Solaire: The Gamechanger

I may have been there for business, but I was looking around like a tourist! Solaire Resort & Casino is definitely something else. In fact, it distinctly reminds me of the big hotels in Macau because of the unabashed luxury factor. I found myself taking plenty of pictures, and so did the other members of our team. If you haven't been to Solaire, let me give you a small tour through my photos. :)

The porte cochere is located at the far end of the hotel. It's the side right by the bay. From this angle, you could easily mistake this for a luxury resort in Singapore.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Porte Cochere[/caption]

Solaire Grand Ballroom is CAVERNOUS. No exaggeration.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Grand Ballroom[/caption]

Inside, the light control panel is touch screen, while crystal beads adorn portions of the walls.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Crystal beads[/caption]

Everywhere you look in this hotel, you'll see epic chandeliers. It's an interior designer's delight.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="396"] Drop chandeliers at every turn[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="389"] Chandelier 2[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="396"] Chandelier 3[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="416"] Food Court Light Fixture[/caption]

The restrooms are beautifully designed, with some very interesting details like faux white leather wallpaper and:

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A Shoeshine Station[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="432"] A funny tampon machine that looks like a robot's face[/caption]

Main guest areas never run out of enormous floral arrangements. First time I was there, I saw colorful hydrangeas. Then it was lilies.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Towering Floral Arrangements[/caption]

The aptly named Bay Suites has a stunning view. Heck, the curtains are even automatic that they open and close at the touch of a button.

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The pool area can only be accessed by guests. You have to pass through several hotel rooms to get to a walkway to get to a scenic elevator to, finally, ride down to the pool.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="420"] I-shaped Pool[/caption]

The whole time I was there, there was always some random guy with a DSLR shooting away at anything and everything. Gotta admit that this property's visual aspect is enough to keep anyone entertained for hours on end.

 

Solaire Resort and Casino = 1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, Paranaque City, Philippines