The Manila Hotel (2021) - A Tour & Background History
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- The fabulous Manila Hotel is one of the great hotels in Asia. We are taken on a tour by the management and discover the rich background history of this iconic place. Royalty, Presidents, Movie Stars and Military Generals have all called the Manila Hotel home at some stage. The New York Times had an office there. Ernest Hemingway got drunk and the Japanese High Command got bombed. Even the Australians had a Consulate Office there at one stage. Finally, in the words of General Douglas MacArthur, "I shall return".
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It's been ages since I've been there. My dear departed sister, God rest her soul, celebrated her 18th birthday at the Fiesta Pavilion right past the Lobby Lounge. Thank you for showing The Grand Dame. That's what the Manila Hotel was called back in the day.
Thanks for sharing my friend.
I love your very cultured vlog.
Thank you! 😊
NEVER SKIP THE ADS WHILE WATCHING,,FOR YOUR COFFEE ☕☕☕💝💚💖🙏
You're the best!
I had a good cup of coffee in that lobby 5 years ago.
I haven't had a coffee there ... yet.
I feel hungry watching you eat 🤗
Suggestion for your historical tour in the future... Corregidor..
Last time I checked, the tours had stopped because of Covid. It's on my "Wish List"'.
Now this is a channel that has "substance".. 👍
Thanks for that!
In 1978, we had our honeymoon in this hotel. It looks quite different from what I can remember back then. In 1977, when we were building the Philippine Plaza Hotel as construction managers, (it is now known as Sofitel) in the reclaim area (where Cultural Center, Folk arts Center and the PICC buildings), the hotel was being remodeled. Of course it was construction, we kind of know what is going on on Imelda Marcos projects, there was an accident during remodeled. Can't remember the details from so long ago. The architects of this building was Locsin, also the architects of the Folk Arts Theater, Cultural Center and PICC.
Thanks for the info.
1978 to 1983 im employee as a pastry chef of d manila hotel family 1983 we won d best hotel in d world
You are going to love their buffet! Stay for at least one night if you can. Their rooms are a bit old (unless they renovated lately) but very bright and spacious. I recommend that you turn off the air con and open their big floor-to-ceiling windows. You'll forget that you are still in 21st century Manila.
Good idea. I'd love to stay there.
Great to see you at one of Asia's grand hotels! I had my wedding reception there back in '95! Good to know Manila now has a restaurant week. Enjoy & Stay safe, Marshall
Wow, nice place for a wedding reception Roy!
@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 Thank you & hope you can go back in 6 months or so!
Thanks for doing this you're promoting my country!! 👍
No problem 😊
Lookin like VIP there. Would've had the same genuine smile with that big of a sandwich. Lovely tour, and history, will be waiting for the next!
Thanks my friend, I enjoyed every minute of this one.
Thank you for taking me along with you on this Manila Hotel tour, Marshall! I enjoyed every minute of it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the tour of this grand historic hotel. I'm planning to stay there in a few weeks' time and also walk around the Intramuros area to see the Spanish forts. I've been living in the Philippines for 13 years, so it's about time I checked the Manila history which I find so fascinating. It's great that they found the WW2 Japanese shipwreck Montevideo Maru this week that had Australian POW's onboard. Good to pay respects for ANZAC day tomorrow 🍻
Marshall, there's no doubt about it - you were born to live in the lap of luxury! I can see in the gleam of your eyes that you have found your true nature - classy, exquisite and dare I say, glamorous. The 5 star hotels and resorts in the Philippines don't know it yet, but they should be calling you and offering you to stay with them or invite you to their buffet to hear your discerning and insightful feedbacks, with no non-sense honesty and Pinoy baiting. You're one of only few vloggers that when they say "how is this possible", they really just meant your "i enjoy this"! And please next time, let the Manila Hotel take you a photo inspecting the Heritage photos and get them to hang it up the wall! You are as a celebrity in our eyes! 😇
Well, thank you so much for kind appraisal of my style. I am indeed flattered.
quite creative presentation for a sandwich!!! its been ages…would like to go back there … maybe checkbout Champagne room
Then Gov. General of the Phil - Taft (US pres. taft.. had the hotel built according to the burnham plan.
