The Manila Hotel: A Legacy of History, Architecture, and Exceptional Experiences
The Manila Hotel is a century-old historic hotel located near Rizal Park in Ermita, Manila. The original hotel complex was designed by Architect William Parsons. In 1975, the latest expansion and renovation was headed by Architect Leandro Locsin and Landscape Architect IP Santos. Reflecting its architectural pedigree, the hotel remains a landmark of Filipino heritage.
Architectural Evolution and Modern Improvements
PGAA Design specializes in designing exceptional hospitality experiences, spanning from urban hotel architecture to masterplanning extensive resort properties. Today, this project had undergone its first phase of improvements, which specifically involves the pool area and the Ilang-Ilang Restaurant. The need for renovation came about from these issues:
- The increasing guest capacity.
- The lack of proper visual and direct connection between the pool area and the Ilang-Ilang Restaurant, and Manila Bay.
- The necessity for screening for privacy and to hide unsightly views of utility areas and unpleasant odors from Manila Bay.
To address these challenges, several strategic design changes were implemented. First, the pool had been enlarged to accommodate more guests. Since the pool’s orientation had been altered, improvements were made to the pedestrian circulation from the pool area to the restaurant and the second level promenade. Second, the pool deck’s level is now flush to the restaurant’s floor level. By increasing the area of the pool deck and lessening the number of steps, lounging space for guests had been enlarged and the pool had become more accessible.
| Renovation Area | Design Solutions and Improvements |
|---|---|
| Pool Capacity | The pool had been enlarged to accommodate more guests. |
| Pedestrian Circulation | Improvements were made to the circulation from the pool area to the restaurant and the second level promenade. |
| Guest Accessibility | Pool deck’s level is now flush to the restaurant’s floor level, increasing lounging space. |
| Privacy and Screening | Strategic placement of buffer planting and vertical free-standing dividers gave the pool area a sense of enclosure. |
The Champagne Room: A Premier Fine Dining Destination
The Manila Hotel is not just rich in history, it is a hotel that is very close to the hearts of many visitors. The Champagne Room offers monthly Degustation Sets featuring all organic and freshly sourced farm-to-table, sea-to-form plethora of indulgent selections. This fine dining restaurant offers various food choice for diners with impeccable taste, fulfilling their promise of an exceptional dining experience to all their customers.
To add up the perfect ambience, a talented violinist played both classic and modern song accompanied by a pianist. Diners can enjoy impeccably-prepared dishes in an outstanding ambience, such as:
- Chorizo: A lovely surprise between the creamy taste, drizzled with truffle cream sauce.
- Blackberry Sorbet: A lovely refreshing taste in between to cleanse the palate.
- Short Ribs: One of the most tender short ribs with lots of flavors, cooked for hours and hours.
- Channel Bass Fillet: Crispy on the outside and very fresh and soft on the inside.
I highly recommend the Champagne Room as a nice choice for Private Romantic Dinner, an engagement proposal, a date night or simply a family and friends get-together place! The service is like that of a Fairytale coming to life.
Reservations and Enquiries
For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Manila Hotel at (632) 527 0011 ext. 1261 to 1264 or send them an email at [email protected].
