Nobu Hotel Manila, City of Dreams
Nobu Hotel Manila is the one hotel on this site on the Terminal 1 side of the runways: 321 rooms and suites at City of Dreams on Asean Avenue in Entertainment City, Parañaque, about 3 km and 10 minutes by car from Terminals 1 and 2, with Nobu Restaurant, Nobu Lounge, Nobu Spa, a 23-metre infinity pool and the whole City of Dreams resort around it. It is a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel by Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro inside the Melco integrated resort, and the natural pick for a Philippine Airlines, Korean Air or AirAsia passenger who would rather be near Terminal 1 than Terminal 3.
Rooms
The Nobu Deluxe King (36 sq m) is the base room; the Nobu Premier (42 sq m) is a corner room with two window aspects, the Nobu Executive (46 sq m) has floor-to-ceiling windows over the pool, and the Nobu Suite (68 sq m) separates bedroom and living room with the best views of the resort and the city. All rooms have Natura Bissé bath amenities, Ikaati tea, a stocked mini bar, a 47-inch LED TV, a JBL docking station, free Wi-Fi, an iron and a safe.
Standard room amenities include:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Iron and ironing board
- Mini bar
- Safe
Breakfast and dining
Nobu Restaurant is the Japanese-Peruvian flagship: black cod miso, tempura, katsu curry and slipper lobster, with a sushi counter, a bar and cabanas by the pool. It serves dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm (to 11:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays) and a Sunday brunch buffet from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Nobu Lounge does coffee, tea, sushi and sandwiches from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Breakfast for hotel guests is served in the lounge or at the resort’s restaurants, depending on the package; room service with Nobu dishes runs 24 hours. Across the resort are more than 20 other restaurants, including Crystal Dragon for Cantonese and the Café Society and The Tasting Room at Nüwa.
Facilities and services
The 23.2-metre infinity lap pool is open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Nobu Spa (11:00 am to midnight) does Nobu signature treatments and Asian therapies, and the fitness centre with Life Fitness equipment is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The resort adds a 24-hour casino, DreamPlay by DreamWorks for children, a cinema, shops and the Grand Ballroom and meeting rooms used for events. Laundry, concierge and free self-parking in the City of Dreams multi-level car park (valet available) complete the list. Check-in is at 3:00 pm, check-out at 12:00 pm.
Location and transport
City of Dreams is in Entertainment City on the Manila Bay reclamation, 3 km from Terminals 1 and 2 and 5 km from Terminal 3. From Terminal 1 or 2 the drive is along NAIA Road, Roxas Boulevard and Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, 10 to 15 minutes; from Terminal 3 allow 15 to 25 minutes via Andrews Avenue and Airport Road. There is no walkway and no public shuttle: use Grab from the terminal’s pick-up bays, a coupon taxi, or book the hotel’s transfer (Makati and BGC transfer guide covers the options and fares). Passengers connecting between terminals can use the free inter-terminal shuttle.
SM Mall of Asia is 3 km away, Makati about 7 km and Bonifacio Global City 10 km. Okada Manila and Solaire, the other two Entertainment City resorts, are a short drive. Parking is free for guests.
Nearby alternatives
For a Terminal 3 departure, the Manila Marriott Hotel and the Hotel Okura Manila put you a walk from the gate. On the same side of the airport at a lower price, the Newport mid-range pair, the Savoy Hotel Manila and the Belmont Hotel Manila, are a 15 to 25 minute drive from Terminals 1 and 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Nobu Hotel Manila from the airport?
About 3 km from Terminals 1 and 2 along NAIA Road and Roxas Boulevard, usually 10 to 15 minutes by car, and 5 km from Terminal 3, 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. There is no walkway or train; take a Grab, a coupon taxi or the hotel's own transfer.
Does the hotel have an airport shuttle?
City of Dreams arranges private airport transfers through the concierge for a fee; there is no free scheduled shuttle. Grab from Terminal 1 or 2 is typically ₱150 to ₱250.
Which terminal is Nobu best for?
Terminals 1 and 2, on the bay side of the runways: Philippine Airlines international and domestic flights, AirAsia, Korean Air, EVA Air, China Airlines and most other Terminal 1 carriers. For Terminal 3 (Cebu Pacific, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and others) the Newport hotels on this site are the closer choice.
Is the Nobu Hotel part of a casino?
Yes. City of Dreams Manila is an integrated resort with a 24-hour casino, three hotels (Nobu, Nüwa and Hyatt Regency), more than 20 restaurants and the DreamPlay children's centre. Hotel guests can use the whole complex; the gaming floors are adults only.
Information last verified: October 1, 2026