Manila Hotels

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2 align="center">Manila Hotels</h2> <p>Find a hotel in Manila. Get the best discounts on <a href="http://www.hotels-travelnow.com/asia/philippines/">Manila hotels</a> - up to 70% off the regular rate. Make reservations online. Philippines travel information.</p> <p><b>Makati Shangri-la Hotel</b></p> <p><b>Bayview Park Hotel</b></p> <p><b>The Peninsula Manila</b></p> <p><b>Intercontinental Manila</b></p> <p><b>Pan Pacific Manila</b></p> <p><b>Executive Plaza Hotel Manila</b></p> <p><b>Oakwood Premier Ayala Center</b></p> <p><b>Hyatt Hotel And Casino</b></p> <p>You haven't seen urban sprawl until you've seen Manila. The city seems to get bigger by the day, and to see the major sights you will have to sweat it out in traffic and be prepared for delays. Most visitors base themselves in the bohemian enclave of Malate , from where it's a relatively short hop to the fascinating old town of Intramuros and Rizal Park . Beyond Chinatown the gargantuan Chinese Cemetery is morbidly interesting, while the business district of Makati is a good place to head for shops and yuppie nightlife.</p> <p>San Agustin<br> In the heart of the old Spanish walled city (Intramuros), San Agustin is the country's oldest stone church. Next to it is a grand monastery, where you can lose yourself for hours in cloisters, chapels and gardens that have changed little since the friars lived here in the sixteenth century.</p> <p>Fort Santiago<br> Fort Santiago, once the seat of colonial powers of both Spain and the US, was also the location of numerous military-police atrocities during Japanese occupation and where national hero Jose Rizal was incarcerated before his execution.</p> <p>National Museum<br> The National Museum contains some fascinating archeological, botanical and anthropological displays and a priceless selection of Filipino masters, including painter Juan Luna's immense and imposing Spolarium .</p> <p>J Nakpil Street<br> Most of Manila's bohemian party action is concentrated in the dozens of trendy bars and clubs that line J Nakpil Street in Malate. Don't get there too early - things rarely warm up until midnight.</p> <p>Corregidor<br> The tiny island of Corregidor, strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay, was fought over bitterly during World War II. These days, you can walk on the island's trails, rent mountain bikes or explore the gun batteries.</p> <p>Malacanang Palace<br> Imelda's shoes have been removed, but you can still tour the place Filipino presidents call home. It was from here that the Marcoses did a bunk in a helicopter and Joseph Estrada fled ignominiously down the Pasig River in a boat when people power removed him from office in January 2001.</p> <p>Kamayan<br> Cheesy it may be, but Kamayan is still the best restaurant to get a feel of nineteenth century Filipino life and traditional home and hearth cooking. The name means "with your hands", which is how you eat.</p> <p>Chinese Cemetery<br> The morbidly impressive Chinese Cemetery covers huge tracts of land beyond Chinatown and contains hundreds of tombs, many resembling houses, with fountains, balconies and dining tables for visitors.</p> <p>Quiapo Church<br> Every year on January 9 thousands flock to Quiapo Church and fight to hoist the statue of the Black Nazarene. Members of the cult of the Nazarene believe those who carry the statue are absolved of their sins.</p> <p>Rizal Park<br> Take in the nightly sound and light show at Rizal Park, also known as Luneta, where national hero Jose Rizal was executed and where his remains are interred under a monument facing Manila Bay.</p> <p>Alba , 38-B Polaris St, Makati (tel 02/896 6950). Average Prices for some of the best Spanish food in Manila.</p> <p>Barrio Fiesta , Makati Avenue, Makati (tel 02/899 4020). There are various branches of this popular and colorful Filipino restaurant dotted around the metropolis, all serving indigenous food such as adobo and lechon with hefty portions of rice.</p> <p>Endangered Species , 1834 MH del Pilar, Malate (tel 02/524 0167). Fashionable bistro near the Natividad Pension serving big portions of continental cuisine at reasonable prices.</p> <p>Garlic Rose , J Nakpil cor. M Orosa Streets, Malate. Old jazz tunes and the wonderful aroma of fifty dishes, all containing garlic.</p> <p>Ihaw-Ihaw Kalde Kaldero . You can't go far without seeing the neon lights of this well-known restaurant chain. There's one on Roxas Boulevard and another in Makati Avenue, to name but two. The food is Filipino and the chefs and serving staff give energetic renditions of popular songs. Prices are very reasonable: you'll pay around P250 per person for a good three-course meal.</p> <p>Kamayan , 532 Padre Faura St, Ermita and 47 Pasay Rd, Makati (tel 02/525 1166 or 815 1463). One of the best places for reasonably cheap native Filipino food. The word kamayan means "with your hands", which is how you eat, without knife and fork. The staff are dressed in great Filipino costumes and the food ranges from the unorthodox to the delicious. Dudes in shades work the tables singing Spanish ballads and Beatles songs.</p> <p>Kashmir , Padre Faura Street, Ermita (tel 02/524 6851).</p> <p> </p> </body>