arm of property giant Megaworld and the largest owner and operator of homegrown hotel
brands, has forged another landmark deal with world-leading hospitality group Accor to convert
the around 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel into Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside—making
it the largest Mövenpick hotel in the world.
The deal with Accor will cover proper brand alignment, systems integration, and operational
enhancements, which will be completed next year that will pave the way for the opening of
Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside before the end of 2026.
“Our partnership with Megaworld represents an important step in strengthening Accor’s footprint
in the Philippines, a market that continues to demonstrate strong momentum in both
international and domestic travel. Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside will stand as a flagship for
our premium portfolio, supported by Accor’s global network and the reach of ALL Accor, which
together help drive visibility and demand across key markets. This landmark hotel reflects our
shared ambition to bring elevated, experience-driven hospitality to one of the country’s most
dynamic destinations. We are proud to collaborate with Megaworld on a project that will
contribute meaningfully to the Philippines’ tourism growth,” says Garth Simmons, Chief
Operating Officer, Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division for Accor in Asia.
“Across Asia, we continue to grow sustainably by collaborating closely with our partners and
ensuring we bring the right brand to the right market. This reflects our owner-centric approach,
our adaptability, and the strength of ALL Accor in amplifying the visibility of our premium brands.
Our partnership with Megaworld for Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside underscores our
confidence in the Philippines as a rapidly expanding market for high-quality, experience-driven
hospitality. With increasing visitor arrivals and a growing domestic travel sector, this landmark
project represents an opportunity to enhance our premium presence while contributing to the
country’s long-term tourism growth,” adds Andrew Langdon, Chief Development Officer for Asia,
Accor.
“The opening of the world’s largest Mövenpick is a powerful testament to our group’s efforts to
scale our world-class offerings and meet the demands of the broader international market. It
reflects our commitment to building the right facilities, empowering local talent, and reinforcing
our readiness to welcome the rest of the world. This partnership reflects our shared belief that
the Philippines is ready to stand as a distinct global destination. As we rebrand Grand Westside
Hotel into the world’s largest Mövenpick, we continue to generate more jobs, help drive stronger
tourism activity, and open doors for communities to grow alongside this development.” shares
Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.
The agreement marks the second collaboration between the two groups following the
successful conversion of Belmont Hotel Mactan into another Accor-branded hotel, Mercure
Mactan Cebu.
World-class location
The 19-story, two-tower Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside is located within Megaworld’s 31-
hectare Westside City township in the bustling Entertainment City in Parañaque City. A
dedicated sky bridge will connect the hotel directly to the expansive Westside City integrated
casino and entertainment complex. It will also be linked to the country’s first Grand Opera
House and world-class performance venues that are envisioned to make Manila as the
‘Broadway of Asia.”
The hotel features four (4) specialty Food & Beverage outlets and an expansive pool deck that
offers panoramic views of the scenic Manila Bay.
More guests for the Philippines
Accor’s global network and distribution strength, together with the reach of ALL Accor, the
Group’s global loyalty program, are envisioned to further amplify the international visibility of
Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside, helping drive stronger guest traffic and boosting overall
tourism.
Aside from Mövenpick, Accor is known as a world-renowned force behind iconic hospitality
brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, Swissotel, Pullman, and Mercure, among others. This
collaboration ensures Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside will benefit from Accor’s proven
operational prowess, incorporating their superior guest service protocols and powerful global
reservation system, while allowing the hotel to retain and amplify the beloved, local-inspired
Sampaguita brand of hospitality unique to Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts commands a commanding presence across the Philippines,
currently managing nearly 7,000 room keys across its 15 established properties. The growth
story is far from over as the group is aggressively expanding its footprint with six new,
strategically-located hotel properties in the pipeline that will add more than 2,000 keys to its
portfolio. This includes landmark developments such as ArcoVia Hotel in Pasig City, Savoy
Capital Town in Pampanga, Belmont Hotel Iloilo in Iloilo City, The Kingsford in Bacolod, and two
distinct resorts in Palawan: Savoy Hotel Palawan and Paragua Sands Hotel. PR
(From Left) Chris Cho, Vice President for Development for Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Maldives, Accor; Andrew Langdon, Chief Development Officer for Asia, Accor; Garth Simmons, Chief Operating Officer - Asia, Accor; Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, President and CEO, Megaworld; Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts; Arturo Boncato, Jr., Group General Manager, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.
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