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'''Novotel Manila Araneta City''', alternately named '''Novotel Manila Araneta Center''', is a [[ |
'''Novotel Manila Araneta City''', alternately named '''Novotel Manila Araneta Center''', is a [[Star (classification)|4-Star]] [[Hotel]] located at the [[Araneta City]] in [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]]. The mid-scale, full-service hotel is part of [[AccorHotels]], and the first hotel under the [[Novotel]] brand in the [[Philippines]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The hotel was launched in February 2012 with a ceremonial lowering of a time capsule, as well as a presentation of the hotel's features.<ref>{{cite news|title=Araneta Group, Accor launch Novotel Manila Araneta Center proj|url=http://www.philstar.com/business/774974/araneta-group-accor-launch-novotel-manila-araneta-center-proj|accessdate=6 August 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=8 February 2012}}</ref> The hotel is a joint venture by Araneta Center Hotel, Inc. and [[AccorHotels]].<ref name="eei">{{cite web|url=http://www.eei.com.ph/content/products%20&%20services/on_going.php|title=On-going Projects|publisher=EEI Corporation|accessdate=6 August 2016}}</ref> The hotel building which cost around {{Philippine peso|3 billion}} was topped off on July 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Morales|first1=Neil Jerome|title=Araneta Group to build P3-B Novotel in Cubao|url=http://www.philstar.com/business/2014/07/29/1351355/araneta-group-build-p3-b-novotel-cubao|accessdate=6 August 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=29 July 2014}}</ref> It was initially planned by the end of 2014<ref>{{cite news|last1=Arceo-Dumlao|first1=Tina|title=Araneta group launches Novotel hotel project|url=http://business.inquirer.net/47571/araneta-group-launches-novotel-hotel-project|accessdate=6 August 2016|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=5 March 2012}}</ref> and later early 2015<ref>{{cite news|last1=Duarte|first1=Angie|title=P3-B Novotel Manila-Araneta Center to open in Cubao in 2015|url=http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2014/07/29/p3-b-novotel-manila-araneta-center-to-open-in-cubao-in-2015/|accessdate=6 August 2016|work=Philippine Canadian Inquirer|date=29 July 2014}}</ref> that the hotel will start accepting |
The hotel was launched in February 2012 with a ceremonial lowering of a time capsule, as well as a presentation of the hotel's features.<ref>{{cite news|title=Araneta Group, Accor launch Novotel Manila Araneta Center proj|url=http://www.philstar.com/business/774974/araneta-group-accor-launch-novotel-manila-araneta-center-proj|accessdate=6 August 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=8 February 2012}}</ref> The hotel is a joint venture by Araneta Center Hotel, Inc. and [[AccorHotels]].<ref name="eei">{{cite web|url=http://www.eei.com.ph/content/products%20&%20services/on_going.php|title=On-going Projects|publisher=EEI Corporation|accessdate=6 August 2016}}</ref> The hotel building which cost around {{Philippine peso|3 billion}} was topped off on July 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Morales|first1=Neil Jerome|title=Araneta Group to build P3-B Novotel in Cubao|url=http://www.philstar.com/business/2014/07/29/1351355/araneta-group-build-p3-b-novotel-cubao|accessdate=6 August 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=29 July 2014}}</ref> It was initially planned to open partially by the end of 2014,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Arceo-Dumlao|first1=Tina|title=Araneta group launches Novotel hotel project|url=http://business.inquirer.net/47571/araneta-group-launches-novotel-hotel-project|accessdate=6 August 2016|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=5 March 2012}}</ref> and was later moved on early 2015<ref>{{cite news|last1=Duarte|first1=Angie|title=P3-B Novotel Manila-Araneta Center to open in Cubao in 2015|url=http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2014/07/29/p3-b-novotel-manila-araneta-center-to-open-in-cubao-in-2015/|accessdate=6 August 2016|work=Philippine Canadian Inquirer|date=29 July 2014}}</ref> that the hotel will start accepting guests, however, the hotel had its soft opening later in October 2015.<ref name="fullswing">{{cite web|last1=Alpad|first1=Christina|title=Coming in full swing|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/coming-in-full-swing/238355/|publisher=The Manila Times|accessdate=6 August 2016|date=8 January 2016}}</ref> On March 8, 2016, then-President [[Benigno Aquino III]], along with other executives, led the grand launch of the hotel.<ref name="Pnoy">{{cite news|last1=de Leon|first1=Susan|title=Pnoy leads Novotel Manila grand launch|url=http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/231457491043/pnoy-leads-novotel-manila-grand-launch|accessdate=6 August 2016|agency=Philippine Information Agency|date=9 March 2016}}</ref> |
