Ayala Land to reopen Mandarin Oriental Manila in December

By Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales

AYALA LAND, Inc.’s hospitality unit is set to reopen the Mandarin Oriental Manila in December, adding a luxury hotel property to Makati’s central business district as tourism and business travel demand continue to recover.

Ayala Land Hospitality announced on Tuesday that the redeveloped hotel would feature 275 guestrooms and suites. It will reopen more than a decade after the original property closed in 2014.

“Mandarin Oriental has long held a special place in the story of Makati,” Ayala Land Creative Director Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala said during the hotel’s media launch at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2.

“Its return reflects not only the enduring appeal but also our vision of creating world-class city destinations that celebrate Filipino culture and foster meaningful connections,” she added.

The hotel will include an 800-square-meter spa and wellness floor, an outdoor pool overlooking Ayala Triangle Gardens and a 740-square-meter grand hall with eight-meter ceilings that can accommodate as many as 1,000 guests.

It will also feature meeting rooms, boardrooms and flexible event venues aimed at business and corporate clients.

Located about 15 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the property is expected to boost Makati’s position as a business and tourism hub while supporting Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s expansion in Southeast Asia.

Ms. Zobel de Ayala said Ayala Land continued to see value in its long-standing partnership with Mandarin Oriental.

“We really believe in their values as a brand,” she said. “We really believe in them as partners, and we really believe in what they can do for a city to drive business, to drive tourism and everything it stands for.”

Ms. Zobel de Ayala said discussions on the hotel’s return had been going on for years, with both sides waiting for market conditions and the surrounding environment to support the reopening.

“We believe now is the right time for it,” she said.

During a media roundtable, Mandarin Oriental Manila General Manager Franck Droin said the project was about 83% complete, while reservations are scheduled to open on Dec. 14.

Room offerings will include deluxe rooms, club deluxe rooms, junior suites, family suites and a two-bedroom presidential suite, according to the hotel’s website.

Shares of Ayala Land fell 2.35% or 32 centavos to close at P13.28 each.