Hotel and Inn Review: Belmont Hotel Manila (Pasay City, Metro Manila)

 Date of Stay: November 5-6, 2026

 

RATING (Scale of 1 to 10)

Location: ********

Rooms: *******

Condition and Cleanliness: *********

Staff Performance: *********

Room Comfort: ********

Food and Beverage: ********

Other Amenities: ********

Value for Money: *******

 

Belmont Hotel Manila

For my wife Grace’s 66th birthday, I treated her to an overnight stay at the 4-star Belmont Hotel Manila, a contemporary airport hotel located directly across from NAIA Terminal 3 in the renowned entertainment city of Newport City, Pasay City.  A homegrown brand that is part of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR), the largest Filipino hotel chain in the Philippines,.

 

Baggage X-ray Scanner

Even before you enter the hotel, Belmont Hotel tries to make their guests safe and more secure with the use of security inspection equipment such as baggage X-ray scanners to screen guest luggage and walk-through metal detectors at its entrance or security checkpoints. Relative to the property's large scale (459 rooms spread across 10 floors), the lobby is notably compact and the reception area and seating spaces are small and limited.

 

Runway Manila as seen from the roof deck

Because of its small footprint and high volume of transit/layover guests from nearby NAIA Terminal 3, it can get very crowded and congested during peak check-in and check-out hours. However, despite the tight space, it has garnered widespread appreciation from guests for its exceptional location, particularly for those using Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the hotel is directly connected to NAIA Terminal 3 via the Runway Manila (an air-conditioned pedestrian bridge that connects NAIA Terminal 3 to Newport City), making it a practical choice for short stays or stopovers.

 

24-hour Front Desk

The Coffee Heritage Project, a small on-site café, is located at the lobby. The hotel, as well as other Megaworld Hotels and Resort properties, have partnered with SGD Coffee and the Coffee Heritage Project to serve authentic, single-origin Philippine specialty coffee at the hotel lobby as well as a Bike & Brew kiosk just outside the hotel.

 

Bike & Brew

However, despite its compact lobby space, check-in at the Belmont Hotel Manila was generally fast and straightforward, provided you arrive during normal check-in hours and avoid peak group arrival times. I would like to highlight the smooth check-in, welcoming smile, as well as the prompt response to my inquiries and special requests by Ms. Maxene Mac Milan. The doormen, valet (I engaged their services as the basement parking was full), and bellmen also delivered polite, traditional Filipino hospitality.

 

Checking in was fast.....

Kudos also to the rest of the staff across security, dining, and housekeeping whom I can only describe as respectful, considerate of our needs, diligent, warm, attentive, and genuinely courteous across all departments.  I read that the hotel's culture of service has been recognized with honors like the Great Place to Work Certification and Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice.

 

Hiraya: The Colors of Life Exhibit

Also, despite its small size, the lobby still played host to the Hiraya: The Colors of Life (opened the day before our arrival), a recurring and ongoing, multi-edition lobby art and cultural exhibit series hosted by Belmont Hotel Manila to support world-class Filipino talents and bring art outside traditional gallery spaces. It featured 18 paintings from 7 Fili visual artists whose works were spread out at the lobby, the adjoining Café Belmont and the back of the Front Desk. 

Check out “Opening of Hiraya: The Colors of Life Exhibit”

 

Just like in other MHR hotels, upon check in, we were issued eco-friendly key cards crafted from natural wood or bamboo (often sourced or styled through suppliers like Woodprints Manila) instead of traditional plastic keycards as part of its sustainability and "sustainable luxury" initiatives to help reduce single-use plastic waste across the property.  

Eco-Friendly Magnetic Key Card

Like standard hotel access cards, they use RFID/chip or internal access technology to unlock guest rooms and operate elevator (there are four 15-pax elevators) security controls (where you swipe or tap your card inside the elevator to access your guest floor

 

The Bedroom

We stayed at a One Bedroom Suite with Living Room (4017 to 18) with one room with a a large double bed and the other with a living area, each room with private bathroom  (with bidet and free toiletries), mini-refrigerator, and an LG 46” flat cable screen TV with 91 channels (including 23 local free, 7 local cable, 6 movie, 6 foreign, 7 kids, 8 sports and 9 news channels) plus 18 audio channels.  

The Living Area

In-room amenities include air conditioning, magnetic door locks, NDD/IDD phone, work desk, Nespresso machine, electric kettle, coffee/tea station, flat iron, ironing board, hair dryer, and in room safe.

 

Coffee and tea making facility

Other room types are Standard Queen (1 large double bed), Standard Twin (1 single bed), Superior, Deluxe, Corner Room (1 large double bed), Premier (with rooftop pool access), and Family Connecting Room (1 single bed and 1 large double bed). Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms as well as in public areas.

