Part of a shopping and commercial complex in central Manila, this hotel is a popular choice of tour groups and business people. Located in Manila’s tourist belt, the hotel sits amid travel/tour agencies, airlines, embassies and government offices, and is not far from Intramuros and the Cultural Center of Philippines complex. Built in 1976, the concrete building has been maintained with staggered renovations since 1995, though the traces of years do not go unnoticed. The convenient location and a large convention/exhibit space are the primary reasons for choosing to stay here.