The Richmonde, Ortigas Hotel Manila

The Richmonde, Ortigas Hotel Manila is situated within the high-spirited financial district of Ortigas Center, Pasig City in Manila, Philippines. It is a convenient 1-hour drive or a 14-kilometer distance from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport through one of the country’s major thoroughfares called EDSA.

As you approach Richmonde Hotel, and get to see the prominent institutions that surround it, you will know that you are in a place where business and pleasure intertwine in harmony. Among these institutions include the University of the Asia and the Pacific, Asian Development Bank, Development Bank of the Philippines and the Philippine Stock Exchange.

For leisure shopping, you will find within walking distance two of the country’s major shopping malls called SM Mega Mall and the Shangrila Plaza Mall with a complete line of items to buy, try, enjoy, or simply feast on. Other adorable signature items are available from Robinson’s Department Store and at The Podium found within the area.

The Richmonde Ortigas Hotel is a four (4)-star property with a total of 207 rooms. Built with pampering the guest in mind, it has meticulously attended to the littlest detail of what it can offer. The facade and the lobby immediately communicate a cozy and comforting atmosphere. The smart and friendly-looking staff at the check-in counter add to your feeling of hospitable service and genuine security.

The rooms personify urban luxury living. The furnishings, amenities, and embellishments are with enduring excellence and appeal. The fine wooden finishes, relaxing colors used in the panels, and the accent of mellow lighting blended so well. It provided the elegance but homey ambience fit to the taste of a busy and pamper-deserving business executive.

The rooms in the Richmonde Hotel Manila come complete with amenities that ensure a pleasurable stay. You can have coffee or tea anytime with your own coffee/tea maker inside the room. For an all-day munching, the mini-bar comes full with your favorite snack items. The hotel’s Executive Suite even has a kitchenette with its own gas range, microwave oven, and refrigerator where you can delight your visiting friends with your culinary prowess.

In the rooms, you have your own remote-controlled color TV with cable channels allowing you to enjoy your favorite shows and keeps you abreast with the goings on around the world. You can even make adjustments in your room temperature. And just in case you need anything more, you can count on a 24-hour room service.

The rooms are also equipped with data port for computer and fax modems and a reliable broadband internet connection to address your business needs. The rooms use a key card system and each has a fully-automated fire safety system to ensure your protection and peace of mind. You can leave your valuables in your in-room safe while attending business briefings or simply taking a leisurely walk outside. A friendly alarm clock sits conveniently by the bedside to remind you that it is time for something. Lady-guests would be happy to see a hair dryer hanged on the bathroom to keep their hair neat and in style. And for very specific needs at night times, the rooms have roll-away beds and baby cribs for toddler-guests.

For health and recreational requirements, the hotel has a fully-equipped fitness center which the health buffs would find adorable. The Richmonde, Ortigas has a salon which provides various pampering services that go from head to toe, and comes perfect after a few lapses at the indoor-heated swimming pool. Actually, another alternative is an in-room massage service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any medical need can also be responded quickly and appropriately at the Guest Doctor’s clinic.

If you are up for a group meeting, there are two meeting rooms in the Hotel which are complemented with computer, fax, photocopying, mailing and courier services.

Your stay becomes even more hassle-free and worry-free with money exchange right inside the hotel, an in-house flight information, two-level carpark, safety deposit boxes at the front desk, security system at the exit stairs, and a round-the-clock transportation service. There are some peculiar needs that Richmonde also addresses. It has a room for the handicap, a no-smoking floor, and a lobby kiosk where you can entertain some guests who are in a hurry and cannot meet with you up in your room.

For dining facilities, the hotel comes prepared for varying needs. It has a lobby café’ where you can while away the time over a cup of coffee. It has a cozy bar and lobby lounge for a relaxing siesta or an enjoyable light meal. It also has a place that can host an elegant dining experience with the most palatable international favorites.

Guests who have stayed and tried the services of The Richmonde, Ortigas Hotel surely look forward to booking in this hotel the next time they visit the country. Try it for yourself at an accommodation rate that comes very reasonable at US $90 and up. For your convenience, the hotel accepts all major credit cards.

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