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Planning your next staycation? Enjoy Filipino hospitality with a Japanese touch

Find your Zen at this mini-Las Vegas of a hotel at Entertainment City

Published Sep 12, 2023 11:57 am

At A Glance

  • When you get into a hotel room, you lock the door, and you know there is a secrecy, there is a luxury, there is fantasy. There is comfort. There is reassurance. — Diane von Furstenberg
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GRAND SCALE Okada Manila’s large halls are of a scale so grand they leave newcomers awestruck

The Japanese people appear to have mastered achieving inner peace through the art of Zen. Zen is a Japanese sect of Buddhism that involves clearing the mind to attain enlightenment. Think meditation and how you live your daily lives. Rather than thinking about different philosophies and worrying about life, the art of Zen involves accepting the hand we are dealt with and realizing that it is what it is. 


In recent years, staycations have become the norm to find inner peace and take a break from it all. It often entails finding a lavish location to whisk yourself off to and enjoy a full day of pampering and relaxation. On this day of rest, you’ll find yourself setting aside any urgent work tasks and taking a breather to focus on yourself. What better way to achieve that than by staying at Okada Manila?

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COOL DOWN The expansive swimming pool is enough for the whole family to enjoy their stay


To an outsider, Okada Manila stands out among the crowd looking like a mini-Las Vegas in the heart of Manila. Grand, its interior makes you feel like you’ve entered a palace. Walking through its halls feels like an adventure as you try to find which places will pique your interest. Whether it’s the flashing lights of the casino machines, the eye-catching luxury items present in its shops, or just the relaxing aura of the Retreat Spa, there’s certainly something to bring you into a Zen mode throughout your stay.

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UNLEASH YOUR ZEN The Retreat Spa is designed to wow the senses with its wide range of wellness treatments for the face, body, and soul


Its latest brand campaign, “Come Home to Harmony,” zeroes in on providing guests with a newfound comfort from its provided amenities. Find harmony by enjoying its expansive swimming pool or having a meal at one of its many dining establishments. Feel at home as Okada Manila offers integrated and authentic experiences to cater to guests’ wants and needs, and provides all the comforts of a second home through Filipino hospitality.


“We have been relentless in our pursuit in working toward creating an experience that goes beyond just luxury and entertainment,” says Victor Galzote, Okada Manila’s director of property marketing and branding under the corporate marketing and communications division. It’s hopeful to see that through this new chapter, Okada Manila will unleash the Zen within its guests. 
https://www.okadamanila.com/

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