Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila

Seated in the heat of the bustling Metropolis is the Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila basking in the orange sunsets of Manila Bay. This three (3)-star hotel offers genuine service with Filipino warmth at its core and grandness as its style.

With 413 rooms and suites to choose from, guests are assured of quality and luxurious living coupled with breathtaking sceneries and heart warming Filipino hospitality. Each room has individual temperature control, computerized telephone system with IDD and NDD features, coffee and tea making facilities, a satellite TV with a wide selection of Cable TV programs, multi-channeled radio, fully-stocked mini bar and refrigerator, shower, private bath and toilet, daily news paper and after one has indulged in these modern conveniences and creature comforts, he or she can bask on the breathtaking Manila Bay sunset viewed from the rooms via a concave glass window. The rooms’ light colors and white walls offer a hip and light atmosphere which provides contrast to the busy and bustling metropolitan world. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour room and butler service and after a tiring day’s work, one can opt for an in-room massage.

Guests have the luxury of choosing the type of room that would suit them and their needs the best. They can either go solo on a chic Standard Room or they can go the extra mile with a Deluxe Room complete with Don Ashton carpeting and Italian granite marble tops which, combined with the coziness of maple wood furniture, would surely make your stay a memorable one. And if one would want to exploit the scenic beauty of Manila Bay, one would be better off with a Corner Suite or a Corner Suite Superior, both of which comes with full glass window panels overlooking the majestic seascape. And if you’re willing to go all out, Grand Boulevard Hotel’s Executive and Presidential Suites are ready for the picking.

When it comes to food, the Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila is no pushover. Fu Manchu’s offers the finest exotic Cantonese cuisine one can wish for. Dimsum specials combined with seafoods and noodle dishes prepared by the master chefs of Hong Kong make up a sumptuous meal one would always want to come home to.

For a sumptuous buffet of delectable dishes, Café Montana is the place to go. Its relaxed setting also affords its patrons a breathtaking scenic view of the Manila Bay.

And if you just want to hang out with some friends, then Rick’s Bar is the place to go to. Combining music and hip drinks, this on-site bar is the go to place for executives wanting a night of the monotony of work.

Speaking of hanging out, the Grand Boulevard Hotel is just a stone throw away from most of the city’s well-known tourist and historical spots not to mention contemporary malls and hip bars and restaurants.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane and learn the country’s and the city’s rich history within the walls of the “Old City” Intramuros. This former capital during the Spanish occupation of the 16th and 17th centuries offers a miniature country complete with government offices, old large churches and even a garrison—the Fort Santiago where National Hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned before he was executed in Bagumbayan (Rizal Park).

For a taste of the country’s aestheticism, the Cultural Center of the Philippines offers a host of cultural and artistic events showcasing the country’s proudest talents. Art exhibits, film festivals and theatre productions of all kinds. Enjoy theatre productions such as the Virgin Labfest and film festivals like the CineMalaya during July.

Exciting malls also abound the area. The most famous and most travelled, not to mention the largest in the country, is the SM Mall of Asia just along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue—a 20-30 minute drive from the hotel. It features the state of the art IMAX theatre that offers guest a 3D cinematic experience and also the mall is proud to have the only Olympic size ice-skating rink in the whole of Southeast Asia. Next to SM MoA is the SM Ex Activity Center which plays host to numerous trade fairs, conventions and other important gatherings.

And if night life is what you want, trod to the Harbor View Square where one can sip a hot Starbucks Venti or drink an ice cold pale pilsen at Dencio’s while gazing at the deep serene beauty of Manila Bay.

But for serious business, the place you should not forget would be the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), the World Trade Center in Makati and the airports Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Manila Domestic Airport all of which are just a few minutes drive from the Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila. It’s proximity from these prime business spots makes the hotel the perfect place for business executives to stay.

Speaking of business, Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila’s Business Center caters to all of the needs of business executives. From e-mail and Internet access, to facsimile and secretarial services, photocopying and printing, the Business Center operates with grand efficiency and grand style. The hotel also has eight multi-purpose function rooms equipped with state-of-the-art visual presentation equipments and designed to inspire maximum creative potential from occupants, perfect for workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars and as such.

Staying true to its goal of integrating business with leisure, the Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila offers the most needed service to the most demanding guest. This includes:

• Laundry service
• Car rental
• Babysitting service
• Airport transfer
• City transfer
• Safety deposit box
• Wake-up call

So, are you looking for a place to stay while on a business trip or do you just want to escape the monotonous humdrum of urban life, the Grand Boulevard Hotel Manila is the place you should check-in to. So what are you waiting for? All major credit cards are accepted. Check-in now and experience a style GRAND on its own.

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