EDSA-Pasay landmark launches new deluxe rooms to mark milestone

For 25 years, Kabayan Hotel has stood as a welcoming refuge for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and genuine Filipino care in the heart of Pasay City. Since opening its doors in 2001 as a full-fledged budget hotel, the Pasay landmark has remained steadfast in its mission to provide guests with a safe, convenient, and affordable place to stay.

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, Kabayan Hotel ushers in a new chapter with the introduction of its newly designed Deluxe Rooms created to offer guests greater flexibility and exceptional value.

A quarter century of Filipino care

Kabayan Hotel’s story traces its roots to a remarkable transformation in 1992 when its founder, Wyden King, became a born again Christian and made a life-changing decision to close down his chain of hotels following a personal spiritual conviction. “We wanted to shift to a business that was pleasing to God’s eyes and aligned to righteousness, ” shared King. What followed was a journey of renewal—one that eventually led to the rebirth of the Pasay property in 2001 as Kabayan Hotel.

From the beginning, the vision was clear: to create a place where guests could experience the warmth and sincerity of Filipino hospitality while enjoying comfortable accommodations at a price within reach.

Over the past two decades, Kabayan Hotel has grown alongside the city it calls home. Its expansion along EDSA and the opening of new facilities and function venues in recent years have allowed it to welcome even more guests—from overseas Filipino workers returning home to families, business travelers, and tourists exploring the vibrant capital.

Deluxe redefined

In line with its 25th anniversary celebration, Kabayan Hotel is introducing a new line of Deluxe Rooms designed with today’s practical traveler in mind.

Thoughtfully configured to accommodate different travel needs, these rooms offer flexible sleeping arrangements such as double beds paired with pullout beds, making them ideal for small families, friends, or groups of three to four. The room layout maximizes both space and comfort while ensuring guests enjoy the convenience of modern amenities.

More importantly, the new Deluxe Rooms reinforce Kabayan Hotel’s long-standing promise: quality accommodations that remain affordable and accessible to all. By combining versatility with value, the hotel continues to provide travelers with practical options that do not compromise on comfort.

Malapit sa Lahat. Maaasahan ng Lahat.

Through the years, Kabayan Hotel has become a trusted choice for travelers thanks to its strategic location and reliable service. Situated in Pasay City, the hotel is only minutes away from airports, transportation hubs, and popular destinations such as SM Mall of Asia and Manila Ocean Park. Historic attractions including Rizal Park, Intramuros, and the National Museum of Natural History are also easily accessible.

These conveniences, combined with its heartfelt service, have made Kabayan Hotel a familiar and trusted home for many a balikbayan and OFW returning to the Philippines.

With its enduring tagline “Malapit sa Lahat. Maaasahan ng Lahat.”, Kabayan Hotel continues to embody what it has stood for since the beginning—a hotel that is accessible, dependable, and proudly Filipino.

As it celebrates 25 years of service, Kabayan Hotel looks ahead with renewed purpose: to continue welcoming travelers with the warmth of a Filipino home while offering accommodations that remain practical, flexible, and affordable for everyone.

For bookings and more information, visit www.kabayanhotel.com.ph or call (+632) 8702-27000 / (+63) 917-7022700.

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Boutique property developer Keyland Corporation has officially opened Alino New Manila, a four-star, 20-storey lifestyle hotel along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City. The development marks its first foray into the hospitality business under its newly established Alino Hotels brand, expanding a portfolio long associated with residential and office projects.

The name “Alino” is drawn from “Alagang Filipino,” underscoring the brand’s commitment to genuine, authentic Filipino care. At its heart is the value of malasakit, the uniquely Filipino way of taking away another person’s burden. By observing this Filipino value in travel and hospitality, Alino Hotels aims to ease the stresses of travel, offer reassurance, and deliver comfort that feels both sincere and personal.

Located across St. Luke’s Medical Center, Alino New Manila is within a district that bridges heritage and modernity. New Manila, known historically for its large post-war ancestral estates and film studios is now emerging as a growth corridor with strong connectivity to Ortigas, Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and beyond via the Skyway. Because of the location of Alino New Manila, it is able to serve diverse demand drivers such as medical tourism, visiting families, young professionals, business travelers, and long-staying guests.

