Victoria Court, the Philippines' leading adult motel chain, has been recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’, making it the first and only company in the motel industry to receive this prestigious honor. This award, given by Great Place to Work Institute, underscores Victoria Court's commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for its employees.

Victoria Court, with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and pleasure industry, has redefined the motel experience with its unique themed rooms, personalized service, and emphasis on guest satisfaction. But beyond the opulent suites and intimate encounters lies one of the key secrets to their success: their happy and engaged employees.

Building a Playground for Creativity and Imagination

“We treat our employees like our guests,” Atticus King, Owner of Victoria Court says. “Victoria Court is an adult playground, an enchanting space for creativity and imagination. You don’t feel like you're in the office because people come there to play, enjoy, and live.”

This playful spirit is translated into an exciting work culture where Mobile Legends tournaments and basketball games are the norm. Beyond paid leaves, performance incentives, and training, Victoria Court hosts summer outings, birthday bashes, and open communication activities like general assemblies and employee quarters.

Launching clubs and organizations, and celebrating events like Halloween and year-end parties are also part of company tradition.&nbsp;

A new company signature event called Valentine Palooza is also in the works this year. True to the Victoria Court spirit, the Valentine Palooza will include a training area converted into a love-themed room and includes Valentine-themed activities such as Cupid’s Arrow Toss, Love Bingo, cooking and baking classes, love-themed scavenger hunts, love letter writings, and photobooths.

Running an adult playground means lots of fun, play, and a very open environment where people can talk about intimacy and sexual wellness. Never mind the taboos, because how does one suddenly find inspiration to create the next Red Room of Pain or a new otherworldly suite based on a Netflix show that grew popular over the weekend?

“Ideas can come from anywhere and anyone,” Sam Pineda, Victoria Court's Chief Operating Officer explains. “Our employees all have direct access to top management and can speak with the owner, COO, CFO anytime. I mean our company thrives on openness, diba? Even the most taboo topics are openly talked about, because that’s how we can innovate and elevate our guests’ experience–to make it very unique and unforgettable.”

This dedication to creativity is evident in Victoria Court's diverse roster of themed rooms. From the classic Moulin Rouge to Notice Me Senpai, each room is crafted to be a safe haven and playground for guests to explore their fantasies. The chain even recreates Pinoy-centric scenes like the MRT and Jeepney Ride, alongside fandom-based suites inspired by Star Wars, 50 Shades of Grey, and Squid Game.

"Pinoys are very playful, witty, and passionate," says King. "We never run short of imagination and play when it comes to exploring pleasure and intimacy."

“Just think of how many themed rooms we’ve conceptualized over the years. How many clients have entered and re-entered our drive-ins,” King adds. “Though we value their privacy, Pinoys are actually more open about intimacy now, and our employees truly understand how to give a no-holds barred space for them to express that.”

Beyond the Bedroom: Exceptional Service and ISO Standards

Elevating the guest experience goes beyond fun and play. Victoria Court's ISO 9001:2015 certification means employees have worked hard to uphold strict standards in how they treat guests, from welcoming and serving food to ensuring fast and discreet checkouts. Each staff member is seen as a valuable piece of the puzzle, driving the company's commitment to exceptional service and adherence to ISO requirements.

A Disney Experience for All: Employees and Guests

The chain combines creativity, fun, and entertainment to give guests a Disney-like experience, with themed rooms, unique activities, and mouth-watering meals. But this magic extends beyond the guests, creating a workplace where employees thrive.

"I believe that happy and engaged employees are key to a high-performing workforce, which ultimately leads to happy customers," says Pineda. "We are far from perfect, but it is a primary focus of ours and will continue to be."

Victoria Court's ‘Great Place to Work’ award is a testament to their commitment to creating a fulfilling and supportive workplace. In a world where work can often feel boring and routine, Victoria Court offers its employees a space to play, innovate, and be a part of something truly special. It's not just a job; it's a playground for imagination, and for many, the happiest place to work on earth.

