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Novotel Manila Araneta City

Araneta City / Cubao

82

Guest sentiment

A 401-room hotel in Quezon City's Araneta City complex, with The 6th Manila rooftop bar and pool lounge and a dual-branded ibis Styles next door.

Last updated August 8, 2026

Novotel Manila Araneta City sits on General Aguinaldo Avenue within the Araneta City complex in Quezon City, directly connected to malls, dining, and the Araneta Coliseum. The 401 individually furnished guestrooms are complemented by The 6th Manila rooftop bar and pool lounge and Gourmet Bar by Novotel, with a dual-branded ibis Styles Manila Araneta City sharing the same complex for budget-conscious travelers. Guests consistently praise the spacious, clean rooms, extensive breakfast buffet, and pet-friendly policy, with the Araneta City location's mall connectivity a recurring highlight for both business and leisure stays.

How guests rate it

  • Location84
  • Service84
  • Rooms82
  • Food & breakfast86
  • Value80
Key facts
AddressGeneral Aguinaldo Avenue, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
Brand Sub BrandNovotel
NeighborhoodAraneta City / Cubao

What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here

  • Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
  • Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
  • Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability

Pros

  • 401 individually furnished guestrooms, directly connected to the Araneta City complex
  • The 6th Manila rooftop bar and pool lounge with city views
  • Extensive breakfast buffet consistently praised by guests
  • Pet-friendly policy, a genuine draw for travelers with pets
  • Dual-branded ibis Styles Manila Araneta City next door offers a budget alternative in the same complex

Cons

  • The Araneta City / Cubao location sits outside Manila's main tourist corridors like Makati or BGC
  • As a large mall-connected hotel, the atmosphere leans more commercial than boutique

The research view

What the research keeps finding

Medium confidence

Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.

Consistently praised

  • The Araneta City mall connectivity and dining access draw consistent praise
  • Room cleanliness and spaciousness are repeatedly highlighted
  • The rooftop bar and pool lounge are called a genuine highlight of the stay

Worth knowing before you book

  • Guests prioritizing Makati or BGC's nightlife and dining scene should factor in the Araneta City location's distance from those areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Manila Araneta City connected to a mall?

Yes -- it's directly connected to the Araneta City complex in Cubao, Quezon City, giving guests easy access to malls, dining, and the Araneta Coliseum without leaving the complex.

Is there a budget option near Novotel Manila Araneta City?

Yes -- ibis Styles Manila Araneta City is dual-branded within the same Araneta City complex, offering a more budget-friendly Accor option for travelers who don't need Novotel's full-service amenities.

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