Dreams Come Alive in the Adarna Books Suite
A bedtime story comes to life as Ascott Makati and Adarna House celebrate Filipino culture and creativity through a suite that invites storytelling and art.
Words Katrina Clarice F. Abella
Photo courtesy of Ascott Makati
November 07, 2025
Step into a room where every wall invites your imagination to wander. At Ascott Makati, stories find a home in the Adarna Books Suite–a room that turns bedtime into a celebration of creativity, culture, and Filipino artistry.
In collaboration with Adarna House, the Philippines' pioneering publisher of children's books, Ascott Makati turned its two-bedroom suite into a space where Filipino children's classics come to life.
For Ascott's annual tradition, the year's theme is timeless passion that brings joy to all ages–children's books.
The suite’s reading nook with over 20 books from Adarna House
The suite is designed with illustrations from Adarna House books, with permission from the illustrators, embodying the art of various children's books, such as Si Laleng at ang Lakbay Paaralan, Alamat ng Ampalaya, Ang Mabait na Kalabaw, Tara, Itok!, and more.
Inside the suite were books displayed for children to read, table runners, placemats, pillows, and even the wall encapsulating the book's art. One of the rooms has Florante at Laura as their theme, inspired by visuals from Adarna House's annotated edition.
"We aim for every project to proudly reflect Filipino identity. The Adarna Suite celebrates our language, the writers who share our culture and values with children, and the illustrators who bring those stories to life. We hope both kids and adults enjoy their stay," says Cluster General Manager, Cecille Teodoro.
The main bedroom of Ascott Makati’s 2-Bedroom Suite pays tribute to the classic Florante and Laura
An overnight stay at the suite costs Php 18,000, including a two-bedroom suite with a reading nook filled with Adarna House books.
The highlight of the rooms is the reading nook filled with over 20 children's classics, including works of National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, varying from picture books, intermediate readers' books, young adult novels, and graphic novels.
Curated books include, Si Pilandok at ang mga Buwaya, Ang Ambisyosong Istetoskop, Operation Taka, Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tabon (10th Anniversary Edition), Ibong Adarna and Si Pagong at Si Matsing.
The suite’s reading nook with over 20 books from Adarna House
"We're happy that Ascott Makati approached us for this collaboration. This partnership is extra special as Adarna House is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Our mission to nurture the Filipino language and culture through children's books remains strong and more relevant than ever," Izo Lopez, Marketing Lead of Adarna House, said.
The overnight stay includes a breakfast buffet suitable for four persons and two children below six years old, a swimming pool and fitness center, parking space for two vehicles, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a special bundle of Adarna House books to take home.
Through this collaboration, Adarna House hopes to expand its reach and connect with new audiences.
The suite is a reading haven of Filipino literature
"We truly hope that the guests of Ascott Makati, both local and foreign, will discover—or rediscover—the beauty of Filipino storytelling," he added.
Ascott Makati partnered with Best Buddies Philippines, led by Executive Director Michelle Aventajado.
"For children—with or without disabilities—having a safe space to turn to, whether it's within the pages of a book or through a partner that fosters inclusion, is incredibly important to us. Thank you to Ascott Makati for making this possible," Aventajado said.
Pillow Covers from book Nemo, Ang Batang PapelIllustrated by Haru Sabijon
Best Buddies Philippines is a non-profit organization fostering friendship, employment, inclusive living, and leadership development by creating an inclusive world for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Children from Best Buddies enjoyed an afternoon storytelling session of the story Noel! Noel! Leon! Leon! and Tara, Itok!. Aside from that, children could design their own tote bags and bookmarks–going home with a book from Adarna House and an Ascott Cubby to remember the experience.
The Adarna Books Suite is not just a collaboration, but a celebration of the local arts and culture that children and adults can experience. The suite is open to guests until December 30, 2025.