The Americans could have bypassed and just encircled Manila, took the rest the Philippines from the Japanese and would have spared a lot of Filipino lives and saved many historical structures from destruction but they opted to take it by force. Manila was second most destroyed city in WWII. I blame the Americans more than the Japanese for that.
When you get to Douglas MacArthur suite, please show us Douglas Filipina mistress suite.
This hotel was used to be known to the world's elite as the "Address of Prestige" for its being host to the planet's crème de la crème.
Hi Marshall, we got so excited when we see your new vlog, we already had an experienced having a family lunch there at Manila Hotel a long time ago at their buffet section and it was a nice family bonding with my two sister, brother in law and sister’s kids, hope you enjoyed ur time there, happy to see you again with your Manila Hotel eating session ❤️ stay safe 🌷
It's such a lovely place. Great for a family get together. Thanks for your comment!
Your vlog is very informative and I am sure you will get more viewers and will look forward for you to comeback at Manila hotel for another vlog.🌷
Don't underestimate the power of ..... the Knightrider! (As David Hasselhoff shall likely be present.) !!!! Hahahahah! I think I've been to that hotel twice, already. It, basically, sums up the BEST of what Philippine hospitality - along with a walk down memory lane - can offer to the World. Thanks for this!
Yep, it's the full package.
...and so you shall, Mr. Marshall Butters! I'm a Filipino watching from Toronto and came upon your beautiful vlog rich in history and heritage just today and I'm so grateful for you showing people around the world about our Philippines. I'm now a subscriber and will tag along with your vlogging trips to learn more about my own country and other places your thirst for history brings you to. All the best. Mabuhay!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Ive been in this hotel attending a wedding reception of a friend. So rich in history indeed.
Yes, what an amazing history the place has!
Omg! Manila Hotel -reminded me during early 90s bro it’s awesome 👏
112 years old hotel and still beautiful! This is one of the historic landmark that a filipino should be visited.
Indeed!
Yes. If only more of us could afford it. :P I guess many can still get a drink in the lobby lounge and gawk.
Beautiful landmark hotel. I hope to visit it on my next trip to the Philippines.
You should!
I can’t wait to get back. Maybe I should stay there next time. 😊
If you can afford it, you should!
I really wished that travel vloggers who come to the Philippines, and those travel vloggers who already are in the Philippines (especially the ones I follow) would do a dedicated historical travel vlog of at least 1 of many places in the Philippines that are great or important in history, but people, including Filipinos, haven't even heard of.
Anyway, I have to say that you're really good at this. You picked one of the most interesting places in the Philippines and probably the world. I'm pretty sure that there isn't any tv documentary about this hotel and it's history, let alone, a youtube vlog. Unfortunately but gladly or hopefully this is only PART 1 of this historical travel vlog, so you really really must return to this hotel.
I'll do another vlog when they open up all the areas that are now closed because of Covid.
@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 You mean Convid Marshall!
We've always wanted to go and stay there just to relax. Looking forward to the presidential suite! You shall return 😂
I'd love to stay there too!
The Douglas McArthur suite.
Thanks Marshall for featuring The Manila Hotel in this vlog of yours. What made Manila Hotel far more different from any other hotels in the Philippines is that aside from showcasing smorgasbord of food and drinks, it also covered some historical events most especially in the American War era in the Philippines :-)
You're doing well mate 🙂👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Cheers from Australia
Thanks 👍
New subscriber here. I'm an American woman living in Cebu province. I love the Manila Hotel! My Filipino husband and I have stayed there a few times in the past. The decor is fab!! The rooms are very plush, with an old school sort of Austin Powers vibe. I have an old souvenir book that shows all the famous stars that have stayed there in the past. There breakfast buffet is great I remember. I'll never stay anywhere else when visiting Manila! We could see the pier, and you could see the big passenger boats that arrived. Strolling around the surrounds were wonderful. I'll never stay anywhere else when visiting Manila! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you too for sharing.
philippines was ruined til now..
Lol nobody talked about that disgusting rubbish floating in the sea front. Thats embarrassing.
I avoided videoing the worst of it.
New subscriber mate🙂👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Welcome aboard!
The Manila Hotel has a lot of grace and sophistication .
Yes, well said!
Soo much rubbish in that pier
So glad this popped up in my recommended videos, I thoroughly enjoyed it and what a beautiful hotel. Great vlog and well done !
