There are places you visit, and there are places you discover. Iloilo has always been the latter.

A city where heritage churches stand alongside modern skylines, where age-old recipes are lovingly preserved and reinvented, and where a gentle rhythm of life encourages travelers to linger a little longer. As the newest destination within Iloilo City, Belmont Hotel Iloilo invites guests to experience the city not merely as a stopover, but as a story waiting to unfold.

Officially opening its doors on June 24, 2026, the 405-room Belmont Hotel Iloilo introduces a fresh perspective on hospitality through its opening campaign, “Come Find Your Iloilo,” which is an invitation to discover the city through travel experiences.

“At Belmont Hotel Iloilo, we believe travel is about creating meaningful connections with a destination. Whether guests are here for business, leisure, or a special occasion, we want them to experience Iloilo beyond the usual itinerary, which is to discover its people, flavors, and traditions. We invite everyone to come find their Iloilo, savor the city, and savor every moment with us,” says General Manager Joy Alonte.

Spirit of discovery

The hotel’s 405 guestrooms are designed to complement the unhurried pace of Iloilo. Comfortable and contemporary, the accommodations create spaces where guests can recharge between adventures or simply enjoy quiet moments overlooking the city’s evolving skyline. Accessible rooms, family-friendly themed accommodations, and spacious suites ensure that every kind of traveler feels at home.

Nestled within Iloilo Business Park, the hotel sits at the crossroads of business, leisure, and culture. The vibrant township has emerged as one of Western Visayas’ most exciting urban communities, where contemporary art, lifestyle spaces, shopping, and the Iloilo Convention Center come together in a walkable district. Here, travelers can immediately move from meetings to museum visits, from café hopping to evening strolls along Festive Walk Parade.

For those balancing work and wellness, the hotel seamlessly integrates both. Meeting spaces and the Northern Islands Ballroom cater to business events and celebrations, while the BFit Gym, sauna, massage rooms, lounge pool, and prayer room encourage guests to maintain their own routines while away from home.

Modern Ilonggo diner

Iloilo tells its story through the senses. The comforting bowl of La Paz Batchoy, the lively conversations at local markets, and the timeless architecture of its heritage districts create a destination that reveals itself slowly and sincerely.

The journey continues through Belmont Hotel Iloilo’s culinary spaces, where Belmont Café redefines the local dining scene through its Modern Ilonggo Diner concept. Inspired by the city’s rich culinary heritage and its distinction as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the restaurant reimagines beloved Ilonggo flavors for today’s traveler. Classic regional dishes are served in a warm bistro-style setting that is equally suited for leisurely meals, business lunches, and casual gatherings. Balancing comfort with creativity, the café also embraces a convenient dine-and-dash culture, offering thoughtfully crafted fare for guests on the move without compromising authenticity or quality. At Zabana Bar, locally inspired beverages blend Filipino ingredients with international influences, while Float Bar offers a relaxed poolside escape for sunny afternoons and casual evenings.

Come find your Iloilo

At the heart of Belmont Hotel Iloilo are the Ilonggos who have chosen to come home. Many of the hotel’s associates built their careers in hospitality destinations across the Philippines and abroad, bringing with them valuable experience and global standards of service. Guided by Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ Sampaguita brand of service, their warmth and dedication are expressed through the values of love, honor, dignity, and healing, creating genuine connections that transform every stay into a meaningful experience.

As the newest addition to Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in Iloilo Business Park, Belmont Hotel Iloilo strengthens the city’s growing appeal as a destination for tourism, meetings, and meaningful travel experiences. More importantly, it offers a gateway to understanding what makes Iloilo unique—not through a checklist of attractions, but through the everyday moments that leave lasting memories.

To celebrate its opening, Belmont Hotel Iloilo is introducing special introductory room rates starting at Php4,000, inviting travelers to experience the newest lifestyle destination in the City of Love. Each stay comes with thoughtfully curated inclusions, including overnight accommodation with breakfast for two persons at Belmont Café, and complimentary use of the swimming pool, BFit Gym, and other facilities.

At Belmont Hotel Iloilo, every journey begins with the same invitation: Savor the city. Savor the moment.

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Some nights are remembered not because of where you went, but because of how they made you feel.

This June 1–8, Savoy Hotel Manila transforms its beloved Zabana Bar into a place where stories, flavors, and meaningful moments come together through “Nights of Zabana,” an 8-night celebration designed not just for cocktail and food lovers, but for people looking to slow down, connect, and simply enjoy the night.

Created as part of Savoy Hotel Manila’s 8th anniversary celebration, “Nights of Zabana” brings together bartenders and Executive Chefs from sister properties under Megaworld Hotels & Resorts — including the newly opened Belmont Hotel Iloilo and Chancellor Hotel Boracay, alongside Savoy Hotel Mactan and Twin Lakes Hotel — each bringing the flavors and experiences that make their destinations memorable.

But beyond the cocktails and curated pairings, the event is really about the experience of traveling through flavors. It is about hearing the story behind a drink while watching a bartender carefully craft it before your eyes. It is about discovering how a smoky pour perfectly complements a comforting local dish. It is about conversations shared over cocktails, laughter among friends, and the simple joy of ending the day with something beautifully made.

Every evening offers guests something new to discover. Savoy Hotel Manila introduces comforting and familiar creations like the refreshing Dyip paired with Zabana Rum Cured Salmon Sinuglaw, the velvety Pedikab served with Brandy-Glazed Beef Short Rib Bao, and the warm alcohol-free Habal complemented by Kesong Puti & Honey Rum Samosa.

From Iloilo come tropical and nostalgic flavors through cocktails such as After Glow, Ilonggo Breeze, and Pine Batuan Iced Tea, each thoughtfully paired with dishes inspired by local favorites. Boracay brings vibrant energy through refreshing citrus and berry-forward creations like Ginlime Infusion and Frost Berry Fizz, alongside the bold and smoky Zabana Old Fashioned.

Meanwhile, Savoy Hotel Mactan offers floral, refreshing, and tropical creations inspired by island life, while Twin Lakes Hotel brings comforting flavors influenced by Batangas favorites — from barako coffee notes to calamansi and coconut blends that evoke relaxing sunset moments by the lake.

What makes “Nights of Zabana” truly special is the experience itself. Guests are invited not just to drink and dine, but to engage with the people behind every creation — the bartenders, chefs, and storytellers who bring each destination to life through flavor.

For eight nights, Zabana Bar becomes more than just a place for cocktails. It becomes a space for discovery, connection, and celebration — where every sip tells a story, every dish sparks nostalgia, and every evening offers a moment worth savoring.

Meet the bartenders. Taste their creations. Experience the stories behind every pour — only at “Nights of Zabana.”

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