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IN PHOTOS: First Grand Hyatt hotel in PH opens in Taguig

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Joko Magalong-De Veyra

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyattgm.jpg"/><figcaption>Gottfried Bogensperger, area vice president and general manager of the Grand Hyatt Manila, poses for a portrait at the Lobby Lounge. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- From its humble beginnings as an airport hotel, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has grown to become a worldwide hospitality giant with a slew of concepts catering to a variety of markets.</p><p>One of these concepts is the Grand Hyatt, which recently opened its first hotel in the country in Taguig.</p><p>“Grand Hyatts are very dynamic hotels. In general, Grand Hyatts are events-driven hotels. We call them MICE hotels, [specializing in] meeting, incentives, conventions, events,” explained Gottfried Bogensperger, area vice president and general manager of the Grand Hyatt Manila.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyattball.jpg"/><figcaption>One third of the Grand Ballroom all set up for an event. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Designed with this market in mind, the Grand Hyatt Manila has facilities that go beyond the usual, including a 1,190-square meter ballroom (the only one in Asia with a full show kitchen), and the Garden Pavilion, an outdoor events place with a lawn, to name a few.</p><p>This mindset also extends to their room design like the Grand Double, which has two double beds (one converts into a daybed), and two separate bathing areas with sinks, besides the usual room amenities (high speed internet, a flat screen TV, in-room safe, turndown service, and walk-in closet).</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyattroom.jpg"/><figcaption>The Grand Double room has two double beds.<em> Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>It’s a setup that works whether guests will be sharing a room for a convention, or if you’re a family on vacation (or a staycation).</p><p>Another unique selling point to its rooms? All of its 461 guest rooms enjoy an enviable view of Makati or Manila, since the hotel takes up the top 25 floors of the highest building in the metro.</p><p>“The plan is that you can stay here for a week, and guests can eat at a new restaurant every day,” added Bogensperger.</p><p>In terms of food and beverage, there are seven planned outletts, with only two remaining that are set to open soon.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyattresto.jpg"/><figcaption>The Grand Kitchen is the hotel&#x27;s all-day dining outlet. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>These are the No. 8 China House andThe Peak. The former will serve Cantonese and regional Chinese dishes, including Peking duck made in a custom-made oven, created by artisans that were flown in from China. The Peak, meanwhile, will take over the top two floors of the hotel and will be an entertainment hub with a music bar, whisky bar, and a speakeasy.</p><p>“Grand Hyatt is very grand in its making, and very bold in its appeal,” Bogensperger said of the design of Grand Hyatt Manila.</p><p>How grand? Take a tour in pictures (and videos) of the Grand Hyatt Manila:</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt5.jpg"/></div><div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jcYcxoGPb0Q" width="560"></iframe></figure></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt8.jpg"/></div><div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhDZDJwAKUV/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:658px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:8px"><div style="background:#F8F8F8;line-height:0;margin-top:40px;padding:28.194444444444443% 0;text-align:center;width:100%"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC);display:block;height:44px;margin:0 auto -44px;position:relative;top:-22px;width:44px"> </div></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhDZDJwAKUV/" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Jeeves De Veyra (@venividiburp)</a> on <time dateTime="2018-04-02T03:30:43+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Apr 1, 2018 at 8:30pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="https://platform.instagram.com/en_us/embeds.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/04/03/040318_hyatt9.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><h1>Recreational facilities</h1><p>The 6th floor houses most of the recreational facilities of the Grand Hyatt. This includes the swimming pool complex, which has a big pool, a children&#x27;s pool, and a pool bar. Guests can also work out any time of the day at the 24-hour fitness center, or relax in the soon-to-open spa. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>Meeting rooms</h1><p>Specializing in events, Grand Hyatt has facilities like the Grand Ballroom; the Apartment, a 191-sq.m. event place with big windows and flexible seating options for corporate parties and activities; and various meetings rooms with customizable set-ups. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>The Garden Pavilion</h1><p>One of the most unique event venues in Manila, the Garden Pavilion features a lawn for outdoor parties, as well as a closed indoor venue. It’s like having your own penthouse pad for an event. <em>Handout photo</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>Best views of the city</h1><p>Found at the tallest building in Manila, the Grand Hyatt prides itself with rooms with the best views of the city. <em>Handout photo</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>Afternoon tea at The Lounge</h1><p>Right above the lobby is The Lounge where guests can have afternoon tea with all the trimmings. Must-try desserts are the Berry Cheesecake with fresh berries (that ranks with the best of them in the metro), and the Almond Florentine Cake, as specialty of the pastry chef with layers of chocolate mouse and caramelized almonds. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>Grand Kitchen</h1><p>The Grand Kitchen is the interactive all-day dining restaurant of the hotel.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>Live cooking at the Grand Kitchen</h1><p>While cuisines from Chinese and Filipino to Continental are readily available, it’s all about the experience here at the Grand Kitchen, as diners can get their dishes cooked or prepared ala minute, and to their specifications.</p><p>This includes burgers cooked to your chosen doneness with your choice of fix-ins; picking your pasta and sauce in the Italian section; having freshly made sushi or sashimi; or creating your salad with your chosen greens, dressing and toppings. It’s ala carte service at a buffet setting. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>The Grand Kitchen’s Roast and Hainanese Chicken</h1><p>One of the highlights of any Grand Kitchen meal though should be this station. Ask for roast chicken with crisp skin and juicy meat, or be seduced by the clean flavors of their Hainanese chicken. We recommend getting a half-order of both in the first pass. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>Warm Chocolate Fondant from the Grand Kitchen</h1><p>The Grand Kitchen’s dessert station has soft-serve ice cream to make your own parfaits, cakes aplenty featuring chocolate to fruit, a live crepe-station, and an overload of fresh fruits. A definite standout in this station is the Warm Chocolate Fondant. Worth the wait, this chocolate cake that has edges barely holding in a molten chocolate center, is a treat to eat, especially with a serving of vanilla soft-serve ice cream. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>The Cellar</h1><p>Adjacent to the Grand Kitchen is The Cellar that serves tapas and wine. Don’t know what wine to order? The Cellar has a digital sommelier to help you make your choice.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1>The Cellar&#x27;s bespoke drinks</h1><p>If wine isn’t what you fancy, you can also order cocktails freshly made by the bar using only the freshest ingredients. So sip a cocktail and enjoy The Cellar’s warm ambiance. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></div></div></div>