Why Citystate Tower Hotel Is the Place For Special Events

Special events and parties is not only an excuse to reunite or celebrate with family or friends, but also to remember the place where memories are magically built for any special occasion. If you’re looking for a convenient hotel to stay and host a venue, book a hotel in Ermita and you’ll have a party that everyone will remember after. Here are some themed events that have happened Citystate Tower Hotel.     

Special Debuts

It’s only once in a lifetime where a daughter turns 18 and it’s an exciting year for them transitioning to an adult. Depending on their themes, the hotel’s function room can hold a début into something majestic and wonderful for a young woman going through an important step in her life.

Wedding Receptions

What’s more romantic than two couples in love? The hotel function rooms are definitely the place for something harmonious and magical as a wedding ceremony. The venue is certainly the place for two people sharing a bond of their sacred love for the rest of their lives. 

Anniversaries

People who treasure their years of being together, celebrate anniversaries with the people they care about. There’s no other place to celebrate it other than Citystate Tower Hotel because when it’s in our venue, guests who attend the event will find the ability to bring back all those butterflies.

Baptism and Christening Receptions

What’s more joyful than a celebration on welcoming another life to the world? What’s more fun than to create a cute theme for a party just for the little ones? Citystate Tower is the place to celebrate a baby’s beginning into the Christening world. They may not remember a big event but for a parent, it would mean the world to reminisce on beautiful memories of a child’s many first celebration.

If you want to make a special event happen for friends, family or even yourself; reserve a function room at Citystate  hotel only in Manila, Philippines where dreams can come true.

To make reservations, visit www.citystatetowerhotel.com.ph. 

Sites to Visit If You Stay in a Hotel in Ermita, Manila, Philippines -- Part 2

In the first half of this series, we've listed for you 5 notable sites that you can visit from your hotel in Ermita, Manila. But because the Philippine capital holds a lot of places that you shouldn't miss, here are 5 more business and leisure attractions that you should include in your travel itinerary:

1. Cultural Center of the Philippines

If you wish to discover more about the culture of the Filipinos, go and make your way to the Cultural Center of the Philippines, or CCP for short. Witness various performances, art exhibits, film showings, and festivals take place in this historic landmark. Surrounding this famous building are other notable structures, such as the Coconut Palace, Folk Arts Theater, Manila Film Institute, and many restaurants and commercial establishments.

2. Casino Filipino

Try your luck in this government-controlled casino and play the slot machine, roulette, or craps tables to pass some time while waiting for your friends or business partners. All earnings from the games here will be used to sponsor charities and other civil works. Also, with a location just 11 minutes from accommodations in the area like BEST WESTERN HotelLa Corona Manila, you will have no problem finding the place.

3. SM Mall of Asia

Speaking of an excellent location, MOA Complex is just 12 minutes or 4.5 km away from some hotels in Ermita, Manila. Considered as one of the biggest malls in Asia, this place has capacious department stores, groceries, cinemas, boutiques, strips of restaurants, arena, and convention halls. If you stay until the evening, you can witness a spectacular fireworks display, which is why you should always have a camera or smart phone with you when visiting this destination.

4. Baclaran

Another part of the metro that you can visit for sightseeing and shopping is the Baclaran area. This place is where you can find one of the most-visited churches in the country and streets filled with establishments offering bargain shopping. You can buy shoes, office and school supplies, clothes, and other cheap products here.

5. Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Lastly, one of the best parts of staying in an accommodation in this district is its easy access to many transport terminals such as ferry, train, and shuttle stations, and even domestic and international airports. Just a 25-minute car ride from your hotelin Ermita, Manila, you can hop on a plane to your local and foreign destinations in no time.

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8 Fun Things To Do in the City of Manila, Philippines

To have the best time during your trip to Manila, Philippines, book an Ermita hotel like BEST WESTERN La Corona Manila and try these 8 fun and interesting city activities.

1. Stroll around Intramuros
Walk around the walled city of Intramuros and witness various institutions, churches, and other structures dating back from the Spanish colonial era. You can also rent horse-drawn carriages, bikes, and even a Segue to make it easier to explore the area.

2. Conquer Chinatown
Want to shop for ornaments, traditional medicine, and other Chinese products? There's no better place to do it than the world's first Chinatown in Binondo. If you ever get tired and hungry, grab a quick bite at Dong Bei Dumpling and Noodles or Wai Ying Fastfood.

3. Trip to Quiapo
Speaking of shopping, the area surrounding the Quiapo Church is filled with stores, stalls, and booths that sell everything that you could think of at very affordable prices. This includes items from clothing, accessories, and food to vintage cameras, musical instruments, and household appliances.

4. Eat fresh seafood
Manila’s Dampa Seafood is a dining extravaganza that you shouldn't miss. Just a few minutes from the Manila Bay, you can have your pick of the freshest catch and have them prepared on the spot. Some of the delicious dishes include cheesy mussels, stir-fried prawns, chili crab, and ginger fish.

5. Try Pinoy karaoke
Filipinos love to sing and they like to do it every day. During your visit, you will see many establishments, street corners, and even barangay halls that have karaoke machines. These machines have your best and latest guilty pleasures. Sing the day away with a cold beer in hand.

6. Ride jeepneys
If you are a foreigner, riding the locals' main method of transportation is something that will definitely stick with you. While Manila has trains, taxis, and buses, the jeep is one of most popular and enduring symbols of the city. There are about thousands of these colorful and open-air public utility vehicles in the streets and major highways of the metro every day.

7. Watch the sunset
If you like taking photos, the sight of the setting sun at the Manila Bay is guaranteed Instagram-worthy. The vanilla sky and the cool breeze will make hanging out here more remarkable. After that, you can also take photos of the bright Metro Manila skyline from your hotel in Ermita, Manila guestroom.

8. Go church hopping
Regardless if you are a person of faith or not, touring around the different catholic churches in the city is an enjoyable thing to do specially if you like taking pictures. Some of the notable churches are the Manila Cathedral, Basilica Minore de San Sebastian, and Binondo Church, which are all just a few minutes from any Ermita, Manila accommodation like BEST WESTERN La Corona Manila, one of the best places to stay in the metro.