Tuesday, February 20, 2018

YOUniversity Suites and L.A. Village: Where Hip and Heritage Convene

Photo credited from facebook.com/YouniversitySuites/

Who would have thought that an old building along Recto was made anew and given a hip and modern vibe?

What happened to be an apartment just a shell for a long time with nothing but a decaying facade and rubbles in an open lot. This building known as Laperal Apartments, built in 1946, had been a witness to the rise of the post-war era and the glorious days of Manila, alongside many famous buildings and movie houses in Azcarraga (now known as C.M. Recto Avenue) and Avenida streets.




The four-story Laperal Apartments had gotten a make-over with the architects involved had recommended to adaptively reuse the facade, and design an interior that blends with its original architecture, but that fits the urban lifestyle of today.  In a nutshell, it's art deco structure meets industrial interiors.



Now, it had been thoughtfully restored and transformed into affordable dormitory rooms and is referred to as YOUniversity Suites. Students in the university belt area can now rejoice with the opening of YOUnivesity Suites with 85 semi-furnished units ready to be lived in and it is just a few steps away from University of the East and San Sebastian College.


YOUniversity Suites...The Dorm

You won't recognize the building as an old one as each room has a high ceiling, ranging from 11 to 27 square meters of space and comes with sturdy bunk beds, spacious dining areas, locker storage, mini kitchen with granite countertop and has its own bath.



Youniversity Suites Room Rates
As of February 2018

Room for 1 Room for 2 Room for 4
Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month
One Year Contract Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month Less than 1 yr contract min. 1 month


Other Amenities
  • Free Wi-Fi (Common Area only)
  • Roof Terraces
  • Sky Lounges
  • Private Courtyard
  • Infinity Pool
  • Bank ATMs
  • Parking Spaces
  • Gym (Membership required)
  • Quick access to L.A. Village

A preserved World War 1 German aircraft floats majestically at the center of L.A. Village.


Guest lounge and connecting entrance to and fro LA Village and the dormitories.


Dipping pool and Gym just inside the YOUniverity building.


Billiard games.


Dorm lounge and common area.


Multipurpose meeting/office area.


Study Haven. for customized wi-fi priviledges.


Private Courtyard for al fresco meeting and dining.


A few steps to the food court and lifestyle centers.


L.A. Village


Connected to the dorm building is the L.A. Village.  It's a vintage-inspired commercial complex open to the public which offers four floors of fun and entertainment.

Retro elements will greet visitors giving a glimpse into the historical past.   


Wooden barrels made into a fountain installation on both sides of the entrance.


Airstream travel trailer repurposed into a food kiosk.


A combi van turned into a chicken shack - Chix and Brew.


Get your yummy street food fix at PotDog.


Japanese cuisine at its finest at Rosanjin.


Different kinds of Sisig if you please at Sgt. Sisig.


There's also Taiwan's famous chicken at HotStar.


Enchanting food finds at Sup Vietnamese Kitchen.


Affordable food on the second floor.



Try the famous savory baby back ribs with flavored rice at Pub Express.


Amazing coffee experience at Nitro 7 coffee.  It's the country's first nitrogen-infused cold brew and tea bar.


The ever trending rainbow colored and flavored chips at Juancho's.


Get amazing tacos and other Tex-Mex food over at Camino's.

There are so many things people need to discover here.  Why not relive the glory of the past while reveling in the present.

Make your way to Youniversity Suites and L.A. Village located at 2119 Claro M. Recto Ave., Manila now.  For more info, visit their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/YouniversitySuites/ or their website: www.youniversitysuites.com.  They are also on Instagram: @YouniversitySuites.

For inquiries and reservations, you may call (02) 244-2421 to 22 or (0926) 704-7679.

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