The Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, formerly known as the Westin Philippine Plaza and Philippine Plaza is a defunct luxury hotel in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines that was under the Sofitel brand by AccorHotels since 2005 and under the Westin brand until 2005.
History
Construction and opening
Originally named the Philippine Plaza, it was built during the martial law era administration of President Ferdinand Marcos.[1]
It was one of twelve luxury hotels rushed to construction using funds drawn from Philippine Government finance institutions at the behest of First Lady Imelda Marcos, with the intention of presenting an impression of luxury[2]