Mercure · Select-serviceM
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Manila · Ortigas Center
A 150-room hotel on San Miguel Avenue in the middle of Ortigas Center, with Kalesa restaurant serving modern Filipino cuisine.
Novotel · Premium
Novotel Suites Manila at Acqua
Mandaluyong / Makati border
82
Guest sentiment
A 152-room hotel in a riverfront development bordering Makati and Mandaluyong, with family-friendly amenities including a playground and poolside loungers.
Last updated August 8, 2026
Novotel Suites Manila at Acqua sits within a redeveloped riverfront commercial area on Coronado Street in Mandaluyong, bordering Makati, one of Metro Manila's major business districts. The 152 rooms and suites feature a practical, cosy, contemporary design with air conditioning, bathrobes, and in-room safes. Guests consistently praise the clean, spacious rooms and family-friendly amenities, including a playground for kids and poolside loungers for adults, with service described as friendly and attentive, though a subset of reviews note some inconsistency.
How guests rate it
- Location82
- Service82
- Rooms84
- Food & breakfast80
- Value82
| Address | Coronado Street, Acqua Private Residences, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Novotel |
| Neighborhood | Mandaluyong / Makati border |
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
- Riverfront location bordering Makati, one of Metro Manila's major business districts
- 152 rooms and suites with a practical, contemporary design
- Family-friendly amenities: a children's playground and poolside loungers
- Clean, spacious rooms consistently praised by guests
- Friendly, attentive service noted across reviews
Cons
- A subset of reviews note some inconsistency in service quality
- As a newer riverfront development, some surrounding infrastructure is still maturing
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The Mandaluyong/Makati-border location is repeatedly called convenient for business travelers
- Family-friendly touches -- the playground and poolside loungers -- draw praise from travelers with children
- Room cleanliness and spaciousness are highlighted as consistent strengths
Worth knowing before you book
- A minority of guests note service inconsistency between stays
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novotel Suites Manila at Acqua close to Makati?
Yes -- it sits in a riverfront development in Mandaluyong that borders Makati, one of Metro Manila's major business districts, making it a convenient base for business travelers.
Is Novotel Suites Manila at Acqua good for families?
Yes -- it includes a children's playground and poolside loungers, and guests consistently describe the property as blending business-friendly convenience with family-friendly amenities.