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==Location== |
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The hotel is located at the south-eastern corner of the [[Araneta Coliseum]] within the [[Araneta City]] and is accessible to nearby transport hubs such as the [[Araneta Center–Cubao station (Line 3)|MRT 3 Cubao Station]], the [[Araneta Center–Cubao station (Line 2)|LRT 2 Cubao Station]] and other transport terminals. The hotel is also accessible to nearby malls and buildings, such as the the [[Gateway Mall (Araneta Center)|Gateway Mall]], the [[The SM Store|SM Cubao]], the [[Farmers Plaza]], the [[Ali Mall]], the [[Manhattan Gardens]] condominiums, the [[Araneta City Cyberpark]] towers, the [[New Frontier Theater]], and the upcoming [[Gateway Mall (Araneta Center)|Gateway Mall 2]] and the [[Ibis Styles Araneta City]]. |
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⚫ | The building of Novotel Manila Araneta Center has 24 floors.<ref name="Pnoy"/> |
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==Construction and Architecture== |
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⚫ | The building of Novotel Manila Araneta Center has a total of 24 floors.<ref name="Pnoy"/> The [[Araneta Group]], under [[Jorge L. Araneta]] tapped EEI Corporation as the main contractor in the construction of the hotel building.<ref name=eei/> Araneta also tapped London-based architect Sudhakar Thakurdesai as the main architect of the project, while tapping Kang Tang of Taiwan and lighting firm Lumino Design for the lighting works of the hotel. Araneta tapped Thai-firm IA49 as the interior designers of the project, while local firm PGAA Creative Design was tapped for the landscaping work of the hotel.<ref name=tribune>{{cite news|title=Construction of Novetel Manila nears completion|url=http://www.tribune.net.ph/business/construction-of-novetel-manila-nears-completion|accessdate=6 August 2016|work=The Daily Tribune|publisher=The Daily Tribune Publishing Inc.|date=31 July 2014}}</ref> |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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The hotel features an urban contemporary architecture that emphasizes natural light and offers a variety of rooms, ranging from the Superior Rooms, Deluxe |
The hotel features an urban contemporary architecture that emphasizes natural light in the building and offers a variety of rooms, ranging from the Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, Executive Suites, and a Presidential Suite measuring 694 square meters located at the 24th floor. |
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The hotel offers 6 different restaurants, namely the Food Exchange Manila |
The hotel offers 6 different restaurants, namely the Food Exchange Manila, the Gourmet Bar, the 6th Pool Bar and Lounge, Indulge, the Premier Lounge, and the Sabor Bar de Vinos, owned by [[Jorge L. Araneta]]. The foods supplies in the hotel are served fresh from the [[Araneta Group]] farm located at [[San Mateo, Rizal]]. The hotel also offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) Amenities, including the Versailles Event Garden, with 2,500 square meter of grass and open spaces. The garden also includes an events tent, and archways. |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 17:03, 31 October 2020
Novotel Manila Araneta City | |
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Alternative names | Novotel Manila Araneta Center |
General information | |
Status | Completed |
Address | Gen. Aguinaldo Avenue, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines |
Coordinates | 14°37′11.96″N 121°3′15.3″E / 14.6199889°N 121.054250°E |
Construction started | February 2012 |
Completed | July 29, 2014 |
Opening | October 2015 |
Cost | ₱3 billion |
Owner | Araneta Hotels Inc. |
Management | AccorHotels |
Height | 94.70 m (310.7 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 24 |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 401 |
Number of restaurants | 6 |
Website | |
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Novotel Manila Araneta City, alternately named Novotel Manila Araneta Center, is a 4-Star Hotel located at the Araneta City in Quezon City, Philippines. The mid-scale, full-service hotel is part of AccorHotels, and the first hotel under the Novotel brand in the Philippines.
