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Chi Spa Shangri-La vs Mandarin Spa vs Raffles Spa: Battle of the Hotel Spas
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Chi Spa Shangri-La vs Mandarin Spa vs Raffles Spa: Battle of the Hotel Spas

April 20269 min read

Manila's three most prestigious hotel spas compared across treatment quality, ambience, value, and the single experience worth booking at each.

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Manila's hotel spa landscape has three names that consistently appear at the top of every luxury wellness conversation: Chi at Shangri-La BGC, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Makati, and The Spa at Raffles Makati. All three are exceptional. All three are meaningfully different.

Which to Choose

Best overall experience: Chi Shangri-La. Best massage technique: Mandarin Oriental. Best facial: Raffles. Best for couples: Chi (couples suites). Best for privacy: Raffles. Best value: Chi (most comprehensive experience per peso).

Written by

Hana Yamamoto

Wellness Editor

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