The Manila Hotel (2021) - A Tour & Background History

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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[@alannavx]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@westerntrend]

Now this is a channel that has "substance".. 👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for that!

[@reginao2342]

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!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you too for sharing.

[@games2connectgames2connect74]

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! 😇

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Well, thank you so much for kind appraisal of my style. I am indeed flattered.

[@willow881000]

Thank you for taking me along with you on this Manila Hotel tour, Marshall! I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leticiachiok8057]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

You're lucky to have spent so much time there.

[@avelinobueno6873]

...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!!!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@eriks1169]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for the info.

[@alejogarciajr2223]

1978 to 1983 im employee as a pastry chef of d manila hotel family 1983 we won d best hotel in d world

[@rignacio9586]

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

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Wow, nice place for a wedding reception Roy!

[@rignacio9586]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 Thank you & hope you can go back in 6 months or so!

[@E_l_l_i_e]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Good idea. I'd love to stay there.

[@toniworthington2937]

Thanks for doing this you're promoting my country!! 👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

No problem 😊

[@vilmabendoy9205]

Ive been in this hotel attending a wedding reception of a friend. So rich in history indeed.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, what an amazing history the place has!

[@terrie778]

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. 💖💖💖

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

That is a beautiful story my friend. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CarmelCortado]

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!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks my friend, I enjoyed every minute of this one.

[@jojoguarin1951]

The Manila Hotel has a lot of grace and sophistication .

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, well said!

[@Spy359]

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!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yep, it's the full package.

[@sparrowsthoughts8351]

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 :-)

[@gericornista8133]

I love that very educational tour!! Looking forward to your next comeback tour!!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you liked it.

[@iflipover]

Thank you for featuring. I miss this place!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It's my pleasure!

[@psfca]

So glad this popped up in my recommended videos, I thoroughly enjoyed it and what a beautiful hotel. Great vlog and well done !

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks very much.

[@nyfilipina]

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!!!!😊

[@bahagharidon1940]

112 years old hotel and still beautiful! This is one of the historic landmark that a filipino should be visited.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Indeed!

[@oxoelfoxo]

Yes. If only more of us could afford it. :P I guess many can still get a drink in the lobby lounge and gawk.

[@wanderlustasia]

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 🍻

[@stingoterranova1518]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Well..., thank you Stingo...wow

[@oxoelfoxo]

what a tribute! pin-worthy :D

[@topscris]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I'll do another vlog when they open up all the areas that are now closed because of Covid.

[@KingAdriano]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 You mean Convid Marshall!

[@kianakan96826]

Thank you very much for this video. This hotel is my home away from home introduced to me by my father, who stayed at the hotel numerous times. I miss staying there so much. Again, thank you for the visuals!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ednavinluan6338]

Very beautiful, elegant and historical hotel that has survived the challenges of the years. Thanks Marshall for this vlog. I really love it.

[@raffman4266]

Magnificent Vlog sir!! A real treat watching your content!!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

[@mackymaca]

Return with you, we shall! Great video!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@alanbuzeta1980]

Enjoyed this Marshall! Simply beautiful.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you kindly!

[@palmbeachrealtors]

Great Video. I love that hotel, been there a few times.

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

Congrats Marshall. This is amazing!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for saying that!

[@noahbergola]

Great content, Marshall! New subscriber here. Keep it coming. I now a something new to binge watch this weekend

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Welcome aboard!

[@lorginolee1019]

You did a good research on the History of the Hotel. You knew a lot. I enjoyed it 🤗

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you! 😃

[@irmamendoza5177]

Love this video!💖

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you!!

[@khillattkrungkrung7992]

Wow.....another interesting video....keep safe as you visit places around Manila

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you, I will.

[@gerongarcia380]

awesome superb vlog Mr Marshall! super thumbs up 👍👍👍👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you so much 😀

[@renecaintic6177]

Omg! Manila Hotel -reminded me during early 90s bro it’s awesome 👏

[@planetdoods4360]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@diormuse-newyork8892]

Very nice video! Keep it coming.. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hotpink432008]

Thank you so much for the tour, I have never been. I will definitely visit the Manila hotel.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

You should!

[@preciousjansen6757]

Omg! Love to see Manila Hotel❤️ I used to work there for 5 years, timeless hotel❤️❤️

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It's so good!

[@alejogarciajr2223]

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

[@devlishangel1]

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 🌷

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It's such a lovely place. Great for a family get together. Thanks for your comment!

[@devlishangel1]

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.🌷

[@dave9456]

Hi there buddy, KZbin 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

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Welcome aboard!

[@jameslonergan5840]

That is one historic and gorgeous hotel. Thanks for the tour.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@emilyreyes5332]

Wow the lobby looks amazing 👍😍

[@jgk2342]

Beautiful landmark hotel. I hope to visit it on my next trip to the Philippines.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

You should!

[@eugeniogonzalez5651]

quite creative presentation for a sandwich!!! its been ages…would like to go back there … maybe checkbout Champagne room

[@TitaMariamLovesfoodandtravel]

I Loved this vlog soo much. Thank you for touring us. May God Almighty guide you always. Watching. 🇵🇭 Filipino in Kuwait 🇰🇼

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@mind_in_repose_now1256]

Manila Hotel brings back memories.

[@kevinsoundmixer]

I absolutely love the Manila Hotel and am also fascinated by it's history and grandeur. I had the opportunity to tour the MacArthur suite once back in 1990's, but sadly barely remember it. I'd love to return for another visit some day. Thanks for the video!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

The Manila Hotel Management have promised that when the restrictions are lifted they will tour me through the whole place! I can't wait.