The hotel features 128 rooms across a range of categories, including Essential Twin, Deluxe Twin, Deluxe Queen, Premier Queen, Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite, and a Premier Suite. Standard in-room provisions include high-speed Wi-Fi, 55-inch TV, coffee and tea setups, microwave, and electronic safe. A dedicated Healthcare Room with a Hepa Air purifier and hospital grade cleaning solutions to accommodate families of patients at St. Luke’s who require a more sanitized environment. Additional amenities include a laundrette, outdoor pool, gym, and flexible function rooms.

Guests can enjoy dining at Kutchara, Alino New Manila’s all-day dining Filipino restaurant led by Executive Chef Rexsan Abarquez. Kutchara celebrates local cuisine while giving it a fresh, contemporary touch. The menu highlights classics such as Kinilaw na Tanigue cured in suka sa niyog and calamansi, to Kansi at Baka, an Ilonggo beef shank broth with the tang of batwan fruit, to Whole Inasal na Manok marinated in calamansi and lemongrass. Each dish is prepared with care and designed to tell the evolving story of Filipino food.

Beyond its promise to guests, Alino Hotels is also committed to develop and nurture its people as it aims to be a stepping stone for staff to grow their skills and build strong careers in the hospitality industry. By setting international standards locally, Alino New Manila gives its team the foundation to excel with the vision of bringing Filipino talent onto the global stage.

General Manager Lady May Elegado, a hotelier with more than two decades of local and international experience leads the operations at Alino New Manila. Her appointment reflects Keyland’s commitment to delivering a service culture defined by malasakit which differentiates the Alino Hotels brand in a competitive hospitality market.

Alino New Manila signals the start of a broader strategy to diversify into hospitality and lifestyle-driven developments. It embodies Keyland’s vision of offering accessible, authentic, and thoughtfully designed hospitality which reflects on the Alino Hotels brand promise of Care in Every Detail, while also positioning it within the evolving hotel and lifestyle sector in Metro Manila.

For more information, visit www.alinohotel.com.

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Kabayan Hotel’s most wonderful year got brighter after holding its first-ever Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last October 23.
The ceremony ushered in the holiday season and celebrated a stellar 2023 for the hotel. The year started with the unveiling of a new 300-plus room annex building—with its own lobby, function room, and dedicated dining spaces—that almost doubled the hotel’s total capacity. The expansion provided Kabayan Hotel the ability to serve more guests and further showcase its signature brand of Filipino hospitality.

According to Kabayan Hotel’s Chief Operating Officer, Celine Marie L. King, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony also signified the new traditions that come with their new amenities, while also being part of the hotel’s larger campaign to give back to their loyal customers. Aptly called Paskong Kabayan, the campaign offers great promos perfect for the holiday season.
“Our success is our customers’ success,” shared King. “When they grow, we grow. Our new building, our continued growth, wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

“Our earnest wish for our guests and patrons is that they continue to grow and bloom—mapasaan man sila. Just like Kabayan Hotel, we hope they thrive and scale higher heights in life. At sana, nandoon pa rin kami kasama nila sa kanilang paglalakbay [sa buhay].”
Home to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), balikbayans, and local and international guests for over two decades, Kabayan Hotel has always upheld its value for money proposition; ensuring that their patrons experience a uniquely Pinoy welcome and get utmost care at affordable rates.

Paskong Kabayan cements this reputation even further with unique sulit deals, namely:
· Holiday Stay Promo – Enjoy 15% off published rates for Superior Room and
Standard Room, including breakfast
· Suite Delight Promo – Get 25% off on Pad Suite and Mabuhay Suite, including
breakfast, lunch or dinner set
· Pad holiDEAL Promo – Stay in Pad rooms (low-cost accommodation suitable for
transient travelers) for as low as Php1,000 per night
· Paskong Kabayan: Party Package – Book Christmas Parties and Functions early at Kabayan Hotel and get exclusive perks, including an overnight stay in a Superior Room with complimentary breakfast for two persons
The festive atmosphere, new features, and great deals: Kabayan Hotel has all these and more for every kabayan!

For booking inquiries and reservations, contact (+63) 917-7022700 or visit www.kabayanhotel.com.ph.
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