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The Philippines Has Now 20 Hotels In The Michelin Guide

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The Michelin Guide has recently updated its list of recommended hotels in the Philippines, adding nine more properties to its prestigious selection.

With these additions, the country now has a total of 20 establishments featured in the globally recognized guide.

  • The Nine Newly Listed Hotels
  • The Westin Manila
  • Nustar Hotel Cebu
  • Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
  • The Funny Lion (El Nido)
  • Piece Lio (El Nido)
  • Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
  • City of Dreams’ Nobu Hotel Manila
  • Grand Hyatt Manila
  • The Lind Boracay

The Westin Manila is known for offering wellness-oriented and productivity-enhancing services, while the Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort is noted for its delightful blend of Filipino warmth and gracious Thai hospitality. City of Dreams’ Nobu Hotel Manila is praised for its modern, Japanese-inspired aesthetic; Grand Hyatt Manila offers a myriad of luxurious experiences with sweeping city views; and The Lind Boracay is recognized for blending chic design with Filipino hospitality.

Also included in the list are Nustar Hotel Cebu, known for its luxurious accommodations and world-class events; The Funny Lion in El Nido, described as an oasis of fun and relaxation; Piece Lio, also in El Nido, praised for its scenic terrace; and Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, distinguished for its premium seaside views.

The Michelin Guide has been recognizing hotels since the 1920s, highlighting properties that excel in design, architecture, service, and character.

It welcomed its first six Philippine properties in September 2024, followed by five more in May 2025. These establishments are regarded as “destinations unto themselves.”

The latest additions join earlier honorees such as Amanpulo, Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao, The Peninsula Manila, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, Admiral Hotel Manila, Hotel Okura Manila, Shangri-La The Fort, Fairmont Makati, Raffles Makati, Solaire Resort, and Manila Marriott Hotel.

According to the Department of Tourism, the inclusion of DOT-accredited hotels in the Michelin Guide strengthens the Philippines’ reputation as a premier global travel destination and showcases the nation’s trademark warmth and hospitality.

The Michelin Guide is also set to unveil its much-awaited debut restaurant selection for the Philippines, focusing on Metro Manila and Cebu, in the last quarter of 2025.

“This highly anticipated selection will shine a spotlight on the Philippines’ most talented chefs and dedicated teams, celebrating their passion, innovation, and deep respect for local flavors and traditions,” the Michelin Guide stated on its website

H/T: Michelin Guide
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