One of the ensuite bathrooms

 

Body wash, shampoo and conditioner dispenser

As part of the property’s Best for Earth environmental policy and to support sustainability and reduce plastic waste, the hotels uses, in lieu of traditional individual soap bars and tiny plastic shampoo or conditioner bottles, wall-mounted, refillable pump dispensers of Belmont-branded organic liquid hand soap for the lavatory and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner for the shower area. 

Reusable water bottles

They also use eco-friendly toothbrushes and, instead of single-use plastic water bottles, guest rooms are supplied with reusable water bottles and purified water pitchers.  We can request refills by dialing zero (0) on the room phone.

 

Belmont Cafe

Come evening, we had an a la carte (11:30 AM to 10 PM) dinner at Café Belmont whose carefully curated menu was thoughtfully prepared by their passionate Executive Chef Rey Nalzaro (he previously served as Training Director for Invictus Academy) who blended tradition with innovation.  

L-R: Grace, Jandy and the author at Belmont Cafe

Gambas Al Ajillo

It showcased the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine, complemented by expertly crafted international dishes.  We first had an appetizer of Gambas Al Ajillo (succulent prawns sautéed in olive oil, with garlic and chili flakes and served with warm olive focaccia bread, ₱610), then followed this up with Cream of Mushroom Soup (a blend of porsini mushrooms and coriander-infused cream, ₱238). 

 

Kapampangan Sisig

For our main course, we chose Kapampangan Sisig (finely chopped pork ear and chicken liver, sautéed with calamansi and chili for a savory, crisp finish, ₱550), Pinakbet with Lechon Kawali (traditional sautéed vegetables in shrimp paste, topped with crisp pork belly, ₱398) and Chicken Satay (grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce, served with coleslaw, fried egg, eggplant, rice and fish crackers, Php490). The food was delicious, the portions generous and the prices were reasonable.  The only glitch was the unavailability of certain menu items.

 

Pinakbet with Lechon Kawali

Chicken Satay

As part of their Sampaguita Project (an initiative by MHR, launched in 2023, that aims to revitalize the sampaguita industry by incorporating the Philippines’ national flower into its branding), they also served a number of sampaguita-infused dishes such as Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf (local sea bass with sampaguita rice pilaf, mango salsa and dried sampaguita) and the  Sampaguita Cheesecake (a smooth, delicate cheesecake, a sweet and tarty delight, incorporated the sampaguita flower’s fragrant notes complemented by the nutty sweetness of coconut ganache and the gentle aroma of pandan)

 

Sampaguita Cheesecake

After dinner, Jandy and I burned calories at B-Fit Gym, its 96 sq. m. fitness center on the second floor.  It features state-of-the-art Life Fitness gym equipment for strength training, cardio and functional exercises, plus a certified fitness trainer and premium amenities like a sauna, private showers and secure lockers.  For 30 mins., I used the treadmill (one of four) while Jandy tried out the elliptical bike. 

 

Treadmills and Elliptical Bikes at the B-Fit Gym

Free weights

Before returning to our room, we checked out the rooftop.  With its its superb layout, cleanliness and the accompanying bar and lounging areas, it is a standout feature. The swimming pool and adjoining rooms, providing convenience and entertainment, caters well to families. 

The roof deck

Rooftop 11 (open 10 AM - 10 PM), one of Manila’s best rooftop bars, where you can relax after a long day or enjoy a vibrant night out.  It offers breathtaking city views, handcrafted international cocktails (Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Singapore Sling, Whiskey Sour, Zombie, Negroni, etc.), local and international beer, tequila, brandy, rum, sparkling wines, pizza (pepperoni, all vegetable, combination and Quattro Formaggi), grilled bar bites (Lechon Prawn with Mango Salsa, Buttered Grill River Prawn. Chicken Inasal, Pork Skewers, etc.), live entertainment and signature drinks. Every Friday and Saturday is Acoustic Night (6:30 PM onwards). 

 

Rooftop 11

Beside Rooftop 11 is the hotel’s outdoor 3 ft. (0.90 m.) to 5-ft. (1.5-m.) deep swimming pool which also has a very shallow portion for children.  Here you can enjoy panoramic views of Manila’s skyline plus the cool rooftop breeze.  Around the pool are sun loungers, beach chairs, sun umbrellas, a jacuzzi and a lifeguard on duty.  

Jacuzzi

Back in our room, we all had a very comfortable sleep thanks to a full range of pillows, high-quality linens and comfortable soft memory foam bed.

