The Philippines is set to welcome a new global landmark in hospitality as Megaworld Hotels & Resorts partners with Accor to convert the 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel into Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside, making it the largest Mövenpick hotel in the world.
The collaboration will involve brand alignment, systems integration, and operational enhancements, with the rebranded hotel scheduled to open before the end of 2026.
Strengthening the Philippines as a Global Hospitality Powerhouse
According to Garth Simmons, Accor Chief Operating Officer, the partnership is a strategic move to support the country’s strong momentum in tourism. “Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside will stand as a flagship property for our premium portfolio, helping drive visibility and demand in key global markets,” he said.
Accor and Megaworld see this project as a major step toward enhancing the Philippines’ reputation as a world-class destination for leisure, entertainment, and business travel.
“The opening of the world’s largest Mövenpick is a testament to our commitment to world-class hospitality and our readiness to welcome global travelers,” shared Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.
Premium Location at the Heart of Westside City
Located within Megaworld’s 31-hectare Westside City township in the Entertainment City district of Parañaque, Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside will feature:
✔ 19-story, two-tower hotel
✔ Direct sky bridge access to Westside City integrated casino & entertainment complex
✔ Connection to the future Grand Opera House, envisioned to establish Manila as the “Broadway of Asia”
✔ Four specialty dining outlets
✔ Expansive pool deck with scenic views of Manila Bay
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The hotel will benefit from Accor’s renowned distribution channels and loyalty program ALL Accor, projecting increased international guest traffic and target market visibility.
Accor is also responsible for world-recognized hotel brands including Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, Swissotel, Pullman, and Mercure.
By integrating Megaworld’s signature Filipino-inspired “Sampaguita hospitality,” the new Mövenpick will offer a globally competitive yet locally grounded guest experience.
A Milestone in Megaworld’s Expansion
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts currently manages over 7,000 rooms across 15 properties nationwide, and is set to grow further with six new hotel projects adding more than 2,000 room keys. These include:
ArcoVia Hotel (Pasig)
Savoy Capital Town (Pampanga)
Belmont Hotel Iloilo
The Kingsford Bacolod
Savoy Hotel Palawan
Paragua Sands Hotel (Palawan)
The collaboration with Accor marks their second major venture, following the successful rebranding of Belmont Hotel Mactan to Mercure Mactan Cebu.
Looking Ahead
The launch of Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside is positioned to significantly contribute to the Philippines’ tourism growth by attracting more international visitors, generating local employment, and elevating the country’s hospitality standards.
The world’s largest Mövenpick will soon rise along Manila Bay, bringing with it luxury, world-class entertainment, and global recognition for the Philippines as a thriving destination in Asia.