The feeling of relief and rest when thinking back to your favorite memories of staycations gone by is a transportive experience. Memories from the best vacations include great accommodations and the all the bells and whistles that make the stay noteworthy.

Designed by Eric Paras, the Henry Hotel Manila in Pasay is situated in a historical compound with five Liberation style homes. The hotel boasts of 35 rooms thoughtfully finished in Baldosa tiles and grill work that references the Art Deco period, and furnished with nostalgic Ambassador chairs. The Henry Hotel Manila

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From a designer’s perspective, working on a hotel’s look is very much about giving the guests an experience that is a delicate combination of being memorable, beautiful and practical. It’s akin to orchestrating a number of factors which include a design theme. Hotels with superb design don’t try to please everyone. They have a specific audience in mind, and yet, all of them give what’s expected by way of amenities and services.

Psychology comes to play when designing for this scale of commercial properties. A symphony of colors, materials, textures, lighting and scale come into play to give guests the best aesthetics. The location is also key: is there a poetic view to offer guests looking out the window? Or perhaps, is there a dynamic street experience that the site offers once guests step out of the property? Still, some hotels play up their locations’ historical and cultural value.

The Fairmont Makati Presidential Suite is ideal for special occasions. This opulent space is comprised of 154 square meters. Access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge, a dedicated butler service, and personalized check-in are included in this stay. The Fairmont Makati

Metro Manila has a wealth of hotel options for that romantic evening with a special someone, or for those days of much-needed self-care and R & R.

In the gallery below, see Metro.Style’s picks:

The Henry Suites, QC MiraNila - Address: 26 Mariposa, Quezon City, 1111 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 7216 5953Book here

The Henry Suites, QC MiraNila - Address: 26 Mariposa, Quezon City, 1111 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 7216 5953Book here

The Henry Hotel Manila - Address: A15, 2680 Compound, 2680 F.B. Harrison St, Pasay, 1302 Kalakhang MaynilaPhone: (02) 8807 8888Book here

Hotel Okura Manila - Address: Newport World Resorts, 2 Portwood Street (formerly, Portwood St, Pasay, 1309 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 5318 2888Book here

Hotel Okura Manila - Address: Newport World Resorts, 2 Portwood Street (formerly, Portwood St, Pasay, 1309 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 5318 2888https://www.hotelokuramanila.com/

The Admiral Hotel Manila- M Gallery - Address: 2138 Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 5318 9000Book here

Raffles Hotel Makati - Address: 1, Raffles Drive, Makati Ave, Makati, 1224 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 7795 0777Book here

Raffles Hotel Makati - Address: 1, Raffles Drive, Makati Ave, Makati, 1224 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 7795 0777Book here

The Manila Marriott - Address: Fourth District, 2 Resorts Drive Pasay City, Manila, 1309 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8988 9999Book here

Nuwa City Of Dreams Manila - Address: Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque, Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8800 8080Book here

Nuwa City Of Dreams Manila - Address: Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque, Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8800 8080Book here

Nuwa City Of Dreams Manila - Address: Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque, Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8800 8080Book here

The Fairmont Makati - Address: 1, Raffles Drive, Makati Ave, Makati, 1224 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8555 9888Book here

The Conrad Hotel Manila - Address: Seaside Boulevard, Coral Way, Pasay, 1300 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8833 9999Book here

Shangri-La Hotel The Fort - Address: 30th Street, corner 5th Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8820 0888Book here

Shangri-La Hotel The Fort - Address: 30th Street, corner 5th Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8820 0888Book here

Solaire Sky Tower - Address: Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Tambo, Parañaque, 1701 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8888 8888Book here

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Imperial Suite - Address: CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Pasay, 1300 Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 8573 5555Book here