Manila Hotel is widely known for its illustrious past. Built in 1912, it is located in the cultural and historical district of Manila, the country’s capital, and is nestled on 3½ hectares of land along Roxas Boulevard. Centrally situated in the heart of the Manila Bay area, the hotel is a few minutes away from international and domestic airports, shopping malls, and entertainment centers. Within walking distance is the Rizal Park and Intramuros, an old walled city during the Spanish period. Manila Hotel has a rich tradition of hospitality, fine dining and first-class service that is truly Filipino in character. Through the years, some of the world’s prominent personalities such as country presidents, political figures and international movie celebrities have come and stayed here. The hotel has a total of 570 fully renovated deluxe rooms and suites. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic lock system for maximum security. A 24-hour butler service is available for MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites. More, it is the first Philippine hotel to offer Home Box Office (HBO) among other television network systems. Also offered here are world-class amenities, and extensive health and recreational facilities. These include a sports and health club, gyms, sauna, massage services, a Game room and a pool with a swim-up bar. There is also an Executive Services Center, which provides a wide range of administrative services. A 24-hour full menu room service, medical and dental clinic, babysitting and many more are likewise offered. For meetings and other occasions, the hotel offers eight function rooms including the grand Fiesta Pavilion ballroom that can accommodate up to 2000 people, fully equipped with modern meeting and presentation facilities. Manila Hotel is an affiliate of the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) and the Movement of Incentive Travel Executives (MITE).