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==Design and construction==
==Design and construction==
The design of the building occupied by the Conrad Manila was inspired from the [[cruise ships]] that passes by [[Manila Bay]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Simeon|first1=Louise Maureen|title=Conrad Manila hotel opening next month|url=http://www.philstar.com/business/2016/05/11/1581890/conrad-manila-hotel-opening-next-month|accessdate=24 July 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=11 May 2016}}</ref> Conrad Manila was designed by the firm WOW Architects.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tan|first1=Mick|title=WOW Architects designs shipping-inspired Conrad Manila|url=http://www.hotelmanagement.net/openings/wow-architects-designs-shipping-inspired-conrad-manila|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=Hotel Management|publisher=Questex LLC|date=7 July 2016}}</ref> The firm was also responsible for the interior design of the building.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kitchen|first1=Jane|title=Conrad makes Philippine debut with hotel perched on top of lifestyle mall|url=http://www.cladglobal.com/CLADnews/architecture_design/Conrad-Hotels-Manila-Philippines-spa-WOW-architects/324848?source=related|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=CLAD News|date=20 June 2016}}</ref>
The design of the building occupied by the Conrad Manila was inspired by the [[cruise ships]] that pass by [[Manila Bay]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Simeon|first1=Louise Maureen|title=Conrad Manila hotel opening next month|url=http://www.philstar.com/business/2016/05/11/1581890/conrad-manila-hotel-opening-next-month|accessdate=24 July 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=11 May 2016}}</ref> Conrad Manila was designed by WOW Architects.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tan|first1=Mick|title=WOW Architects designs shipping-inspired Conrad Manila|url=http://www.hotelmanagement.net/openings/wow-architects-designs-shipping-inspired-conrad-manila|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=Hotel Management|publisher=Questex LLC|date=7 July 2016}}</ref> The firm was also responsible for the interior design of the building.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kitchen|first1=Jane|title=Conrad makes Philippine debut with hotel perched on top of lifestyle mall|url=http://www.cladglobal.com/CLADnews/architecture_design/Conrad-Hotels-Manila-Philippines-spa-WOW-architects/324848?source=related|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=CLAD News|date=20 June 2016}}</ref>


In March 7, 2013, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporations announced that they have reached an agreement with [[Hilton Worldwide]] who operates the [[Conrad Hotels]] hotel brand, that the SM subsidiary will manage Conrad Manila. The opening of the hotel then planned to have 350 rooms was initially scheduled in mid-2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=SM brings Hilton's luxury Conrad hotels to Manila|url=http://www.rappler.com/business/23272-sm-hotels-hilton-worldwide-conrad-manila|accessdate=24 July 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=7 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Satake|first1=Minoru|title=Manila luxury hotels, casinos on the rise|url=http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Manila-luxury-hotels-casinos-on-the-rise|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=Nikkei Asian Review|publisher=Nikkei Inc.}}</ref> It was later reported that Hilton Worldwide will manage Conrad Manila which will be owned by the SM subsidiary.<ref name="luxuryhotelopens">{{cite news|title=Luxury hotel Conrad Manila opens its doors|url=http://www.rappler.com/business/industries/171-aviation-tourism/136613-conrad-manila-opening-sm-hilton|accessdate=24 July 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=16 June 2016}}</ref>
In March 7, 2013, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporations announced that they reached an agreement with [[Hilton Worldwide]], the operator of the [[Conrad Hotels]] hotel brand, that the SM subsidiary would manage Conrad Manila. The opening of the hotel, then planned to have 350 rooms, was initially scheduled for mid-2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=SM brings Hilton's luxury Conrad hotels to Manila|url=http://www.rappler.com/business/23272-sm-hotels-hilton-worldwide-conrad-manila|accessdate=24 July 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=7 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Satake|first1=Minoru|title=Manila luxury hotels, casinos on the rise|url=http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Manila-luxury-hotels-casinos-on-the-rise|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=Nikkei Asian Review|publisher=Nikkei Inc.}}</ref> It was later reported that Hilton Worldwide would manage Conrad Manila, which would be owned by the SM subsidiary.<ref name="luxuryhotelopens">{{cite news|title=Luxury hotel Conrad Manila opens its doors|url=http://www.rappler.com/business/industries/171-aviation-tourism/136613-conrad-manila-opening-sm-hilton|accessdate=24 July 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=16 June 2016}}</ref>


The hotel opened in June 15, 2016 which was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, however the formal opening of the hotel is scheduled in September 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Marquez|first1=Francine|title=LOOK <nowiki>|</nowiki> 8 reasons why Conrad Manila is now the best hotel by the bay|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/in-photos-8-reasons-why-conrad-manila-is-now-the-best-hotel-by-the-bay|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=InterAksyon|date=15 June 2016}}</ref> It is estimated that {{Philippine peso|6.5 billion}} was spent in the construction of the hotel building.<ref name="bw">{{cite news|last1=Lim|first1=Janina|title=SM allocates P7 billion for hotel expansion|url=http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=sm-allocates-p7-billion-for-hotel-expansion&id=129075|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=BusinessWorld|publisher=BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation|quote=Located in the Mall of Asia complex, the P6.5-billion 8-storey hotel [Conrad Hotel] has 347 rooms. It also includes a two-level high-end retail podium called S Maison.}}</ref>
The hotel opened on June 15, 2016, which was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. However, the formal opening of the hotel was scheduled in September 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Marquez|first1=Francine|title=LOOK <nowiki>|</nowiki> 8 reasons why Conrad Manila is now the best hotel by the bay|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/in-photos-8-reasons-why-conrad-manila-is-now-the-best-hotel-by-the-bay|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=InterAksyon|date=15 June 2016}}</ref> It is estimated that {{Philippine peso|6.5 billion}} was spent for the construction of the hotel building.<ref name="bw">{{cite news|last1=Lim|first1=Janina|title=SM allocates P7 billion for hotel expansion|url=http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=sm-allocates-p7-billion-for-hotel-expansion&id=129075|accessdate=24 July 2016|work=BusinessWorld|publisher=BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation|quote=Located in the Mall of Asia complex, the P6.5-billion 8-storey hotel [Conrad Hotel] has 347 rooms. It also includes a two-level high-end retail podium called S Maison.}}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==

