on a side street in the financial district, this simple hotel draped in climbing vines is an 8-minute walk from pasay road train station, 4 km from the manila zoo and 5 km from the sm mall of asia. kids age 10 and under stay at no charge with an adult. parking is available. the modest rooms feature flat-screen tvs, dvd players and wi-fi; some have minifridges and/or sitting areas. room service is available. amenities include a lobby lounge and a relaxed coffee shop. breakfast is offered for a fee. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Ninoy Aquino International Airport 14 min
Manila Baywalk (15 min) Bordered by open-air cafes, this long, bayside walkway is a popular place to watch the sunset. Paco Park and Cemetery (15 min) Serene urban park built on a walled cemetery site with shaded paths & garden areas. Rizal Park (20 min) Grand 140-acre park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal. Diamantaire (9 min) Jewelry store in Resorts World Manila selling wedding rings & other jewelry, plus watches. SM Mall of Asia (17 min) Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center. Ayala Museum (8 min) Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts, history & culture exhibits & a research library. The Mind Museum (15 min) Themed galleries featuring 250+ interactive science exhibits, plus a planetarium, 3D shows & a park. Manila Zoo (15 min) 5.5-hectare zoo & garden featuring diverse animals in modest, old-fashioned enclosures. Casa Manila (23 min) This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture. The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (22 min) Built in 1571, this historic church is known for its ornate architecture & visits by several popes. San Agustin Church (23 min) Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes. Fort Santiago (22 min) This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal. Star City (14 min) Popular amusement park offering rides, paint ball, laser tag, an indoor snow area & a haunted house. National Museum of the Philippines (20 min) Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more. Manila Ocean Park (21 min) Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows. |