This is the newest 5 star deluxe property in Manila. It offers very large casino facility. It has large banquet and catering facilities with modern equipment. This hotel is recommended for medium to high budget business as well as leisure travelers. It has been selected as the Best Business Hotel in the Philippines 2007 at the 10th Annual Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards.
Exterior: This is a 33-storey modern complex with a 9-storey podium. This complex is a mixed-use of hotel, residences and casino.
Lobby: The lobby is very large in size with contemporary lines relecting nature using stone, metal, wood and glass. And has a high ceiling.
Rooms
The rooms at this hotel have a residential feel and feature unique Filipino artwork. This is complemented by a luxurious king-size bed with a goose down duvet, a work desk with high-speed Internet access and a white marble bathroom with a rain shower and bathtub. Each room also comes with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a satellite/cable television, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. There are also views of Manila Bay or the lush poolside gardens. The air conditioning is centrally regulated.
Restaurant & Food
Maket Cafe(3/F) introduces an excitingly fresh approach to traditional buffets, with four show kitchens and three food stations. The contemporary and residential-inspired Li Li(5/F) chinese restaurant offers authentic Cantonese cuisine prepared by five master chefs from Hong Kong. The Fireplace(5/F), an upscale grill room, offers prime meats and seafood cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The Lounge(LG) is a stylish gathering place for the local community which serves daily afternoon snack buffets and features nightly live entertainment in a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. Pastry Boutique(LG) is a gourmet haven offering a wide selection of freshly baked breads, home made chocolate coookies, beautifully decorated cakes and other delectable delicacies such as spreads and dips. For outdoor barbeque and exclusive gatherings, the Pool Bar(8/F) is a comfortable venue with rows of relaxing lounge chairs to sunbathe or cool down with a refreshing drink.
Activities & Sport
There is an outdoor swimming pool on the hotel grounds, complete with sun loungers laid out for use. Guests can make use of the on-site gym, which offers aerobics classes. The hotel also offers a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room and, for an additional fee, a massage service. Intramuros Golf Course is just a 10-minute drive away.
Directions, How to get there
From the international and domestic airports: Travel west to Roxas Boulevard, and then drive north along Roxas Boulevard until reaching Pedro Gil Street. The hotel is on the right-hand side.