October 28, 2009

Spirals

Since we're already at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, let's take a peek at Spiral, the hotel's flagship restaurant. It is one of the most popular buffet restaurants in Metro Manila, with open cooking stations and the widest array of multi-cuisine dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is the lovely spiral staircase that leads from the lobby to the restaurant, and its unusual and very striking spiral sculpture.

spiral staircase and sculpture of Sofitel Philippine Plaza's Spiral restaurant

33 comments:

  1. valeriaOctober 28, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    This is very striking indeed! I also love the metalwork of the stairs!

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  2. Photo CacheOctober 28, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    screaming luxury!

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  3. EG CameraGirlOctober 28, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    WOW! Elegant!

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  4. Chattahoochee Valley DailyOctober 28, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Expensive looking restaurant. I am sure the food is good with small portions : 0

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  5. Stefan JanssonOctober 28, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    wow. more like a work of art.

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  6. LoisOctober 28, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    It's beautiful and the railings are so ornate!

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  7. VPOctober 28, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    The place looks a bit overdone, but really awesome. The sculpture is beautiful, original and perfect for the place.

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  8. marleyOctober 28, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    I love how the sculpture fits in with the staircase. And what a staircase!!

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  9. LowellOctober 28, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Tres elegante! Reminds me of the staircase leading down to the restaurant at the Hilton in Paris...if it has the same great food you are really fortunate!

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  10. EbieOctober 28, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Delicate artwork on the staircase, accented by the sculpture. I would explore the different food stations!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    They look giant and sharp /thankfully at a place where nobody can poke themselves/

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  12. gogouciOctober 28, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful artistic creation. Lovely photograph.

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  13. PJOctober 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I love to see really great public art. The buffet sounds delicious and the atmosphere really special. Thanks for the link to Ubersee. I knew the name was German but couldn't think of it.

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  14. Leif HagenOctober 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    That's an awesome, amazing sculpture! We have a Hotel Sofitel here in the Twin Cities!

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  15. Don and KriseOctober 28, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    This place is really something. The beautiful detail on the staircase, the sculpture, the lighting, and just look at that ceiling. I sincerely hope you enjoyed yourselves here.

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  16. TesOctober 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Wonderful detail on that staircase, Hilda! You captured it well!

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  17. HalcyonOctober 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I like that sculpture. And the food sounds good too!!

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  18. B SQUAREDOctober 28, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Both are very beautiful. I am struck by the ceiling, however.

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  19. Elaine YimOctober 28, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    This is definitely a very grand staircase. Wow!

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  20. GunnOctober 28, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    So elegant and arty! i wish i could go up and take a look......

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  21. Angela RobakOctober 29, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    The detail in the metal railing is extraordinary! Very grand indeed!

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  22. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Wonderful composition! The straircase looks amazing!

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  23. Clueless in BostonOctober 29, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Magnificent joining of form and function. It is beautiful.

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  24. MirelaOctober 29, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I can't decide if I love it or hate it. The staircase is absolutely wonderful esp. the baluster, but IMHO, this sculpture would fit better in some other place. My eyes keep going away from it towards the staircase...

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  25. GeorgeOctober 29, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Spiral is obviously a perfect name for the restaurant. I love the composition of this photo.

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  26. escapeOctober 29, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    one thing i like about sofitel is actually its interior. classic yet elegant.

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  27. Cezar and LéiaOctober 29, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    C'est magnifique!

    Fabulous angle in this shot!Thanks for sharing!
    Léia

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  28. FrankOctober 29, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Wow, magnificent. You could not descend this staircase Hilda without feeling like a king or queen. Simply awesome design.

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  29. pennyOctober 30, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    I love to eat at a buffet with a little of this and that. The spiral staircase is like a beautiful piece of art. Lovely place to eat, Hilda

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  30. BlossomFlowerGirlOctober 30, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    That is one grand staircase. Such detailed filagree work on the sides. A very interesting sculpoture in the middle too. I wonder how many steps it has.
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  31. TussyOctober 31, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    You got a nice capture as always, very impressive.

    They should pay you for doing this, I mean the Sofitel :)

    My Bangkok Through My Eyes!
    You Got A Posty

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  32. LachezarOctober 31, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Wow, quite impressive indeed! The stair, the ceiling the central sculpture is truly amazing!

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  33. Michel BenoitNovember 1, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    What a beautiful flight of stairs !

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