Set against the sunset of Manila Bay, Manila Diamond Hotel is only minutes away from the domestic and international airports, as well as to the business district of Makati. Within the same vicinity are Manila’s famous attractions such as Luneta Park and National Museum, as well as shopping centers like SM Mall of Asia, and art enclaves like CCP and the Metropolitan Museum of the Philippines.
(Photo from Manila Diamond Hotel’s website)
Facilities
Each of the hotel‘s 500 guestrooms reflects a luxurious style, complemented by modern amenities and an accommodating staff. Set in earth tones, the rooms have wide windows that open to a scenic view of the Manila Bay’s sunset and cityscape. The hotel’s facilities such as three-hour internet access, swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool, tennis courts, business center, and mini bar are already inclusive in every stay.
(Photo from Manila Diamond Hotel’s website)
The hotel also provides freebies such standard cocktail drinks from 5:30 to 8 p.m., shoe shine and unpacking services, free use of private conference room for the first two hours, American breakfast, 24-hour coffee and tea service, exclusive concierge service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., free use of reference books, game boards and reading materials; basic office supplies, fax services at the business lounge, free pressing of one suit or dress per day, and one-way airport transfer.
Restaurants
When it comes to dining, the hotel shines its spotlight on Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant (open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily), which serves authentic Japanese dishes prepared by a Japanese chef. The restaurant is served by kimono-clad waitresses and decorated with tropical plants and glass cherry blossom trees to complete the Japanese experience. The restaurant’s VIP room is where guests can stage their private affairs and even grill their own food.
Sky Lounge Music Bar (Photo from Manila Diamond Hotel’s website)
Complementing Yurakuen is its sister café, Kohikan (open: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily), which boasts of its specialties: charcoal-roasted Japanese coffee served with Ube Ensaymada, a Filipino delicacy. At the hotel’s ground floor is Palm Court Café, which serves breakfast buffet from 6 to 10 a.m. daily.
For a night out, at the hotel’s 27th floor is the Sky Lounge Music Bar (open: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday to Saturday), which offers live band music amid a sweeping view of the Manila Bay. Another club, Palm Court Bar, is where you can enjoy cocktails from noon to 1 a.m. daily.
Contact information
Address: Roxas Boulevard cor. Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila, Philippines 1000
Telephone: (632) 528-3000
Fax: (632) 526-2255
Email: bizcenter@diamondhotel.com
Website: www.diamondhotel.com
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