Thanks very much.
just got home from work.. time to relax
Hey Lau.
omg, i think id come back to mna hotel. i was there many yrs ago, it was so bad needing update, i think they did just that.
Yes, it's beautiful
Visiting the Manila Hotel surely brought a lot of memories for the many occasions I've attended there. Most of the Rotary district conferences (2-3 days' event) were held there...the past 2 decades from my term as a Rotary Club President in 2002-2003. In between I've attended several wedding receptions there as well as birthday celebrations. In the late 70s to 80s, me and my group of friends watched and listened to live shows if famous musical bands which played there weekly. Stepping into the Manila Hotel gives me great pride as a Filipino due to the historical attributes and rich heritage this magnificent hotel stand for.
You're lucky to have spent so much time there.
I thought that they were open.
wow manila hotel the manager dont know it but eisenhower career started their as one of the chief of staff of mac arthur he and mac arthur and quezon play card there nice to see your channel have grown my friend keep safe enjoy
Gee, that's interesting. Thanks for the info!
That club sandwich is for 4 people. Thats huge.
4 civilized people, 2 people like me
Definitely the next host of an upcoming show/vlog Life of the Rich and Famous in the Philippines!
Marshall, you're such a story teller who has exquisite vocabulary in describing an event and location. You made Robin Leach an inferior host. The variety of places you went to and foods that you tasted for us, are so well stratified. From the oddest street food and hidden restaurant of Binondo, the ritzy part of Makati and the GBC to the top establishments such as the Manila Hotel; you have both graced and humbled yourself in presenting the exquisite and mundane.
Thank you so much for creating a channel that I now subscribe with passion and interest. Thank you for having a show that a Filipino Canadian can appreciate without the hypocritical Filipino baiting that most foreign vloggers do.
You're one of a kind, Marshall.
I'm looking for more of your very interesting vlogs.
Well..., thank you Stingo...wow
what a tribute! pin-worthy :D
Omg! Love to see Manila Hotel❤️ I used to work there for 5 years, timeless hotel❤️❤️
It's so good!
1978 to 1983 pastry chef of d manila hotel family 1983 we won d best hotel in d world my name chef garcia alejo mendoza garcia jr n also serves in d champagne room for v i p guest restaurant only
Look diliciouse beautiful hotel
Wow.....another interesting video....keep safe as you visit places around Manila
Thank you, I will.
my wife and i stayed here about 15 years ago, the rooms were tiny and the shower was great if you were 5'6"....the next day we moved to the peninsula in makati, much nicer, larger and ultra modern amenities. i would not recommend the manila hotel for lodging in this price range.
I am sure the hotel has undergone some much-needed renovations since the last time you and your wife were there....almost two decades ago.
@@rrubio6660 ......after watching the vlog, the hotel is exactly as remembered, i didn't see any changes.....as i said there are much better hotels in makati that offer much better value and amenities for the $, unless it's your thing to stay in a historical hotel
@@ddutsie And, as I said, the hotel could have had updates and renovations since you stayed there almost two decades ago. There were no hotel rooms or bathrooms featured on this video so not sure how you could have exactly remembered it. But, glad you found another hotel that suited your liking and taste. I am sure the Peninsula hotel thanks you and your wife for staying with them. :-)
I stayed for a couple of nights back in 2006. Great history and location along with decent dining and a elegant lobby. However, I found the rooms themselves to be small, dated and very ordinary. I agree, the Peninsula hotel offers much better value.
Agree, the Peninsula is at another level compared with the Manila Hotel, I have stayed in both over the last 10 years and found the rooms in the Manila Hotel very small and ordinary and the staff in their gym were very rude when I went in it, for the same money I would stay in the Peninsula any time.
Thanks Marshall for touring us in Manila Hotel, Fabulous, Beautiful, Full of History, Wow their Burgers is Huge and looks
Yummy, I enjoyed all your blogs.
Stay Safe, God Bless, Love and Prayers for you, From San Francisco!🙏🙏❤️💕😘
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much Marshall....All the years I've gone to the Manila Hotel with family I never knew about the room with pictures.....So enlightening!!!!😊
Very deserving treat to a five star hotel Marshall! Hopefully you can go back for a grand tour next time. 👍
That's a definite Pearly!
The rest of the world is slowly opening up but Manila seems to still be stuck on Pandemic mode even with much lower Covid rates. It's so frustrating not being able to visit my friends and family there.