 

Swimming pool

Sun loungers

Come morning, we had breakfast buffet at Café Belmont (open 6 AM - 10 AM, first-come, first-served). We came early (7 AM) to avoid the queue.  The coffee shop had a seating capacity of 118 pax but the adjoining 30-pax meeting room was opened to accommodate the influx of guests.

 

Salad bar

The packed breakfast options includes the usual international fare of waffles, pancakes, German potato salad, Quinoa veggie salad, Roasted herb pork loin with au jus, bread pudding, egg sandwiches and yogurt plus coffee, hot chocolate, juices, tea and popular Filipino breakfast staples such as tuyo (small salted and sundried herring), champorado (sweet chocolate rice porridge), taho made of fresh soft/silken tofu, arnibal (sweetener and flavoring), and sago pearl (similar to tapioca) as well as made-to-order eggs. 

Kalabasa sausage and pork steak

 

I’m all praises to the variety and quality of the buffet which blended Filipino and Western cuisines. Café Belmont also offers Friday and Saturday weekend dinner buffet (6:30 PM to 9: 30 PM, advance reservation is recommended).

 

Coffee, tea and hot chocolate station

After breakfast, at 10 AM, we indulged in some body pampering at B Calm Spa where Grace and I had a relaxing Combination Massage treatment. Their spa services, particularly the in-room massages, are well-received for their relaxation and convenience. 

Check out “Spa Review: B Calm Spa”

 

Pampering at B Calm Spa

After checking out, we decided to have lunch at Belmont Café prior to leaving the hotel, trying out the Vegetable Thai Spring Rolls (a medley of crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs wrapped in rice paper, presented with a peanut dipping sauce, ₱348) and a Club Sandwich (white bread, grilled chicken, bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato, fried egg served with potato wedges or French fries, ₱630).  

Clubhouse Sandwich

Vegetable Thai Spring Rolls

From the pantry, we also took home two bottles of Sampaguita Gourmet Tuyo (₱700), part of the special Sampaguita Menu featured across MHR. Part of the Filipino specialty comfort and heirloom-inspired food and merienda selections at Café Belmont, it is a savory, elevated take on traditional Filipino brined tuyo (dried salted herring), with pickled vegetables, olives, smoked paprika and chilies.

 

Sampaguita Gourmet Tuyo

The hotel also offers express check-in/check-out, airport shuttle options (additional charge), laundry service, room service, ironing service (additional charge), safety deposit boxes, babysitting/child services (additional charge), daily housekeeping, car rental, tour desk, concierge, luggage storage and free parking/valet. It now has an on-site Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station (₱25 per kWh), at the Basement 2 parking area, with a 1 x 7kW Type 2 AC Charger (compatible with most electric and hybrid electric vehicles in the Philippines) powered by Solarius EV Charging.

 

The EV Charging Station at Basement 2

The hotel is located just steps away from Newport World Resorts, Newport Mall, and major business districts, providing both convenience and entertainment options. It is also located 3 kms. from the Taft Avenue LRT Station; 3.7 kms. from the Magallanes MRT Station; 7 kms. from the Manila Zoological Garden; 8 kms. from Paco Park; 9 kms. from the National Museum of the Philippines, Rizal Park and Museo Pambata; 10 kms. from Intramuros and Fort Santiago; and 12 kms. from Malacanang Palace. 

80 sq. m. meeting room

My special thanks to Ms. Mayanne Malapote (BHM General Manager) and Mr. Joshua Reyes (BHM Marketing and Communications Manager) for making our stay truly memorable. In terms of cleanliness, Belmont Hotel Manila maintains a commendable standard which contributes significantly to a pleasant stay. The rooms, featuring modern amenities and a cozy atmosphere, were very clean and comfortable.  The hotel's proximity to numerous dining options, shopping malls and various attractions in Newport City also adds to its appeal. 

The modern and cozy interior.....

Lastly, I would also like to commend the staff for their outstanding service, friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism which enhances the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the hotel. There are minor areas for improvement but the combination of location, comfort and service makes it a highly recommended choice for travelers. Overall, I would like to praise Belmont Hotel Manila for its modern design, excellent customer service and value for money, aligning well with their four-star standards. 

40 sq. m. balcony space with 10 vertical food tower gardens where various produce are harvested regularly like arugula, tomatoes, Chinese kangkong, eggplant, lettuce, & spinach.

Belmont Hotel Manila: Newport Blvd, Newport City, Pasay City, 1309 Metro Manila. Tel: +63 2 5318 8888. E-mail: stay@belmontmanila.com,  dine@belmontmanila.com (Café Belmont) and R11@belmontmanila.com (R11). Website: www.belmonthotelmanila.com. Reservations (WhatsApp): +639178179281 (daily, 9 AM to 10 PM). Guest Services (WhatsApp): +639178194711 (daily, 10 PM to 9 AM).