Victoria Court, the Philippines' leading adult motel chain, has been recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’, making it the first and only company in the motel industry to receive this prestigious honor. This award, given by Great Place to Work Institute, underscores Victoria Court's commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for its employees.Victoria Court, with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and pleasure industry, has redefined the motel experience with its unique themed rooms, personalized service, and emphasis on guest satisfaction. But beyond the opulent suites and intimate encounters lies one of the key secrets to their success: their happy and engaged employees.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/9c48504c14e32274c2145e3d501dbe8678c1ccaebb458b6a21cf0a303f5fafd1/KKK10-23%20%281%29-min.jpg" alt="Image" /><h2>Building a Playground for Creativity and Imagination</h2>“We treat our employees like our guests,” Atticus King, Owner of Victoria Court says. “Victoria Court is an adult playground, an enchanting space for creativity and imagination. You don’t feel like you're in the office because people come there to play, enjoy, and live.”This playful spirit is translated into an exciting work culture where Mobile Legends tournaments and basketball games are the norm. Beyond paid leaves, performance incentives, and training, Victoria Court hosts summer outings, birthday bashes, and open communication activities like general assemblies and employee quarters.Launching clubs and organizations, and celebrating events like Halloween and year-end parties are also part of company tradition.&nbsp;A new company signature event called Valentine Palooza is also in the works this year. True to the Victoria Court spirit, the Valentine Palooza will include a training area converted into a love-themed room and includes Valentine-themed activities such as Cupid’s Arrow Toss, Love Bingo, cooking and baking classes, love-themed scavenger hunts, love letter writings, and photobooths.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/405488ab11d7387d94a79920fa5cdbdfbdbfcd97782254a4dd82f31e608a1d02/KKK10-23%208%20%281%29-min.jpg" alt="Image" /><h2>Creating Exceptional Guest Experiences</h2>Running an adult playground means lots of fun, play, and a very open environment where people can talk about intimacy and sexual wellness. Never mind the taboos, because how does one suddenly find inspiration to create the next Red Room of Pain or a new otherworldly suite based on a Netflix show that grew popular over the weekend?“Ideas can come from anywhere and anyone,” Sam Pineda, Victoria Court's Chief Operating Officer explains. “Our employees all have direct access to top management and can speak with the owner, COO, CFO anytime. I mean our company thrives on openness, diba? Even the most taboo topics are openly talked about, because that’s how we can innovate and elevate our guests’ experience–to make it very unique and unforgettable.”This dedication to creativity is evident in Victoria Court's diverse roster of themed rooms. From the classic Moulin Rouge to Notice Me Senpai, each room is crafted to be a safe haven and playground for guests to explore their fantasies. The chain even recreates Pinoy-centric scenes like the MRT and Jeepney Ride, alongside fandom-based suites inspired by Star Wars, 50 Shades of Grey, and Squid Game."Pinoys are very playful, witty, and passionate," says King. "We never run short of imagination and play when it comes to exploring pleasure and intimacy."“Just think of how many themed rooms we’ve conceptualized over the years. How many clients have entered and re-entered our drive-ins,” King adds. “Though we value their privacy, Pinoys are actually more open about intimacy now, and our employees truly understand how to give a no-holds barred space for them to express that.”<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/24326ec945547e9ac265484e3d491ea374bfec478e570e07fb6c11830f212cd7/KKK10-23%207%20%281%29-min.jpg" alt="Image" /><h2>Beyond the Bedroom: Exceptional Service and ISO Standards</h2>Elevating the guest experience goes beyond fun and play. Victoria Court's ISO 9001:2015 certification means employees have worked hard to uphold strict standards in how they treat guests, from welcoming and serving food to ensuring fast and discreet checkouts. Each staff member is seen as a valuable piece of the puzzle, driving the company's commitment to exceptional service and adherence to ISO requirements.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/1d455c53dfa15b8e8db1c7a2bd501b0a6f40c113a6dcc8219c380a30efe69303/TMD%205%20%281%29-min.jpg" alt="Image" /><h2>A Disney Experience for All: Employees and Guests</h2>The chain combines creativity, fun, and entertainment to give guests a Disney-like experience, with themed rooms, unique activities, and mouth-watering meals. But this magic extends beyond the guests, creating a workplace where employees thrive."I believe that happy and engaged employees are key to a high-performing workforce, which ultimately leads to happy customers," says Pineda. "We are far from perfect, but it is a primary focus of ours and will continue to be."Victoria Court's ‘Great Place to Work’ award is a testament to their commitment to creating a fulfilling and supportive workplace. In a world where work can often feel boring and routine, Victoria Court offers its employees a space to play, innovate, and be a part of something truly special. It's not just a job; it's a playground for imagination, and for many, the happiest place to work on earth.

