In today’s modern world of hectic schedules, seemingly never-ending tasks and the mantra of work life integration, wellness has just become as important as amassing fortune–and the adage “Health is Wealth” has never been more appropriate. 
Well-being is indeed the new luxury, and living in a place that affords one the balance of health and elegance may just be the new standard for choosing your dream home.
This is one of the driving forces behind the partnership between Robinsons Luxuria and Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the company behind the prestigious Westin chain of hotels as they aim to establish a concrete definition of this new standard with The Westin Manila Sonata Place.
Together with several business and real estate reporters I was fortunate enough to be part of a select group of bloggers who attended the grand unveiling of The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place last October 24, at the very posh BGC Show Suites located at 21st Drive, McKinley Parkway Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The event was attended by no less than the top executives of both brands led by Mr. Frederick Go, President and COO of Robinsons Land Corporation together with Ms. Alexandra Yao, Head of Branded Residential Development, Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts. Also present during the event were Mr. Henry Yap, Robinsons Land General Manager for Residential Development and Ms. May Lopez, Robinsons Land VP for Sales and Marketing together with other representatives from partner groups Handel Architects, W.V. Coscoluella & Associates, SY2 & Associates Structural Consultants, Magnusson Klemencic, RWDI Anemos, Ltd. Wind Tunnel Consultants and FBEYE International Interior Designs.
Anchored on the remarkable synergy of Robinsons Luxuria’s real estate development excellence and Starwood Hotel and Resorts’ expertise in lifestyle branding, The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place is set to transform the local property landscape by fusing world-class hotel experience with luxury residential living to create redefined value.
Watch the highlights of the recent Press Conference in the video below:
“We are thrilled to partner with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, marking our entry into the upper-upscale hotel segment with the globally-renowned Westin brand. Equally exciting is that we are taking the collaboration one step further by launching the first Westin-branded residences in South East Asia,” Frederick Go, RLC President and COO, said in a statement. “Our commitment to serve and offer the best quality residential developments to match the discerning taste of our clients remains strong.”
“We are positive that our strong partnership will set new benchmarks for luxurious residences in the Philippines. This project will be at the forefront of our portfolio, being the most luxurious hotel and residential project to date of Robinsons Land Corporation,” he adds.
“Manila is currently enjoying an economic transformation, which has primed the destination for development,” Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, said.
“The partnership began almost three years ago and we believe partnering with Robinsons and their vision was the perfect synergy for us to establish the Westin and Starwood Hotel brand first here in the Philippines, said Yao, Head of Branded Residential Development, Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts.
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Exclusive metro address
The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place will rise an exclusive and private residential complex in the heart of vibrant Ortigas. It will share an iconic address with The Westin Manila Sonata Place hotel and the existing twin-tower luxury high-rise Sonata Private Residences at the Sonata Place Complex.
Sonata Place boasts of prime location along San Miguel Avenue, which is one of the main thoroughfares of the bustling Ortigas Center business district. It is surrounded by landmark buildings and establishments, commercial centers, key institutions—hospitals and schools—as well as offices of multinational and large corporations.
Go said they chose Ortigas as the location because Robinsons Land already has the most developments in the area.
Landmark of Luxury
Envisioned as a distinctively modern structure with a predominant glass element to achieve understated elegance, The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place will rise above the metro as a new landmark of luxury in the city. Home seekers and investors can select among one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as premium penthouse units.
The Westin Manila Sonata Place, which will have 300 guestrooms, is located along San Miguel Avenue in Ortigas. At the same time, The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place will have 350 private residential apartments.
Residential units will be designed in signature Westin style, including trademark touches such as The Westin Heavenly Bed included in every Master Bedroom and the Heavenly Bath shower experience which will elevate daily living into everyday hotel experience. All kitchens will feature Gaggenau appliances and Leicht cabinets to make everyday cooking a pleasurable experience.
Meanwhile, The Haven spans four floors of exquisite signature amenities designed for work, play and leisure. Residents will also enjoy membership in the Starwood Preferred Guest Program and access to other hotel a la carte services through the Resident’s Card.
Based on the building floor plan, 1-Bedroom Units (47.29 – 82.70 SQM / 9.33 to 16.47 Million Pesos) are spread out basically on the lower floors, 2-Bedroom Units (96.52 – 160.17 SQM / 18.39 to 32.81 Million Pesos) can be accommodated starting on the 17th Floor while the 3-Bedroom Units (173.79 – 254.77 SQM / 33.79 to 50.74 Million Pesos) are located on the top floors from the 40th to the Penthouse area.
Sonata Place is in an advantageous position to cater to the expanding high-end residential market in the Philippines, comprised of highly successful and discerning entrepreneurs, professionals and executives as well as the growing population of expatriates, returning overseas Filipinos and global travellers.
For more information on The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place, call (0932) 100-0000 or visit www.sonatapremier.com. The two Westin-branded projects are expected to open in 2019. This is in addition to The Westin Manila Bayshore and Sheraton Manila Hotel which are scheduled to open in 2018 and 2017.
