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title: "Red Planet Ortigas vs The Studio 18 Residences: which hotel is better?"
description: "Red Planet Ortigas or The Studio 18 Residences in Manila? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Red Planet Ortigas vs The Studio 18 Residences

Both are in Manila, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Pasig
## [Red Planet Ortigas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/red-planet-ortigas-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2010756/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Pasig
## [The Studio 18 Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-studio-18-residences-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2218865/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 310 m apart.

### Choose Red Planet Ortigas if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.4)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 182 / 30)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2011)

### Choose The Studio 18 Residences if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 30 / 182)

### Why is Red Planet Ortigas better than The Studio 18 Residences?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4) (+0.3)
2.  More guest reviews (9,217 vs 1,633), so the rating is more reliable (×5.6)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2011) (+15y)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (182 vs 30 rooms) (×6.1)

### Why is The Studio 18 Residences better than Red Planet Ortigas?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (30 vs 182 rooms) (−152)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Red Planet Ortigas | The Studio 18 Residences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.3) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.3) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 9,217  (+7,584) | 1,633 |
| Rank in Manila | top 27%  (+24%) | bottom 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Distance to Pasig centre | 2.6 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 800 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 8.6 km | 8.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 300 m | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 | 16  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 182 | 30 |
| Floors | 12 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026  (+15y) | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+5) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## 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

Red Planet OrtigasThe Studio 18 Residences

          

Nov

-   Through the year the two hotels cost about the same
-   Red Planet Ortigas: €26 a night on average · The Studio 18 Residences: €23 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 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Red Planet Ortigas prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/red-planet-ortigas-manila/prices/)[The Studio 18 Residences prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-studio-18-residences-manila/prices/)

## Location

310 m apart

Red Planet Ortigas: city centre: 4.7 km, nearest station MRT3 - Shaw Boulevard Station: 800 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 8.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

The Studio 18 Residences: city centre: 5.0 km, nearest station ISentinel Training Center: 810 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 8.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Manila

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

## Red Planet Ortigas or The Studio 18 Residences: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Red Planet Ortigas or The Studio 18 Residences?

Over the year The Studio 18 Residences costs about €23 a night on average against €26 at Red Planet Ortigas, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### How far apart are Red Planet Ortigas and The Studio 18 Residences?

The two hotels are 310 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/red-planet-ortigas-manila-vs-the-studio-18-residences-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/