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Victoria Court has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work," and the secret to their success is no secret at all: their happy employees

Love motels are an open secret to us, and over the years, Victoria Court has been unveiling one themed room after another. You may have heard of their Squid Room suite at the height of the show’s popularity (pandemic doom, we feel you) or their juicy and sweaty nudge to Filipino daily commute (and JAV chikan) with their MRT-inspired room.&nbsp;

Anyone who’s been inside these themed suites can attest that the beauty is in the details. From the Red Light, Green Light guns to the MRT train hand railings and color schemes, the rooms are designed accurately. Maybe too accurately.

After all, aren’t guests the ‘main character’ of their fantasies?&nbsp;

Speaking of getting into your main character era, who isn’t planning a spicy, steamy experience this Valentine’s Day? Whether we hide it or not, it’s been a long-standing tradition for Victoria Court to create an adult playground for love and intimacy this time of the year.&nbsp;

Victoria Court Owner Atticus King weighs in on how they’ve turned the drive-in motel chain’s themed suites from ideas into guests’ short-lived realities: “I had a professor once say, a room is a room is a room. With that in mind, we thought about how important it is to go beyond that, we wanted to give them an experience they couldn’t just get anywhere and that would make a mental mark and become a core memory. “Remember that time we went to VC…”

Yes, how could one forget a rendezvous night spent with their partner trying to live happily ever after? Victoria Court’s Ever After room in Pasig can do just the trick. The room’s jacuzzi is their biggest one yet, and you can literally float on it without touching the sides of the tub. Talk about real happy endings, right?&nbsp;

You’d also be surprised to know which themed rooms are well-suited to the Filipino taste. “We have the most number of suites in our Panorama Branch in Pasig. There, our top 10 busiest rooms are CLOY, Chips, Squid Room, Oval Office, Venice, Bachelor’s Pad, Moulin Rouge, Cirque, 50 Shades, and yes, Princess Jasmine,” Chief Operating Officer Sam Pineda reveals.&nbsp;

We’re not here to gatekeep on other steamy perks these rooms have to offer. “Aside from custom-built jacuzzis, we have rooms with playful additions like places to strap folks in. Our Homerun and Casting Couch rooms in Pasig are good examples,” Pineda adds.

Of course, behind each themed room is a story of how it came to be. “It’s a combination of looking at what is trending, what is underserved, and what we think looks fun. When we built the Oval Office room, my father [the late Archie King] said I’d end up losing my visa because it was a replica of the Oval Office but my selling point was how often can you say I’ve partied in the Oval Office? The room was a hit when we launched it and I didn’t lose my visa,” King explains, laughing.

But how exactly does the motel chain decide which fandom or Netflix show will turn into the next themed suite? “We have several recipes but to be honest, sometimes themes we think will be a big hit just do okay and others that are okay do exceptionally well. We always listen to our guests and we try to design themes to make their crazy fantasies real,” King says.

Even then, Victoria Court has moved away from its public perception of being a mere ‘biglang-liko’ or place for illicit affairs to a hotel chain that hosts (wholesome) parties and offers an award-winning food menu.&nbsp;

“The bigger suites are typically what end up hosting parties (and some couple stays). For couple stays, we find that while some regulars have a favorite room, others prefer not to use a room they’ve already seen - and that’s what’s beautiful about it,” Pineda explains. “You can choose or you can just go for any and be (pleasantly) surprised!”

Guests, despite being discreet, aren’t shy to offer a thought or two about these rooms. “We’ve received great feedback from either camp, with some loving the variety, while others have a favorite jacuzzi, enjoying the special effects, the tantra chair, or even something as simple as preferring rooms with more mirrors.” Pineda says.

Not all themed rooms are here to stay, though. But some rooms are classics and crowd-favorites that guests will always come back to now and then. “When we see a certain theme starting to look dated, we decide whether to reinvest to upgrade it or what we fondly like to call belo and make it fresh again or we take a vote on what new theme we can reintroduce.”&nbsp;

But more than rooms to play out fantasies is a vision to create an adult Disney experience for King: “I think our product will continue to evolve to serve couples looking for an experience that will bring them right to the edge of their comfort zone and inject that feeling of adventure.”

Well, folks, it’s time to head over to the nearest Victoria Court branch this Valentine’s Day and see their themed suites for yourself. You’ll never know what you’ll find there–a newfound fantasy or a tantalizing experience that will keep you on your toes, craving for more.

