WHO doesn’t want to be pampered? We want it, we deserve it at home or even at the hotel we choose to stay when traveling for business, leisure or just finding a serene spot to nestle in and do nothing.
When visiting Manila, choices are abundant. In the area we need to be, we can stay in a “tried and tested” hotel or try a new one, and perhaps discover a new comfort zone.
Comfort zones are created. It’s that space what we can refer to as “just like home.” A place far from where we reside, yet get that comfort and attention we are used to.
Here is a brand that expresses—with confidence in its name-that space we want: Aruga, “nurture” in Filipino.
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| This can be your comfort zone. Staying at the Aruga at Rockwell is like living in your own studio unit in Makati |
What makes it special?
“With the proliferation of choices for accommodations these days, it is easy to get lost in the rush of brands and promotions but the discerning traveler knows that connectivity and accessibility are the keys. Aruga by Rockwell, Rockwell Land’s hotel and leisure arm, offers prime spots for exceptional serviced residences in the metro’s top central business districts – Makati and Ortigas,” said General Manager Angela Pagulayan.
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| It's like dining in a fancy restaurant. The coffee shop at Aruga at Rockwell in Makati |
Aruga at The Rockwell Center in Makati and Aruga at The Grove in Ortigas both offer top-of-the-line locations, as well as the standard of comfort and service the brand has been famed for. Each location promises to cater to every traveler, vacationer, and staycationer’s needs.
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| Aruga at Rockwell's one-bedroom executive living & dining with a view of the neighborhood |
In bustling Makati, Aruga at Rockwell is conveniently located in the private neighborhood of the Rockwell Center, making it easily accessible to and from Bonifacio Global City, and the Makati Central Business District. This brings guests a few minutes away from prime residential villages, offices, and commercial centers.
For retail needs however, guests need not go far. The Power Plant Mall, along with the retail rows at Rockwell’s residential buildings, is just a few steps away for shopping and dining options.
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| Aruga at Rockwell's pool is your ebst firend on a hot & humid day |
For trip itineraries centered on the Ortigas area, Aruga at The Grove offers guests a home surrounded by the beauty of nature. It is located within exclusive property of The Grove by Rockwell along C5, bringing it nearby retail centers, reputable schools, and medical establishments in the Ortigas area.
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| Anyone would love to cook here. A modern kitchen in a 2-bedroom suite at Aruga at Rockwell |
The Grove by Rockwell itself is not lacking in options. From staples such as the classic Starbucks Coffee, a supermarket, and laundry service establishments, exciting dining choices also abound within the property, right at the doorstep of the guests of Aruga at The Grove. Everything from Indian to Japanese cuisine, comfort food and more are ready to offer scintillating culinary options.
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| Aruga at The Grove is tucked in a serene space in Ortigas |
While being easily accessible, Aruga at The Grove does not compromise on its serene atmosphere. 75 percent of the property is composed of lush landscape, bringing the enjoyment of the outdoors together with the convenience of urban life.
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| Your own kitchen at the two-bedroom suite at Aruga at The Grove |
The Rockwell mark of quality and service.
Ms. Pagulayan shares, “With Aruga at The Rockwell Center and Aruga at The Grove offering its own distinct conveniences and the particular charms of its respective surrounding vicinities, both properties deliver on the same Rockwell promise of dedicated service and uncompromised quality.”
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| Your own private & chic nest. The living & dining area in a two-bedroom suite in Aruga at Grove |
“Whether you’re checking in for business, an important event, a romantic staycation, or a weekend with the family, the staff of Aruga by Rockwell are committed to personalized and sincere service throughout your stay.”
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| Aruga at The Grove's Master's Bedroom in the two-bedroom suite |
Whether a business or leisure trip, convenience and comfort will always be top priorities, Aruga by Rockwell and its staff promise to deliver on both.
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| Take a dip. Aruga at The Grove''s "cooling station" |
The comfort zone away from home, Aruga can be that space for you.
For reservations and inquiries, call (02) 818 0000 or visit arugaatthegrove.com for Aruga at The Grove, and arugabyrockwell.com for Aruga at The Rockwell Center.
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Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on August 18, 2016.
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