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The Henry Hotel
A 1940s American military compound in Manila, art-filled and reimagined
🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines·Est. 2012·Art Deco / American Colonial·$
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Heritage EmergingAbout the Property
Converted from a 1940s American military housing compound in Manila's Pasay district, The Henry Hotel is a boutique art-filled retreat. Its mid-century compound features original Scala grilles and Baldoza floor tiles from the era, reimagined as a gallery-hotel showcasing Filipino contemporary art. Architects were mandated to preserve not just the heritage buildings but surrounding old-growth trees, creating a living artistic community.
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Original Purpose
1940s residential building
Highlights
1940s American colonial compoundOriginal Scala grilles and Baldoza tilesFilipino contemporary art galleryLiving artist community on-siteOld-growth tree preservation mandateArtist residency and purchase program
History Timeline
1940
Original residential compound built in Pasay
2012
Converted to boutique art hotel
2015
Filipino artist residency program launched
2018
Contemporary art collection doubled