The Spa at Hotel 1898

"Public areas are similarly dramatic, like the neo-colonial hall, lounge and bar, and the sleek Xina noodle bar, while other facilities include both outdoor and indoor pools, and a glam spa"

"Spa area, guestrooms offering the very best amenities, plus a rooftop solarium with views of the city"

"In the basement, the guests-only spa revives the jet-lagged in a faux-Roman bathhouse with arched ceilings over a turquoise pool"

"The year of 1898 was when the Philippines gained independence from Spain, and the building was until then the headquarters of the Philippines Tobacco company"

"In a former cellar, the spa has a heated pool, therapeutic fountains, and massages inspired by the Silk Road"