Experience Philippines
January 2007

Opened only two years ago, Best Western Astor Hotel is becoming one of the most preferred commercial addresses in Makati City. Contrary to its seemingly modest nature, the hotel is in fact an affiliate of Best Western International, among the largest hotel chains in the world.

Featuring more than 4,100 hotels in 80 countries, Best Western International takes pride that each establishment is built with keen attention to the culture of the place where it is located, tailoring the facilities to meet the different needs of its guests. “ Each of our hotels is independently owned and managed by entrepreneurs who understand the appeal of the communities in which they do business. Best Western hotels are a reflection of the local charm and character of their regions,” said David King, senior vice president for global strategy and development of Best Western.

Best Western Astor Hotel is managed by Hongkong-based Agon Hotels and Resorts, Ltd., and is owned by TF Ventures, a reputable Filipino real estate company. The hotel, for its part, has done a fair job of blending itself well amidst the hustle of one of the country’s most well-known business hubs. When you enter the lobby of the 26-storey business hotel, it is most likely to create an impression of warmth and functionality, with noticeable restraint on extravagant furniture or design. As you about the facilities of the hotel, this impression only deepens – which comes as no surprise, actually, because the hotel caters to a majority of business and corporate guests.

Like other major hotels, all the rooms of Best Western Astor Hotel are well-appointed and equipped with high speed internet, cable satellite television, electronic safety deposit box, minibar, NDD/IDD facilities, the hotel has six function rooms, which can accommodate a minimum of 20 to a maximum 200 people, flexible enough yo meet the different space and event arrangements.

For a hotel that allows you to experience comfort and efficiency- without a lot of frills – you may want to check out Best Western Astor Hotel.