Published by tatlerasia.com, June 7, 2022
By Margarita Preysler
The lobby says a lot about an establishment, especially the tone and ambiance it aims to set to make the best possible first impression. As we all know, “first impressions last” and this could be more true when we’re talking about hotel lobbies.
Ms. Preysler from tatlerasia.com made a listicle article regarding 8 beautiful lobby designs with its architecture and interior that immediately indicates the core values and ethos of the establishment. According to her article, “it is the finer details that make an entrance note-worthy and have guests coming back to recapture the admiration and awe they experience on their first visit.
The Manila Hotel’s grand lobby wows guests with world-class service, opulent Filipiniana-style interiors.The iconic lobby is a stately space with an impressive colonnade, striking chandeliers hanging from coffered ceilings, unobtrusive piano music, and gleaming marble floors that make the atmosphere exclusive and elegant without being stuffy.
Tatler’s article also described The Manila Hotel’s Grand Lobby “invokes lasting conversations with its warm and comfortable setting.”
“Manila Hotel has undergone a number of renovations throughout the years, the history and elegance it possesses remains steadfast. Manila Hotel’s lobby is admired by many for its lavish design and light fixtures, as well as its historic significance. The famed hotel helped establish Manila as a major economic centre in the country. It has witnessed the country’s ups and downs, reminding the people of the different stages of our history. The hotel’s lobby has the ability to invoke lasting conversations thanks to its warm and comfortable setting.”
