Whats your favorite hotel?
October 19, 2003 | 12:00am
Theyre our homes away from home.
No matter how much time you spend outside your hotel in a foreign country, coming back to a great one after a day of shopping, sightseeing or business meetings spells the difference between an enjoyable trip and an excruciating one. Weve all heard of horror stories about hotels from hell, but this time lets hear about those created in heaven the ones where the staff anticipates your every move, where they know you by name, where the food is outstanding, where the pillows are fluffy and the beds are turned down in the evening, and where they truly make you feel at home with thoughtful service and warm hospitality.
In short, these are hotels that have earned every star in their ratings.
So lets read about the favorite hotels of this weeks well-traveled personalities.
Ambassador AMABLE R. AGUILUZ V, Special Envoy of the President to the Gulf Cooperation Council: In Manila my favorite hotels are the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and Shangri-La Edsa Plaza Hotel because of their very efficient business centers. In Dubai its the Burj Al Arab Hotel. In the US its the Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton Hotels in San Francisco. In Paris its the Marriott and Hilton. In Hong Kong its Island Shangri-La for the amenities.
MANNY PADILLA, businessman: Fridays Hotel in Boracay. Its small, out of the way and private. Abroad, my favorite hotel is Mt. Washington in the northern East Coast in the US. Its a very old hotel and where all the US Presidents stay. It has a golf course and horseback riding facilities. Its beautiful and its a legacy.
JOHNNY SANTOS, chairman, Nestlé Philippines: Its in Mandarin Oriental Manila because its clean and quiet. Abroad its Raffles in Sin Beau Rivage in Switzerland because its elegant and comfortable.
TINA MARISTELA OCAMPO, businesswoman: My favorite hotel in Tokyo is Park Hyatt for its the closest to heaven. Imagine drinking coffee overlooking the clouds. In Hong Kong its the Peninsula Hotel for they know your quirks, from hard pillows to your usual out-of-the-menu breakfast. Pen HK is all about service. In New York its Mercer Hotel, the coolest hotel in the coolest place in NY.
Architect RAMON ANTONIO: My favorite hotel in Manila is Mandarin Oriental and in Paris its Hotel de la Tremoille.
LUCILLE CARLOS, businesswoman: Its hard to have just one favorite hotel so here goes: in Asia its the Ritz Carlton in Bali; in Europe its Hotel de Paris; in the US its the Peninsula Beverly Hills. These hotels have excellent service, good food and of course, excellent bathroom facilities!
DONNIE TANTOCO, EVP and general manager, Shopwise: The Shangri-La Hotels have great, consistent service. You always know what to expect. The layout is the same all over the world, its like coming home each time. They have great food outlets. I also like Four Seasons in Bali, the best honeymoon hotel. It has one of the most beautiful rooms and breathtaking gardens, and its very romantic and private. It has great lobby shops, food outlets and a wonderful library with amazing books.
JAMBY MADRIGAL, civic leader: My favorite hotel in Manila is the Mandarin Oriental. The rooms are well decorated, not too flashy, and the hotel is discreet. It has a small lobby, good service and security, food outlets, and an air of understated elegance.
In London my favorite is Claridges. I love the art deco style of the hotel. It brings one back to the times of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. No artifice here, just elegance, discretion and superb service. Its like living in somebody elses house. You dont sign anything when you order room service and eat in the restaurants. Pure English understatement and class.
In short, these are hotels that have earned every star in their ratings.
So lets read about the favorite hotels of this weeks well-traveled personalities.
Ambassador AMABLE R. AGUILUZ V, Special Envoy of the President to the Gulf Cooperation Council: In Manila my favorite hotels are the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and Shangri-La Edsa Plaza Hotel because of their very efficient business centers. In Dubai its the Burj Al Arab Hotel. In the US its the Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton Hotels in San Francisco. In Paris its the Marriott and Hilton. In Hong Kong its Island Shangri-La for the amenities.
MANNY PADILLA, businessman: Fridays Hotel in Boracay. Its small, out of the way and private. Abroad, my favorite hotel is Mt. Washington in the northern East Coast in the US. Its a very old hotel and where all the US Presidents stay. It has a golf course and horseback riding facilities. Its beautiful and its a legacy.
JOHNNY SANTOS, chairman, Nestlé Philippines: Its in Mandarin Oriental Manila because its clean and quiet. Abroad its Raffles in Sin Beau Rivage in Switzerland because its elegant and comfortable.
TINA MARISTELA OCAMPO, businesswoman: My favorite hotel in Tokyo is Park Hyatt for its the closest to heaven. Imagine drinking coffee overlooking the clouds. In Hong Kong its the Peninsula Hotel for they know your quirks, from hard pillows to your usual out-of-the-menu breakfast. Pen HK is all about service. In New York its Mercer Hotel, the coolest hotel in the coolest place in NY.
Architect RAMON ANTONIO: My favorite hotel in Manila is Mandarin Oriental and in Paris its Hotel de la Tremoille.
LUCILLE CARLOS, businesswoman: Its hard to have just one favorite hotel so here goes: in Asia its the Ritz Carlton in Bali; in Europe its Hotel de Paris; in the US its the Peninsula Beverly Hills. These hotels have excellent service, good food and of course, excellent bathroom facilities!
DONNIE TANTOCO, EVP and general manager, Shopwise: The Shangri-La Hotels have great, consistent service. You always know what to expect. The layout is the same all over the world, its like coming home each time. They have great food outlets. I also like Four Seasons in Bali, the best honeymoon hotel. It has one of the most beautiful rooms and breathtaking gardens, and its very romantic and private. It has great lobby shops, food outlets and a wonderful library with amazing books.
JAMBY MADRIGAL, civic leader: My favorite hotel in Manila is the Mandarin Oriental. The rooms are well decorated, not too flashy, and the hotel is discreet. It has a small lobby, good service and security, food outlets, and an air of understated elegance.
In London my favorite is Claridges. I love the art deco style of the hotel. It brings one back to the times of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. No artifice here, just elegance, discretion and superb service. Its like living in somebody elses house. You dont sign anything when you order room service and eat in the restaurants. Pure English understatement and class.
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