Conrad Hotels & Resorts has debuted in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Located at the forefront of the Mall of Asia complex, in the heart of the 42 hectare Bay City development, the 347-room hotel offers corporate travellers an ideal base from which to explore the city.
“We are delighted to establish Conrad Hotels & Resorts in this vibrant capital of Manila,” says John T. A. Vanderslice, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts. “The award-winning Conrad Manila, which enhances our portfolio, underscores our commitment to delivering best-in-class hotels in key gateway locations that meet the growing needs of global luxury travellers.”
Inspired by the shipping vessels that ply the bay, Conrad Manila sits atop the two-level S Maison, a high-end retail complex, and has direct connections via walking bridges to SMX Convention Center, the country’s largest convention space. Poised to be the venue of choice for business and social events, the hotel offers four contemporary event halls and two sophisticated ballrooms, spanning more than 4,000sqm, which are fitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. For intimate al fresco parties, guests can also opt for The Veranda, an outdoor garden space overlooking the city scape.
At Conrad Manila, all guest rooms and suites are specially designed with an intuitive technology. Upon sensing motion in the room, the air conditioning will switch from energy-saving mode to cool, and the curtains in the room will automatically open with ambient lighting set to match the time of the day. Guests can instantly feel at home with 42-inch flat screen HDTVs with IPTV menus, wifi and wired Internet access, Nespresso machines, Bluetooth-enabled entertainment technology and hydrotherapy rain showers. Suites and executive rooms offer picturesque bay or city views, with access to the Executive Lounge.
The luxurious hotel has six restaurants and lounges, including Brasserie on 3, which offers an eclectic mix of sustainable and organic dishes, China Blue by Jeremy Leung, which presents a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese cuisine, and C Lounge, where guests can enjoy a wide selection of beers, liquors, and locally-inspired cocktails. There is also a coffee bar, a pool bar, and in-room dining prepared by the culinary team led by executive chef Thomas Jakobi.
Located on the third level of the hotel is the infinity swimming pool, inspired by the pristine coastal seas of the Philippines with its coral shape. Guests may also slip to the 24-hour fitness center or the Conrad Spa, which offers a variety of locally inspired treatments using organic ingredients. www.conradhotels.com/manila
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