Astoria Hotels and Resorts

When it opened its doors back in 2001, Astoria Plaza Full Service Residential Suites was one of the pioneers in offering the unique concept of having privately owned residences (condominiums) located within a deluxe hotel and operate under one property name. This business model proved to be a huge success in the hospitality industry and now, 15 years later, there are a multitude of other hotel brands / chains with the exact residential / hotel combination of services that also operate within the Ortigas Business District and in new bustling areas such as the Makati CBD and The Fort.

In 2010, after nearly 10 years of mastering the rendering of exceptional hospitality services and experiences to its hotel guests and residents, the company made the bold move by opening Astoria Boracay, the company’s first foray into the resort development and operations. Armed with two (2) properties under its stewardship, it was then that Astoria Hotels and Resorts (AHR) was formed.

In 2012, after gaining 2 solid years of resort operations and expertise in the country’s top tourist destination, AHR opened Astoria Bohol, one of the most unique of its portfolio of properties. Its design is a combination of Boholano tradition and local culture fused with contemporary design, setting it apart from other resorts in the island province of Bohol and making it a unique selling aspect of the resort. It offers 8 spacious rooms housed in one large private villa that enjoys beachfront views of the Sulu Sea.

On December 2013, Astoria once again went out of its comfort zone and opened Chardonnay by Astoria, a visionary events centre located off the newly reinvented Capitol Commons in Ortigas. Since its opening, it has been one of the most popular venues for corporate launches and conferences and wedding receptions.

In 2014, AHR opened the 5th and 6th addition to its growing portfolio of chic, stylish and design driven properties with Astoria Palawan in San Rafael, Puerto Princesa and the traditional Japanese Restaurant called Minami Saki by Astoria. Astoria Palawan opened its doors to the public in May 2014, right on the beachfront shores of pristine Honda Bay, with 40 wood cabin type rooms housed in 13 leaf shaped inspired villas. Built on a 5 hectare mango orchard that enjoys both mountain and beachfront views of Honda Bay, Astoria opened its most green and Eco conscious property to date. The Astoria brand also chooses to open in tried and tested cities / destinations that already have a market demand, minimizing the gamble of opening in new developing destinations and not capturing the market arrivals and meeting forecasted revenues.

With legendary Executive Chef Kimito Katagiri, the second restaurant of Astoria Plaza in Ortigas which specializes in Japanese cuisine opened in August 2014, complimenting the existing restaurant Café Astoria, giving a sense of growth, change and offering something new at the hotel, despite it’s nearly 14 years of operations.

In 2015, the 7th and 8th addition to the brand are set to open in March and May respectively: One Greenbelt by Astoria and Current by Astoria. One Greenbelt offers 48 newly renovated rooms in a property at the heart of the Makati Central Business District while Current offers 200 plus rooms in what is known as the action packed and activity center of the island of Boracay in Station 3.

All the 8 properties and establishments of Astoria work with Atelier Almario and Gallego & Associates for its interior and architectural design, making the brand distinct and cohesive in what they promise their valued clients from all over the world. All 8 establishments are also managed by Asian Grand Legacy, a company headed by top hotelier for decades now, Miguel Cerqueda. Astoria Hotels and Resorts is headed by its President Jeffrey Ng and its Chief Operating Officer Vivian S. Ng.

The taglines for Astoria Hotels and Resorts encapsulate what the home-grown Philippine brand and each of the properties is now known for, both in the domestic and international markets: Luxe retreats. Incomparable hospitality. Spectacular destinations.

Visit www.astoriahotelsandresorts.com and view the virtual tours of each of the properties to get a feel of the ambience of what Astoria offers its guests.