El Nido, PhilippinesLio
Piece Lio
Minimalist Japanese-inspired apartments
Minimalist Japanese-inspired apartments
The property runs like a residential compound with round-the-clock service, bringing Kyoto minimalism to a protected coastal estate.
What it’s good at
Notable
Japanese minimalism meets raw concrete and polished native timber around a courtyard.
Listed
Apartment studios provide kitchenettes, vinyl turntables, and round-the-clock front desk service.
Listed
A courtyard swimming pool anchors the grounds, with saunas tucked into select rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Japanese-inspired architecture meets Palawan’s wild scenery. This partnership between H Hotel Group and the Piece brand brings a crisp, minimal style to the resort, from the landscaped gardens to sunlit rooms.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Lio Beach is a short walk through the estate, and El Nido town is ten minutes away by shuttle.
The rooms
Each studio has a kitchenette and a vinyl turntable. Two units even include private sauna pods.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
At the table
CALIMA serves Mediterranean dinners of fresh Palawan seafood, under woven pendants that look out toward the courtyard pool.
How it began
Kyoto boutique brand Piece chose El Nido for its first overseas project, opening these apartments in 2024.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.