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{{short description|Former hotel in Makati, Philippines (1976–2014)}}
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| caption = Mandarin Oriental Manila in 2012, along with the statue of General [[Pio del Pilar]] at the intersection of Makati Avenue and [[Paseo de Roxas]].
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'''Mandarin Oriental Manila''' was a hotel along [[Makati Avenue]] in [[Makati]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]], managed by the [[Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group]] and designed by [[National Artist of the Philippines|National Artist]] [[Leandro Locsin]].<ref name=interaksyon/> The old building is undergoing demolition and a replacement nearby is set to open in 2020.
The '''Mandarin Oriental Manila''' was a hotel along [[Makati Avenue]] in [[Makati]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]], managed by the [[Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group]] and designed by [[National Artist of the Philippines|National Artist]] [[Leandro Locsin]].<ref name=interaksyon/>


==History==
==History==
The hotel was designed by [[Leandro Locsin]] and a British design consultant. The 18 storey building was built on a site which was known as the Diamond Triangle and opened in 1976. It had the first in-house movie system in the Philippines.<ref name=theage>{{cite news|title=Top quality hotel for Manila|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XfJUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jJIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6674%2C8340004|accessdate=10 October 2015|publisher=The Age|date=28 March 1977}}</ref> Since 1996, the hotel was known for its annual [[Chinese New Year]] celebrations. These celebrations were cited among the celebrations within [[Metro Manila]] outside [[Binondo]]. In 2001, the hotel opened The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a luxury spa within its premises, becoming the first hotel in the country to have done so.<ref name=history>{{cite news|last1=Manalac|first1=Shiela|title=History and memories at Mandarin Oriental Manila|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/history-and-memories-at-mandarin-oriental-manila/106910/|accessdate=10 October 2015|publisher=Manila Times|date=26 June 2014}}</ref>
The hotel was designed by [[Leandro Locsin]] and a British design consultant. The 18-storey building was built on a site which was known as the Diamond Triangle and opened in 1976. It had the first in-house movie system in the Philippines.<ref name=theage>{{cite news|title=Top quality hotel for Manila|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XfJUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jJIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6674%2C8340004|accessdate=10 October 2015|publisher=The Age|date=28 March 1977}}</ref> Since 1996, the hotel was known for its annual [[Chinese New Year]] celebrations. These celebrations were cited among the celebrations within [[Metro Manila]] outside [[Binondo]]. In 2001, the hotel opened The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a luxury spa within its premises, becoming the first hotel in the country to have done so.<ref name=history>{{cite news|last1=Manalac|first1=Shiela|title=History and memories at Mandarin Oriental Manila|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/history-and-memories-at-mandarin-oriental-manila/106910/|accessdate=10 October 2015|publisher=Manila Times|date=26 June 2014}}</ref>


===Closure===
===Closure===
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===Fate of the hotel building===
===Fate of the hotel building===
[[File:Mandarin Hotel Manila demolition.jpg|thumbnail|left|150px|Gradual demolition works of the building. December 2015.]]
[[File:Mandarin Hotel Manila demolition.jpg|thumbnail|left|150px|Gradual demolition works of the building. December 2015.]]
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) expressed concern on its [[Facebook]] page about the possible demolition of the old Mandarin Oriental Manila building along with [[InterContinental Manila]]. Former HCS Vice President and member of the group's Advisory Council, Domic Garcia, who is also an architect, urged for the buildings not to be demolished and argued that while not all of the works of architect [[Leandro Locsin]] should be preserved, his best works should. He also suggested that the buildings may be reused for other purposes or integrated into a new design; specifically, he proposed to use the Mandarin Oriental building as the base of a new and taller tower complimenting the architecture of the older building. The HCS also cited the [[National Cultural Heritage Act]] of 2009, which stated that works of National Artists such as Locsin were considered as important cultural property.<ref name=concern>{{cite news|last1=Macas|first1=Trisha|title=Fate of Locsin-designed hotels in Makati redevelopment project a concern|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/377553/lifestyle/fate-of-locsin-designed-hotels-in-makati-redevelopment-project-a-concern#sthash.P0aHOECV.dpuf|accessdate=10 October 2015|publisher=GMA News|date=3 September 2014}}</ref>
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) expressed concern on its [[Facebook]] page about the possible demolition of the old Mandarin Oriental Manila building along with [[InterContinental Manila]]. Former HCS Vice President and member of the group's Advisory Council, Domic Garcia, who is also an architect, urged for the buildings not to be demolished and argued that while not all of the works of architect [[Leandro Locsin]] should be preserved, his best works should. He also suggested that the buildings may be reused for other purposes or integrated into a new design; specifically, he proposed to use the Mandarin Oriental building as the base of a new and taller tower complementing the architecture of the older building. The HCS also cited the [[National Cultural Heritage Act]] of 2009, which stated that works of National Artists such as Locsin were considered as important cultural property.<ref name=concern>{{cite news|last1=Macas|first1=Trisha|title=Fate of Locsin-designed hotels in Makati redevelopment project a concern|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/377553/lifestyle/fate-of-locsin-designed-hotels-in-makati-redevelopment-project-a-concern#sthash.P0aHOECV.dpuf|accessdate=10 October 2015|publisher=GMA News|date=3 September 2014}}</ref>


