Sofitel Philippine Plaza is a unique luxury hotel in Manila with a resort setting next to the largest convention center and close to theaters, museums, government offices and the Mall of Asia. 5-star accommodation includes 609 rooms and suites boastingof balconies and spectacular views of Manila Bay sunsets.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is located on Roxas Boulevard at the CCP complex in Pasay City. The hotel is well known for its iconic location as the only resort style hotel right on Manila Bay. Paradise in the city, the Sofitel Philippine Plaza offers 609 rooms and suites with balconies overlooking Manila Bay.

This elegant and luxurious accommodation offers the on-site convention center to handle meeting and banqueting functions with professional ease. Guests may get a relaxing massage or pampering treatment at the spa. The property is close to nightspots, shopping and historic sights. Fine international cuisine at Spiral and grilled seafood at Sunset Barbecue plus cultural dance performances in the garden are also available for the guests to enjoy.

If resorts are your thing and you are in Manila, then the only place to go is the Sofitel Philippines Plaza Manila. It is the only resort on Manila Bay with all the resort things to do, except water activities, I would not recommend anyone swim in Manila Bay!

Room and Accommodation

Sofitel Philippine Plaza artfully combines the best features of a business hotel and a resort in its 609 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and luxury suites. All accommodations offer color television with cable, refrigerated refreshment center and international direct-dial telephone with fax modem and bathroom extension.

Features 609 guest rooms, including 46 suites with private balconies that provide a magnificent view of the famed Manila Bay sunset. Nestled in a tropical resort setting with a sprawling garden and a spectacular lagoon-shaped swimming pool. Standard guest room amenties include mini-bar with coffee and tea service complimentary mineral water, complimentary daily newspaper, iron and ironing boards, hair dryer, cable color televisions with in-room movies, electronic locks, fax and modem dataports.

This 609 room 5 star Manila resort is a little out of the way, but not far enough away to be too far. Hope that made sense. Basically if you want to be removed from the energy that manila has but close enough to be part of it then Sofitel Philippines Plaza Manila will be perfect.

Room Facilities

• Air Conditioning
• Satellite Television
• Direct Dial Telephone
• Private Bathroom
• Iron
• Radio
• Mini Bar
• Hair Dryer
• Smoke Detectors
• Safe Deposit Box
• AM/FM Alarm Clock
• Wireless Internet Access
• Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
• Non-Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Facilities & Services

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is Manila's only business resort by the bay, adjacent to the convention center and minutes from downtown Manila. The Westin provides private offices and comprehensive services for business travelers, and the new Westin Fitness Club offers a variety of spa and exercise options in addition to the putting green, driving range and championship tennis courts. During season, don't miss the nightly poolside barbecue, or unwind in the entertainment center's music lounge, disco or sports bar.

It would have to have the nicest swimming pool in Manila and if you have kids, they will love the slide into the pool. The grounds are in immaculate condition as you would expect from a 5 star Manila resort.You also typically have restaurants, bars, gymnasium, ballroom and various other conference rooms.

Dining outlets on the premises include the Cafe Plaza, Alfiere, the China Sea, and Treasure Island. Flagship restaurant Spiral is the dining favorite in the metro, Sunset Bar has nightly cultural shows, 7Pecados features live bands and LeBar offers bistro-lounge-patisserie service.

This hotel boasts 17 different function venues, including a pillar less grand ballroom and the Harbour Garden Tent, an enormous outdoor venue that can cater for up to 2000 delegates. Offering elegant accommodation, quality services and excellent meeting facilities, the Sofitel Philippine Plaza is an ideal place to reside for all type of travellers.

Location

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is only 15 minutes to Manila's International Airport, and to the domestic airport. The hotel is directly across the street from the Philippine Convention Centre (PCC) and World Trade Centre and offers ease of access to both Nino Aquino International Airport (6 km) and the historic Spanish quarter of Manila.

The Sofitel Philippines Plaza Manila is in the CCP Complex right on Manila Bay, just off Roxas Boulevard. It should take about 15 - 20 minutes by car from the airport, depending on what time of the day and what day it is. To get to shops you will need to take a taxi. The Sofitel Philippines Plaza Manila is a bit out of the way if you want to walk everywhere.

From the international and domestic airports: travel west towards Roxas Boulevard, and move into the U-turn lane. On the same road, make a right towards Coastal Shopping Mall, then right onto President Macapagal Boulevard and head due north to the Cultural Centre of the Philippines Complex. The hotel is on your left, beside Manila Bay.