Hotel
The Manila Hotel
A heritage grand hotel opened in 1912 at the edge of Rizal Park, with a MacArthur Suite, a heritage museum and classic restaurants.
Hotel Lucky Chinatown
A 93-room Megaworld hotel in Binondo, linked by footbridge to Lucky Chinatown mall, with a spa, fitness centre and all-day dining.
At a glance
- Type
- Mid-range city hotel
- Area
- Binondo, Manila, Philippines
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Spa
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Mall link
Why we recommend it
Hotel Lucky Chinatown is a 93-room hotel on Reina Regente Street in Binondo, developed by Megaworld Hotels, a homegrown Philippine brand. It is connected by a footbridge to the Lucky Chinatown mall, and its location puts guests in the middle of Manila's historic Chinatown, within walking distance of Ongpin Street's food stalls, Binondo Church and Escolta.
Rooms come in four types: Standard Queen, Standard Twin, Junior Suite and Executive Suite. The hotel is aimed at both leisure travellers and business visitors, and its facilities reflect that, with a spa, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness centre, a grand ballroom for up to 350 guests and several meeting rooms. An atrium with an indoor Zen garden and a sunroof gives the public areas a calmer feel than the busy streets outside.
For food, Café de Chinatown is the all-day restaurant and the Zabana Bar serves drinks. But the main reason to stay here is what lies beyond the door. Binondo is one of the best places in the city to eat, and staying in the district lets you explore it early in the morning or in the evening, when the food crawl crowds have thinned. The mall next door adds shops, restaurants and air-conditioned space for hot afternoons.
The hotel is also well placed for old Manila. Intramuros and the National Museum are across the river, and Quiapo is a short ride away. The Makati business district and the airport are both around 40 minutes away, depending on traffic, so it is less convenient for travellers who need to be in Makati every day.
To make the most of the location, start your day with an early breakfast on Ongpin Street, visit Binondo Church before the crowds, then walk to Escolta and cross Jones Bridge to Intramuros. Return to the hotel's spa or fitness centre in the afternoon heat, and head back out into Binondo in the evening for dinner.
Book directly with the hotel or through Megaworld's channels, and ask about membership benefits under Megaworld's Club Access programme if you plan to stay at several of its properties. The hotel suits food lovers, families, travellers interested in the Chinese-Filipino heritage of the city and business visitors with meetings in the old downtown. It is a practical mid-range base that makes exploring Binondo easy.
Hotel Lucky Chinatown FAQs
Where is Hotel Lucky Chinatown?
On Reina Regente Street in Binondo, Manila.
How many rooms are there?
93 rooms and suites.
Is it connected to a mall?
Yes, by a footbridge to Lucky Chinatown mall.
What facilities are there?
A spa, sauna, jacuzzi, fitness centre, ballroom and meeting rooms.
Where can you eat?
Café de Chinatown for all-day dining and the Zabana Bar, plus the food streets of Binondo.
How far is the airport?
Around 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Who runs the hotel?
Megaworld Hotels, a Philippine hotel brand.
What is nearby?
Ongpin Street, Binondo Church, Escolta and, across the river, Intramuros.