PROPERTY developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is expanding its hotel portfolio with plans to build a 260-room hotel in Makati City.
ALI’s hospitality arm, Ayala Land Hospitality (ALH), announced it has signed an agreement with Marriott International to introduce the Moxy Hotels brand to the Philippines.
The planned Moxy Hotel will be located in the heart of Circuit Makati, a 21-hectare mixed-use development on the former Sta. Ana racetrack site. The property is designed to offer easy access to retail shops, event grounds, open spaces and entertainment venues, creating a vibrant live-work-play environment.
“Moxy Hotels is celebrated worldwide for its playful, high-energy vibe that makes travel feel exciting and different,” said Kevin Iranzo, director of hotel development for Marriott International in the Philippines. “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 in Circuit Makati.”
The Moxy brand targets experience-seeking travelers with a focus on modern design and a social atmosphere. The new hotel will feature contemporary rooms with multi-functional designs, social spaces, a fitness center, swimming pool, meeting rooms and event venues.
“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,” said George Aquino, ALH president and chief executive. “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.”
The planned new hotel aligns with ALI’s goal of doubling its hotel room inventory to 8,000 by 2030.
“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,” said Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, ALH creative director. “Moxy is set to be our guests’ backstage pass to the city’s creative pulse.”
Marriott currently operates 12 properties across six brands in the Philippines. The company plans to introduce more of its hotel brands in both established and emerging destinations, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s growing tourism industry.
