July 15, 2009

Relaxing rooftop

This rooftop swimming pool is probably the most charming spot in the entire Bayview Park Hotel. The rooms are nothing extraordinary, there's only one café, the business center and gym close at 5:00 p.m., and the lobby doesn't even have armchairs so guests could at least sit while waiting their turn at the check-in counter. But Bayview Park does have several things going for it: compared to other hotels along Roxas Boulevard (which runs parallel to Manila Bay), it's very inexpensive (especially when booked through Agoda); it's one of the stops of the colorful hop-on-hop-off jeepneys; and it's right across the U.S. Embassy.

rooftop swimming pool of Bayview Park Hotel

Natural or man-made, take a refreshing dip in Watery Wednesday.
Watery Wednesday

32 comments:

  1. MoJuly 15, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    I could happily wile away a few hours here

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  2. LoisJuly 15, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    You can't beat inexpensive and convenient! It also looks like a nice place.

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  3. Don and KriseJuly 15, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Maybe if I photoshop myself into that picture and close my eyes. Hmmm.
    Nice place.

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  4. SharonJuly 15, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    That is a very lovely pool area. Looks like a great place to relax.

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  5. LowellJuly 15, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    ...and, it has a rooftop swimming pool which looks to be a nice place to relax...

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  6. DinaJuly 15, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Who needs more than a pool? :)

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  7. FrankJuly 15, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    I am SO ready for a dip in this pool. It looks delightful.

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  8. marleyJuly 15, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Very nice pool, the rest doesn't sound brilliant but it looks a lovely place to stay.

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  9. VPJuly 15, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Relaxing and lovely, a very nice place.

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  10. JimJuly 15, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Great place to chillax.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    I like all this green beauty surrounding the pool - nice design!

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  12. JamesJuly 15, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    That looks so inviting.

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  13. CarlettaJuly 15, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    It indeed looks very charming!
    I wouldn't mind being in that pool. :)

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  14. escapeJuly 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    the best thing i like about bayview is its location. just a walk away from roxas boulevard and luneta.

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  15. stromsjoJuly 15, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    And I agree with Mo. Wouldn't mind hopping off here for a while.

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  16. OlivierJuly 15, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    l'endroit semble féerique pour se reposer et profiter du temps
    the place seems enchanting to have a rest and use time

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  17. Pepe AlcaideJuly 15, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Al menos tiene piscina y ofrece la posibilidad de tomar una bella imagen como esta.

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  18. B SQUAREDJuly 15, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Looks like a fine place to stay.

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  19. brattcatJuly 15, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    This is such an elegant shot. The hotel should hire you to do the photography for their brochure.

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  20. Maggie MayJuly 15, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    We are all having problems with mr linky.
    I have come from your comment left on Watery wednesday.
    I like your photo and especially the lovely garden pots!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    A rooftop pool? Very nice! I love all the plants & I wouldn't mind taking a dip in the pool either!

    Happy WW!

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  22. Regina July 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Nice one!
    Regina

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  23. HalcyonJuly 16, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    The pool looks nice whatsoever the situation of the hotel. I'm sure it's refreshing on a hot day!

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  24. GeorgeJuly 16, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    I think I could very easily relax around this swimming pool and not miss armchairs in the lobby at all.

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  25. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    A rooftop pool is such a luxury.

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  26. RHJuly 16, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    I'd like to be there too!

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  27. DeniseJuly 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    It looks like a nice area to have a relaxing swim after a day of sight-seeing, in such pretty surroundings.

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  28. mimiJuly 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    i miss the pool already.

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  29. NevaJuly 16, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I am not a big pool girl but I could sit and enjoy the view..nice!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    It looks like an oasis. Beautiful capture!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Looking first in my life I have a dream to be there,

    peter


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    Free Satellite TV

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  32. TussyJuly 20, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    It doesn't look like much rooftop one without seeing sky, but nice and relaxing mood.

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