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title: "Dusit Thani Manila vs Raffles Makati: which hotel is better?"
description: "Dusit Thani Manila or Raffles Makati in Manila? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Dusit Thani Manila vs Raffles Makati

Both are in Manila, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Makati
## [Dusit Thani Manila](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dusit-thani-manila-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1370926/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Makati
## [Raffles Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/raffles-makati-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004680/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Dusit Thani Manila

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 430 m apart.

### Choose Dusit Thani Manila if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 486 / 32)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2012)

### Choose Raffles Makati if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 486)

### Why is Dusit Thani Manila better than Raffles Makati?

1.  Has a spa
2.  230 m closer to public transport (−230 m)
3.  More guest reviews (16,297 vs 390), so the rating is more reliable (×42)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2012) (+5y)
5.  Offers an airport transfer
6.  8 more listed amenities (24 vs 16) (+8)
7.  Has a gym

### Why is Raffles Makati better than Dusit Thani Manila?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8) (+0.7)
2.  360 m closer to the area centre (−360 m)
3.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (32 vs 486 rooms) (−454)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Dusit Thani Manila | Raffles Makati |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5  (+0.7) |
| Location | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Facilities | 10.0  (+6.7) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5  (+8.0) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+1.0) | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.4  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 16,297  (+15,907) | 390 |
| Rank in Manila | top 20% | top 1%  (+20%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Makati centre | 1.1 km | 700 m  (−360 m) |
| To public transport | 110 m  (−230 m) | 330 m |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19 | 29  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 12  (+6) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 486 | 32 |
| Floors | 16 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+5y) | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 24  (+8) | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Dusit Thani ManilaRaffles Makati

          

Nov

-   Dusit Thani Manila is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
-   Dusit Thani Manila: €102 a night on average · Raffles Makati: €304 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Manila by month](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Dusit Thani Manila prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dusit-thani-manila-manila/prices/)[Raffles Makati prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/raffles-makati-manila/prices/)

## Location

430 m apart

Dusit Thani Manila: city centre: 810 m, nearest station Rapide-Pasay Road: 110 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 4.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Raffles Makati: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Rapide-Pasay Road: 330 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 4.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 196 hotels in Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/makati/)

## Weather in Manila

[Manila weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/philippines/national-capital-region/manila/weather)

## Dusit Thani Manila or Raffles Makati: common questions

### Which is better, Dusit Thani Manila or Raffles Makati?

Dusit Thani Manila leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. Raffles Makati is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Dusit Thani Manila or Raffles Makati?

Over the year Dusit Thani Manila costs about €102 a night on average against €304 at Raffles Makati, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Raffles Makati is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Dusit Thani Manila.

### How far apart are Dusit Thani Manila and Raffles Makati?

The two hotels are 430 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dusit-thani-manila-manila-vs-raffles-makati-manila/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/