Sexy is Back at ASTORIA BORACAY

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