In the most extensive soft renovation the property has undertaken since 2008, The Peninsula Manila will be ready to unveil the results of a seven month phased makeover to guest rooms and suites in the third quarter of 2019. An outcome of the renovation will be a reduction in the number of rooms at the hotel. From a previous inventory of 469, The Peninsula Manila will now have a total of 351 guest rooms and suites.
The hotel will also unveil The Gallery Club Lounge – an all-new, third-floor 90-seat guest lounge accessible to suite guests, featuring a range of refreshments and live music.
The refurb aims for a contemporary look that will continue to complement the Filipino character of the guest rooms, and will include warmer, brighter, and lighter colours, materials, and fabrics. Enhanced finishes include new mattresses, 55-inch HDT-screen TVs, and bedside light fixtures. To meet the demands of today’s tech-savvy travelers, more accessible power outlets will be positioned throughout the guest rooms; functions can be managed from a bedside control panel; and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone calls – which allow guests to make international calls free of charge – will be provided for added convenience.
“This long-anticipated renovation has been planned with the intention of keeping The Peninsula Manila relevant and distinctive for our guests, without losing its charm,” said Mark J. Choon, General Manager of The Peninsula Manila. “Our challenge was to succeed at maintaining a balance between the much-loved “old” and comfort and innovation of the “new”, breathing new life into an institution. We are confident that our guests and all of Manila will benefit from and be able to enjoy the results of our efforts.”
