THE deluxe US$118-million, 703-room Shangri-La Hotel in Manila has opened for business.
On the corner of Makati and Ayala avenues in the heart ofManila's business and financial centre, the 28-storey hotel dominates the skyline and is distinctive by its pale pink-coloured facade.
The hotel opens with 300 rooms, the Island Cafe coffee shop, Ibarra's Filipino specialty restaurant, Shang Palace Chinese restaurant, the Lobby Lounge and Conway's bar.
A fully equipped 24-hour business centre is also available.
There is a big outdoor swimming pool off the fourth floor and two tennis courts.
Additional restaurants and bars include the continental restaurant Cheval Blanc and the specialty restaurant, Salathip. The Cheval Blanc opens this month and the Salathip next month.