“We honestly feel at Hotel Jen that we have the best observation post to see Manila Bay and the whole bay area,” Hotel Jen Manila general manager Edward Kollmer raved as he officially opened Windows by the Bay.
Located on the 19th floor of the hotel, Windows by the Bay is a chill out lounge open to the public – whether check-in or walk-in guest – every evening from 7:30 p.m.
“We came to the conclusion that we want more people to enjoy that; we want to let everybody know that there’s a great secret that’s been hidden here for some time,” Kollmer shared to The Standard Life.
The lounge invites friends, co-workers, lovers, or even those who prefer to fly solo to sit back in one of the lounge’s plush couches while reveling in the majestic night view of Manila Bay and the stretch of Roxas Boulevard.
“Our offer to our customers is really a simple formula: We want people to chill out, relax in this lounge, and enjoy the fine wines that we selected for you and light bite food items that we prepared,” enthused Kollmer.
Hotel Jen’s executive chef Dirk Fiedler is in charge of the light bite food items that include pizza puffs, salami, Parma ham, smoked ham, different cheeses, olives and cornichons among other appetizing nibbles.
In keeping with the chill out, laidback vibe, Kollmer said they’re offering their light bite food items in doubles and platters, such as meat platters and cheese platters. “The idea here is that you share. You can come in groups and you can share a big cheese platter.”
Complementing the lounge’s specially prepared menu are a selection of mixed cocktails and wines, which according to the Irish general manager were selected from different parts of the globe.
Guests every Thursday will be treated to an acoustic entertainment as the lounge features an acoustic guitarist to play soothing tunes for the night. Kollmer shared that aside from acoustic music every Thursday, they are also developing a themed Thursday evening at least once a month.
“We want people who want to unwind after a busy day to come and relax, jump into a big sofa and be with friends. That’s what we’re trying to achieve,” said Kollmer.
According to Hotel Jen Manila’s GM, they expect to receive guests living and working in the Roxas Boulevard area. But basically, the lounge is open to “anybody who wants to enjoy this amazing view and enjoy the experience.”
Kollmer said Windows by the Bay can sit about 100 people in one go. “We can do about 70 people in the dining area and about 40 in the main area of the lounge.”
Music, food, view and great company – Windows by the Bay satisfies all senses, a simple formula that will make guests experience “that Jen feeling.”
“They’ll feel relaxed, they’ll be inspired, they’ll have a great time – that’s the Jen feeling,” concluded Edward Kollmer.
For advance reservations and more information on Windows by the Bay, call (02) 795-8888 or email food&beverage.hjm@hoteljen.com.
