Hospitality Services

Ermita

Map of Ermita

Ermita, Manila

DEVELOPMENT OF ERMITA

THROUGH THE YEARS

Legaspi Garden On the west bay

shore side of

Manila Hotel is

the Legaspi

Garden with its

famous fifty-

centavo one-

liter “Largest

Beer in Manila.

Army & Navy Club

Army and Navy Club of Manila played

an important role in the social life of

the city. It was the scene of

significant events in the history of

Philippine-American relations.

Hotels at Ermita, Manila:

Luneta hotel

Luneta

Hotel in

1932

University Club

Hotel beside

Luneta Hotel

Luneta Hotel

History of luneta hotel

To the corner of Luneta Park, we could go left onto the west boundary of Wallace Field along the unfinished extension of Calle M. H. del Pilar (M.H. del Pilar Street). This is the Ermita district of Spanish residents. Arriving at Calle San Luis ((Teodoro M. Kalaw Street today )if we looked to the right we would see the Luneta Hotel.

The hotel has an exceptional Belle Époque facade reminiscent of French renaissance architecture. Designed by Spanish architect Salvador Farre, it was completed in 1918, The six-storey building towered on 38 San Luis (T.M. Kalaw) street during a more genteel era as Manila emerged from Spanish colonialism. The tenants had a gorgeous view of the famous Manila Bay sunsets and Bagumbayan (Luneta Park) from its balconies.

One of the person stayed in Luneta Hotel was the author of the

book “Parade of the Dead” John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

In July 1941 the army decided to convert the Luneta Hotel into a non-commissioned officers’ club.

Suite room in Luneta Hotel:

the hotel went from majestic to abandoned after

it closed in 1987.

The hotel was described as a quietly

elegant and attractive family style

hotel with a charmingly continental

design. It used to boast of 60 rooms

with private bath, two suites,

telephone in all rooms, a restaurant,

coffee shop and spacious lanais. It is

the only building in Manila in the

French Renaissance style.

Rehabilitation of the Luneta Hotel in 2007

John Joseph T. Fernandez, MSArch

Graduate from University of Sto. Tomas with the degree of

Architecture

Associate Professor and Dean of College of Architecture.

National treasurer of United Architects of the Philippines.

The Luneta Hotel has been restored by the Beaumont

Holding group and designated as a National Historical

landmark.

To the new Luneta Hotel Address: 414 Teodoro M Kalaw Ave, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila

Phone:(02) 875 8921

Suite Room of Luneta Hotel

Features:

The hotel originally served turn of the century Filipino-Spanish dishes, some of which are now everyday home-cooked meals for Filipinos. Kare-kare (ox tripe and tail stew, mixed with vegetables and flavoured with peanuts) and Paella (Spanish mixed rice dish) were some of the notable favorites.

Chef Norman Paguio, who heads the hotel’s kitchen.

Luneta Hotel General Manager Dr. Grace Francisco-Torres says there will be no expansions for the hotel as they want it to stay intimate with its 27 spacious and sophisticated rooms.

Manila hotel ( 5 star hotel)

The Manila Hotel in 1960’s

Manila Hotel

History of Manila hotel

Architect and the city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham drafted a wide and long tree-lined boulevard that would begin at the park and at the spit's end of the bay, a boulevard that would be dominated on one end by a hotel. William Parsons was appointed to continue where Burnham left off. He supervised the design and construction of Manila Hotel and was completed four years later. A magnificent, white, green-tile-roofed California Missionary-styled edifice emerged housing 149 spacious and high- ceiling rooms. Date of the American Independence, Manila Hotel was inaugurated and officially opened. July 4, 1912. Manila Hotel was Government owned property.

Manila Hotel was burned during the 1945 Battle for Manila. Although it continued operations after the war, changes in management and problem with logistics tarnished the place.

First F&B being serve in Manila Hotel:

dinner of American roast, Philippine lobster, and French Champagne.

Personalities stayed at Manila hotel

General Douglas MacArthur (1935)

with his wife Jean and son Arthur.

MacArthur's favorite food at the hotel was lapu-lapu,

a grouper fish native to the Philippines, wrapped in banana

leaves. He was the first General Manager appointed by Pres. Roxas.

- US Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon

- British royalty the Duke of Windsor

- British pop sensation the Beatles

- American actors Marlon Brando, Bob Hope, John Wayne

- US Senator Edward Kennedy

- the Rockefeller brothers

- American writer Ernest Hemingway.

- Imelda Marcos ( wife of former President Ferdinand Marcos)

- She could be frequently seen at the restaurant inside the Manila Hotel.

Renovation of Manila hotel

The renovation was executed by the best architect of

the time, Andres Luna de San Perdro, son of the painter

Juan Luna.

The Manila hotel Address: Bonifacio Drive,One Rizal Park,Manila 0913,Metro Manila

Phone:(02) 527 0011

Façade:

Café Ilang- Ilang

• Designed artfully to satisfy the

distinguishing palate, the spacious

restaurant features an extensive selection

of buffet delights with a fresh spin on its

various open kitchens and a delectable

desserts space that highlights its tradition

of unique and excellent dining. Its eight

live cooking stations offer Asian,

Mediterranean, European, and Western

dishes. Café Ilang-Ilang also has a stunning

open Pan-Asian kitchen, Churrasco station,

decadent dessert station, and an Italian

kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven for a

truly unique gastronomic adventure. A la

carte dishes are also available.

