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The Manila Hotel
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Manila Hotel opened on 4 July 1912 on reclaimed land beside Rizal Park, the grand hotel of the American colonial city. General Douglas MacArthur lived in the penthouse from 1935 to 1941, left for Corregidor, and came back after the war to a house that had been gutted in the fighting. A high-rise tower went up in 1975 beside the restored original; 515 rooms still face the bay and the park.
- 515 rooms
- Opened 1912
- Neighborhood: Ermita
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
- Architect: William E. Parsons & Daniel Hudson Burnham
About The Manila Hotel
- Opened 4 July 1912 as the American colonial capital's premier hotel, on reclaimed land beside Rizal Park.
- MacArthur's penthouse was his Manila home from 1935 until the 1941 withdrawal.
- A 1975 tower brought the restored house to 515 rooms facing the bay and the park.
- Entry-level rooms start at 431 sq ft (40 m²).
History
The Manila Hotel opened on 4 July 1912 on reclaimed land beside Rizal Park, the grand hotel of the American colonial city. General Douglas MacArthur lived in the penthouse from 1935 to 1941. Wartime damage was followed by restoration and a 1975 high-rise tower; 515 rooms still face the bay and the park.
Restaurants and bars
- Champagne Room — Restaurant
- Red Jade — Restaurant
- Café Ilang Ilang — Café
Amenities
- Executive Club Lounge
- Resort-style swimming pool with swim-up bar
- The Manila Hotel Spa and Health Club
- Six distinct dining outlets including Café Ilang-Ilang
- In-house Art Gallery and Heritage Museum
- Business Center and diverse function rooms/ballrooms
- Sauna
- Hot tub
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