It was the perfect timing for Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to return to Manila 30 years after the brand closed its doors, according to Hilton Manila general manager Simon McGrath.
“The [Philippine] economy is bouyant, tourism is generally going in the right direction, and we’re optimistic,” McGrath told the media during the official launch of Hilton Manila, citing the over 7 million tourists the country welcomed in 2018.
Hilton Manila finds a new home within the Resorts World Manila complex, adding 357 more rooms to the integrated resort which also houses other international brands such as Holiday Inn Express, Maxims, Marriott, Savoy, Sheraton, and the soon to open Hotel Okura.
Since the hotel’s soft opening five months ago, McGrath said they “enjoyed brisk trade better than we anticipated” partly due to its location within the Newport City.
“One of the things we’ve certainly enjoyed very quickly is the connection to [NAIA] Terminal 3 via Runway Manila,” he said.
The upscale hotel enjoys a growing business traveler market, but it is currently mostly reliant on local “staycationers”—families and couples.
“We’re still establishing that there is again a Hilton in Manila so we’ve been very reliant on local staycation market. ‘Staycationers’ benefit from the different dining establishments here, seamless connection to Resorts World,” explained McGrath.
He added, “With this beautiful hotel and facilities, it has become very much the talk of the town.”
The hotel features an elegant art deco style, espousing the timeless elegance of the 1920s which are evident in the guest rooms and suites, as well as in public areas.
Hilton Manila is the first hotel in the Philippines to have the Digital Key or keyless entry—an innovative feature that can be accessed exclusively via the Hilton Honors app.
Hilton Honors is the brand’s global award-winning guest-loyalty program for its brands, consisting of more than 5,300 properties in 106 countries and territories. Members get access to instant benefits such as exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi connection, and access to the digital key.
Each accommodation features Hilton’s signature Serenity bed, a four-point en suite bathroom composed of a vanity area, toilet, and a separate bathtub and shower, and a 55-inch smart LED television, among other amenities.
F&B outlets include Masons Lounge + Bar, Hua Ting, Kusina Sea Kitchens, and Port Bar. It also has a fully equipped fitness center, executive lounge, outdoor heated pool and freestyle pool bar, and function rooms.
Hilton Manila is operated by Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., a joint venture between Alliance Global Group, Inc. and Genting Hong Kong Limited.
Hilton Manila is located at 1 Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay City. Go to www.hiltonmanila.com or call (02) 239-7788 for inquiries and reservations.
