

A spacious suite with a separate shower and bathtub, for a longer, slower stay.

Sample rate ₱5,400 / night

In-room
  • Suite layout
  • Separate shower and bathtub
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
Emperor Suite

Emperor Suite

Suite with separate shower and bathtub · Sleeps 3

The top-tier suite — generously sized, with a separate shower and bathtub.

Sample rate ₱6,400 / night

In-room
  • Suite layout
  • Separate shower and bathtub
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
Side-by-side compare
 Premier RoomMajestic RoomEmpress SuiteEmperor Suite
BedOne queen-size bedTwo single bedsSuite with separate shower and bathtubSuite with separate shower and bathtub
Sleeps2223
Sample nightly rate (PHP)₱3,200₱3,600₱5,400₱6,400
In-room
  • Queen-size bed
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
  • Two single beds
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
  • Suite layout
  • Separate shower and bathtub
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone
  • Suite layout
  • Separate shower and bathtub
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Work desk with lamp
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini-bar
  • Private toilet and bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Phone

Dining

Two restaurants, a coffee shop, and a karaoke bar, all a short walk from your room.

Circa 1900 Bar and Restaurant

Circa 1900 Bar and Restaurant

The hotel's signature bar and restaurant, serving all-day dining in a warm, period-inspired setting.

Dim Sum Delights

A rotating selection of favorites — steamed classics, comforting congee, and savory buns — served at Circa.

Merienda 2:00–5:30 PM · Late night 9:00–10:00 PM · Monday to Friday

The New President Sharksfin Seafood Restaurant

The New President Sharksfin Seafood Restaurant

A Chinese seafood restaurant on the hotel grounds. Open for lunch and dinner.

Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Mr. Donut Coffee Shop

A relaxed coffee stop for a quick bite or a morning cup.

Opera Karaoke Bar

The hotel's karaoke bar — a Manila evening, with a microphone.

Events & Weddings

The Ambassador Hall is the hotel's grand ballroom, with room for up to 800 guests. Smaller meeting rooms, a business center, and 24-hour room service support everything from a board offsite to a wedding reception.

  • Ambassador Hall — Up to 800 guests
  • Meeting rooms — Various sizes
  • Business center — Workstations and support
Ambassador Hall
Ambassador Hall

Enquire via concierge

Tap the concierge to see how to reach the sales team.

Pool & Facilities

An outdoor pool, a garden to walk the day off in, and a short list of in-house ways to recover.

Hotel swimming pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Garden
  • Massage service — Shiatsu, Swedish, and Reflexology
  • Manila Grand Oriental Casino
  • 24-hour room service
  • Laundry service
  • Shuttle service
  • Concierge
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout

Location

On the corner of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose, in Santa Cruz, Manila. Right beside the LRT-1 Doroteo Jose station — and a short walk from Chinatown, Quiapo, and the walls of Intramuros.

925 Doroteo Jose Street corner Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003, Philippines

  • LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station —
    Light rail — the quickest way across Manila.
  • Binondo (Chinatown) —
    The world's oldest Chinatown — food, temples, old streets.
  • Quiapo Church —
    The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene.
  • Intramuros —
    Manila's walled Spanish-colonial old city.

About 30 minutes to Manila's international and domestic airports.

Book your stay

Reveal the booking desk, pick your dates and rooms, and get a demo confirmation. Nothing is sent anywhere — this is a design showcase.

Sample rates for demonstration — no real reservation is made.

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Concierge

Our 24/7 concierge is coming soon.

In the meantime, please call the front desk on +63 2 5304 7300.