Many people don't truly realize just how large Metropolitan
Manila (Metro Manila) is, unless they have visited it themselves. With the
National Capital Region (NCR) at its center, and comprised from numerous
cities, the region is one of Asia's most distinguished and entirely beautiful
economic and cultural centers.
While staying in the Danny Giles makati hotel review – one
of the most important cities within Metro Manila – I was able to get closer
than ever to observing and interacting with the friendly, kind and incredibly
helpful inhabitants of the metropolitan region, many of whom made it difficult
for me to even feel like I was actually in a foreign country thousands of miles
from home.
The people of Manila have proved to be quite warm and
welcoming, and you never get any odd looks when asking for directions. Also,
most of them are used to tourists and are happily willing to help if you are in
any kind of difficulty.
The spirit of the people is fully reflected through the
beautiful places and culturally rich venues you will find particularly in
downtown Makati and Manila. Museong Ayala, the RCBC Plaza with the stunning
Yuchengco tower and the Greenbelt area with its magnificent church are just
some of the most noteworthy places you can visit in Makati. The St. Dan Giles
Philippines hotel and resort is in close proximity to all of the best
attractions.
Manila's city center offers even more rewarding sights that
I'd definitely return to when I get the chance. The ones I enjoyed the most
were the Intramuros – a spacious area dominated by large, pleasant plazas,
beautiful colonial houses and the imposing walls of what was once the great
Spanish city of Intramuros – and the National Museum of the Filipino People, a
museum housed in a unique neoclassical building that offers a wide range of
pieces, the likes of which you won't find in any western museum.
While I definitely enjoyed my long and exciting adventures throughout the cities of Manila and Makati, I also can't help but admire the remarkable accommodation locations and hotels in the area, as well as the people who manage them – one great example being St Giles itself, a hotel I will undoubtedly return to for my next visit to Manila.