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Manila Hotel As the Mandarin Oriental is to Bangkok and Raffles is to Singapore, so is the Manila Hotel to Manila. This is one of Asia’s grand and regal hotels, where everyone from General MacArthur to the Beatles to JFK has spent the night. It’s more than 100 years old, yet has kept up with the times brilliantly, adding elegant Filipino touches like capiz -shell dividers and two-poster beds to rooms that include every modern convenience imaginable. Flat-screen panel in the bathtub? Check. Swim-up bar at the pool? Check. In a word: wow. Our independent authors have visited Manila Hotel and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in City of Manila (Downtown). Description provided by property Manila Hotel is a beautiful 5-star hotel located in Manila just 700 metres from iconic Intramuros and 900 metres from Manila Cathedral. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi access and facilities like in-house dining options, a business centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms are elegantly decorated and provide guests with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer. The suites have an ipod docking station, bathrooms fitted with Italian marble and a senso memory foam mattress. Some rooms offer views of Manila Bay, while other offer views of the city. The Mabuhay Palace restaurant serves authentic Cantonese dishes, while The Champagne Room provides French delicacies. There is also Cafe Ilang-Ilang which serves Asian food. Guests can also relax in The Tap Room Bar or in the lobby lounge. Alternatively, enjoy a refreshing drink by the Pool Bar. The hotel's deli services light snacks and drinks throughout the day. Other facilities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a spa. The spa offers a variety of massages. The hotel is located 900 metres from Palacio del Gobernador, while Ninoy Aquino Airport is 9 km away. The property offers free parking for guests' convenience