15 Philippine Properties Land in Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Star Awards
With 15 properties included in the list of winners for the Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Star Awards, the Philippines is definitely on an upward journey in the hospitality industry, besting last year’s number by two.
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas.
Its anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury experiences. The only way to get a 5 Star, 4 Star, or Recommended rating is by earning it through its independent inspection process.
Included in the list of luxury properties with 5 Star ratings are Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Nuwa Manila at City of Dreams, Nuwa Spa Manila, Okada Manila, Sky Tower at Solaire Resort & Casino, and The Peninsula Manila.
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Sky Tower at Solaire, and Okada Manila
It’s worth noting that Marco Polo Ortigas Manila and Sky Tower have both received the 5-star rating for four consecutive years while Okada Manila earned its first rating since opening last 2016. Nuwa Spa Manila is also the first and only spa in the Philippines to be given the highest rating.
Also read: Okada Manila Earns Prestigious 5 Star Rating From Forbes Travel Guide
On the other hand, Fairmont Makati, Hyatt Regency Manila, Nobu Hotel Manila, Raffles Makati, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, Shangri-La at the Fort, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza are all given the 4 Star rating, while Conrad Manila and Makati Shangri-La are rated as Recommended.
(Clockwise) Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Hyatt Regency Manila, Conrad Manila, Makati Shangri-La
According to Forbes Travel Guide’s website, 107 new 5 Star properties landed on this year’s list—a record-breaking feat as a result of an ambitious expansion. London also kept its distinction as the city with the most 5 Star hotels with a total of 19.
Also read: The Bar at The Peninsula Manila Among Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars
Visit forbestravelguide.com to see the full list of winners.
Source: forbestravelguide.com
Images grabbed from websites of mentioned hotels and forbestravelguide.com
