Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation, to administer Conrad Manila within the Philippines’ capital city, Manila.
Scheduled to open in mid 2015, the 350-room Conrad Manila is the 1st Conrad Hotels & Resorts branded property within the Philippines, and may be located along the Manila Bay front and within the heart of the 42-hectare SM Bay City development – home to the fourth largest shopping center on the planet.
“We are extremely pleased to be introducing the Conrad brand’s uniquely intuitive service and personalized experiences to the Philippines which has any such well-deserved reputation for hospitality,” said John Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide.
“In keeping with the spirit of the greater than 20 Conrad Hotels & Resorts operating world wide, Conrad Manila will represent a destination for a brand new generation of smart luxury travellers for whom life, business and enjoyment seamlessly intersect – those who know that the best luxury is the luxurious of being yourself.”
Located at Seaside Boulevard, Pasay City in Metro Manila and well connected to major roads resulting in the main downtown locations, Conrad Manila is three kilometres from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and 6 kilometres from Makati central business district area.
The hotel is beside the SM Mall of Asia, the fourth largest shopping center on the earth that draws with regards to 200,000 visitors daily.
It also sits adjacent to the SMX Convention and Exhibition Center, The sector – a 16,000 seating stadium, and is in close proximity to the MetroStar Ferry Terminal.
“Manila is the first gateway to the numerous islands and tourist destinations within the Philippines and with a population of eleven.8 million, town is the political, economic, social and cultural centre of the rustic,” said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
“Today’s announcement illustrates our continued commitment to expand our footprint inside the Philippines and is an important milestone for us because it marks the entry of our luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, into this dynamic city.
“With a robust partner like SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, who has vast experience in real estate and hotel development, we’re extremely confident that Conrad Manila will deliver exceptional service and bespoke luxury experiences within the country.”
The eight-storey Conrad Manila will incorporate two levels of retail and entertainment facilities on ground level.
The luxury property with a view to offer a special view of the famed Manila Bay sunset may even house one all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, a bar and lobby lounge.
It also will have a business centre, a fitness club, a swimming pool, a spa, a 1,446 square meter ballroom and other function and meeting spaces in addition to a carpark.