Manila Hotel (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Roxas Boulevard (N61 / R-1), 1
 hotel, historical building
One of the grand hotels of the Orient, the Manila Hotel was conceived in 1907 and was inaugurated on July 4, 1912. The creation of Manila Hotel was the result of the urban design scheme during the American Colonial Era, thus it was intended to deliver Manila, once and for all from the standing reproach of in hospitality to the traveler.

The Manila Hotel is a 570-room, five star hotel in Manila, Philippines, located in the heart of the Manila Bay area. It was the residence of General Douglas MacArthur from 1935 to 1941. During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed. The hotel contains the offices of several foreign news organizations, including The New York Times.

It has hosted numerous historical persons and celebrities, including authors Ernest Hemingway and James A. Michener, U.S. President John F. Kennedy, The Beatles, King of Pop Michael Jackson, Actors Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and John Wayne, publisher Henry Luce, entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden, and many various world leaders.

Address: One Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines 1099
Telephone: (632) 527-0011
Fax: (632) 527-0022 to 24

www.manila-hotel.com.ph/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_Hotel
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Coordinates:   14°34'59"N   120°58'26"E

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  • Wish to have a job in this hotel.
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  • The most luxurious and of course, expensive 5 Star Hotel in the City of Manila.
  • My husband and I stayed at this hotel. We had a suite room overlooking the bay and the ship. it was beautiful.
  • This is the Grandest and most historical Hotel in the Philippines. And this is the former residence of General MacArthur. And many famous and influential personalities used to stay here before. thank you
  • oldest hotel in the philippines
  • Some of the Philippine President past and present, stayed here whenever there is an important celebration going on a nearby Luneta Grandstand.
  • the first hotel in the philippines
  • Been here too a few times. Truly a Grandiose hotel on the inside. The outside is blah. Highly recommended.
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