Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Top choice in Manila


This five-star masterpiece, with its meandering pool area right on Manila Bay, is the closest you’ll get to a resort holiday in Manila. It’s the same magnificent hotel that has presided over the CCP Complex for decades now. Other highlights are the bayside lawn/lounge area for sunset happy hours, and the stupendous buffet brunch at Spiral restaurant.


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Standing as a beacon of serenity among its bawdy surrounds, this Taoist temple is both peaceful and beautiful, and worth popping into for a look.