Hotel Winford (Manila, Philippines)

Boasting an on-site casino and an outdoor swimming pool, Winford is a posh hotel at contemporary high-rise premises in central Manila. The SM City San Lazaro shopping mall is located right next door. The sophisticated, colourful rooms with mood lighting, pan-Asian themed décor and en-suite bathrooms are all air-conditioned. Soft furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows, large flat-screen TVs, minibars and tea and coffee-making facilities also come as standard. Some rooms enjoy city views. Conveniences comprise a 24-hour reception, lift, Wi-Fi access, meeting rooms and a beauty salon. There’s also a grand ballroom, a well-equipped gym and a spa offering massages. The on-site Copa de Manila restaurant serves a breakfast buffet then Spanish and Filipino cuisine later on. The elegant in-house Choi Garden offers authentic Chinese cuisine. There’s also a stylish 24-hour lounge bar plus a poolside bar. Winford lies about five minutes’ walk from Tayuman LRT station. Historic Fort Santiago is less than five kilometres away in the walled Intramuros neighbourhood.