The Peninsula Manila has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026, one of the most prestigious editorial honors in global luxury travel. This is the first time The Peninsula Manila has received this international accolade. The hotel is one of only two properties in the Philippines to receive this recognition and the only hotel in the national capital included on the list.
“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,” said 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 highly selective annual compilation of the world’s top hotels and resorts personally curated by the magazine’s editors. Hotels and resorts included on the Gold List are distinguished by exceptional service and staff dedication, a strong sense of character and history, memorable experiences across dining, wellness, and family hospitality, and an enduring 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 review of The Peninsula Manila, Condé Nast Traveler Associate Editor Matt Ortile highlights the personal 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 noted, “That sense of belonging speaks to the heart of who we are. It reflects the powerful emotional connection The Peninsula has forged with generations of guests and with the city itself.
This recognition belongs entirely to our hotel team. It is a direct reflection of the professionalism, warmth, and unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by every member of our Manila team. I could not be prouder of what they have achieved together.”
The full list of winners will be published in the January/February 2026 print issue of Condé Nast Traveler and is live online as of Monday, December 15, on the of Condé Nast Traveler website: The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026.
