A. Mission and Vision

Mission: To be the leading boutique hotel and restaurant force behind reshaping hospitality experiences in the Philippines.

Vision: We set the standard for what hotels and restaurants are able to do by providing unique value accommodations and dining services combined with great design, a spirited attitude, and quality products for sophisticated individuals.

B. Core Values

Our values are the essence of our organization and are reflected in everything we do, from the way we interact with our guests and colleagues, to the way we approach our work. Incorporating these values into our daily interactions is essential to our success.

Vibrant – We are a team of energetic, lively, and excited people. We love having fun, even in tough times. When one wins, everybody wins.

Progressive – We are adaptable and perceptive – always seeking to develop new strategies and ideas to meet our customer’s needs and achieve business goals. We are proud to lead from the front, embrace change, and always look for ways to stay ahead of the curve in terms of innovation and progress.

Collaborative – Through focus, teamwork, and collaboration, we rise to challenges and overcome setbacks. We treat everyone with respect and consideration, celebrating and embracing our differences. We appreciate the value of working together.

Integrity – Interacting with integrity and setting an example is paramount in generating trust and positive behaviors within and outside our organization. We dare to uphold the highest standards of ethics in all our exchanges.

Commitment – Our commitment to continuous improvement is at the center of what we do. We believe that when we put our minds and hearts into something, we can be successful in anything we want to achieve.

Resourceful – We are naturally practical and critical thinkers. We consider matters from multiple angles and ensure our actions provide impact even in challenging situations.

Ironwood Hotel is considered as living symbol of history, takes its name from the ironwood tree, renowned for its strength and durability. In the Philippines, this tree is called “mangkono,” and its lumber is considered the strongest in the country. The previous building’s structure, estimated to be at least a century old, was built using this material, a testament to its enduring power.

The hotel’s resilience was put to the test in November 2013, when Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the strongest cyclone ever recorded at the time of landfall, devastated Tacloban city. The hotel’s foundation, constructed with ironwood, remained intact amid the destruction, demonstrating the material’s sturdiness. Despite the city’s bleak situation, Ironwood Hotel Management believed in the city’s future and that the building was still salvageable. They saw the potential of turning it into a hotel, inspired by the ironwood’s vigor and durability. Today, Ironwood Hotel stands tall as a testament to the city’s resilience and the people of Tacloban’s determination to rise from the ruins.

The hotel’s interior showcases the beauty of the ironwood, as seen in the chandeliers and reception desk. Designer Bernardo Urbina conceptualized this as part of his “Tacloban Prevails” project, which aimed to revive the Tacloban community. As we face the effects of global warming, Ironwood Hotel shares this vision of upcycling, which not only gives new life to previous heritage but also reflects the hotel’s strong foundation and passion for serving guests.