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.
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.
Remodeled in just 59 days for a visiting Italian opera company, the hall became the Manila Grand Opera House, one of the city's great gathering places.
On October 16, 1907, the 80 newly elected delegates of the First Philippine Assembly were inaugurated here, a landmark moment for a young nation.
Floods in 1943 and a fire in 1944 had left little standing but the basement theater. With peace came the rebuilding: owner Toribio Teodoro, the shoemaker behind Ang Tibay, set out to raise it again.
The Opera House was rebuilt for a new era of movies and stage shows, its walls graced by a mural by Cesar Amorsolo.
The marquee lit up night after night as vaudeville stars like Katy de la Cruz, Pilita Corrales and Elizabeth Ramsey played the Opera House.
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 its own warm, timeless character, and every comfort you need for the night.
Check-in from 2:00 PM. Check-out by noon.
Rates below are sample figures used for the demo booking flow on this site. For live prices, visit the hotel's official booking page.
One queen-size bed · Sleeps 2
Warm and well-appointed, an easy favorite for couples and solo travelers.
Sample rate ₱3,200 / night
Two single beds · Sleeps 2
Twin beds for friends, colleagues, or a family traveling together.
Sample rate ₱3,600 / night
Suite · Sleeps 2
A spacious suite with room to spread out and unwind.
Sample rate ₱5,400 / night
Suite · Sleeps 3
Our grandest suite: generous space for a longer, slower stay.
Sample rate ₱6,400 / night
Dining
Two restaurants, a coffee shop, and a karaoke bar, all a short walk from your room.
The hotel's signature bar and restaurant, serving all-day dining in a warm, period-inspired setting.
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
Chinese seafood, right here on the hotel grounds. Gather the family, order for the whole table and settle in. From the first round of dishes to the last cup of tea, The New President is made for long lunches and dinners worth staying late for.
Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A relaxed coffee stop for a quick bite or a morning cup.
Pick a song, grab the mic, and end the night the Manila way.
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.
Tap the concierge to see how to reach the sales team.
Pool & Facilities
An outdoor pool to cool off in, a garden walk to return to nature, and a few in-house ways to unwind.
Shiatsu, Swedish, and Reflexology
Location
In the heart of 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
About 30 minutes to Manila's international and domestic airports.
Book
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.
