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First Look: Richmonde Hotel Iloilo


Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is now open to serve the Ilonggos! The first hotel to open at Megaworld's PhP35-B Iloilo Business Park, Richmonde is just in a soft-opening "mode" as a bigger and grander opening is scheduled later this year.
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo Lounge at the 5th Floor
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo occupies eight floors of the 12-storey Richmonde Tower. The luxury hotel will have a fully opened capacity of 151 guest rooms (only two? floors are opened as of now).  It will house a restaurant and deli, function rooms, business center, fitness gym as well as a lap pool with its own pool bar.
Quoting from a previous press release from Megaworld, "Megaworld has commissioned Gettys to conceptualize and design the hotel’s facade, grand lobby and interiors, restaurant and guest rooms.
Unwind at the BizBar
“Megaworld is bringing the first world-class, luxury hotel in Iloilo City with our very own brand, the Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. Commissioning an international firm that designed some of the world’s five-star hotels and resorts is a testament of our commitment to provide a truly world-class development to the people of Iloilo and the entire region of Western Visayas,” says Jericho Go, first vice president, Megaworld.
Serving as the hotel's main food outlet is The Granary. Located at the hotel's lobby, the all-day outlet entices with its simple yet elegant interiors.
Despite its business-like ambiance, sophistication is in the air - literally. Who wouldn't notice and appreciate the simple elegance these lighting fixtures the moment they step in! (Read more about The Granary at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo)
The Granary at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is now open to serve the Ilonggos
 Gettys will conceptualize and design the hotel’s facade, grand lobby and interiors, restaurant and guest rooms. 

Lobby and Reception Area
6th floor hallway
“The design inspirations are always built on a foundation of sound business sense, reflective of the success of Megaworld" says Ariane Steinbeck, managing director and principal, Gettys. 
Which room are you in?
"The environment we design should bring to fruition the vision of our client, Megaworld, bringing high quality experiences to the customer and providing an environment that exudes quality and joy,” she adds.   
And for its soft opening. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo offers special introductory rates, available for a limited number of rooms only:
  • Deluxe Room (Single occupancy) at PhP 3,500 nett
  • Deluxe Room (Double occupancy) at PhP 3,800 nett
The room rate is inclusive of breakfast at Richmonde's all-day dining restaurant, The Granary and Wi-Fi access.
For inquiries and reservations, call +63 33 328 7888 or +63 917 5809642 or email rhireservations@richmondehotel.com.ph. Online bookings with instant confirmation also available at www.richmondehotels.com.ph.
Some photos courtesy of Guimarasnon and Sweet Umadhay as posted in Urbanscape Forum 

 Coming Soon: The Pool with a bar


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