So you’re looking for a nice staycation venue with your family or probably friends, and you don’t have enough time and energy to go for long drives. Good thing there’s this new hotel that’s just not great for staycations, also a beautiful place to enjoy work. Working during a staycation? Eh.
What makes Savoy Hotel Manila different from other hotels is it gives us more “good vibes” and colorful moods even when we are just in the lounge, trying to compose a very critical mail for the boss. I mean, you can always work in any hotel, yes, but Savoy offers a few more interesting facilities that would make you feel relaxed even while working.
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━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PLACE━━━━━━
Strategically located just across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (yep, that’s one Runway away!), this four-star hotel offers 25-hectare beauty in the city. Savoy Hotel Manila was just opened to public on June 2018, offering exciting and trendy facilities that any millennial would surely enjoy.
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It’s really nice to be welcomed by the staff in a very friendly way (definitely embracing the millennial characters!) that I personally felt I could almost call them my friends!
What else do I love about Savoy Hotel Manila?
◘ Colorful ambiance. I found the colors – shades of teal, yellow, purple, blue, and red – very relatable for my age. As a millennial, bright, pastel colors are just the right tones to bring up the mood and add comfort for me.
◘ Comfy yet very Instagrammable. Right after the hotel entrance is the lobby area, where there are super cute couches, tables, and chairs. Even just at the hotel entrance, you can get a nice photo great for Instagram. What more when you get to see their hotel facilities?
◘ Friendly staff. Unlike other hotels that you will certainly feel “just for work” among the staff, Savoy maintain friendly connections between hotel personnel guests, making you feel more welcome. It also makes the place very homey, I mean, you don’t want to go for a staycation yet act very formal right?
◘ The space, and the Squares. My personal favorite. The Squares is literally the hotel hallway turned into play and work places. Here you can order some snacks, work, and even play board games, and Jenga. It’s like a co-working space inside a hotel just outside your comfy rooms.
◘ Colors, again, now specifically of the Savoy Cafe. I am a foodie, and I fall deeper in love with foods when I am in a nice environment. Savoy Cafe is also my favorite. Not only because the colors reminds me of Wes Anderson, but it also is very laid back and super not boring.
━━━━━━HOTEL FACILITIES━━━━━━
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The hotel facilities are one of the things we highly consider when choosing a place to stay. There should be a gym where I can spend my morning routine, a pool where I can relax, and lastly, a nice place to work and write with, of course, a very good internet connection.
It is also a plus if the hotel has a nice spa area, where they offer great massage services because who doesn’t want a good whole body massage after a loooong tiring week? Here are more of what Savoy can offer:
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◘ The Pool. Sit back, relax, and take a dip in our pool after a long day at work. You can even take a drink or a light snack from our poolside bar.
◘ The Spa. Pamper yourself with a massage from the best masseuse in town.
◘ The Gym. Hop on the treadmill for a run, lift weights for some strength and gains, or practice meditation and yoga. Our fully equipped fitness center lets you work out as you please.
◘ The Steam and Sauna Rooms. After your gym session, enclose yourself in comforting warmth, breathe in, and feel your stress evaporate away.
◘ The Connect Lounge. For business, pleasure, or both. The Connect Lounge is the space that brings people and moments together. Get connected with high speed Wi-Fi or sit back on our couches, plug in your laptop and type away.
◘ The Squares. Each floor gives a common space for you to bring ideas to life, share moments with friends, and to unleash your passions.
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I got an Essential room, but I got the chance to look at the other room types available that day (thanks, Savoy and What To Eat Ph!). My favorite, though, was The Runway. It’s a room literally facing the airport’s runway. How about witnessing a plane flying in and out the town? Then finally crying because OMG I want to travel more!
By the way, all rooms has this very useful amenities that would surely make your stay more comfy and fun:
- In-room dining service
- Signature bath and in-room amenities
- Coffee and tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Laundry bag
- Safety deposit box
- Complimentary bottled drinking water
- Notepad and pen
- Silk robe
- Working desk
- Bedside light switch
- Cable TV
- Hot and cold shower
- USB charging port
- Nespresso machines (exclusive for suite rooms)
- Flat iron with iron board (exclusive for suite rooms)
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◘ The Squares. 21-27 Square Meters. Simplicity meets functionality and comfort at our Essentials suite. Available in Twin Bed and Double Bed types.
◘ The Runway. 35 Square Meters. An executive suite with premium amenities for the traveling businessman. It also provides a view of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
◘ The Deck. 50 Square Meters. Want to enjoy the view with a smooth drink? This suite comes with a view of the city skyline and a mini-bar with a coffee maker.
◘ The Space. 47 Square Meters. Made for the executive who prefers the luxury of space. Among Savoy Hotel Mania’s rooms, this comes with a living area – perfect for unwinding after a long day, or preparing for that important meeting.
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I mentioned this already, and I’ll say it again: I looooove Savoy Cafe. Teal and yellow are my favorites, plus look at those internals. I was wishing my house somehow looks like this! Well, for at least one set of dining table and chairs.
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◘ Savoy Cafe. Savor the taste of Western and Asian cuisine all day long. The hotel restaurant is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, giving you an exciting culinary experience day in and day out. You can even try out Savoy Café’s signature concoctions to go with your food.
◘ The Pool Side. Take a swim and chill after a long day with a refreshing drink. The pool and bar is the place to be after a busy day. Cap off that winning business meeting, or simply relax with your friends at The Poolside.
◘ Zabana Bar. Got something to celebrate, or in the mood for a relaxing night? Savoy Hotel Manila’s dining space is made just for these moments! Sit back, relax and have a drink or two at Savoy Hotel Manila.
━━━━━━WRAPPING IT ALL UP━━━━━━
Savoy Hotel Manila, personally, is one of my most favorite hotels in the Metro. I love the colors, the young vibe, the ambiance, even the mood right when you get through that main hotel door.
Would I recommend staying in Savoy? A big YES! If only I can afford to stay here long enough to get used to it, I would. *sighs*