Business Class
MANILA, Philippines - With their days packed with meetings and various work commitments, it’s no wonder that business travelers have finicky tastes when it comes to foreign accommodations. As their so-called “home away from home,” it should not only have the creature comforts that they need to enjoy a good night’s rest but as well as the tools and facilities that they need to do their business. These two factors topped off with great style served as the inspirations for the recently updated Traders Club.
New and improved
Located at the 18th and 19th floors of Traders Hotel Manila, the Traders Club rooms have been redesigned and updated to showcase a modern yet functional lifestyle which best fits frequent travelers seeking that perfect respite from a long day of work. According to Traders Hotel Manila general manager Andrea Mastellone, the recent upgrading of Traders Club is actually part of the hotel’s rebranding efforts which started a couple of years ago.
From a somewhat old British 60s feel, the Traders Club Lounge, together with the rooms, now has a more modern contemporary style. Mastellone shares, “This was conceptualized
based on the needs of today’s travelers and in line with the design standards of Traders Hotel.”
Specifically for the Traders Club rooms, every business traveler’s necessities are well covered like complimentary broadband Internet access, concierge service, daily international newspaper, in-room DVD entertainment system, fax machine, iLap, iPod dock, elegant linens, and an Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) which offers guests various conveniences such as easy access to their bill, in-room dining services or simply watching the latest movies in high definition.
Traders Club advantage
Other advantages of becoming a Traders Club member include being eligible to various special privileges such as express check-in and check-out at the lounge reception, complimentary pressing of one suit or dress upon the guest’s arrival, and late check-outs depending on room availability.
And of course, the use of the Traders Club Lounge at the 19th floor where business travelers are treated to a variety of dining options, ranging from comfort food for breakfast to afternoon tea and sunset cocktails as well as free flowing coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks. The Traders Club Lounge also serves as a great venue for lunch meetings and cocktail events.
For larger meetings, there’s a designated boardroom available for the use of Traders Club guests with prior reservations. Limitless Internet access is also available at the Traders Club Lounge.
To ensure that the needs of Traders Club members are always met, purser service is also being offered. During the guest’s stay, a Club Purser is on hand to respond to the guest’s various needs from onward travel and hotel reservations to shopping and entertainment arrangements.
Located just 20 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and just a short drive away from the Makati business district, Traders Hotel Manila makes it very convenient for business travelers to go around the city and meet their work commitments.
As for some much needed downtime, the hotel is also adjacent to the city’s premier conference and exhibition centers, and just a few minutes from some of the best leisure, entertainment and shopping districts that Manila has to offer.
It has a total of 303 spacious rooms and suites that offer panoramic views of Manila Bay as well as Roxas Boulevard, which along with the Traders Club rooms, have all been renovated to better suit the discerning taste of guests.
As for other facilities, Latitude restaurant is a must-try for its scrumptious buffet, while recreational facilities like the Fitness Center and outdoor swimming pool help make every guest’s stay more complete at Traders Hotel, Manila.
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Traders Hotel, Manila is located at 3001 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. For inquiries or reservations, call 523-7011, fax at 522-3985 or log on to http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/manila/traders.
