David Ballesteros

Review of The Manila Hotel

Nothing is as historic as the grand dame, from the...

Nothing is as historic as the grand dame, from the distinctive lobby to the sampaguita-themed design of the rooms. I'm taken with the excellent pastries and local cakes at the breakfast buffet. I still can't forget the old world charm and service we had one lunch at the champagne room. Fads come and go, but there can only be one Manila hotel