Boutique hotel adds modern charm to Puerto Princesa
n exquisite new accommodation concept is taking shape in the Palawan capital. The Canvas Boutique Hotel will be more than just Puerto Princesa’s finest and most architecturally impressive hotel. With gallery spaces, an art walk, and a trendy restaurant, it will also be a nexus for creativity and culture in the city. The Canvas will appeal equally to business travelers looking for a comfortable working environment, and to leisure travelers looking for the ideal space to unwind after a day spent touring central Palawan's many attractions.
With deluxe rooms starting at ($80) a night with breakfast, The Canvas offers good value for savvy travelers who want the best accommodation experience in Palawan. There are three room types which are all adorned with bright, individualized murals painted by up and coming Filipino artists Nice Buenaventura, Hannah Liongoren, and Tof Zapanta of Human Projector. All 49 rooms are individually designed, bathed in plenty of natural light and outfitted with modern furniture and adjustable lighting. High-speed wi-fi Internet is free throughout the hotel.
Guests will know they are in for something special the minute they walk into The Canvas’ soaring, gallery-like lobby with its hanging sculptures, unique etchings and contemporary, minimalist furniture. Murals by accomplished graphic artist duo Marcushiro Nada and Bru Sim of the Electrolychee Studio litter the hallways. The Canvas’ restaurant opens to the lobby, displaying the same modern flair. Outside guests can unwind around the attractive 20meter swimming pool and landscaped grounds. The hotel will regularly play host to art exhibitions, outdoor concerts, and food fairs.
“The Canvas will be more than just a great place to stay,” says Reginaldo Halili, president of hotel operator Oak Drive Hotels and Resorts. “It will also be a key venue for community events and art in Puerto Princesa—a space that will highlight the best of Palawan's burgeoning art and music scene while still offering guests a relaxing and pleasurable signature hotel experience.”
Guests at The Canvas Boutique Hotel will be well-positioned to enjoy the Puerto Princesa area’s myriad attractions, which include the spectacular Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, recently voted one of the worlds “New 7 Wonders.”' Other highlights include the stunning islands and whale sharks of Honda Bay, firefly watching on the Iwahig River, numerous beaches within striking distance of the city, and trekking and wildlife-watching in the pristine jungle of central Palawan.
“Puerto Princesa is one of the prime ecotourism destinations in the Philippines,” says Mitzi Cañafranca, director for Hospitality Operations for Oak Drive Hotels and Resorts. “Guests can be exploring one of the world’s great cave systems one minute, trekking to see monitor lizards and monkeys the next minute, and topping it all with some rest and relaxation on a beautiful remote beach. Everybody knows the Subterranean River but there’s so much more going on here, and we can't wait to show it all off to our guests.” Follow The Canvas Hotel on twitter. com/canvashotelph, facebook.com/ canvashotelph or Instagram @ canvashotelph.