Because rich countries have hoarded vaccines? Only recently, soon to expire 40million vaccines will come from the US, thanks to ADB for the loan to buy these vaccines.
@@vitrarom4468 Why are you blaming other countries?? The CORRUPT Philippine government only wanted the Chinese vaccine to be used on Filipinos. Duterte made sure of that.
Would love to stay at that hotel again.its been ages since ive stayed there.
I'd like to stay there one day also.
Hi there buddy, TH-cam signposted us to your channel and what a way to start viewing , super looking hotel and well presented video many thanks
Great channel will be following you from this point on
All the best from your new British followers
Welcome aboard!
If you wanna visit the place on the north where General Douglas Mc Arthur promise to return that be very nice. It's a historical place..
I think it's been called "The Grand Old Dame of Asia". I remember a dinner date at the "Cowrie Grill" which was decorated with 7,000 plus with 7,000 plus cowrie shells and there was Cafe Ylang Ylang with their mouth watering authentic Pinoy merienda.
HUGE Sandwich, very nice
Next will be travel via 2go M/V Maligaya on suite room.
Hello New friends here keep on vlogging
Welcome aboard my friend!!!
For a very expensive and top rated hotel, they give you a paper napkin? They can’t afford a cloth napkin?
I think, as it came out of the paper packet, that it might be part of the Covid precautions.
Well just like one of the 5 star hotels in Dubai in an expensive restaurant and they provides cheap wooden chopsticks. Understandable though since it's pandemic.
Hi Marshall stayed in Manila hotel 6 years ago for 2 nights including breakfast and restaurant food it’s nowhere in the world to compare good experience people are very hospitable. Qld Australia thanks for your vlog
yes friend it is thumbs up , have a nice day
Thanks Mama!
My parents told me that the Manila Hotel served as the official residence of General Douglas MacArthur and his family, they stayed in the penthouse up until the Japanese occupation of Manila. It is also known as the “Address of Prestige” in the Far East to prominent people-presidents, royalties, public figures etc ...
Sounds right. An amazing place.
Very true you got it why im employee as a pastry chef 1978 to 1983 now im 69 yrs old
From 80,s the manila hotels was the 1. Expinsive hotels in the Philippines, but now is old hotel in manila ... theres a White lady in this hotel 👽
Very beautiful, elegant and historical hotel that has survived the challenges of the years. Thanks Marshall for this vlog. I really love it.
Hlob ser I'm new in your vlog
😀😀😀 Where?
Oh, no...it reminds me again my bad experienced on this Hotel....WE stayed supposed to be a week...I admit its a beautiful Hotel...But, my experienced it was...really put me off & in really bad taste...The service was not so special...they need to be trained properly or should I say NOT UP TO THE STANDARD... I live & work here in London ^ have experienced in Hotel / Catering industry too...I worked at Hotel Majestic in Harrogate, Worked in Regents Hotel (London, Piccadilly Circus), worked at the Waldorf Hotel (Aldwych Street) -All Trust House Forte. So, you can tell the difference when it comes to Services (how to deal with customers / give service & etcetera ???)...Every time I remember it my stayed in this Hotel - it makes my blood goes up to my head because of DISGUST...Not a very nice one...So, we moved out that day straightaway....& moved to Makati Hotel (DUSIT THANI)....And, I'll never come back on this Hotel....I was humiliated & I WAS REALLY HURT.
I'm sorry to hear that.
@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 Thanks - you understand where I'm coming from..Don't get me wrong - its a nice hotel.
D owner now is chinese d hotel sold to chinese dont you know it
Still have a lot of trash in Manila Bay.
Yes, unfortunately.
Too bad their buffet is currently closed due to Covid. It is one of the best buffet in the country, pricy but amazing food.
I'm definitely going when it reopens!
Great Video. I love that hotel, been there a few times.
I've never been to The Manila Hotel and left unsatisfied. Everything's always worth the money.
I have visited Manila Hotel.
It's lovely, isn't it.
Hi Marshall, I have not enjoyed your video for a while but today is an epic one. Loved your food experience with a touch of history. The hotel looks grand.... i laughed with you when you commented on David hasselhoff. hahaha. Greetings form UK.
Glad you enjoyed it.
