Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. But we Filipinos call Manila "The City of Our Affections." This phrase is taken from an old Spanish writing; but it also expresses a modern sentiment.

Manila is all things for all Filipinos. It is the seat government administration, the fashion center, the intellectual pacesetter, the fountainhead of all religious and educational movements; and of course, enormous shopping arcades. It is politics and art; markets and churches; banks and universities - the whole life.

For most Filipinos - especially those who have yet to visit Manila - it is a political and economic summit, the city of dreams. For the millions eking out a living in its slums and its westernized middle classes; it is an asphalt jungle - gaudy and ruthless but irresistible.

Manila is an old city, may be older than historians can determine. Perhaps having been around for a long time gives its "Poise and Grandeur."

Manila Stay was developed to help make all trips to Manila an enjoyable and memorable experience. We make it easy for all visitors to get settled conveniently and get the most out of their visit to the Philippines.