Under the [[National Cultural Heritage Act]], a site can only be declared a heritage site if it is at least 50 years old. The Mandarin Hotel building was about 38 years old on its full closure in 2014.<ref name=interaksyon/>
Under the [[National Cultural Heritage Act]], a site can only be declared a heritage site if it is at least 50 years old. The Mandarin Hotel building was about 38 years old on its full closure in 2014.<ref name=interaksyon/>


[[Ayala Land]] stated on September 2014 that the redevelopment of the site of the Mandarin Oriental Manila was being planned along with architectural consultations with LVLP, the firm of Leandro Locsin. The redevelopment of the site of InterContinental Manila was also being planned.<ref name=concern/>
[[Ayala Land]] stated in September 2014 that the redevelopment of the site of the Mandarin Oriental Manila was being planned along with architectural consultations with LVLP, the firm of Leandro Locsin. The redevelopment of the site of InterContinental Manila was also being planned. Demolition works of the building was made from September 2014 to May 2017.<ref name=concern/>


===New Mandarin Oriental Manila===
===New Mandarin Oriental Manila===
The lease of the management of the Mandarin Oriental Manila with Ayala Land was due to end in 2026 but the board decided to close the hotel instead of waiting for the lease to expire. The new Mandarin Oriental Manila will be built across the street at the [[Ayala Triangle Gardens]] and is planned to have 275 rooms. The new hotel to be developed and owned by Ayala Land Hotels & Resorts is planned to be completed by 2020.<ref name=history/><ref name=gma1/><ref name=abscbn1/>
The lease of the management of the Mandarin Oriental Manila with Ayala Land was due to end in 2026 but the board decided to close the hotel instead of waiting for the lease to expire. The new Mandarin Oriental Manila will be built across the street at the [[Ayala Triangle Gardens]] and is planned to have 275 rooms. The new hotel to be developed and owned by Ayala Land Hotels & Resorts is planned to be completed by 2020.<ref name=history/><ref name=gma1/><ref name=abscbn1/>


April 25, 2024, however, Ayala Land Inc. President and CEO, Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy told stockholders that the hotel will open in 2026, instead of 2020 due to construction delays by the outbreak of [[COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news |last1= Dumlao-Abadilla|first1= Doris|title=Mandarin Oriental’s 2026 comeback|url= https://business.inquirer.net/456255/biz-buzz-mandarin-orientals-2026-comeback|accessdate=April 26, 2024 |publisher= [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Mandarin Oriental fans will have to wait until 2026 for opening in Makati |url= https://bilyonaryo.com/2024/04/25/mandarin-oriental-fans-will-have-to-wait-until-2026-for-opening-in-makati-ali-president-margarita-dy/business/|accessdate=April 26, 2024 |publisher= bilyonaryo.com|date=April 25, 2024}}</ref>
==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1976 establishments in the Philippines]]
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 20 November 2024

