“It’s not just about the aesthetics of our beautiful hotel, it’s about delivering personalized service and embracing the Filipino warmth that sets us apart,” shared Addie Capinding, Hotel Okura Manila’s Director of Sales and Marketing.
Hotel Okura Manila is part of the esteemed Okura Nikko Hotel Management, a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., overseeing three hotel chains worldwide: Okura Hotels & Resorts, Nikko Hotels International, and Hotel JAL City, along with Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., which operates Newport World Resorts. As a global luxury hotel chain rooted in Japan, Hotel Okura aims to leave a lasting impression on people worldwide, merging tradition with innovation in its pursuit of excellence.
Designed by Filipino architect Joey Cruz in collaboration with Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) based in Singapore, Hotel Okura Manila stands as a stunning example of cultural collaboration, awarded the prestigious Best Hotel Design by the ATAP Design Awards in 2023.
“Our guest rooms are also Japanese-inspired and provide a sense of calm, luxury, comfort, and privacy,” she added. The rooms, starting at a generous 46 square meters, offer spacious retreats adorned with subtle Japanese motifs.
What distinguishes Hotel Okura Manila is its exclusive provision of hinoki tubs, sourced from Nagiso Town in the Japanese Central Alps region. Forty-eight out of the 190 rooms showcase these custom-made aromatic Japanese cypress (hinoki) tubs. Additionally, select rooms are adorned with subtle Japanese-inspired motifs, including origami crane sculptures and tsubo-niwa, traditional Japanese pocket gardens.
Featured amenities include Japanese yukata sets for lounging. Guests are invited to experience the sensation of stepping into a Japanese hot spring within the comfort of their own room.
Exceptional Japanese Cuisine in Manila
“Our cuisine, from traditional Japanese at Yamazato to international at Yawaragi, reflects our commitment to offering diverse and exceptional dining experiences,” states Capinding.
It’s not just about the aesthetics of our beautiful hotel, it’s about delivering personalized service and embracing the Filipino warmth that sets us apart.
Addie Capinding, Hotel Okura Manila’s Director of Sales and Marketing
At Yawaragi restaurant, guests immerse themselves in a unique dining experience reminiscent of a modern Japanese-inspired village. Meanwhile, Yamazato boasts a traditional interior design, characterized by wood and traditional Japanese elements, transporting guests to authentic restaurants in Japan, where the focus is solely on the food and the ambiance evokes the feeling of being in Japan.
Yamazato, the signature Japanese fine dining restaurant of Okura brands, has earned recognition with several Yamazato restaurants worldwide either being Michelin-starred or Michelin-plated establishments.
Yamazato’s culinary excellence is complemented by various dining areas showcasing different Japanese cuisines, including Teppanyaki, Kaiseki, Shabu Shabu, and the Sushi Bar serving traditional Japanese sushi.