History
The hotel was launched in February 2012 with a ceremonial lowering of a time capsule, as well as a presentation of the hotel's features.[1] The hotel is a joint venture by Araneta Center Hotel, Inc. and AccorHotels.[2] The hotel building which cost around ₱3 billion was topped off on July 29, 2014.[3] It was initially planned to open partially by the end of 2014,[4] and was later moved on early 2015[5] that the hotel will start accepting guests, however, the hotel had its soft opening later in October 2015.[6] On March 8, 2016, then-President Benigno Aquino III, along with other executives, led the grand launch of the hotel.[7]
Location
The hotel is located at the south-eastern corner of the Araneta Coliseum within the Araneta City and is accessible to nearby transport hubs such as the MRT 3 Cubao Station, the LRT 2 Cubao Station and other transport terminals. The hotel is also accessible to nearby malls and buildings, such as the the Gateway Mall, the SM Cubao, the Farmers Plaza, the Ali Mall, the Manhattan Gardens condominiums, the Araneta City Cyberpark towers, the New Frontier Theater, and the upcoming Gateway Mall 2 and the Ibis Styles Araneta City.
Construction and Architecture
The building of Novotel Manila Araneta Center has a total of 24 floors.[7] The Araneta Group, under Jorge L. Araneta tapped EEI Corporation as the main contractor in the construction of the hotel building.[2] Araneta also tapped London-based architect Sudhakar Thakurdesai as the main architect of the project, while tapping Kang Tang of Taiwan and lighting firm Lumino Design for the lighting works of the hotel. Araneta tapped Thai-firm IA49 as the interior designers of the project, while local firm PGAA Creative Design was tapped for the landscaping work of the hotel.[8]
Features
The hotel features an urban contemporary architecture that emphasizes natural light in the building and offers a variety of rooms, ranging from the Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, Executive Suites, and a Presidential Suite measuring 694 square meters located at the 24th floor.
The hotel offers 6 different restaurants, namely the Food Exchange Manila, the Gourmet Bar, the 6th Pool Bar and Lounge, Indulge, the Premier Lounge, and the Sabor Bar de Vinos, owned by Jorge L. Araneta. The foods supplies in the hotel are served fresh from the Araneta Group farm located at San Mateo, Rizal. The hotel also offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) Amenities, including the Versailles Event Garden, with 2,500 square meter of grass and open spaces. The garden also includes an events tent, and archways.
References
- ^ "Araneta Group, Accor launch Novotel Manila Araneta Center proj". The Philippine Star. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ a b "On-going Projects". EEI Corporation. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ Morales, Neil Jerome (29 July 2014). "Araneta Group to build P3-B Novotel in Cubao". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ Arceo-Dumlao, Tina (5 March 2012). "Araneta group launches Novotel hotel project". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ Duarte, Angie (29 July 2014). "P3-B Novotel Manila-Araneta Center to open in Cubao in 2015". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ Alpad, Christina (8 January 2016). "Coming in full swing". The Manila Times. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ a b de Leon, Susan (9 March 2016). "Pnoy leads Novotel Manila grand launch". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Construction of Novetel Manila nears completion". The Daily Tribune. The Daily Tribune Publishing Inc. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2016.