Mandarin Oriental Manila
Mandarin Oriental Manila in 2012, along with the statue of General Pio del Pilar at the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas.
Map
General information
LocationMakati Avenue, Makati, Philippines
Coordinates14°33′26″N 121°01′29″E / 14.55729°N 121.02483°E / 14.55729; 121.02483
Opening
  • September 1976 (1976-09)
  • 2026 (New Mandarin Oriental Manila)
ClosedSeptember 9, 2014 (2014-09-09)
DemolishedMay 2017 (2017-05)
ManagementMandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Technical details
Floor count18
Design and construction
Architect(s)Leandro Locsin
Known forLongest operating international chain hotel in the Philippines
Other information
Number of rooms413[1]
Number of suites29[1]
Number of restaurants7 restaurant and bars[1] (2014)
Website
www.mandarinoriental.com/manila/
(Archived)

The Mandarin Oriental Manila was a hotel along Makati Avenue in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, managed by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin.[2]

History

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The hotel was designed by Leandro Locsin and a British design consultant. The 18-storey building was built on a site which was known as the Diamond Triangle and opened in 1976. It had the first in-house movie system in the Philippines.[3] Since 1996, the hotel was known for its annual Chinese New Year celebrations. These celebrations were cited among the celebrations within Metro Manila outside Binondo. In 2001, the hotel opened The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a luxury spa within its premises, becoming the first hotel in the country to have done so.[4]

Closure

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On June 4, 2014, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that it would close the hotel by the end of 2014.[5][6] The management began closing the hotel gradually, area by area, instead of shutting down all the hotel areas at once.[4] The hotel saw its last day of operation on September 9, 2014.[2]

Fate of the hotel building

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Gradual demolition works of the building. December 2015.

The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) expressed concern on its Facebook page about the possible demolition of the old Mandarin Oriental Manila building along with InterContinental Manila. Former HCS Vice President and member of the group's Advisory Council, Domic Garcia, who is also an architect, urged for the buildings not to be demolished and argued that while not all of the works of architect Leandro Locsin should be preserved, his best works should. He also suggested that the buildings may be reused for other purposes or integrated into a new design; specifically, he proposed to use the Mandarin Oriental building as the base of a new and taller tower complementing the architecture of the older building. The HCS also cited the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, which stated that works of National Artists such as Locsin were considered as important cultural property.[7]

Under the National Cultural Heritage Act, a site can only be declared a heritage site if it is at least 50 years old. The Mandarin Hotel building was about 38 years old on its full closure in 2014.[2]

Ayala Land stated in September 2014 that the redevelopment of the site of the Mandarin Oriental Manila was being planned along with architectural consultations with LVLP, the firm of Leandro Locsin. The redevelopment of the site of InterContinental Manila was also being planned. Demolition works of the building was made from September 2014 to May 2017.[7]

New Mandarin Oriental Manila

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The lease of the management of the Mandarin Oriental Manila with Ayala Land was due to end in 2026 but the board decided to close the hotel instead of waiting for the lease to expire. The new Mandarin Oriental Manila will be built across the street at the Ayala Triangle Gardens and is planned to have 275 rooms. The new hotel to be developed and owned by Ayala Land Hotels & Resorts is planned to be completed by 2020.[4][5][6]

April 25, 2024, however, Ayala Land Inc. President and CEO, Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy told stockholders that the hotel will open in 2026, instead of 2020 due to construction delays by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hotel Information". Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Manila. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Marquez, Francine (10 September 2014). "Kind words, laughter, tears fill the Mandarin Oriental Manila on its last day". InterAksyon. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Top quality hotel for Manila". The Age. 28 March 1977. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Manalac, Shiela (26 June 2014). "History and memories at Mandarin Oriental Manila". Manila Times. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Existing Mandarin Oriental, Manila to close; new hotel to rise in 2020". GMA News. BM, GMA News. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  6. ^ a b "After 38 years, Mandarin hotel to close this year". ABS-CBNnews.com. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  7. ^ a b Macas, Trisha (3 September 2014). "Fate of Locsin-designed hotels in Makati redevelopment project a concern". GMA News. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  8. ^ Dumlao-Abadilla, Doris (April 26, 2024). "Mandarin Oriental's 2026 comeback". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Mandarin Oriental fans will have to wait until 2026 for opening in Makati". bilyonaryo.com. April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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