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PHOTOGRAPHs COURTESY OF THE WESTIN MANILA

THE hotel partnered with Strava, a digital platform for wellness activities.
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Nestled in the heart of a bustling cosmopolitan in Ortigas is a haven for urban wellness where travelers and locals can dine, unwind and rest.
The Westin Manila is the first Marriott International property in this side of the nation’s capital, offering holistic and wellness-focused premium hospitality designed to help guests sleep, eat, move, feel, work and play well.
Whether you’re looking to stay for business or leisure purposes, The Westin Manila offers a breather and a refreshing hotel experience with programs that empower guests to enhance their well-being and enjoy a good balance of options.
Hotel guests can easily find a workout that suits their lifestyle, wellness goals and fitness level. The hotel has a WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio that is open 24/7, to cater to every guest’s availability. Located on the same level is a 25-meter outdoor lap pool, which has a curving extension and a jacuzzi in the center, as well as a separate pool for kids.
The hotel also has a Gear Lending Program, which provides high-quality fitness essentials guests can use on-demand, in the privacy of their room. Westin partnered with fitness brands like Hyperice and Bala to make staying active easier and more convenient even while guests are away from home.
The Recover & Recharge Kit by Hyperice features the Hypervolt Go 2 and Hypersphere Mini-cutting-edge recovery products that deliver the ultimate in percussion, vibration, and air compression massage to relieve soreness and tension from workouts and travel. The Sculpt and Flow kit includes Bala Bangles, Bands and Balance Blocks, as well as the Westin Yoga Mat, versatile equipment that offers a variety of ways for total body strength movements and to help you maintain your fitness routine.
Westin also partnered with the digital platform Strava. Guests may sign in either using the complimentary 90-day trial or as a basic user. Once they are logged in the app, they can access the hotel’s curated WestinWORKOUT Routes and explore the surroundings as they walk, jog, run, hike, or bike.