Daily Tribune‘Our vision remains steadfast: to bring Filipino hospitality to the global stage by crafting experiences that connect guests more deeply with each place and its culture.’
MOXY Hotel Antwerp, Belgium.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF MOXY HOTELS
(FROM left) George Aquino, president and chief executive officer of Ayala Land Hospitality; Mariana Zobel de Ayala, senior vice president of Leasing and Hospitality of Ayala Land, Inc.; Shawn Hill, chief development officer, APEC Marriott International; and Kevin Iranzo, director of Hotel Development Philippines, Marriott International.
Moxy Hotels will make its Philippine debut at Circuit Makati.
Ayala Land Hospitality and Marriott International signed an agreement to bring the brand in the Philippines, joining Marriott’s playful, design-forward lifestyle hotel brand crafted for today’s socially driven, experience-seeking travelers.
Moxy Hotel Makati, located in the heart of Circuit’s 21-hectare development, once the site of the historic Sta. Ana racetrack, will feature 260 rooms and is perfectly positioned near retail and boutique shops, event grounds, green and active lifestyle spaces, and arts and entertainment venues.
“Moxy Hotels is celebrated worldwide for its playful, high-energy vibe that makes travel feel exciting and different,” Kevin Iranzo, director, Hotel Development Philippines of Marriott International, said. “It’s the perfect fit for dynamic urban destinations filled with culture and entertainment. We’re truly excited to bring Moxy Hotels to the Philippines and especially to Circuit Makati.”
This milestone follows Ayala Land Hospitality’s bold new chapter, with plans to double its room inventory to 8,000 by 2030 through an ambitious nationwide expansion.
“Our vision remains steadfast: to bring Filipino hospitality to the global stage by crafting experiences that connect guests more deeply with each place and its culture,” ALH president and chief executive officer George Aquino said. “With Moxy Hotels, we offer travelers a playful and vibrant hotel experience. We’re excited to collaborate with Marriott to create what we believe will set a new benchmark for authentic, dynamic, and imaginative urban destinations.”
Moxy Circuit Makati will feature contemporary rooms and suites with playful, multi-functional design and all the creature comforts guests need for an effortlessly fun stay. Arrivals are seamless and social, with check-ins at Bar Moxy where guests can pick up their room key and a signature welcome drink. Guests can also look forward to a smooth work-life blend with access to social spaces, a fitness center, swimming pool, meeting rooms, and event venues.
The interiors will come alive with graphic storytelling by Filipino comic book artists. Every line, mural, and accent is set to transform the living spaces into canvases of color, movement, and playful energy. Drawing inspiration from the rich visual language of Philippine komiks, the interior artwork weaves humor, nostalgia, and contemporary flair into every corner.
“We are excited to design something truly lifestyle-driven, while beginning to tell the story of a different kind of art form, an ode to the illustrators and komiks artists who have long shaped a powerful visual narrative in the Philippines,” creative director Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala said.
From design to service touchpoints, every stay at Moxy is thoughtfully curated to reflect the spirit of the neighborhood and the moments that matter, always with a dash of fun and a sense of adventure. Whether you’re creatively curious or simply seeking a design-forward, accessible stay, the property is poised to become the go-to destination in Manila’s rising arts hub.
Marriott continues to expand its footprint in the Philippines. It currently operates 12 properties across six distinct brands, with a strong pipeline. It plans to introduce more of its iconic brands in both established and emerging destinations.
