Ascott opens first international serviced residence in Bonifacio Global City

Ascott Opens First Serviced- Residence in Bonifacio Global City. The Ascott Limited, the world’s leading serviced-residence brand, recently opened AscottBonifacio Global City Manila, BGC’s first serviced residence.

Shown in photo are (L-R)Joanne Golong-Gomez, Sales and Marketing Director, Verna Buensuceso, Director, Office of Americas, Europe, & the Middle East, Congressman LinoCayetano, District 2 Representative, Taguig City, Arthur Gindap, Regional Manager for Philippines and Thailand, Atty. Jose Luis Montales, City Administrator, Taguig City, and Philip Barnes, Residence Manager, AscottBonifacio Global City Manila.

It is said that all Bonifacio Global City needs to make the city the new financial center of the country is for it to have establishments that can cater to both short and long staying travellers. True enough, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig is a growing financial hub that rivals Ayala CBD in Makati and Ortigas Center in Pasig. From becoming a home to numerous multinational companies, to concept restaurants and bars, luxury retail stores, international schools, and an internationally accredited medical facility—BGC has finally embraced cosmopolitan living. 

“Bonifacio Global City has been recognized globally as the Philippines’ newest financial center as it is able to cater to the needs of various international businesses. In developing business cities like BGC in Taguig, serviced apartments are preferred, especially with companies just starting their offices in the city which will require travelers to stay for extended periods.With this, we find AscottBonifacio Global CityManila as the remaining pieceof the puzzle that can cater to the upscale clientele in BGC to truly make the city the country’s newest CBD,” said Mr. Arthur Gindap, Regional General Manager of The AscottLimited.

Ascott Regional Manager for Philippines and Thailand Whips up Something Special with the Help of Chef Malcolm Lee During the opening of Ascott BGC, the latest property under The Ascott Limited brand in the country, Arthur Gindap, Ascott Regional Manager for Philippines and Thailand (left) receives cooking tips from Celebrity Chef Malcolm Lee (right) where a traditional Peranakanlunch was served to the guests.

A Home Away From Home

With Ascott The Residence being named the Philippines’ Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for two years in a row by the World Travel Awards, the brandunder The Ascott Limited has always been known for the bespoke global comforts it brings, giving travelling business executivesa familiar home away from home.

Each serviced residence is elegantly furnished and equipped with modern conveniences such as a home entertainment system, a fully functional kitchen, and a washer with dryer. 

To relax and recharge, residents can enjoy a dip in the outdoor 25-metre lap pool and jacuzzi or a robust workout in the well-equipped gym that overlooks the city. There’s also a restaurant serving international cuisine, children's wading pool, playroom for kids, sauna and steam room. 

In addition, AscottBonifacio Global City Manila offers office suites, meeting rooms, function rooms, a boardroom and a ballroom.

More than just a place to stay, AscottBonifacio Global CityManila also makes sure that the residents’ stay in the Philippines is as comfortable as possible throughthe Ascott Host Program. This helps residents transition into living in the Philippines and quickly settle in the new city. The program includes activities such as neighborhood and city tours, a security orientation, special events for kids, and social gatherings to know the other residents in the property. 

“Ultimately, AscottBonifacio Global City Manila aims to give residents a luxurious living experience combined with the familiar comforts of home. In order to do this, every detail from the design, amenities, and list of services were carefully chosen and curated to ensure a genuine personalized stay,” shared AscottBonifacio Global City Manila Residence Manager Philip Barnes.

Stunning and Eco-friendly Design

Recently, AscottBonifacio Global City Manila was awarded Best in Hotel Architectural Design at the 2014 Philippine Property Awards and was also recognized as one of the highly commended hospitality projects at the 2014 Southeast Asia Property Awards. This 30-storey property has 220 units that range from studio to two-bedroomresidences and is tastefully decorated using art and indigenous materials as accents. 

AscottBonifacio Global CityManila strictly observes green practices to maintain its low carbon footprint by consuming less electricity and water, which improves indoor quality. This is possible with the property’s all-glass façade, whichallows more natural light to enter the building, while its Low-E glass lessens internal building temperature that reduces the energy used for air-conditioning.

The property even received a provisional Green Mark Certificate from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority, for its environment-friendly practices including achieving Concrete Usage Index (CUI), use of Low-VOC Paints, Low-VOC Adhesives, Low-E glass panels, and low-flow toilet fixtures.

The use of this 360° virtual tour of Ascott BGC in Taguig City is authorized by Traveloka .

Partnership to Bring a First in Bonifacio Global City

Aside from being the first international serviced residence in the area, AscottBonifacio Global CItyManila has also partnered with one of the country’smost sought after chefs, Margarita Fores. Just like the Ascott brand, Fores values the importance of both quality and service.

Singaporean Chef Malcolm Lee and Culinary Icon Chef Margarita Fores team up in the Ascott BGC Opening
During the opening of Ascott BGC, the latest property under The Ascott Limited brand in the country, Culinary Geniuses Chef Malcolm Lee and Chef Margarita Fores have collaborated to create a delicious Peranakan lunch for its guest in Alta, Fores’ first restaurant in BGC located in the serviced-residence.

It is because of this that Fores agreed to partner with AscottBGC Manila to open her first restaurant in the area called Alta. She will also be providing the food for the property’s future banquet eventsin Ascott’s grand ballroom—a first for any Ascott residence—which can accommodate 200 guests for sit-down to 600 guests in cocktail setup.

“The AscottBonifacio Global CityManila will be the second Ascott-branded property in the country,” shared Gindap.“Ascott Makati successfully catered to the needs of Makati City expatriates and corporate dwellers. Now, we are bringing this brand of hospitality to Taguig to help the city be recognized as another premiere business hub of the Philippines.”