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.
The Manila Grand Opera House opened its doors on this very corner, becoming one of the city's great gathering places.
The hall hosted the first Philippine Assembly — a quiet landmark for a young country.
After the war, Santa Cruz rebuilt its stage from the ground up.
The theatre reopened and resumed its place at the heart of Avenida Rizal.
The marquee lit up night after night as the stars of a generation 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 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.
One queen-size bed · Sleeps 2
A warm, well-appointed room for a couple or solo stay.
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 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
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
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
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
A relaxed coffee stop for a quick bite or a morning cup.
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.
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.
Shiatsu, Swedish, and Reflexology
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
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.
