Suntrust Resort Holdings, the Philippine-listed subsidiary of Hong Kong’s LET Group currently developing a US$1.1 billion hotel and casino in Manila’s Entertainment City, confirmed Thursday that the project remains on track to open by the end of the year.
Having previously announced a series of delays to the launch date, Suntrust provided an update in its 2024 Annual Report in which it confirmed that management aims to commence the operations of the main hotel casino in the fourth quarter of 2025.
As of 31 December 2024, structural works and the construction of major façade systems up to roof level had been completed, while the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems in major plantrooms had been substantially completed with testing and commissioning having commenced, Suntrust said.
Architectural and fit-out works and external civil and landscape works are in progress, the company added.
Once complete, the main hotel casino will boast 475 luxury hotel rooms and suites, a pool deck, spa, state-of-the art wellness center with views of Manila Bay, a ballroom capable of accommodating 550 people with support facilities such as meeting rooms and a bridal room, a 1,000-seat and two 800-seat theaters, a grand opera house, a 3,000-seat performing arts theater, a mall composed of food and beverages and retail units and four cinemas, and a parking facility with over 1,000 slots. The casino itself will at opening offer 281 gaming tables, 1,126 slot machines and 134 electronic table games for both the mass and VIP markets.
