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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines · Sofitel · Accessible Luxury
National Artist Leandro Locsin designed the Philippine Plaza for the 1976 IMF and World Bank meetings, one of twelve martial-law-era hotels Imelda Marcos pushed onto Cultural Center land. Westin ran it until 2005, Accor's Sofitel from 2006 until closure on 1 July 2024 after fire and systems alarms. Barack Obama used its Imperial Residence in 2014, and Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stayed in 2016.
- 609 rooms
- Opened 1976
- Neighborhood: Barangay 76
- Rooms from 452 sq ft (42 m²)
About Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
- Leandro V. Locsin and Partners designed the hotel with Isidro Santos, and Locsin was later named National Artist for architecture.
- It was built for the 1976 IMF and World Bank meetings as part of the Marcos-era hotel surge on CCP Complex land owned by GSIS.
- It operated as Westin Philippine Plaza until 2005, then as Sofitel after Accor renovations beginning in 2006.
- It closed on 1 July 2024 after management cited safety concerns from fire reports and ageing pipes and wiring.
- Murano crystal chandeliers from Locsin's original scheme survived later ballroom renovations.
Restaurants and bars
- Snaps Sports Bar — Bar · Gastro-bar
Amenities
- Air-conditioned marquee tents
- InspiredMeetings Concierge
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Room service
- Meeting rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Shuttle (on call)
- Breakfast
- Weddings
- Pet-friendly
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