The Peninsula Manila enters Condé Nast Traveler’s The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026, one of probably the most prestigious editorial honors in international luxurious journey, for the primary time. The lodge is one in every of solely two properties within the Philippines to obtain this recognition and the one lodge within the nationwide capital to be included on the record.
“It is a tremendous honor for The Peninsula Manila to be named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Gold List as we approach our 50th anniversary next year,” stated Kevin Tsang, managing director of The Peninsula Manila. “This recognition reflects the timeless elegance, history, and hospitality that has made our hotel a cherished part of life in Manila for almost 50 years.”
The Condé Nast Traveler Gold List is a extremely selective annual compilation of the world’s high accommodations and resorts personally curated by the journal’s editors. Hotels and resorts included on the Gold List are distinguished by distinctive service and workers dedication, a robust sense of character and historical past, memorable experiences throughout eating, wellness, and household hospitality, and a permanent emotional resonance.
“The Gold List represents places the editors genuinely love and confidently recommend,” Mr. Tsang added. “To be included is deeply meaningful, as it affirms the kind of experiences we strive to create every day. Experiences that are authentic, gracious, thoughtful, and grounded in a genuine sense of belonging.”
In his assessment of The Peninsula Manila, Condé Nast Traveler Associate Editor Matt Ortile highlights the non-public connection that many Filipinos have with the property: “Almost every Manileño I know has a story to tell about Manila Pen, as we call it. The Peninsula Manila belongs to everyone, I know that. Perhaps what I feel is that I belong only to Manila Pen.”
Mr. Tsang famous, “That sense of belonging speaks to the guts of who we’re. It displays the highly effective emotional connection The Peninsula has cast with generations of company and with town itself.
This recognition belongs fully to our lodge crew. It is a direct reflection of the professionalism, heat, and unwavering dedication to excellence demonstrated by each member of our Manila crew. I couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve achieved collectively.”
The full record of winners can be printed within the January/February 2026 print subject of Condé Nast Traveler and is stay on-line as of Monday, December 15, on the of Condé Nast Traveler web site: The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026.