Urban Paradise
A peaceful respite from the chaos in Metro Manila, Shangri-La at the Fort delivers everything a business traveller’s need for a seamless, enjoyable corporate journey. By Crystal Leung
Nestled in the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), an emerging financial and lifestyle district in Metro Manila, the newly-opened Shangri-La at the Fort is a luxurious enclave, comprising Shangri-La Hotel and Residences, Horizon Homes apartments, a retail podium, and a comprehensive leisure centre. Offering modern comfort, sumptuous dining options and versatile meeting facilities, the five-star hotel is set to be the most sought-after address for business travellers in search of work-life balance.
Dressed in dove grey and muted beige palettes, with accents of light Italian wood, opulent marble and silk, the 576 guest rooms and suites of Shangri-La at the Fort are elegant and generously-sized, ranging from 45sqm Deluxe Rooms to the magnificent 235sqm Shangri-La Suite. Offering panoramic views of the city, all rooms feature 48-inch flat screen TVs, marble bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, spacious executive writing desks, and international direct dial telephones. We suggest business guests book a Horizon Deluxe Room or a Premier Suite so they can obtain benefits from the exclusive Horizon Club, which include late check-out until 4pm, pressing of one suit per stay, complimentary breakfast, and use of a meeting room for up to two hours each day.
For those looking for an extended stay of at least seven nights, Shangri-La Residences at the Fort, located on levels 9 to 17 of the main tower, boasts 97 fully-furnished residences, available in one, two or three-bedroom configurations. Ideal for long stay guests, each residence consists of a generous living room, an elegant dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen and en-suite bathrooms.
Guests will be spoiled for choice with the variety of enticing dining options on offer. High Street Café is a modern food hall with nine uniquely-designed live kitchens serving international cuisine, from Continental and Mediterranean to Southeast Asian; while Canton Road specialises in modern Cantonese cuisine and Huaiyang dishes from Jiangsu province in China. It also offers nine private rooms, ranging from 18 to 62 seats, well-suited for business lunches and celebrations. Guests can head over to the Raging Bull Chophouse and Bar for a selection of premium meats and refreshing cocktails, but if they’re in a rush, grab and go options are also available at Raging Bull Burgers.
Boasting one of the largest portfolios of conference and meeting venues in the city, Shangri-La at the Fort is designed for all kinds of conventions, conferences, seminars and social gatherings. Its pillarless Grand Ballroom spans an area of 1,800sqm and can accommodate up to 1,650 guests, while the 780sqm Bonifacio Hall is ideal for hosting a banquet dinner of up to 500 guests. A total of 19 multi-functional spaces, fitted with state-of-the-art technology, are also available to be booked for business meetings and events in various scales and styles.
Kerry Sports Manila is another major feature of Shangri-La at the Fort; it allows business executives the chance to freshen up in the morning or relax after a day of meetings. Hailed as the city’s most comprehensive indoor fitness and recreational destination, Kerry Sports Manila is home to a 24-hour gym, a 25-metre outdoor lap pool, an NBA-grade indoor basketball court, two covered tennis courts, two squash courts, and several spacious exercise studios for yoga and boxing. Guests suffering from muscle tension can take advantage of the spa, which offers an array of therapeutic and relaxing treatments.
Catering to road warriors who want to pick up gifts on the go, the retail podium houses over 35 brands, including the flagship motorcycle store of Harley-Davidson Manila, premium French furniture manufacturer Gautier, and Provenance Art Gallery, which exhibits artwork and photographs by local artists on a regular basis.
Blending luxurious offerings with warm hospitality and attentive services, Shangri-La at the Fort promises to enhance travellers’ experiences in the capital city of the Philippines. http://www.shangri-la.com
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