Rizal Park Hotel At a Glance
Location | South Road Drive, T.M. Kalaw Ave Ext, Ermita |
Building history | Restored 1911 Manila Army and Navy Club |
Star rating | 4-star boutique |
Rooms | 107 |
Distance to Rizal Park | Adjacent, about 500m |
Check-in | 2:00 PM |
Check-out | 12:00 PM |
Best for | Boutique heritage stay, smaller and quieter |
Rizal Park Hotel occupies a restored 1911 building right across from Rizal Park in Ermita, Manila, and it's one of the few hotels in the city where the building itself is the main attraction. The address is South Road Drive, T.M. Kalaw Avenue Extension, Ermita, 1000 Manila, and you can walk to Rizal Park, the National Museum complex, and Intramuros without needing a car.
Rizal Park Hotel takes the former Manila Army and Navy Club, a 1911 building along the shores of Manila Bay, and turns it into a 107-room boutique hotel that leans hard into its "History In Style" branding.
The Manila Hotel, its neighbor at One Rizal Park, is the older and bigger sibling: it's been open since 1912 and is where guests like Michael Jackson and General Douglas MacArthur have stayed over the decades. Both hotels sit inside the same historic Ermita pocket, a short walk from Intramuros' old stone walls.
Rizal Park Hotel: Boutique history in a 1911 building
Rizal Park Hotel Pool
Rizal Park Hotel occupies the former Manila Army and Navy Club, a building that dates back to 1911 and was designed by architect William Parsons as part of Daniel Burnham's original city plan for Manila. The club moved here from its original site inside Intramuros, and after decades of use, and a few years of standing empty, it was redeveloped and reopened as Rizal Park Hotel in 2017. It's been declared a National Historical Landmark, so staying here means sleeping inside a building with actual protected heritage status, not just old-timey decor.
The hotel keeps the original arches and colonial-era character but adds modern comforts throughout its 107 rooms.
Amenities/What's Included:
✅ Outdoor swimming pool with Manila Bay views
✅ Spa, sauna, and fitness center
✅ Café Rizal restaurant plus a sky bar and lounge
✅ Free in-room Wi-Fi
✅ Free self-parking on site
✅ 24-hour front desk and express check-in/check-out
💬 What travellers say: Guests booking through Klook consistently bring up the same two things: the location and the feel of the building. One traveller noted the "hotel location: 100, service: 100, transport access: 100, breakfast: 100," flagging only that the hallway "needs renovation." Another guest said staff were "attentive and courteous" and that they got a surprise room upgrade during a late check-in. A third called it their "go-to staycation hotel" after staff quickly resolved an aircon issue and upgraded their room. A few reviewers did note that some amenities were under construction during their stay, so it's worth checking current facility status before booking.
📍 Address: South Road Drive, T.M. Kalaw Avenue Extension, Ermita, 1000 Manila, Philippines
🔑 Check-in: 2:00 PM
🧳 Check-out: 12:00 PM
Rizal Park Hotel rooms, rates, and what makes it different
Rizal Park Hotel Junior Suite
Rizal Park Hotel's 107 rooms lean into the colonial-era theme with high ceilings, dark wood accents, and capiz-shell inspired window details echoing the original 1911 architecture. Rooms come with a refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and laptop-friendly desk, and most guests book either a Deluxe or a King room depending on whether they want a bay view.
Nightly rates for Rizal Park Hotel have been seen anywhere from roughly $40 to $90 (around ₱2,300 to ₱5,100) depending on the season and room type, though rates shift often, so check current pricing on Klook before booking.
What sets it apart from a typical mid-range Ermita hotel:
- The building itself, a genuine National Historical Landmark rather than a themed lobby
- A rooftop-adjacent pool with Manila Bay views
- Walking access to Rizal Park, the National Museum complex, and Intramuros
- A smaller, more boutique room count (107) compared to nearby big-box hotels
Rizal Park, the National Museum, and Intramuros on foot
Rizal Park Hotel
The single biggest reason people search "Rizal Park Hotel address" is to confirm how close it really is to Rizal Park, and the answer is: about as close as it gets. The hotel sits directly along South Road Drive, right where T.M. Kalaw Avenue meets the park's western edge, so Rizal Park itself is a 5 to 10 minute walk at most.
From there, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of Anthropology are all clustered around the same block, an easy add-on after visiting the park. Intramuros, the old walled city, is about 1.2km away, close enough to walk on a cooler morning or a short tricycle or taxi ride if it's hot. If you want a structured way to see it, Klook's Intramuros walking tour covers Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and the old Spanish-era streets in a couple of hours.
Klook Intramuros walking tours and Rizal Park activities
Staying in this pocket of Ermita puts you close enough to Intramuros to treat it as a half-day add-on rather than a separate trip. Beyond the general walking tour, Klook's Intramuros Pass bundles entry to several of the walled city's key sites, useful if you want to move at your own pace instead of joining a guided group.
Inside the walls, Fort Santiago is the most-visited single site, a former Spanish citadel where Jose Rizal was imprisoned before his execution. Pair it with the Casa Manila Museum for a look at how a wealthy Spanish-era Manila household actually lived.
FAQs about Rizal Park Hotel
Where exactly is Rizal Park Hotel located?
Rizal Park Hotel's address is South Road Drive, T.M. Kalaw Avenue Extension, Ermita, 1000 Manila, Philippines. It's directly across from Rizal Park, occupying the restored 1911 building that once housed the Manila Army and Navy Club. Most guests reach the entrance to Rizal Park itself in under 10 minutes on foot.
Is One Central Hotel located in Manila?
No, One Central Hotel is a business hotel in downtown Cebu City, not Manila, sitting at the corner of Leon Kilat and Sanciangko Streets, roughly 570km from Rizal Park. If you were searching for a Manila-area alternative near Rizal Park Hotel, The Manila Hotel is the closer, historic-area option, sitting right next to Rizal Park itself.
What's the history behind Rizal Park Hotel's building?
The building dates to 1911, when it was constructed as the new home of the Manila Army and Navy Club, a social club originally founded in 1898 for US military personnel stationed in the Philippines. Architect William Parsons designed it as part of Daniel Burnham's city plan for Manila. It's since been declared a National Historical Landmark and was redeveloped into Rizal Park Hotel, reopening in July 2017.
Is Rizal Park Hotel within walking distance of Intramuros?
Yes, Intramuros is roughly 1.2km from Rizal Park Hotel, an easy 15 to 20 minute walk or a short ride if it's too hot to walk. The route passes through Rizal Park itself and along the edge of the National Museum complex, so you can treat the walk as sightseeing rather than just transit.
What's the difference between Rizal Park Hotel and The Manila Hotel?
Rizal Park Hotel is a smaller, 107-room boutique property inside a restored 1911 building, better suited to a quieter heritage-focused stay. The Manila Hotel, open since 1912, is a much larger 5-star property with several restaurants, three ballrooms, and a full spa, better suited to guests wanting a bigger, more full-service historic stay. Both sit within a short walk of each other and of Rizal Park.
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