Tourist Spots in Laguna

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Part I.Introduction

The Manila Hotel is a 570-room, five star hotel in Manila, Philippines, located in the heart of the Manila Bay area. The Manila Hotel is the oldest premiere hotel in the Philippines, built in 1909 to rival Malacañan Palace, the official residence of the President of the Philippines, and opened in 1912.[1] It was built on an area of 35,000 square metres (380,000 sq ft) along Roxas Boulevard. It was the residence of General Douglas MacArthur from 1935 to 1941.

On January 17, 2008, at Number One Rizal Park, the Manila Hotel Tent City was opened. Its conference halls seat 7,000 guests, and it will accommodate another 2,500 guests, for wedding receptions, anniversaries, conventions, and exhibitions.

The hotel contains the offices of several foreign news organizations, including The New York Times.[1] It has hosted numerous historical persons and celebrities, including authors Ernest Hemingway and James A. Michener, U.S. President John F. Kennedy, The Beatles, King of Pop Michael Jackson, Actors Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and John Wayne, publisher Henry Luce, entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden, and many various world leaders.

Bayview Park Hotel Manila has a 75-year history, during which time it has been the meeting place for politicians and businesspeople. Located in the heart of the tourist district along the famous Roxas Boulevard, we are just a walk away from Intramuros and it is situated directly opposite the landmark American Embassy building. Guest rooms offer spectacular views of Manila Bay and its famous sunsets. We are a boutique-style hotel in the mid price range. We offer extra comfort and exclusive privileges for the most discriminating travelers. Any guest with a reservation is meet at the airport. The hotel is just 20 minutes from the airport, and walking distance to malls, galleries, bar, restaurants and Club Intramuros, with fully lit golf course. Bayview Park Hotel Manila is truly in the historic heart of...