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Cocoon Boutique Hotel in Quezon City: Your Go-To Eco-Friendly Boutique Hotel in Metro Manila
See how this eco-friendly boutique hotel in Metro Manila will capture your heart.
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | January 01, 2024
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Cocoon Boutique Hotel
No. 61 Scout Tobias corner Scout Rallos Streets, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City( Waze Map )
Staycations are popular year-round, especially at Cocoon Boutique Hotel.
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Whether it’s summertime or cuddle weather, everyone finds time to relax and take a break from the usual grind. Luckily, many boutique hotels in Metro Manila provide luxury and comfort. Cocoon Boutique Hotel in Quezon City is one such place, unlike all the other accommodations in the metro. Taking pride in being the country’s first eco-friendly hotel, this boutique hotel in Metro Manila sits on a level above typical staycation spots in the city.
Cocoon Boutique Hotel is located near Timog Avenue, one of the busiest areas in Quezon City. Although it is near several restaurant chains, hangout spots, and bars, it maintains a calm and peaceful ambiance. It’s, therefore, no surprise that it has been a popular choice for those who want to escape the urban jungle without leaving it. If you need to know why Cocoon Boutique Hotel is worthy of a visit, we have them! Read on to see why this eco-friendly boutique hotel in Metro Manila is the best destination for a relaxing stay.
1. Cocoon Boutique Hotel is eco-friendly and eco-conscious.
Even outside, you will immediately notice the hotel’s green campaign through its design.
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Accredited by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)—the popular rating system worldwide for green buildings—Cocoon Boutique Hotel takes pride in being a luxurious, eco-friendly hotel. The facade of this boutique hotel in Metro Manila is reminiscent of nature, from the color of the walls to the abundance of plants.
The owners of this boutique hotel in Metro Manila, Atty. Boy and Gigi Vinzon believe that a business that offers the highest standard of luxury without taking anything from the environment is possible. Armed
with this principle, Cocoon Boutique Hotel incorporates eco-friendly and sustainable materials in the building and amenities. For instance, reclaimed wood is used along the walls as decor in the lobby. The hallways on each floor have acoustically-treated walls. Meanwhile, the room’s doors and flooring are made of recycled wooden scraps from old furniture.
To stay true to its promise of being an eco-friendly hotel, Cocoon Boutique Hotel also limits the use of plastic.
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The containers of the toiletries are made from a plasticized cornstarch material with stone paper and soy ink. Moreover, toiletries are 100% organic, and the towels are reused.
Bathrooms are fitted with faucets that have water-saving features, and toilets that come with siphonic jet flushing. This feature at the known eco-friendly boutique hotel in Metro Manila conserves and holds extra unused water until the flush is initiated. Meanwhile, the rooms at Cocoon Boutique Hotel are equipped with inverter-type air conditioning units and use a non-ozone-damaging refrigerant.
2. Cocoon offers stylish, spacious, and comfortable rooms with complete amenities.
Inspired by its name, Cocoon Boutique Hotel aims to be a nesting place for visitors while they recuperate from the city's stress.
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Every room in this eco-friendly hotel is furnished with comfortable beds, anti-dust mites, and anti-microbial memory foam features. It is complemented by eye-catching wooden bed headboards inspired by traditional Filipino homes. There’s a hint of nature everywhere to stay with the green theme of Cocoon Boutique Hotel —from the pieces of wooden furniture to the floral paintings and carpet rugs.
The rooms at this boutique hotel in Metro Manila go beyond mere style as they also offer amenities to make one’s stay pleasant, including a 42-inch smart LED television equipped with cable channels, coffee, and tea service, an electronic safe, and a mini bar filled with food and liquor. To promote Filipino snacks to foreign guests, the Cocoon Boutique Hotel stocks mini bars with locally made food, such as dried mangoes. Of course, the rooms would not be complete without a telephone and Wi-Fi connection.
One notable feature of Cocoon Boutique Hotel is the open bathroom setup.
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The open bathroom setup lets guests watch their favorite show from the bathroom by drawing the curtains in it. A speaker accompanies this eco-friendly hotel in Metro Manila on the bathroom’s ceiling. All bathrooms also include not just a shower and a toilet but also a full-size deep-soaked bathtub.
Moving on to the rooms in general of this boutique hotel in Metro Manila, there are five room types in Cocoon Boutique Hotel: Deluxe, Studio, One-bedroom Suite, Two-bedroom Junior Suite, and Two-bedroom Master Suite. Each room caters to specific types of travelers and how much space they need.
The Deluxe Bedroom
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The Deluxe Bedrooms (PhP7,000) are designed for guests who travel solo or with a partner. Guests can choose from a queen bed, two double beds, or a “twin-together” bed to get a California king-sized bed.
The Studio Room
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The Studio Room (PhP4,950 to PhP6,300++) is an excellent deal for a much bigger space. This room at Cocoon Boutique Hotel is designed with a king-sized bed and sofa bed. This room is suitable for small families with small children with two sleeping options.
The One-Bedroom Suite
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For a larger group, the One-bedroom Suite (PhP6,600 to PhP8,400 offers more options for comfort. Besides the enormous king-sized bed in the master bedroom, there is also a sofa in the receiving area of this room at Cocoon Boutique Hotel that can be converted into a double bed.
