The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences is an upscale hotel that promises it's mastered the art of great stays — thanks to artfully-designed rooms, hospitable customer service, and a fantastic location. What makes a stay here the staycation of your dreams? Here are 6 things that make staying at The Picasso Boutique a worthwhile experience.
Expose yourself to contemporary art.
The Picasso is most famously known for the integration of contemporary art into the overall design of the hotel. Contemporary artworks fill out the 144 rooms, facilities, and countless hallways that make up The Picasso. Throw pillow cases had art deco prints and seating furniture were covered with 2D drawings. Walls housed artistic murals and pops of vibrant colors.
Aside from the art pieces that furnish the suites, paintings, sculptures, and digital art are curated in the 73-sqm Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea, The Picasso's on-site gallery. Guests of the hotel are treated to quarterly exhibitions by up-and-coming local and foreign artists, as well as some of the most established Filipino painters and sculptors. Guests can also host private cocktail parties in this intimate space.
True to the hotel's claims to hospitability, the staff and management are quite knowledgeable about the art that blesses the space - so if a piece of art ever interests you, don't be afraid to ask your receptionist or room attendant to learn more.
Treat yourself to gourmet food inspired by European and Mediterranean flavors.
What makes The Picasso one of the best spots to visit is the scrumptious food, thanks to Pablo Bistro and Cartel Deli. Pablo Bistro is a Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant at the hotel's ground floor, known for its mouthwatering paellas, juicy striploins, and other continental dishes. For those who love a nightcap, Pablo also has a fine selection of wines and gins.
Cartel Deli, on the other hand, is what one may consider a quintessential neighborhood cafe — a go-to coffee spot with fresh sandwiches and sweet pastries. Of course, like all cafe-cum-restaurants, Cartel also sells breakfast sets, salads, pastas, and homemade pizzas for those who want to eat in the restaurant.
For both Pablo Bistro and Cartel Deli, room service is made available for all The Picasso in-house guests.
Did you know? You don't need to stay at The Picasso (although it's highly encouraged) to enjoy the food at Pablo or Cartel Deli. Both food joints have curbside entrances for non-guests.
Stay healthy by working out at the hotel's gym facility.
Good art and good food are not the only things that make The Picasso one of the best hotels in Makati City and Metro Manila. The Picasso Boutique's facilities are top-notch and were designed with the intention to create great experiences for their guests. One of the facilities The Picasso is known for is the bi-level fitness center accessible from the hotel's fifth and sixth floors. Completely equipped with equipment, accessories, and ample floor and wall space, the gym facility allows guests and fitness enthusiasts to get their full-body workouts done despite being on hotel stay.
Indulge in hair and body treatments just before bed.
Hotel staycations are all about rest, and staying at The Picasso Boutique should be no different. Makati City in particular can often be overwhelming and so fast-paced that it sometimes feels impossible to rest. But fortunately, relaxation spots and stays like The Picasso invest in relaxation amenities or items like aromatherapy, salons, and spas.
The Picasso in particular houses the Studio 119, a modern-chic salon that offers haircuts, body massages, and nail care treatments among others. Salon staff are equipped and trained with the skills and signature hospitable disposition that makes The Picasso a great place to stay at and rest.
Did you know? While non-guests are allowed to receive services from Studio 119, guests get the better end of the stick since in-house guests are entitled to exclusive discounts on hair and body treatments.
Host your work meetings in the comfort of your suite.
Makati City is known for business, leisure, and culture. The Picasso Boutique encapsulates all three in its space by providing opportunities to get down to business, enjoy leisure, and appreciate culture. For the first, The Picasso has designed its suites to have ample space for work and play by setting up a designated office space. The smaller rooms will have a desk-and-office-chair combo tucked away at the side of the bed, while the larger suites have center tables that can host two- to four-person meetings.
If you're not a fan of hosting work calls in your private space (I get you!), feel free to choose from an array of meeting rooms and converted suites in the hotel for your meeting needs. The executive boardroom, as it's aptly named, is perfect for those seeking extra privacy for around 10 persons to work and meet at ease. The Paulo Picasso function room, on the other end of the spectrum, is the ideal space to host larger lectures or training sessions. The Paulo Picasso venue even has a service area for larger-scale catering requirements. The convertible suites are able to transform into a theater, u-room, boardroom, or classroom setup depending on need, and can be considered a happy medium between the first two.
Enjoy the bright Makati skyline by lounging in the roofdeck.
The Picasso roof deck is reminiscent of Bangkok's ubiquitous rooftop bars. The open-air setup and stunning Makati views are quite unbeatable, and can be the go-to spot for exclusive and exceptional parties. Perfect for an intimate gathering of up to 20 persons, the Picasso roof deck is the ideal event space with WiFi access, projectors, basic sound systems, and refreshments like coffee and tea.
Did you know? You can order the specialty wines from Pablo Bistro and serve it to your guests at the roof deck. Talk about a perfect nightcap.