" Manila Hotel "

Now let's wander off to the pool area, where the fitness center's also located.



it's a nice balmy evening when I was there.



one could even catch a view of the bay.


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" attention please "

Inside Cafe Ilang Ilang is a smorgasbord of different cuisines and delectable desserts.

I was so busy getting small portions of this and that, plus the talking while dining that I completely forgot to take photos on some of the dish.

But I hope you like dessert... ^0^
Here's a scrumptious strawberry dessert.



for those conscious on their weight.
a sugar free pudding delight.


more sweetness and love the arrangement.


the bread portion, they looked like donuts but they're bagels.


a bigger view of the dessert area.


Sorry, I'm bad at remembering the name of the dishes,
but I think it's greek.


and i'm sure there's something that will suite your palate.


the main area of the buffet,
from Mexican burritos, to Chinese Pekin duck, to Japanese tempura and sashimi, to Italian pasta and Greek and Indian and Korean. ^-^ told you there's plenty.



Not only does it have a warm ambiance but the food was great as well.
In my opinion, better than Hotel Sofitel's Spiral or Hyatt's Market Cafe.
But as always, they only look good for now,so we'll see what happens in the
months to come. I hope it stays delicious. ^0^
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" Cafe Ilang Ilang "

Cafe Ilang Ilang as the name suggests is a resto that offers buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
But nothing seems stunning when the lights go dim and the dining experience becomes interesting as its interior.
I've never been there before, so I don't have an inkling what it looks like then, but the newly decorated furnishings was a definite masterpiece.

The one bit that I found most intriguing is this dome shaped room,
for those who wanted less noise outside and more privacy.
It looks small in this foto but has quite a room for at least 20 people.




and on the left is an array of delectable selections.


the place seems like a maze at first, but in every corner you turn are different kinds of cuisine for you to choose.


another passageway into another area, guests dining in.


From the outside looking, another dining area.


and the entryway to Cafe Ilang Ilang.


more about its food tomorrow. ^0^
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" Manila Hotel "

Before the grand lobby, the guests are welcomed with these imposing arches.


and yet another arch going up.


the Roma Salon - which serves as a function room for events, etc.
and I can't stop admiring the dark wooden details of the ceiling,
it suddenly feels as if you're somewhere in Europe.


trivia:
some of the famous foreign dignitaries who stayed in this hotel, to name a few...
Ernest Hemingway, President John F. Kennedy, The Beatles, King of Pop Michael Jackson entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.
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" Manila Hotel "

If the exterior looks a bit outdated, then its interior is its exact opposite.

The main lobby transports you to a bygone area that seems timeless.
Beautiful wooden coffered ceilings, colonnaded arches,
chandeliers made of Capiz.
The ambiance sends off a soft tone mood.


Two large traditional paintings on the wall and symmetrical with its
furnishing display.


even a buffet restaurant and cafe.


more of its history next week.
happy weekend. ^0^
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" Manila Hotel "

I have to admit that as a manilenyo,
there are sights I have yet to visit
and the truth is, If it weren't for this blog,
Manila wouldn't be as interesting as I thought it would be.

Last night, I was delighted to have a chance to dine and take lots of photos in
one of the oldest running 5-star rating hotel.

The name says it all: Manila hotel
Its exterior may seem nondescript, but you haven't seen what it looks inside yet.



this is facing the pool side view.



..will share more of its historical past and its interiors,etc.

To have a glimpse of it, I've linked this to its Main site and like you, I'm also a tourist as much as you are.
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