Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Manila Hotel ♥ ♥ ♥

 

Staycation?

Really, a word like that exists?

My gosh, I am so outdated.

But what I am not outdated about is Manila Hotel’s recent facelift/makeover/renovation.

Let me tell you, it’s so bongga!!!

 

manila hotel Lobby filled with old world Filipino charm

 

manila hotel lobbyLovely ladies serenade the guests

 

manila hotelPolished wood ceilings

 

manila hotel amorsolo paintingOriginal paintings by the great Amorsolo

 

Beautiful rattan chairs

 

Really, whenever I am in Manila Hotel I feel like a chi-chi Maria Clara.

 

general douglas macarthur suiteAnd the chi-chi Maria Clara’s idea of the ultimate staycation is to 
spend a weekend in the General Douglas Mac Arthur Suite

 

general douglas macarthur suiteThe suite is so huge it’s got a hallway of its own

 

general douglas macarthur suiteGuestroom

 

general douglas macarthur suiteDining Room

 

general douglas macarthur suiteLiving Room

 

Sitting Area in the General’s Room

 

general douglas macarthur suiteThe General’s Bedroom

 

The General’s Office

 

The General’s Hat

 

If like me, you are poor with directions and would get totally lost in the huge ass Mac Arthur Suite (or if you are really just poor like me), there are 500 other newly renovated rooms and suites which are more humble in size but exude the same Filipiniana sophistication and elegance. All rooms give you magnificent views of the Manila Bay and the breathtaking Manila sunset.

 

manila hotelSunset/Sunrise Suite

 

Living area in Sunset/Sunrise Suite

 

Separate shower and tub with L’Occitane bathroom essentials

 

Stay in one of the Executive Suites for added perks

 

Free use of the lounge

 

Complimentary breakfast, cocktails and canapés, coffee and tea service

 

Use of boardroom and conference rooms

 

Gotta love the Filipino touches

 

Enjoy night swimming (but please, no skinny dipping!) in the newly re-engineered pool

 

Grab a drink from the wet bar, and lounge at the sun deck on stylish Dedon Orbit chairs

 

Lord knows I have no love and patience for exercise, but the Health Club leaves me very impressed. The state-of-the-art Life Fitness machines are all equipped with touch screen LCD, iPod control and a virtual trainer.

 

More fitness tools

 

The Health Club also has its own dry sauna, steam room and jacuzzi

 

EEEP!!! MY MORTAL ENEMY!!!

 

Relax and pamper yourself at the Manila Hotel Spa

 

Waiting Area

 

Hallway to the massage rooms

 

Single Room

 

Couples Room

 

Most people do not know this, but the hotel has an Archive Room where walls are lined with photos of presidents, celebrities, and very important peoples during their stay at the
Manila Hotel.

 

And lookee here, a Pilipinas jacket from Manny Pacquiao

 

Signed by the boxer himself

 

Of course, the most important thing for a food blogger is the dining establishments inside the hotel. And I think Manila Hotel has got some of the most underrated restaurants in the city.

 

cafe ilang ilangCafé Ilang-Ilang. See my posts about the buffet here, here, and here.

 

Check out this building made from pasta. I love the Italian offerings at Café Ilang-Ilang.

 

mabuhay palaceMabuhay Palace

 

champagne roomChampagne Room

 

Hurry, book your staycation and let us attack that beautiful prime rib NOW!

 

Manila Hotel: One Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines. Tel: +632-5270011

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