Luneta Hotel: Manila’s Heritage Story Told in Bricks and Beams
August 15, 2016
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Walking along Kalaw Avenue, you can’t miss the stately presence of Luneta Hotel. Across from the sprawling Rizal Park, this heritage building exudes a quiet dignity, a narrative etched into its French Renaissance façade and the century-old stories it carries. Designed by Spanish architect Salvador Farre and opening in 1918, the hotel is one of Manila’s earliest purpose-built accommodations, offering both historical charm and urban convenience. Over the decades, it has witnessed American colonial influence, wartime turbulence, and the city’s ongoing evolution, standing as a steadfast witness to Manila’s history.