Bay view hotel ( 3 Star Hotel)

The Bay View Hotel was

built in 1909. It wasn’t

known for its cuisine or

comfort, until Dr. Kneedler

took over ownership

around 1934. It still stands

at the corner of Isaac Peral

(UN Avenue) and Dewey

Boulevard. The taller

building on the far left is

the Bel-Air

Apartment building,

designed and constructed

in 1937 by National Artist

Pablo Antonio. It was the

first real competition to

the government-owned,

Manila Hotel.

Bayview Hotel

Façade

Evolution of bayview hotel over the years Address: 1118 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila

Phone:(02) 247 9000

Bayview Coffee Shop

The Bayview Coffee Shop is located at the hotels main

lobby. It is where guests joined together before heading to

their respective rooms and activities. Sumptuous dishes

from the daily breakfast buffet and the ala carte menu are

served here ranging from International and Asian cuisines

to local favorites. The dishes are truly a feast to the

palate. Open from 6:00am to 9:00pm, the relaxing

ambiance of a lobby barand lounge makes it an ideal place

for a rendezvous.

Rooms:

Thorough management is applied to the

282 newly renovated Superior Rooms,

Deluxe Rooms, and Suites that are

equipped with the necessary amenities

guaranteed to make your vacation as

memorable as possible.

Air-conditioning

Safety Deposit Box

Slipper

Cable Television

NDD/ IDD telephone

Hot and cold shower

Complete bath amenities

Hair dryer

Bidet

WIFI Connection

110/120 V Electric Outlet

Coffee/ tea maker

Free 2 bottles of mineral water

Free newspaper

Free use of swimming pool, fitness

gym, and Children’s Activity Center

Hotel H2O ( 4 Star hotel) Address: Roxas Boulevard,Behind The Quirino Grandstand,Luneta,Manila 1000,Metro

Manila

Phone:(02) 238 6100

Façade:

Hotel H20

About H2O:

GSN+p Architecture Studio is a multi-disciplined design firm that

provides clients with a different approach to the project.

GSN+p consists of Arch. Gene Arthur T. Go, Arch. Ronald Q. Soriano,

Arch. Alberto L. Nepomuceno, and Idr. Vincent G. Bate.

HOTEL H2O FEATURES

Experience Hotel H2O's upscale features

and amenities. Meticulously chosen

conveniences await each guest to

ensure that they will feel pampered

from the time they arrive until they

depart.

GUEST ROOM FEATURES & AMENITIES

Aquarium-themed rooms

37 inch LCD television set

High Speed Internet Access

Floor to ceiling windows

Complimentary welcome amenities

FACILITIES:

Restaurant

Room Service

Laundry and Valet

Concierge Services

Fitness Centre

Club Lounge

Business Centre

Boutiques

Doctor-on-call

Zenyu Eco Spa

INSIDE H20:

Swagman Hotel Address : 411 A. Flores Street, Ermita, Manila

•The Swagman Hotel Manila have been

in the Philippines since 1980.

•For 30 years, Swagman Hotel has

been known as the Australian Hotel in

Manila and is one of the most

preferred hotels of guests from

Australia but also around the world.

•Swagman Hotel also offers free

airport transport and has its own

travel agency.

•The hotel’s Outback Cafe is a great

place to dine as they specialize in

Australian cuisine as well as many

local favourites.

Swagman Hotel

•The hotel has 57 rooms

•Facilities and services

Best Western Hotel La Corona Address : 1166 M.H. del Pilar corner Arquiza Street, Ermita, Manila

Best Western/ La Corona Hotel

•It has 57 rooms.

Midland Plaza Manila Hotel Address: M. Adriatico Street | Ermita, Manila

Midland Plaza Hotel

About Midland Plaza

a hotel in the heart of the Philippine capital.

The Midland Plaza is literally in the middle of the land,

minutes away from the best business, shopping and

tourist attractions Manila has to offer.

Accommodation:

Rooms:

- Standard

- Junior suite

- Bedroom Suite

-All Midland Plaza Hotel rooms have:

Air-conditioning

Hot and cold shower

Cable television

Single bed

Bathroom with bathtub

Refrigerator

Fully-carpeted

Telephone port for

dial-up internet connection

-

Facilities and Services

•Business Center

•Front desk with 24-hour reception

•Round-the-clock security service

•70-slot two-level parking areas

•Cooking Facilities available subject to minimal

charge

•Hotel is right beside Robinson’s Mall. It is very

convenient for your shopping and

entertainment needs.

Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino Address: United Nations Avenue,Corner Ma.Orosa Street,

Ermita,Manila 1000,Metro Manila

Phone:(02) 526 1212

Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino

Façade:

Accommodation:

Deluxe room

Deluxe Room at the Waterfront Pavilion Hotel and Casino Manila the

residence of choice by local and foreign travelers. It displays a homey

design that can be set-up as either double or two single beds with

panoramic city view.

Facilities:

Patisserie

Ambassador Club

Boulvar Bar

Dining Area/ Season

Outdoor Pool

SWOT Analysis ( Ermita Area )

Strength:

1. Ermita is one of the busiest

districts within the city of Manila.

2. There are numerous historical sites

located in Ermita. (ex. Luneta

Park, metropolitan theater, etc.)

3. Due to the area being home to

many tourist spots, foreigners

frequent the place.

Weaknesses:

1. Sex tourism.

2. Overpopulated places

3. Safety

Opportunities:

1. Exponential growth of job opportunities due to the

development of industries under tourism and hospitality.

1. Expansion of tourism can generate more income.

Threats:

1. Flood

2. Traffic

3. Continuous Wastages