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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753944503286ALH x MI x Moxy 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The agreement was signed by (from left) George Aquino, president and CEO of Ayala Land Hospitality; Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Senior Vice-President of Leasing and Hospitality of Ayala Land, Inc.; Shawn Hill, Chief Development Officer, APEC Marriott International; and Kevin Iranzo, Director of Hotel Development – Philippines, Marriott International. Handout</div>MANILA — Marriott International is set to introduce its vibrant lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to the Philippines with the opening of Moxy Circuit Makati, developed in partnership with Ayala Land Hospitality (ALH).Known globally for its playful vibe and design-driven spaces, Moxy caters to socially driven, experience-seeking travelers. The brand offers a fresh take on hospitality by blending stylish, industrial aesthetics with sociable public areas and a laid-back, fun atmosphere. Moxy Circuit Makati will mark the brand’s Philippine debut, joining more than 155 Moxy properties in over 30 countries.“Moxy Hotels is celebrated worldwide for its playful, high-energy vibe that makes travel feel exciting and different,” said Kevin Iranzo, Marriott International’s Director of Hotel Development for the Philippines. “It’s the perfect fit for dynamic urban destinations filled with culture and entertainment.”Located within the 21-hectare Circuit Makati estate, the hotel will feature 260 rooms designed for flexibility and comfort. Guests will check in at Bar Moxy, receiving a room key and a signature welcome drink, setting the tone for an experience that prioritizes fun and social connection.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175394594401920250731 (2).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Moxy Hotels/Instagram</div>The property’s interiors will showcase original artwork by Filipino comic book artists, transforming the hotel’s public spaces into canvases of vibrant storytelling inspired by Philippine komiks. “Moxy is set to be our guests’ backstage pass to the city’s creative pulse… Whether you’re creatively curious or simply seeking a design-forward, accessible stay, Moxy is poised to become the go-to destination in Manila’s rising arts hub,” said Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, ALH creative director.Moxy Circuit Makati will also feature social lounges, a fitness center, swimming pool, meeting spaces, and event venues designed to foster a blend of work and play.This milestone aligns with Ayala Land Hospitality’s ambitious plan to double its room inventory to 8,000 by 2030 as part of a nationwide expansion. “With Moxy Hotels, we offer travelers a playful and vibrant hotel experience,” said George Aquino, president and CEO of ALH. “We’re excited to collaborate with Marriott to create what we believe will set a new benchmark for authentic, dynamic, and imaginative urban destinations.”Marriott currently operates 12 properties in the Philippines across six brands and plans to further expand its presence as part of its commitment to the country’s growing tourism sector.

Marriott’s bold and playful lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, is making its Philippine debut at Circuit Makati. Designed for experience-driven travelers, Moxy Circuit Makati will blend vibrant social spaces, chic industrial design, and Filipino komiks-inspired art.

Marriott’s bold and playful lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, is making its Philippine debut at Circuit Makati. Designed for experience-driven travelers, Moxy Circuit Makati will blend vibrant social spaces, chic industrial design, and Filipino komiks-inspired art.

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Marriott to bring Moxy Hotels’ playful, design-forward brand to PH with Circuit Makati debut

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Published Jul 31, 2025 03:14 PM PHT

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