Manila’s newly opened hotel spa combines chic French culture with legendary Filipino healing

No less than Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray graced the formal opening of the Admiral Spa and Hair Atelier, which was timed during the celebration of Women’s Month. Together with hotel GM Matthieu Busschaërt, Catriona cut the ceremonial ribbon.

There’s a new oasis of pampering and relaxation in the heart of the city of Manila, as Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery officially launched the Admiral Spa and Hair Atelier. Timed during the celebration of Women’s Month and International Women’s Day, the occasion was graced no less by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who, together with Admiral Hotel-MGallery GM Matthieu Busschaërt, cut the ceremonial ribbon.

The intimate launch kicked off with signature cocktails crafted by Admiral Hotel’s award-winning mixologist headed by bar manager Duane Legaspi and pass-around canapés by the culinary team led by Chef Paul Lenz. A short program followed before the actual ribbon-cutting, with Catriona and Matthieu delivering short, inspiring messages. 

Manila’s newest oasis of relaxation and pampring, the Admiral Spa and Hair Atelier
Time to let your hair down amidst chic French-inspired interiors
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The event was supported by Admiral Spa’s partners, including Hotels and Essentials, Algotherm, Amuin, Parlon and Flossom.

“I’m thrilled to be surrounded by amazingly beautiful and strong women today. The month of March has always special, not just here at Admiral Hotel, but within the entire Accor and MGallery community. We have this program called Inspired by Her that serves as a reference for us to craft products and curate experiences with women’s needs in mind,” Matthieu said.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery GM Matthieu Busschaërt
Matthieu Busschaërt, Catriona Gray and Benibana salon co-founder Eizelle Yee
Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery’s spa and recreations manager Kyrin Saracho and actress Ara Mina
Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery’s assistant director of marketing communications Katrina Nocom and spa and recreations supervisor Kara Maeda

Women staying at any MGallery property across the world will discover thoughtful gestures and touches added during their stay. In Manila, for instance, lies a chic and intimate wellness sanctuary teeming with chic French touches that any woman (or man) would want to try out.

“Admiral Spa aspires to guide each guest to an experiential and remarkable spa journey of rituals, healing and well-being,” says Kyrin Saracho, the hotel’s spa and recreations manager.

“Admiral Spa will transport you on a blissful Parisian journey with its chic interiors and elegant ambiance. Our massage treatments are inspired by a combination of luxurious French culture and legendary Filipino healing. Guests may now enjoy a lineup of treatments and programs we have prepared with our talented therapists. I’m also excited to offer in the next coming months the nail services, IV drips and the Hanmam-inspired Steam Rooms,” adds Kyrin.

Located on the ground floor of the Admiral Hotel, Admiral Spa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For inquiries and reservations, call 0917 822 4635.

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