UBIQUITOUSLY ASTORIA

   

Astoria Current, unveiling style in Station 3 Boracay this 2015

MILESTONES IN 2015.  This year of the wooden sheep in the Chinese calendar will usher in two milestones for the Astoria Hotels & Resorts (AHR) brand.  As the company continues the brand’s growth, presence and expansion in the Philippines, 2015 will see the opening of two new properties in prime locations. The home grown local hotel chain is set to make its mark in Makati and Station 3 of Boracay, with the opening of Astoria Greenbelt and Astoria Current, respectively.

     FRESH. VIBRANT. HOT. Three keywords that best describe Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ 8th establishment and its second foray in the best beach in the world Boracay: Astoria Current. The resort is designed to keep up with the trending style and travel preference of today’s millennial generation. Again AHR partnered with Gallego Architects and IT interior designers, Ivy and Cynthia Almario to deliver a resort that appeals to all generations with its imaginatively striking architecture and fun, playfully sexy interiors.

     The 7000 plus sqm beachfront resort is located in the action side of the island: Station 3. The location gives guests easy access to the many water sports offerings, adrenaline pumping activities and the exhilarating nightlife Boracay has to offer. One of the resort’s main attractions is the luxurious pool area, featuring a 25 meter lap pool with 2 sides of clear acrylic panels, uber sexy sunken sun loungers and 8 built-in aqua seats with jet-massage nozzles. There is also a 50 sqm children’s pool, a fully equipped gym and a spa to provide the perfect venue for fitness buffs and wellness seekers. 

     The resort’s food and beverage outlets showcase Current’s hip and fun culinary offerings. Indulge in mouth-watering meals at the main restaurant, Parasol. It is located on the ground floor and is directly accessible from the beach. Revel in breathtaking views of the ocean while enjoying great drinks and finger food at Stratos, a bar/lounge located at the 3rd floor roof deck. Within the central part of the resort lies the garden lounge Onyx. With its 5 sofa areas, it’s a perfect spot to enjoy some peace and quiet.

     The resort has 156 luxurious and individually styled rooms awash with colorful avant-garde décor and distinct furniture. The Studio and Deluxe rooms have floor areas of 30 sqm, 1 Bedroom Suites with 49 sqm and the 2 Bedroom suites with 86 sqm. Each comes fully equipped with individual air-conditioning, cable TV with DVD player, safety deposit box fitted for laptops, mini bar, and rain shower with complete bath amenities.  

    REVAMPED. STYLISED. REBRANDED. For the Makati property, AHR signed an agreement to manage the former One Greenbelt Hotel, to establish its presence in the financial and business capital of the Philippines. With the hotel’s proximity to major shopping, entertainment and business attractions, the newly opened Astoria Greenbelt is now the perfect choice for both business & leisure travelers seeking convenience and relaxation, in rooms embellished with distinct & stylised decor. It is located in the heart of Makati’s central business and commercial districts along Arnaiz Avenue and is conveniently accessible when one needs to move in, out and around the city and avoid the usual traffic of the metropolis. And at the end of the business day, it is a mere minute walk from a multitude of restaurants, entertainment and shopping options found in the Ayala Malls. Atelier Almario, one of the country’s top interior design firms, brings its luxurious touch once again to the entire interior of the hotel.

     

The lobby, the public areas and the guest rooms all underwent extensive renovation and now reflect AHR’s signature style and branding aesthetic. Tableau is the hotel’s restaurant and bar that serves drinks and deliciously crafted Asian-fusion cuisine, together with Astoria best sellers any time of the day. The outstandingly modern yet cozy ambience created at Tableau makes dining a visual and gastronomic delight. Each of the hotel’s 48 rooms have been refurbished and styled to reflect uniquely playful yet relaxing décor in all three room categories: Superior, Deluxe & Prestige.

     For more information on Astoria Greenbelt, Astoria Current and the other Astoria properties, please visit www.astoriahotelsandresorts.com. Astoria Hotels and Resorts is managed by Asian Grand Legacy.

By John Tanjangco l Photography by Raymund Isaac & Steve Fortaleza