I first came across the Okura hotel franchise during one of my visits to Taiwan some few years ago. It may be its contemporary architecture, its prime location, or the elegant lobby that enticed me each time our bus passes thru The Okura Prestige Taipei, so I made a vow to myself that I will book a room in one of its hotels in any of my upcoming trips. Then Covid happened.
Fast forward to 2022, the much-awaited opening of Hotel Okura Manila in Newport City further widened the roster of 5-star accommodations in the NAIA Terminal 3 vicinity alongside Hilton, Sheraton, and Marriott hotels. It took 2 years for us to finally book a staycation at Okura Manila but I must say that it was well worth the wait. Konnichiwa!
Hotel Okura Manila offers only 4 room categories such as deluxe, hinoki-yu, premier corner, and grandest one - the palace suite. I was looking forward to booking a hinoki-yu room which features a hinoki wooden bathtub but it was already sold out on our dates so we settled for a deluxe room instead. Pardon the word "settled" because the deluxe room that we were given was not even close to the premier rooms in other 5-star hotels I've been in the city- it was gorgeous!
I've always wanted to have a swiveling TV and I was happy that I was able to experience one in our deluxe room in Okura. It was so convenient to just adjust it whether you're relaxing in the bed or munching snacks in the living area. Oh, the little luxuries in life!
Room amenities in detail:
- Luxurious king or twin-size beds
- Nespresso machine and Dilmah teas
- Japanese yukata robes
- Bedside electronic panel
- In-room safe
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Complimentary welcome amenity
- Japanese style bidet toilet
- Free wifi
Pros: Best breakfast buffet in Manila, elegant and luxurious room, professional and friendly service, great hotel amenities, free parking, and convenient location.
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