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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Makati
Raffles Makati
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 3More guest reviews (16,297 vs 390), so the rating is more reliable×42
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2012)+5y
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 68 more listed amenities (24 vs 16)+8
- 7Has a gym
Why is Raffles Makati better than Dusit Thani Manila?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8)+0.7
- 2360 m closer to the area centre−360 m
- 36 more sights within 1 km+6
- 4A 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 vs Raffles Makati: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
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- 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
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Hotel prices in Manila by month
All months
| Month | Dusit Thani Manila | Raffles Makati |
|---|---|---|
| December | €114 | €343 |
| January | €100 | €323 |
| February | €101 | €343 |
| March | €100 | €298 |
| April | €100 | €287 |
| May | €97 | €313 |
| June | €97 | €287 |
| July | €102 | €287 |
| August | €99 | €287 |
| September | €105 | €287 |
| October | €107 | €287 |
| November | €114 | – |
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 monthRaffles Makati prices by month
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.
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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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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