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The addition signals sustained confidence in Iloilo’s tourism growth, with Megaworld consolidating a significant share of the city’s hotel inventory.
The 405-room Belmont Hotel Iloilo brings Megaworld’s total room keys within the township to 880, accounting for nearly 25 percent of Iloilo City’s hotel supply.
The details
The 12-story hotel offers a mix of room types, including suites, premiere rooms, and standard twin and queen layouts. It also introduces first-in-Iloilo concepts such as themed kids rooms connected to adjacent units and specially designed accommodations for guests with mobility needs.
Each room integrates curated works from local artists, aligning with the township’s positioning as a cultural hub while incorporating design cues inspired by the 1950s.
What they’re saying
“We are excited to offer a truly refreshing experience for everyone at Belmont Hotel Iloilo, and this chapter marks an important milestone in our commitment to help boost tourism in the Visayas,” Cleofe Albiso, managing director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, said in a press statement on April 16, 2026.
Zoom in
Amenities include a mini art gallery, a ballroom for up to 310 guests, meeting spaces, and wellness facilities such as a fitness center, spa rooms, and sauna-equipped changing areas.
Dining options feature Belmont Café, Zabana Bar, and a poolside grill, catering to both leisure and business travelers.
The bigger picture
Belmont Hotel Iloilo joins Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo within the township, forming a clustered hospitality ecosystem near key attractions like Festive Walk and the Iloilo Convention Center.
Megaworld currently operates 16 hotels nationwide and plans to expand to 9,000 room keys by 2030, underscoring its ambition to remain the country’s largest hotel developer and operator. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
