Sexy
is Back
at ASTORIA
BORACAY
Written
by John Tanjangco
Nestled
in the heart of one of the world’s most famous beaches, Astoria Boracay is the
island’s newest iconic landmark, thanks to its fabulous architecture of modern,
tropical and contemporary styles rolled into one beautiful resort. The
transformation from what was once Boracay Gold Crowne Resort, to the newly
opened Astoria Boracay was executed bu Gallego architects and what an amazing
transformation this has been.
The
architectural style of Astoria Boracay captures the eye of anyone passing by
its front entrance on Station 1. Local and foreign tourists stop, pause /or
pose and take photos of what is an irresistible photo-op, or Facebook profile
picture moment which leaves them happy and wanting to come and stay for their
next trip, or check in the very same moment. All because of the intriguing
architecture one simply called “sexy”.
What
people find sexy about the Astoria Boracay is the space it provides, the
selection of furniture and fixtures, and the whole mix of colors blending with
the tropical yet modern design. At the White Café and bar restaurant, custom
designed stylish Philippine furniture serve as theater seats to the 244 pieces
of stylized angel fish hanging above, that uniquely appear to be swimming
effortlessly in a wave. At the center of the resort is a 20 meter lap pool that
features a side deck where guests can choose to lie on a half submerged sun
loungers or on the creatively shaped crescent loungers where one seems to be
floating mid-air. At the other end of the pool is the pool shower, which looks
like a modern sculpture one would find in the Guggenheim Museum. This
wonderfully functioning piece of art, together with the sun loungers and the
244 hanging fishes, have become the most photographed items at the resort.
The
accommodations of Astoria Boracay also contribute to the sexy, modern and hip
vibe at the resort. These 39 beautiful, well appointed, color-themed suites all
designed by maverick sisters Cynthia and Ivy Almario are NON-SMOKING enclaves
with UV and sound insulating PVC doors to ensure a goodnight’s sleep. In lay
man’s lingo, that equates to sound proof rooms, a first in the island, and
raising the bar several notches higher for all to aspire to have. All suites boast
of colorful graphics applied on walls and on the bathroom glazing, offering
that fresh feel in a vibrant tableau of three colors – aqua’s and lime green,
happy greens and sophisticated grays. Now that’s what we call resort eye candy!
Headboards with its woven detailing, is finished in an off-white color, as are
most of the other furniture, to provide a neutral counter point to the vibrant
graphics. The suites also feature: individual climate control air conditioning,
32” LCD television with cable programming, complete bath amenities,
complimentary coffee and tea making facilities, complimentary internet access
and a balcony and/or terrace facing the surrounding lush tropical garden where
swings await those who want to spend quiet moments at the resort.
Just
like the island’s sunset views, Astoria Boracay never fails to fascinate its
guests and passersby with its ever changing ambiance created through its
wonderful use of light, form and space and selection of furnishings and design.
The property is a traveler’s dream resort that has definitely brought sexy back
into the turquoise, white powder sand shoreline of Boracay Island. Astoria
Boracay is managed by Genesis Hotels and Resorts.
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For
inquiries, please visit www.astoriaboracay.com,
call us (02) 910.0557, (02) 687.1111 local 8024 or email us at sales@astoriaboracay.com
