The Peninsula Manila
Philippines
The Peninsula Manila occupies the corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues in the central business district, facing the greenery of Ayala Triangle. Opened in 1976, it combines a grand public lobby with rooms using Filipino materials and decorative references, including capiz shell and native woods. Dining ranges from French cooking at Old Manila to Southeast Asian dishes at Spices and an international buffet at Escolta. The Lobby provides a Continental-style meeting place, while Salon de Ning and The Bar bring music and drinks into the evening. A 22-metre outdoor pool lies among palms and tropical gardens at ground level in the Makati Tower. The Pool Snack Bar serves light food and drinks nearby. With Glorietta and Greenbelt within walking distance, the hotel connects a business-district stay with shopping, dining and time by the water.