SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONThe Philippine capital has been busily
reinventing itself with a slew of new devel-
opments and infrastructure. As with any
economic hotspot, Manila’s hotel scene is
experiencing a major evolution. This is in
no small part due to Solaire Resort’s game-
changing debut in glittering Entertainment
City. The US$1.2 billion complex, master-
planned and designed by world-renowned
American architect Paul Steelman, sent
a signal to the world that Manila has truly
arrived in terms of luxury hospitality.
The integrated destination resort sprawls
over an 8.3-hectare waterfront site, provid-
ing a front-row seat of the inspiring Manila
Bay sunset to every guest. Solaire has
space in spades to host grand events, but
still somehow manages to feel private and
intimate—an exclusive urban resort where
you can get away from it all. The superlative
service afforded by its impeccably trained
staff surpasses expectations. The carefully
curated artwork by Filipino masters gives
the resort a boutique, bespoke feel—like
a landscaped gallery set amid lush gar-
dens. The Solaire brand prides itself on this
tasteful balance of elegance and comfort,
anchored by unrivaled Filipino hospitality
and a meticulous eye for detail. No surprise
then that Forbes Travel Guide has awarded
Solaire’s Sky Tower a five-star rating for
two years running. As Solaire’s President
and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Arasi
states: “We are proud and honored to have
been presented the Forbes Travel Guide
five-star rating and this is a testimony of the
resort’s consistent efforts in always striving
to offer exceptional service.”Sophisticated Spaces
The hotel’s 800 opulent rooms, suites and
bayside villas span across two structures
—the Bay Tower and Sky Tower. Solaire
boasts the most spacious deluxe rooms
in the country at 43 square meters, while
its Sky Studio units are an even more gen-
erous 65 square meters. All guest rooms
are bathed in natural sunlight streaming
through floor-to-ceiling glass windows,
which are all the better to view the bay. You
can take advantage of the large desks and
complimentary in-room, high-speed inter-
net to get some work done, then sleep your
cares away on 350-thread count linens.
If you need serious space, you can move
up to a 100-plus-square-meter suite, or a
395- to 500-square-meter villa. For the
truly decadent, the lavish 936-square-
meter Chairman’s Villa beckons. Full liv-
ing and dining facilities, walk-in closets,private workout rooms and putting greens,
plus 24-hour butler and chef services are
all part of the top-tier Solaire experience.
Each villa also features a private meeting
or conference room—impressive enough
for even the most discerning chairman of
the board or head of state. All in all, the
resort offers 4,100 square meters of meet-
ing facilities. Eight additional meeting
rooms and two boardrooms can also be
made available, along with full banquet
and catering facilities.Exceptional Attractions
A business trip does not have to be bor-
ing, and you are unlikely to run out of rec-
reational activities at Solaire. The resort
boasts a state-of-the-art, 1,760- seat Lyric
Theatre that hosts Broadway musicals,
concerts and events, and can also be used
for conferences, award presentations and
product launches. You can de-stress in
utter luxury at the 2,500-square-meter
spa, which offers the ultimate in decadent
treatments and massages. Work out in
the 1,300-square-meter gym, do laps in
the 72-meter pool or lounge in one of the
cabanas before taking a quick dip in the
jacuzzi. For a less conventional diversion,
you can clear your head with a few rounds
at the exclusive Sky Range Shooting Club.
What other hotel possesses its own 20-lane
indoor shooting range equipped with the
latest technology? The range features
its own cafe, lounge and business room
as well.
Any one of Solaire’s 14 dining options is
sure to sate your appetite and provide a
feast for the senses. Indulge your palate on
a culinary journey directed by world-class
chefs. Circle the gastronomic globe from
Finestra Italian Steakhouse and the Latin-
inspired Waterside Restobar, the Asian
trifecta of Red Lantern, Yakumi and Kiwa
restaurants, to the haute cuisine fusion ofChairman’s VillaManila’s sparkling Entertainment City by the Bay features world-class attractions and accommodations. Among them,
Solaire Resort stands out as a jewel of service and luxury in the city’s most promising new district.
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RISING SUN OF MANILA’S NEW LUXURY CLASS
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