Shangri-La... a MUST!!!!
I flew in from Canada with family and friends; and my friends aren't filipino... Of all the hotels we stayed at, the Shangri-La was the best!!! It really is world class- we spent New Year's there (like being at the Oscars- complete with fireworks- a great light show- entertainment- ice sculptures- all the food you could possibly want to eat- there were even people posing as statues on lighted columns dressed in gold who suddenly became dance entertainment half way through the evening!!!! Bananas!!!!! )...
And their restaurant 'Circles' has the greatest breakfest on earth (included with the hotel room!!!)! They had Japanese, Indian, American, Chinese and Filipino dishes- with juices, an assortment of fresh fruits, cereal, and amazing service (plus amazing mordern decor & design)
The Shang is walking distance from some of the nicest malls I've ever seen (Greenbelt, Glorietta- they have everything from Nike to Gucci!)... complete with dozens and dozens of trendy night spots, restaurants, bars, cinemas- always something happening here folks!!!
For tourists, it's the best of everything for a suprisingly affordable price! I would go back every year!!! The SHANG is FIVE STAR all the way!!! ;)