| The Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel is a five | | | | and in-room fixtures. You can concoct your own |
| (5)-star hotel that sits imposingly along Roxas | | | | drinks in your own and fully-stocked mini bar then |
| Boulevard in Pasay, Metro Manila Philippines. I | | | | watch pay-per-view channels in your colored TV or |
| discovered this great place when I happened to be | | | | take a warm or cold bath in our classy bathrooms. |
| at Manila during a festival of plays and the hotel has | | | | Security is assured by audible smoke alarms, dead |
| never left my mind. | | | | bolt and sprinkler in rooms and a safe-deposit box |
| First was its convenient location. Just a 30-minute car | | | | where you could put your precious belongings for the |
| ride from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, | | | | duration of your stay. |
| Sofitel Philippine Plaza is the best choice if one is | | | | Watching plays can be tiring and the Sofitel has the |
| looking for a classy nook to stay in Manila. An | | | | perfect solution for that: food. For starters, you could |
| additional plus is that it's near the Cultural Center of | | | | try for light snacks at 7Pecados or for pastries and |
| the Philippines. Built by former first lady Imelda | | | | chocolates at Le Bar. If fine dining is what you want, |
| Marcos, this architectural feat plays host to the | | | | The Spiral with its international cuisine is the place for |
| country's most celebrated artistic events. | | | | you. But a personal favorite is the Sunset Bar where |
| If art is not your cup of tea, just a stone's throw | | | | you are served marinated steaks, grilled seafood, |
| away from CCP would be the Harbor View Square | | | | fresh fruit juices, by the pool while watching cultural |
| where bars, coffee shops and restaurants abound | | | | song and dance numbers. After a while, you could |
| and will keep your night life alive, as it kept mine. A | | | | shoot pools at The Sports Bar and once again enjoy |
| few San Miguel Beers at Dencio's then chill out with a | | | | San Migue Beer during happy hours from 5:00-8:00pm. |
| Venti Mocha Frappe from Starbucks while staring at | | | | So, if your searching for nice Manila Hotels to crash |
| the hypnotizing darkness of the Manila Bay at night. | | | | and enjoy not just art but great service which is |
| If you are not the outgoing type, Sofitel Philippine | | | | almost artistic, consider booking a stay at Sofitel |
| Manila can certainly still please you with its amenities | | | | Philippine Plaza Hotel. |