Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
The only 5-star luxury hotel in Manila with a resort setting, Sofitel Philippine Plaza is a gem in the bustling city. Boasting of spectacular views of the famous Manila Bay, and lush landscapes and greenery, the exquisite tropical setting within the city is unrivalled. Coupled with bright, open spaces, and elegant, minimalist interiors with a touch of traditional Filipino décor, Sofitel Philippine Plaza remains a favorite destination hotel among both local and international guests.
Located right next to the awe-inspiring Manila Bay, Sofitel Philippine Plaza sits adjacent to the iconic Cultural Center of the Philippines, with both domestic and international airports only 15 minutes away. Manila’s prime cultural attractions such as the renowned Mall of Asia, the historic Spanish walled city of Intramuros and the Manila Cathedral are only a short distance from the hotel. About half an hour away is the vibrant central business district, Makati City, where world-class entertainment, shopping and dining options abound.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza is a structural masterpiece created by National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, while the hotel’s grounds, resort pool and gardens were designed by Ildefonso P. Santos, another National Artist. The hotel is a shining example of a classic collaboration between two famed designers – an endeavor that withstood the test of time and continues to delight visitors and guests. The hotel continuously upgrades and renovates its rooms and facilities, and keeps the architecture of Lindy Locsin and the landscape of IP Santos intact and faithful to the original, well-served intent. The recent rooms renovation was undertaken by Spin Design Studios with headquarters in Japan.
The hotel has a total of 609 rooms, including 2 Opera Suites, 4 Luxury Suites, 8 Prestige Suites, 38 Sofitel Suites and the magnificent 398 square meter Imperial Suite.
The Imperial Suite’s exquisitely appointed rooms – all three bedrooms, foyer, living, dining and music rooms, along with a library, kitchen and service bedroom, are fit for royalty and celebrity. Heads of state and world personalities such as Tony Blair, Hillary Clinton, Julio Iglesias and Justin Timberlake have called the Imperial Suite their home in Manila.
At the Luxury Club Sofitel Room, total comfort and rejuvenation is the promise of the award-winning MyBed designed exclusively for Sofitel guests. With the spacious 42 sqm guest rooms, the experience of blissful rest is beyond compare.
The Superior Room has stylishly minimalist interiors showcasing the finest in Filipino craftsmanship, featuring exquisite capiz shells and coconut inlays.
There are many stellar service offerings and recreational facilities available to guests at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. LeSpa is a wellness sanctuary that takes you on a sensuous journey of well-being, using exclusive signature treatments and pampering body rituals that range from Eastern and modern western techniques, with a unique French touch. LeSpa’s treatments integrate local Filipino flavor, as well, the Filipino’s ancient art of healing, the Hilot Secret, being one of the most sought-after treatments. With elegant interiors of modern natural elements such as Philippine shell, dark wood and natural accents, LeSpa is a design oasis for the soul. Its modern facilities ensure the smoothest, most luxurious spa experience. A lounge, dry and wet sauna, foot spa area, manicure and pedicure stations, nine treatment suites that include a duo suite with huge bath tub, and spa suite with a state-of-the-art Trautwein Crystal Bath and sundeck, all together make for an unforgettable stay at LeSpa.
Philippe’s Salon boasts of a team of highly trained hair and make-up specialists. It brings to guests the very latest in hair care technique and innovation under the leadership of French celebrity stylist, Philippe Tordjman.
The Zen Institute is a renowned medical spa featuring the latest and the finest in natural, non-invasive beauty and wellness treatments, such as facial contouring and body sculpting.
SoFit is a health and fitness center that provides up-to-the-minute wellness programs with top-of-the-line cardio machines from Life Fitness, free weights and the state-of-the-art strength training machine, Kinesis.
Sports and recreational facilities may also be enjoyed at the Hotel. A unique 10-stall aqua golf range allows guests to drive golf balls out to open sea, where they float for retrieval. A service jogging trail within the 2-acre property and the larger CCP complex makes for fun runs and brisk walks. Tennis and petanque courts further enhance the Hotel’s recreational offers. The hotel’s signature facility, however, is the beautiful lagoon-shaped swimming pool with two giant slides and cascading waterfalls that make it a breathtaking centerpiece in the midst of landscaped tropical gardens dotted with palm trees.
Food and beverage offerings at Sofitel Philippine Plaza are wonderfully abundant and inarguably world-class. Spiral, with its interactive restaurant concept, is the hotel’s flagship dining outlet and is the biggest among hotels with seating for 480 people. With multi-cuisine open cooking stations, Spiral serves favorites from the time-honored cuisines of China, India, Japan, Thailand, Europe and the Middle East in a spacious, natural setting of 2,500 square meters.
Sunset Bar features daily grilled barbecue buffets and an a la carte menu featuring local favorites. The magnificent Manila Bay sunset may be enjoyed on the grassy knoll of SoChill, as giant, white pillows are laid out with low cocktail tables, making for a perfectsunset cocktails experience.
LeBar, an innovative three-in-one concept – a bistro, patisserie and music lounge - offers a quiet alternative and a luxury a la carte menu. LeBar is designed by Spin Design Studio of Japan, the same firm that designed Spiral, and is considered the fashionable interactive dining outlet in the Hotel that enjoys a wide following of local epicurean diners.
7Pecados, the newest entertainment center in town illustrates chic, posh and trendy through its disco/bar and lounge that offers live entertainment by some of the country’s top musical artists.
Getaways at Sofitel Philippine Plaza are designed to be truly memorable, as its French savoir faire and gentle Filipino hospitality continue to delight and disarm. At Sofitel, life is magnifique!
For inquiries and reservations, please call (632) 551.5555 or (632) 832.6993, or email at room.reservations@sofitelmanila.com.
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