Sadly, It seems that is all it has. A glorious past.
The
Manila Hotel, built in 1912, has served as residence to
royalty, political figures and celebrities. I remember going there as a
child, I would wear my best dress and my one and only piece of jewelry,
a leather strapped watch. i felt I had to be on my best behavior
befitting a place so elegant.
The facade, with Christmas lights draped around the canopy, not all of it lighting
It
isnt really very dilapidated or in disrepair. It just has that old and
musty feel. Not elegant nor graceful. It seems like no thought was
given to preserving its stature, its beauty, its look. Cheesy signs and
decor abound. There aren't many guests around and the staff seem
sluggish. Uniforms are drab and boring. And the merienda buffet (P400)
was un-inviting and un-appetizing.
Cheesy signages in big bold gold lettering
Poolside, with old lounge chairs and side tables
It
was disppointing. Once so vibrant and alive, one of the country's best
hotels, now The Manila Hotel has only a past to boast of. Its present
is dreary, and its future even bleaker.