Love motels are an open secret to us, and over the years, Victoria Court has been unveiling one themed room after another. You may have heard of their Squid Room suite at the height of the show’s popularity (pandemic doom, we feel you) or their juicy and sweaty nudge to Filipino daily commute (and JAV chikan) with their MRT-inspired room.&nbsp;Anyone who’s been inside these themed suites can attest that the beauty is in the details. From the Red Light, Green Light guns to the MRT train hand railings and color schemes, the rooms are designed accurately. Maybe too accurately.After all, aren’t guests the ‘main character’ of their fantasies?&nbsp;Speaking of getting into your main character era, who isn’t planning a spicy, steamy experience this Valentine’s Day? Whether we hide it or not, it’s been a long-standing tradition for Victoria Court to create an adult playground for love and intimacy this time of the year.&nbsp;Victoria Court Owner Atticus King weighs in on how they’ve turned the drive-in motel chain’s themed suites from ideas into guests’ short-lived realities: “I had a professor once say, a room is a room is a room. With that in mind, we thought about how important it is to go beyond that, we wanted to give them an experience they couldn’t just get anywhere and that would make a mental mark and become a core memory. “Remember that time we went to VC…”Yes, how could one forget a rendezvous night spent with their partner trying to live happily ever after? Victoria Court’s Ever After room in Pasig can do just the trick. The room’s jacuzzi is their biggest one yet, and you can literally float on it without touching the sides of the tub. Talk about real happy endings, right?&nbsp;You’d also be surprised to know which themed rooms are well-suited to the Filipino taste. “We have the most number of suites in our Panorama Branch in Pasig. There, our top 10 busiest rooms are CLOY, Chips, Squid Room, Oval Office, Venice, Bachelor’s Pad, Moulin Rouge, Cirque, 50 Shades, and yes, Princess Jasmine,” Chief Operating Officer Sam Pineda reveals.&nbsp;<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/5a76427297f9ff4e913ce01d020ccd1911354f5b56daec357f7288021c9b8dae/vc-1.png" alt="Image" />We’re not here to gatekeep on other steamy perks these rooms have to offer. “Aside from custom-built jacuzzis, we have rooms with playful additions like places to strap folks in. Our Homerun and Casting Couch rooms in Pasig are good examples,” Pineda adds.Of course, behind each themed room is a story of how it came to be. “It’s a combination of looking at what is trending, what is underserved, and what we think looks fun. When we built the Oval Office room, my father [the late Archie King] said I’d end up losing my visa because it was a replica of the Oval Office but my selling point was how often can you say I’ve partied in the Oval Office? The room was a hit when we launched it and I didn’t lose my visa,” King explains, laughing.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/fe6b753baa060da66120d44f6b6eb72d07d3c2e51fe2529dede61b4ed0cd6133/vc-2.png" alt="Image" />But how exactly does the motel chain decide which fandom or Netflix show will turn into the next themed suite? “We have several recipes but to be honest, sometimes themes we think will be a big hit just do okay and others that are okay do exceptionally well. We always listen to our guests and we try to design themes to make their crazy fantasies real,” King says.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/0f084d2cdc5a40bdd0c705d844edd9a2753081068ff57a0b4a4e542773d943a2/vc-3.png" alt="Image" />Even then, Victoria Court has moved away from its public perception of being a mere ‘biglang-liko’ or place for illicit affairs to a hotel chain that hosts (wholesome) parties and offers an award-winning food menu.&nbsp;“The bigger suites are typically what end up hosting parties (and some couple stays). For couple stays, we find that while some regulars have a favorite room, others prefer not to use a room they’ve already seen - and that’s what’s beautiful about it,” Pineda explains. “You can choose or you can just go for any and be (pleasantly) surprised!”Guests, despite being discreet, aren’t shy to offer a thought or two about these rooms. “We’ve received great feedback from either camp, with some loving the variety, while others have a favorite jacuzzi, enjoying the special effects, the tantra chair, or even something as simple as preferring rooms with more mirrors.” Pineda says.Not all themed rooms are here to stay, though. But some rooms are classics and crowd-favorites that guests will always come back to now and then. “When we see a certain theme starting to look dated, we decide whether to reinvest to upgrade it or what we fondly like to call belo and make it fresh again or we take a vote on what new theme we can reintroduce.”&nbsp;But more than rooms to play out fantasies is a vision to create an adult Disney experience for King: “I think our product will continue to evolve to serve couples looking for an experience that will bring them right to the edge of their comfort zone and inject that feeling of adventure.”Well, folks, it’s time to head over to the nearest Victoria Court branch this Valentine’s Day and see their themed suites for yourself. You’ll never know what you’ll find there–a newfound fantasy or a tantalizing experience that will keep you on your toes, craving for more.