Top Hotels in Manila

Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is home to more than 14 million people, according to the government of the city of Manila. The city is situated on the shores of Manila Bay, west of the center of the Manila metropolitan area. The city lies on a strip of land between Manila Bay and Laguana de Bay. It's quite an urban area, but for outdoor enthusiasts, the town of Tagatay, located 90 minutes south of Manila, offers Taal Lake and the Taal Volcano, which is the smallest volcano in the world. For lodging options, the city of Manila offers several top hotels from which to choose after a day of adventure.

Pan Pacific Manila Hotel

Located in the heart of the historical district of Malate in Manila, the government-rated, five-star Pan Pacific Manila Hotel offers 236 all-executive guest accommodations. It is rated among the top-rated city hotels in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's 2009 Readers' Choice Awards. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, a health and fitness center and butler service to all guest rooms. The hotel also features a full-service spa, including massage services. The Pan Pacific Manila Hotel features two on-site restaurants and three lounges. The hotel is within six miles of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Pan Pacific Manila Hotel
M. Adritico corner Gen. Malvar Streets
Malate, Manila City, Philippines 1004
011 (+63) 2 536 0788
panpacific.com/Manila

Diamond Hotel Philippines

Situated in the scenic Manila Bay area, the government-rated five-star Diamond Hotel Philippines offers 500 guest accommodations, ranging from superior guest rooms to presidential suites. All guest accommodations include a complimentary stocked mini bar and three free hours of high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, outdoor tennis court and full-service spa, including massage services. The Diamond Hotel Philippines offers five on-site restaurants and three lounges. The hotel is within seven miles of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and is within walking distance of several nightclubs, boutiques and historical monuments.

Diamond Hotel Philippines
Roxas Blvd. Cor. Dr. J. Quintos St.
Manila, Philippines 1000
(632) 528-3000
diamondhotel.com

Manila Hotel

Located in front of the beautiful Rizal Park, the government-rated five-star Manila Hotel offers 500 guest accommodations. Accommodations include deluxe guest rooms and hotel suites. All guest rooms feature a stocked mini bar, cable TV and an in-room safe. Hotel amenities include a large outdoor swimming pool, with poolside bar, fitness center and full-service spa, including massage services. The hotel also features a rooftop helipad, on-site shopping center, barber/beauty salon and sightseeing tour services. The Manila Hotel boasts five on-site restaurants and two lounges. The hotel is within eight miles of the Ninoy Aquino International airport and is within walking distance to several tourist attractions, such as Manila Cathedral and the historical Intramuros, which is an area of preserved and restored buildings, museums and antique shops.

Manila Hotel
One Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd.
Manilla, Philippines 1099
(632) 527-0011
manila-hotel.com.ph

Resources

World Guide to Manila

Article Written By Kathy Kindred

Kathy Kindred began her professional editing and design career in 1993 at the "University Daily Kansan." Other publications for which she has worked include "The Independence Examiner" and the "Kansas City Star" daily newspapers. In 2006, Kindred began writing for Hardrockhaven.net, an online music magazine, which she also co-owns. Kindred has a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.

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