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EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, My Urban Sanctuary in the city

This year, I found myself seeking solace in EDSA Shang, as it is fondly called, many times and for many different reasons. Some were occasions, some were personal reasons. This hotel prides itself in being THE Urban Oasis and I can attest to how it provides refuge and recharges my battery after every stay.

Of the many times I’ve stayed in EDSA Shang, most of them were to bond with friends, do Chi Spa dates, attend their yearly Women’s Week and fitness events and eat at Senju – one of the best Japanese restaurants in Manila. But I’ve also escaped to the hotel during times of need – like when Ralph was visiting right smack in the middle of a scorching summer and my aircon at home was broken. We were melting inside the house.

Another memorable stay for me was when I had minor surgery in St. Luke’s. I was alone in the city at the time with no family, no help at home so instead of recuperating in the hospital, I chose to stay in the hotel where it was easy for me to order food and I could just lay in bed all day and heal.

So I can say the hotel is practically my second home. Somewhere I run off to for the perfect staycation every single time. And it’s only 20 minutes away from where I live.

More than anything, I keep coming back because of the service. From the time you step into the hotel to check in and in every nook and cranny of the hotel, you are greeted with smiles and mindful people who know how to make you feel at home.

Here was my year staying at EDSA Shangri-La hotel in Pasig every quarter or so.

The lush gardens of the hotel are peaceful enough for some quiet time, seated alone, eyes closed, just breathing in and out…
I have fond memories of my childhood going to Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu with my family. The slide in EDSA Shang reminds me of the pool side in Mactan. Warm fuzzy feelings of my childhood.
EDSA Shangri-La pool.
Rhian and I stayed over one weekend because she had a movie premiere in SM Megamall. We got ready together for the event and I was her date.
Late afternoon in the Tower Wing Deluxe Suite.
Madz came to visit.
This is our living room in the suite we stayed in.
We smashed this complimentary dessert platter they leave in the room.
Walking in to Chi Spa. EDSA Shangri-la is the only hotel in Manila with a Chi Spa.
The lobby of Chi Spa.
Every time I come here, I really feel like I’m the only person there. Which I love. Privacy.
The treatment rooms have showers, tubs and/or steam rooms.
Friends who bathe together, stay together.
Couples room. I’ve tried the Turkish hammam, Japanese Shiatsu (with a Japanese therapist who flew in one week) and the Chi Signature massage. Every time I stay at the hotel, I make it a point to spend an evening at Chi and come out a new person.
Early morning yoga sesh with Rhian during Women’s Week outside Chi Spa. Helped her do her first head stand.
Upward facing dog.
At the gym working for the carby buffet breakfast we’re about to have.
I really think Shangri-la hotels have the best hotel gyms. Ralph loves that there are tennis courts, saunas and steam rooms.
The kakanin (Filipino rice cake) station is the best part about the buffet breakfast in Heat. The Biko always runs out shortly after the buffet opens.
Ube champorado and chocolate champorado. Yes, there is tuyo as well (not pictured).
This is Summer Palace, the Chinese restaurant in EDSA Shang. Also one of the best in the city.
Vegetarian hot and sour soup.
I try not to eat animals on four legs but I agreed to share this plate of sweet and sour pork with Ralph – since it was a super special occasion. The food in Summer Palace is high quality so it’s worth breaking my year-long pork fast for.
This is my favourite dish on the menu – braised fish fillet with eggplant in hot pot.
Always fresh and reliable sashimi in Senju.
Ajisai Gozen set menu in Senju.
Beating the heat.
The pool side at night. I love these walks going to my evening massage at Chi Spa.

For reservations and more info, head to EDSA Shangri-La’s website.

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