Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel
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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Review
Nestled in the Pasay district, the 5-star Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel is about 10 minutes' drive from Manila Bay. Guests can relax in a year-round outdoor swimming pool or benefit from a steam room, a hot tub, and sauna facilities while enjoying a location just a short walk down to Coconut Palace.
The restaurant at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza serves a buffet breakfast every morning. A sports bar is available on site. You can relish international cuisine at Sunset Bar located nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
This luxury hotel puts you right in the centre of Manila, a 5-minute ride from SMX Convention Center. SM by the BAY is quite close to the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, and Ninoy Aquino International airport is 10 km away.
The accommodation is surrounded by convention centres. Families travelling to Manila will enjoy being at a distance of 2.4 km from the 5.5 - hectare Manila Zoo.
The 607 rooms at the accommodation include a private balcony and a dining area. Some of the rooms feature standard decor furnished with a sofa and a work desk. They come equipped with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities for self-catering along with wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Providing a sauna and a hot tub, the bathrooms are also appointed with hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the pool.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza bus stop is located within walking distance of the hotel.
Guests also have access to water slides and an outdoor pool area at an extra charge. The Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila boasts facials, a sunbathing terrace, and massage therapy. Keeping fit at the accommodation is convenient thanks to a fitness studio that offers fitness classes. Onsite wellness options include a wellness area along with body treatments, pedicure, and manicure. You can also benefit from a conference room featuring computers and a photocopier.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Reliable world-class hotel with cafés and a casino.
- Particularly good and unbeatable location within a 5-minute walk from Star City Amusement Park.
- Nestled in a downtown area surrounded by a river and a park.
- Newly decorated and top-notch rooms have spacious bedrooms, plus a safe, an air conditioner, and a balcony.
- Many rooms have exceptional bay views.
- Buffet breakfast has a wide range of meals.
- Exclusive signature restaurant serving Japanese fare.
- Guests can savour delicious drinks served at the outdoor bar.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Rates are good.
- A few bathrooms are a bit small and in need of renovation.
- A few staff members might seem unattentive at times.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- airport shuttle
- free parking
- family rooms
- fitness center
- non-smoking rooms
- spa
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Fitness centre
- Tennis
- Mini golf
Activities for Kids
- Children's buffet
- Water slides
- Children's play area
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Manila Zoo 2.41 km (1.50 mi.)
- Roxas Boulevard 2.59 km (1.61 mi.)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art 1.15 km (3773 ft)
- Mall of Asia Arena 2.14 km (1.33 mi.)
- Upside Down Museum 740 m (2428 ft)
- Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple 1.47 km (4823 ft)
- SMX Convention Center 2.35 km (1.46 mi.)
- Harbour Square 740 m (2428 ft)
- Harrison Plaza 1.39 km (4560 ft)
- Star City 780 m (2559 ft)