The largely commercial Ermita district of Manila contains numerous hotels that cater to business persons and travelers who visit nearby tourist sites. Luxury hotels overlook the Manila Bay, famous for its sunsets, and smaller hotels further in-land offer inexpensive alternatives. The name Ermita derives from the nickname "Le Ermita," that locals gave to a hermit Mexican priest who built a chapel in the area in 1591. Once a modest fishing village, Ermita evolved into a destination for the wealthy under Spanish rule and today contains both historic and modern buildings.
Just a 30-minute drive from the Makati City financial district, the Hotel H2o sits a few blocks from the U.S. Embassy and a two-minute walk from Rizal Park, site of the Philippines declaration of Independence in 1946. The hotel restaurant contains an aquarium and most guest rooms feature ocean scene artworks. Standard rooms feature LCD televisions, floor to ceiling windows that allow views of the city, minibars and high-speed Internet access.The general hotel amenities include a spa, fitness center and restaurant. As of 2010 standard rooms start at $100 per night.
Hotel H2o
Luneta
Manila 1000
Philippines
63-2-238-6100
hotelh2o.com
Located across the street from the American Embassy, the Bayview Park Hotel offers boutique-style accommodation to guests in the heart of Manila. The hotel sits on Roxas Boulevard in the Ermita district and its location allows views of the sunset over Manila Bay. As of 2010, standard room rates start at $53 per night. The rooms feature cable television, minibar, Internet access and the hotel serves a complimentary breakfast every morning. The hotel contains a swimming pool, gym, coffee shop, business center and an Internet cafe. The Bayview Park offers special rates for long stays and online bookings.
Bayview Park Hotel
1118 Roxas Blvd.
United Nation Avenue
Manila
Philippines
63-2-522-3040
bayviewparkhotel.com
Diamond Hotel Philippines, located just six miles from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, provides accommodations for both tourists and business travelers. The hotel overlooks Manila Bay and offers conference rooms for use by business persons and wedding parties. Hotel amenities include a spa, gym, swimming pool, tennis court and outdoor whirlpool. Four on-site restaurants offer Japanese fine dining, pastries, desserts and continental dishes. The gift shop sells everything from clothes to toiletries and a bar offers wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Standard rooms feature free Internet access for three hours a day, complimentary local newspapers, satellite television, minibar and safe. As of 2010 rooms start at $115 per night.
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Roxas Boulevard Cor.
Dr. J. Quintos Street
Manila 1000
Philippines
63-2-528-3000
diamondhotel.com