Revision as of 20:30, 5 June 2018

Conrad Manila
Hotel logo
The hotel in June 2016
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
LocationSeaside Boulevard, Bay City,
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Coordinates14°31′54.8″N 120°58′49.6″E / 14.531889°N 120.980444°E / 14.531889; 120.980444
OpeningJune 15, 2016
Cost₱6.5 billion
OwnerSM Hotels and Conventions Corporation
ManagementConrad Hotels
Technical details
Floor count10 (including S Maison retail complex)
Design and construction
Architecture firmWOW Architects
Other designersMalherbe (interior design; S' Maison)
Other information
Number of rooms347 (including suites)
Website
Official Website

Conrad Manila is a hotel located at the Bay City area in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Design and construction

The design of the building occupied by the Conrad Manila was inspired by the cruise ships that pass by Manila Bay.[1] Conrad Manila was designed by WOW Architects.[2] The firm was also responsible for the interior design of the building.[3]

In March 7, 2013, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporations announced that they reached an agreement with Hilton Worldwide, the operator of the Conrad Hotels hotel brand, that the SM subsidiary would manage Conrad Manila. The opening of the hotel, then planned to have 350 rooms, was initially scheduled for mid-2015.[4][5] It was later reported that Hilton Worldwide would manage Conrad Manila, which would be owned by the SM subsidiary.[6]

The hotel opened on June 15, 2016, which was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. However, the formal opening of the hotel was scheduled in September 2016.[7] It is estimated that ₱6.5 billion was spent for the construction of the hotel building.[8]

Features

The hotel occupies the top eight floors of the building while the first two floors are occupied by S Maison, a retail complex. A direct walkway also exist which connects the hotel building to the SMX Convention Center. The hotel is owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation while it is managed by the Hilton Worldwide as part of its Conrad Hotels brand.[6]

At the time the hotel opened, there are 347 rooms and suites. Also the hotel also hosts 4 event halls and two ballrooms which occupies more than 4,000 square metres (43,000 sq ft). Six restaurants and lounges are likewise hosted at the hotel. A fitness center and spa which operates for 24 hours and an infinity pool is also among the hotel's features.[6]

S' Maison

The S' Maison retail space occupies the first two floors of the Conrad Manila hosting around 69 retail spaces. It also hosts a Director's Club Cinema with three theaters with each having a seating capacity of 38 people[9], installed by La-Z-Boy[10]. The retail space launched in June 2017[11] is considered by SM Prime Holdings to be its 62nd SM Supermall in the country.[10]

Malherbe, a French design firm, was responsible for the interior design of the S' Maison which is described to have been patterned after the concept of "Pearl of the Orient". The mall has a space of 25,534 square meters (274,850 sq ft).[10] The tenant mix of the S' Maison is described as "43 percent food and 57 percent retail".[11]

Reception

Conrad Manila received awards before its opening date at the 4th Annual Philippine Property Awards which was held in April 2016. The establishment is the recipient of three awards namely Best Hotel Development, Best Hotel Architectural Design, and Best Hotel Interior Design.[6]

At the 2017 Prix Versailles World Architecture Awards held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the S' Maison was recognized for design excellence in the Interior Spaces, South Asia and the Pacific Shopping Malls category.[11]

References

  1. ^ Simeon, Louise Maureen (11 May 2016). "Conrad Manila hotel opening next month". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  2. ^ Tan, Mick (7 July 2016). "WOW Architects designs shipping-inspired Conrad Manila". Hotel Management. Questex LLC. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  3. ^ Kitchen, Jane (20 June 2016). "Conrad makes Philippine debut with hotel perched on top of lifestyle mall". CLAD News. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  4. ^ "SM brings Hilton's luxury Conrad hotels to Manila". Rappler. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  5. ^ Satake, Minoru. "Manila luxury hotels, casinos on the rise". Nikkei Asian Review. Nikkei Inc. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d "Luxury hotel Conrad Manila opens its doors". Rappler. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  7. ^ Marquez, Francine (15 June 2016). "LOOK | 8 reasons why Conrad Manila is now the best hotel by the bay". InterAksyon. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  8. ^ Lim, Janina. "SM allocates P7 billion for hotel expansion". BusinessWorld. BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 24 July 2016. Located in the Mall of Asia complex, the P6.5-billion 8-storey hotel [Conrad Hotel] has 347 rooms. It also includes a two-level high-end retail podium called S Maison.
  9. ^ Marquez, Mary Chol. "3 Things To Know About SM's S Maison Mall". International Business Times. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  10. ^ a b c Lunas, Bernadette (22 June 2017). "5 reasons why you should go to S Maison". Manila Standard. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  11. ^ a b c "Award-winning French-designed mall launched in Pasay". The Philippine Star. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
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