My name is mr alejo mendoza garcia jr pastry chef 1978 to q983 then somebody brought me in being o f w
Have you tried the H20 Hotel right next to Manila Hotel.It has aquarium at is headboard.right at the Ocean Park.
And had entertained and had dinners their with clients.
Thank you so much for the tour, I have never been. I will definitely visit the Manila hotel.
You should!
Thanks mr. Marshall for visiting d manila hotel family
Thank you for featuring. I miss this place!
It's my pleasure!
It was during the MARCOS ERA and MRS MARCOS is the one WHO UPDATED and BEUTIFY the MANILA HOTEL and Make it WORLD CLASS!! If not only for her MANILA HOTEL is already BANCRUPT!!! I know this for a FACT because my Uncle was one of the SUPPLIERS of Quality Furnitures that they used ,including the COCONUT Palace!!
Dude, are you angry? So many unnecessary caps and exclamation points. You do know if you capitalized all letters of a word then it means you are shouting at that part, right? If you had the time to identify which part to use caps lock, might as well check the spelling too while doing it!
No before matcos already d best why im employee there 1978 1983
Manila Hotel brings back memories.
Wow the lobby looks amazing 👍😍
You should try visit Camp John Hay Baguio. It is a US military reservation before, under Pres. Roosevelt.
It looks really good. Thanks.
Centenial hotel but theres a lot of memories since 19th century.
What a hearty breakfast..... you can’t devour all. You should’ve invited a chick 😀😁
Yes, you are right.
I Loved this vlog soo much. Thank you for touring us. May God Almighty guide you always.
Watching. 🇵🇭 Filipino in Kuwait 🇰🇼
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Love this video!💖
Thank you!!
My ancestors used to own the Manila Hotel. Yes, you guess it right...they were Spanish people living in the Philippines....my father, uncles, cousins, used to "work" there. Most of my relatives are now living in Spain and the USA. I would love to visit that place someday.
Sounds like you really should.
Nice😍👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️😍
Thank you! Cheers!
We stayed there one night and there's a ghost in our room 👻
Which room? I'll see if I can vlog it!
@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 Sorry I can't remember the room that was 2019, Definitely that hotel was haunted. No idea about the history of that hotel before that 🤷♂️
OMG, I stayed there for 3 nights when I had my vacation. I had a room with an ocean view. I really enjoyed the television by the bath tub. Stay for one night when COVID leaves (when will it ever!).
Ohhhh, very nice! Did I miss your photo on the wall in the Heritage Museum? 😀
@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 Yes you did, I was next to David Hasselhoff.......he really made the Wall of Fame? Honestly, I didn't know that there was a museum there.
@@pamelaalston4178 :)
I love that very educational tour!! Looking forward to your next comeback tour!!
Glad you liked it.
My god the operation Mgr doesn’t know famous guest that visited and stayed in this hotel. A classic snack in a nostalgic place , magnificent short tour of the place. Didn’t know that they had their own pier. Next stop fine dining right?
Yep 😂😂
He his new from chinese ownership they sold to chinese this historical hotel
My Dad is from Urdaneta, Pangasinan. He joined the US Navy and he was living in the States raising his family. As a special treat, I purchased tickets for him and I to visit his homeland back in August 1978. We stayed at the Manila Hotel for 3 weeks during which I met dozens of relatives, including my Lola (grandmother) for the first time. This video brings back all those beautiful memories while staying at the fabulous Manila Hotel! I even survived my 1st Typhoon there! It's a cherished lifetime experience I shall never forget. 💖💖💖
That is a beautiful story my friend. Thank you so much for sharing.
It’s a 5 diamond hotel historic residence of Douglas MacArthur and also all dignitaries and hands down my favorite hotel, specially during Christmas love ❤️❤️❤️
It sounds like you know it very well.
Douglas MacArthur own home, he actually lived there for many years. I think it was named MacArthur suite now. It has a large photo of him on the wall. I've been there at the hotel as a young 11 years old in the 60's, getting prepared to come here to the U.S. (believe it or not I came by myself, first class.) I was taken care of by the plane crew.
Wow, what an experience.
OK I'll be the one to ask ......how much?
I mentioned it in the video 800 ++ is the Manila Restaurant Week Special. US$16.50
@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 I meant the room prices.thanks
@@flyinghedgehog3833 Sorry mate. You'll have to Google that.
Like it
Thanks Fiona