| Review for the Manilla Hotel |
Guest Rating: 9 |
vincent T.
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 France
Couple
Date of Stay: 23 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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- Amazing entrance
- Beautiful Rooms
- So friendly staff
- Food great
- Simply the best - Not so easy to access if you don t go by taxi Here we go. This is the most beautiful hotel I never seen. Okay, I m still young but i ve already traveled in beautiful place in Europe qnd i can say that this hotel is amazing.
Firstly, you got the entrance. The ceiling is just so beautiful (made with a very precious Filipino Wood). The welcoming staff is really friendly and they really take care of you and your stuff.
Then, the rooms. Again beautiful. It is old fashionned but it is definitaly good. The bed are really nice and comfortable. The view on Manilla is amazing. Maybe the TV is a little bit small and old (not a flat screen)
Finally, the breakfast. Just perfect, you can find all the food that you want. The cooker is great and can make you tasty omelets. The fruits are fresh and the bread is definately as good as in Europe (which is rare in Philippine).
This hotel is definately a great 5 stars. It sounds like a dream to sleep there.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Rizal park is close and beautiful. You can get there the MRT Station but you have to walk a little bit
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| Manila Hotel shines |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
leo B.
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 Canada
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 20 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Impressive lobby and very welcoming staff. You can really tell that the staff is well trained in service. You feel good being in this hotel, even if it is not the most modern compared to Shangrila. The breakfast selections could be improved with better selections and more fruits (bananas, mangoes, papaya, etc). The rooms could use some freshening. We love this hotel for the kindness and sincere smiles of the staff - you can tell that everyone is well trained to ensure a guest's comfortable stay. We also enjoyed the music group in the club - superb singers! The lobby is impressive and well laid out, and the various restaurants offer delectable fares from around the world - no need to go out for fine dining or clubbing.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Nice little shop in the hotel. The over sized Mall of Asia is a short taxi ride and plenty of shopping. We toured Intramuros using a small and colourful horse carriage available across the hotel. Try and negotiate a good price. A real experience riding in this amidst a crazy traffic.
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| Classic ..luxury |
Guest Rating: 9 |
dimitris V.
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 Greece
Couple
Date of Stay: 20 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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the big entrance hall, the neighbouring boat, the exceptional food no eco-friendly character!
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| Manila Hotel Review |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
azmin D.
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Canada
Couple
Date of Stay: 18 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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4/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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6/10 |
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Clean, spacious, bright and extremely friendly staff Very high prices for mini bar and internet, a little distance away from the main drag. Generally speaking a very nice hotel if you are in a group or on business, not if you are alone or as a couple. I found it somewhat amusing that when checking out they make you wait whilst they check your mini bar usage - for a five star hotel it is somewhat demeaning for the guest and not befitting of the standards of such a hotel.
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| Manila Hotel - Fantastic! |
Guest Rating: 9 |
dustin E.
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Canada
Couple
Date of Stay: 16 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Cheap, Beautiful, Historic,Elegant Pool was out of order
View of beachfront is poor - Ports in the area A great deal for the price. This is a famous and historic hotel that is as elegant as I could have hoped. Excellent for the price.
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| Historical hotel |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
hideo F.
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 Japan
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 22 Jul 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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4/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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4/10 |
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The bay view from the room was excellent.
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| Still the grand dame by the bay |
Guest Rating: 10 |
cherry L.
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 Philippines
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 14 Jul 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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At almost 100 years old, Manila Hotel is steeped in history. The staff have the best of Filipino hospitality; and the food - continental, European, Asian cuisine - is absolutely a gastronomic delight. A 4-stringed orchestra plays in the main lobby during the day, and the bar at night likewise provides acoustic music in a cozy, intimate setting. Having housed historical figures such as General Douglas MacArthur and countless foreign presidents, Manila Hotel is nestled in the bosom of history with surrounding museums and other historical sites. A stay at the hotel is a travel through time and to the heart of Philippine contemporary culture.
Nightlife Tip : The hotel is a $1 taxi ride away from the lively, bohemian strip of Malate with its restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and famed night life.
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| Manila Hotel |
Guest Rating: 10 |
rudy R.
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 Norway
Couple
Date of Stay: 22 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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Location. Bayside and Rizal Park is just outside the hotel premises. I looked at this hotel everyday when I was still a student studying in Manila and wondered when I will get the chance to spend a night there. Finally did it and I am very satisfied with the experience.
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| Old world charm and hospitality |
Guest Rating: 8.7 |
william P.
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 New Zealand
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 21 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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The hotel is just far enough away from Ermita and
Malate to cut out the traffic noise while still only being a ten minute taxi ride away. There are some good restaurants within five minute safe walking distance from the hotel (Harbourside is a particularly good one). The bar has some excellent Filipino music groups starting at 9 p.m. each night - can especially recommend Saturday night for chilling out and listening to / requesting a wide range of music styles.
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| Good Value |
Guest Rating: 9 |
patrick R.
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 United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 10 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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| Nice visit |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
craig K.
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United States of America
Family with young children
Date of Stay: 20 Apr 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Historical place and exceptional staff Furnishings a little outdated now The Manila Hotel is a classic and you feel that when you walk in. The staff is really professional. The location is nice with ocean view rooms on one side and the Intermuros golf course on the other. The furnishings and fixtures in the rooms are a bit dated but the hotel was very clean and there was no musty smells. Everyone should stay here once.
Restaurant Tip : We took a taxi down to Mall of Asia - 10 minutes -for some of our meals and something to do. It is new, clean, modern and has lots of options
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| Calm amidst chaos |
Guest Rating: 9 |
mark H.
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 United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 11 Apr 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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I've stayed in a number of Manila's finest hotels but this was my first stay at The Manila Hotel. It may not be the most modern but it has a certain charm, style and a air of class that none of the others have. And the lobby is wonderfully grand.
Travel tip : Harbour View Seafood Restaurant is just a 5 minute walk and is a "must-do" for dinner if you like seafood and good service and a fantastic view of the Manila skyline. Rizal Park is literally across the road & Intramurous is within walking distance too.
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| Epitome of the American occupation of Manila |
Guest Rating: 7.3 |
ivee L.
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Philippines
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 11 Apr 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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Historical features, design, architecture, materials and grandeur Old, vintage, could use some sprucing up The Manila Hotel is trully in a class of its own, simply because it is the epitome of the american occupation of Manila. It showcases the grandous life that travellers had and expected from this establishment. This hotel is definately a must see in Asia. But it could use some "upgrading" to keep up with the modern times.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Its right on Roxas Blvd. Just stroll down and there is lots to do and see.
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| fine place |
Guest Rating: 9.7 |
nida G.
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United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 27 Mar 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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10/10 |
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privacy and highly style accomodation is expected
but staff are helpful and everything is readily provided for..excellent food as well..
Nightlife Tip : bars and shows are accessible.
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| A scent of the past |
Guest Rating: 6.7 |
mattias M.
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 Sweden
Couple
Date of Stay: 26 Mar 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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4/10 |
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Would definitely recommend a visit.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Very close to the intramuros part of Manila, just a short walk and you are inside the walls.
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