[@laumotovlog]

just got home from work.. time to relax

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Hey Lau.

[@marleenking965]

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!🙏🙏❤️💕😘

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Ironman31389]

Very nice tour!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@neeeds3908]

have stayed there so many times and yet never been to those historical rooms. thanks for sharing.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for watching!

[@mcrmagatjedmund]

Love this Vlog!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Quixotic1018]

This is great, I'll be sure to visit this place next time I'm in the country

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

The lobby Lounge where I had my Club Sandwich is reasonably priced for two for lunch. Great place to relax in a bit of luxury 😂

[@ludyanthony719]

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

[@lifelessons2473]

Awesome, wish to visit one day, enjoy, thanks for sharing your beautiful experience, God bless

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Always welcome.

[@jaraza323]

Suggestion for your historical tour in the future... Corregidor..

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Last time I checked, the tours had stopped because of Covid. It's on my "Wish List"'.

[@TG-vk5uy]

I can’t wait to get back. Maybe I should stay there next time. 😊

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

If you can afford it, you should!

[@pearlyshell5775]

Very deserving treat to a five star hotel Marshall! Hopefully you can go back for a grand tour next time. 👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

That's a definite Pearly!

[@flightlieutenant6902]

You're doing well mate 🙂👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Cheers from Australia

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks 👍

[@eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong]

Look diliciouse beautiful hotel

[@VivaciousStrutting]

I love your very cultured vlog.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you! 😊

[@alejogarciajr2223]

Thanks mr. Marshall for visiting d manila hotel family

[@khalidnicholasdarauay6799]

Cheers mate ! Ingat lagi

[@algrand52]

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.

[@tesschavit3009]

Amazing

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks

[@darshey-goesto]

We've always wanted to go and stay there just to relax. Looking forward to the presidential suite! You shall return 😂

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I'd love to stay there too!

[@travelingtheworldonfingers9156]

The Douglas McArthur suite.

[@westerntrend]

Wow... Nice dining with class.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It's nice to go 5 star occasionally.

[@JesusChristisKingandLord]

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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Sounds like you really should.

[@mamasprofile1937]

yes friend it is thumbs up , have a nice day

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks Mama!

[@ovitatirac]

New subscriber here. i like you’re contents.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Welcome aboard!

[@thepedronix5318]

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

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Gee, that's interesting. Thanks for the info!

[@tessrnwannagoplaces1995]

Being poor in the Philippines, I’ve always admired this famous historical hotel and the famous people who have stayed in it. I always think and plan of staying in that hotel in one of my visit back home to the Philippines.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I hope you can do it soon.

[@tessrnwannagoplaces1995]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 hopefully next year

[@ellasdream1527]

Hi po 🙏

[@mad-loki3180]

I love the buffet at Manila Hotel! Good food! Good ambience! 🥰

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I hope to try it soon.

[@Dennis2020i]

Nice Job :)

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks! 😄

[@arnellbamba]

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.

[@krezeansurara9678]

Good for you, Welcome to the Philippines sir Marshall 😃

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks! 😃

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

Would love to stay at that hotel again.its been ages since ive stayed there.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I'd like to stay there one day also.

[@bernardolagnitonjr7851]

Very nice

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, it's a lovely place.

[@MR-ig9ny]

Hey Marshall, I used to work there and such an awesome and historic place to brag about.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It sure is!

[@youredxspanktube]

this looks cool

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Absolutely my friend. Such a nice place.

[@obsanjuanapp]

I remember having lunch there at Cafe Ylang-Ylang with my mum and my brother who worked there as a chef but migrated here in Sydney. The grandeur of the lobby awed me. I remember the 3 old chandeliers before they were replaced by 5 new ones. Hope to visit TMH this April if travel situation gets better.

[@pinoybrand]

Been here, ate here and it’s amazing experience.

[@maximilianc9897]

Manila Hotel...beautiful as ever !

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

And very relaxing.

[@pamelaalston4178]

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!).

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Ohhhh, very nice! Did I miss your photo on the wall in the Heritage Museum? 😀

[@pamelaalston4178]

@@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.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

@@pamelaalston4178 :)

[@manny3ci]

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?

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yep 😂😂

[@alejogarciajr2223]

He his new from chinese ownership they sold to chinese this historical hotel

[@bigbeartv594]

Stayed their for a night last December 2019. A great experience.

[@celinevalentin3158]

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 ...

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Sounds right. An amazing place.

[@alejogarciajr2223]

Very true you got it why im employee as a pastry chef 1978 to 1983 now im 69 yrs old

[@cecilrosales3355]

NEVER SKIP THE ADS WHILE WATCHING,,FOR YOUR COFFEE ☕☕☕💝💚💖🙏

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

You're the best!

[@filipinolifestyleincali9262]

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..

[@gilbs72]

I've never been to The Manila Hotel and left unsatisfied. Everything's always worth the money.

[@tineejohnston9737]

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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It sounds like you know it very well.

[@cjanvier1536]

We stayed there when my daughter was nine. We chose this hotel for its history. The room was small comparatively to more modern hotels but it didn't matter to us. We enjoyed it although my 22 yr old daughter no longer remembers.

[@flightlieutenant6902]

New subscriber mate🙂👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Welcome aboard!

[@gerryescalona]

Nice hotel indeed!

[@cecilrosales3355]

WOWWWW road to 10k subscribers 👏👏👏💝💚💖🙏

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks!!!!! Soon I hope.

[@alejogarciajr2223]

He got already 10 k

[@adden2242]

HUGE Sandwich, very nice