Manila, Philippines – IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing back one of its most recognisable luxury brands to the Philippines, signing a new InterContinental Manila slated to open in 2032.
The 212-room property will mark the return of the InterContinental flag to the capital after more than 15 years, reviving a name that once defined high-end hospitality in Manila.
The original hotel, which opened in 1969, operated for over four decades before closing in 2015.
The new development will rise in Bonifacio Global City, a former military base turned financial and lifestyle district that now houses the Philippine Stock Exchange, multinational firms, and some of the city’s most prominent towers.
In recent years, BGC has become the focal point for international hotel brands betting on Manila’s evolving business and leisure mix.
The project is being developed in partnership with Keyland Corporation, Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation, and Greenhills Properties Inc.—local players expanding deeper into hospitality as demand for premium accommodation gathers pace.
“The InterContinental brand has a storied history in Manila,” said Vivek Bhalla, managing director for South East Asia and Korea at IHG. Reintroducing it to the city, he said, reflects confidence in Manila’s long-term fundamentals and rising appetite for luxury travel.
The hotel will feature a mix of dining, events, and wellness facilities, including a signature restaurant and bar, a ballroom and meeting spaces, as well as a health club, spa, and outdoor pool—standard fare for global luxury operators competing for high-spending travellers and corporate events.
“Partnering with IHG to bring a globally recognised brand such as InterContinental to Manila is an exciting new chapter,” said Jose Ma. Montinola, president of Keyland Corporation.
This latest signing in Manila builds on IHG Hotels & Resorts’ broader push across Southeast Asia, following earlier moves such as the planned voco Bangkok Siam, which is set to open in 2029.
In Thailand, IHG has been scaling its premium and lifestyle portfolio through partnerships with local developers, betting on Bangkok’s enduring appeal as a regional tourism and retail hub.
Globally, the InterContinental brand spans more than 240 properties, with over 100 in the pipeline.
The Manila signing adds to a small but growing luxury footprint in the Philippines, where international operators are positioning early for what they expect to be sustained growth in upscale travel demand.