The Two-Bedroom Junior Suite
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Meanwhile, the Two-bedroom Junior Suite of the boutique hotel in Metro Manila (PhP7,700 to PhP9,800) is popular among intimate groups or families. The master bedroom includes a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom features twin beds. The parlor area of this eco-friendly hotel has a sofa that can be turned into a double bed. With such a vast space, this Cocoon Boutique Hotel room has more room for activities.
The Two-Bedroom Master Suite
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If the previous rooms were not huge or spacious enough, then the Two-bedroom Master Suite (PhP11,900++) might work. This room at Cocoon Boutique Hotel offers more space for rest with its multiple options for relaxation. It features a master bedroom with a king-sized bed and a second room with twin beds.
September 2023 Update: The Two-Bedroom Master Suite is currently unavailable.
3. Filipino traditional homes inspire décor.
Cocoon Boutique Hotel lets you experience a local vibe and true hospitality service.
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Cocoon Boutique Hotel is proudly a Filipino-owned establishment, so, unsurprisingly, everything in the hotel touches Filipino culture. The warm staff at this boutique hotel in Metro Manila represent Filipino hospitality, while the rooms and other hotel parts carry inspiration from ancestral Filipino homes. Local visitors staying at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel will feel at home, while foreigners will experience what it’s like to be pampered in the Philippines.
4. They offer the ultimate pampering experience.
Staycations are not just for hanging around in your room the whole day.
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Pampering yourself is part of the complete experience, and there are multiple ways to do so in this eco-friendly hotel, Cocoon Boutique Hotel. There are accessible spas and salons within the hotel’s vicinity to complete your metamorphosis at Cocoon. Spa services include body massage, body scrub, hand and foot treatment, and the Bowen Technique Therapy. An aesthetic medicine center is also located on the second floor of this boutique hotel in Metro Manila, where you can have dermatology, dentistry, cosmetic surgery, and aesthetic medicine services. A hair salon is also just within the hotel’s vicinity for those who want to spice up their overall look.
5. Cocoon Boutique Hotel offers delightful and mouthwatering dishes through Abuela’s Coffeeshop.
As a Filipino-owned establishment, Cocoon Boutique Hotel makes Filipino culture evident in the rooms, interiors, and food they serve.
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This boutique hotel in Metro Manila is home to Abuela’s Coffeeshop, a modest yet sophisticated cafe that serves home-cooked meals. “Abuela” is the Spanish word for “grandmother,” which is why the dishes on the menu are reminiscent of what a Filipino grandmother lovingly serves. The coffee shop is open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 MN.
In addition to traditional dishes, the restaurant also serves Asian and Western food on the menu. Some dishes at the cafe are bangus ala pobre (fried and simmered milkfish), Thai beef strips, and pot roast beef. Cocoon Boutique Hotel also offers a breakfast buffet, which can be modified based on whether guests want an entire Western course or an Asian meal.
Guests can dine in the café on the rooftop while admiring the fantastic view. A liquor bar is also in the area. The café used recycled paper for its menus to accompany its mission as an eco-friendly hotel.
6. The rooftop has a view of Quezon City.
The rooftop view
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Rooftop views are exceptional additions to a hotel’s list of charms. Anyone who wants an Instagrammable staycation at this boutique hotel in Metro Manila would surely love taking snapshots of the skyline as the sun sets. With its location, Cocoon Boutique Hotel offers a view of Quezon City.
7. Cocoon Boutique Hotel has a clean and clear pool.
The outdoor pool on the rooftop
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The rooftop contains Abuela’s Coffeeshop and the hotel’s swimming pool. The pool is four feet deep, ideal for children and adults who want to dip. Poolside chairs are also nearby for those wanting to lounge and get sun.
8. They have an herbs and spices garden.
The power of herbs and spices for aesthetics and food
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One thing you’d quickly notice at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel rooftop would be the lush array of plants. You might not know that these plants add to the natural vibe and aesthetic of this boutique hotel in Metro Manila and also serve a purpose. If you take a closer look, the plants are herbs and spices, and they are used in the dishes at Abuela’s Coffeeshop.
9. Cocoon Boutique Hotel features extra amenities and nearby establishments that can help you maximize your stay.
Cocoon Boutique Hotel is a great place also for fitness enthusiasts.
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Guests can use the exercise room to squeeze in a quick workout after indulging in the tasty treats from Abuela’s Coffeeshop. Meanwhile, foodies who are still hungry for more food can go to the coffee shop located near the check-in counter. A Korean barbecue restaurant is also connected to this boutique hotel in Metro Manila and is a short walk from the hotel’s entrance.
During your next staycation, try a hotel that lets you stay in style and contributes something to improve the environment. At Cocoon Boutique Hotel, you will complete your metamorphosis, feel rejuvenated, and contribute to preserving our surroundings’ beauty as an eco-friendly hotel. After all, it’s not only us who need caring for but also Mother Nature.
Trade your stress for relaxation. Be transformed into a relaxed person; spend a night or two at Cocoon Boutique Hotel soon!
Cocoon Boutique Hotel is located at #61 Scout Tobias corner Scout Rallos Streets, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City 1103, Philippines. You may contact them through the following numbers: 0921 2706, 02 921 2707, 02 9212708, 0917 5567893, 0925 7899901, or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/COCOONBOUTIQUEHOTEL, and their website, https://www.thecocoonhotel.com/, for more information.
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This article was initially published in Yoorekka on February 16, 2019.
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About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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