NÜWA MANILA and NÜWA SPA at CITY OF DREAMS MANILA earn 8th and 6th FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE STAR RATING

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City of Dreams Manila’s Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa once again receive the illustrious Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Five Star rating, earning their eighth and sixth awards, respectively, in the 2025 Star Awards. The world-renowned authority on excellence in luxury hospitality announced the much-awaited global awardees list on February 12.

City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres (center, second row) with some colleagues from Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa which merited the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award 2025. They are shown holding up eight frames to represent the number of times the hotel has achieved the Five Star Rating. The Nuwa Spa earned this year, its sixth Five Star Rating. Also in photo are Vice President-Human Resources Thesz Liwanag (center, first row); Director of Food and Beverage Chad Ogden and Director of Hotel Operations Steve Sasso flanking Andres; and Nuwa Manila Senior Manager for Rooms Division Alrine Zomil (right, first row).

These accolades account for the collective 18 FTG Star awards of City of Dreams Manila, along with its two other hotel brands – Nobu Hotel Manila and Hyatt Regency Manila -- receiving Four Stars. The hotels have also maintained their respective ratings since 2018, and Nuwa Spa since 2020.

One of the world’s best luxurious experiences as certified by Forbes Travel Guide can be had at the consistent Five Star Award winner Nüwa Manila (in photo) and Nüwa Spa at City of Dreams Manila.

City of Dreams Manila’s awards contribute to the total of 107 stars achieved by the integrated resort’s parent company, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited’s (Melco) portfolio of hotel, dining, and spa facilities across its integrated resort properties in Asia and Europe. Melco, which gained three new FTG Five Star awards for 2025, secures its position as the leading integrated resort in Asia, topping the competition across all of Macau.

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awardee Nüwa Spa for the sixth consecutive year since 2020, features a luxurious suite complete with a private bathroom and dressing area, soft seating, and soaker tub.

“We are excited to welcome new and returning guests at our properties in Asia and Europe in the year ahead, as we continue to and enhance our luxury hospitality and entertainment offerings across Melco’s portfolio,” Melco’s Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho shares.

“We are deeply honored by these recognitions from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, marking another milestone in our journey as we celebrate our 10th year of delivering exemplary service. These awards, made possible by our hardworking and passionate team, inspire us further to set the bar high for hospitality and meaningful and sustainable luxury,” City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres remarks.

“Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,” says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. “This year’s list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today’s discerning guest.”

FTG is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises. Its annual and much anticipated list helps discerning travelers select the “world’s best experiences.” This year’s winners can be viewed on ForbesTravelGuide.com. FTG compiles its ratings using an objective, independent and data-driven process. Incognito inspectors pose as everyday guests and stay at hotels, board cruises, receive spa services and dine at fine restaurants around the world. They test some 900 exacting standards -- emphasizing exceptional service, which accounts for 70 percent of a property’s rating. Newer standards focus

Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams Manila receives Five-Star Award for the second consecutive year

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 Nuwa Manila team toasts to the hotel’s Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for the second consecutive year. The team delivers hospitality beyond compare with their commitment to provide luxury experiences and the highest standard of personalized service.

Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams Manila once again received Five Stars in Forbes Travel Guide joining other Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited’s properties that received a collective total of 85 stars across all its properties in the 2019 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG).

“It is with great pride and honor for Nüwa Manila to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award for the second consecutive year after 2018. This recognition reflects our colleagues’ hard work and unwavering commitment in creating luxury and signature experiences and delivering the highest standard of personalized service in all aspects, supporting the vision of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho to make Melco a benchmark of luxury in the hospitality industry”, Kevin Benning, City of Dreams Manila’s Chief Operating Officer, said.

The Forbes Travel Guide, a global authority on luxury travel also recognized Hyatt Regency Manila, Nobu Hotel Manila, and Nüwa Spa Manila with Four-Star ratings, like last year. Overall, the FTG , whose independent rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas is well-respected as a premium ranking in the travel and hospitality industry, accorded thirteen Melco properties with Five-Stars, and five hotels with Four Stars – with a record-breaking total of 85 stars, the top number of stars received by any integrated resort operator in Macau and Asia.

In a separate statement, Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment said, “Attaining this level of recognition from the Forbes Travel Guide has tremendous significance to us as a company and to me personally. Forbes Stars hold as much relevance to our team members as they do to our guests, and are ongoing proof of Melco’s commitment to excellence, and relentless enthusiasm for creating exceptional experiences. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to every one of our hospitality professionals for their hard work dedicated to making Melco Asia’s leading integrated resort operator.”

This is the tenth consecutive year for Melco’s Altira Macau to achieve the Forbes Five-Star recognition. Notably, Nüwa Macau remains the first and only integrated resort in Asia to receive FTG Five-Star across its entire portfolio of hotel, spa and dining facilities; while Studio City’s Star Tower is honored for the first time as triple category Five-Sar property.

Nüwa Manila, one of the three luxury hotels in City of Dreams Manila, features 254 lavishly-appointed contemporary rooms, and spacious suites and villas with dedicated butler service. Facilities include the Nüwa Spa, which provides a pampering experience in elegant therapy rooms and spa suites within the relaxing 654-sqm space; a free-form swimming pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art Precore fitness equipment.

An elevated dining experience is also available at Nüwa, with: The Tasting Room, offering a Michelin-star experience with contemporary French cuisine infused with Asian influences; Crystal Dragon, known for its premium Cantonese and regional Chinese fare in a modern Oriental setting; and Breezes, a poolside restaurant and bar. The Sky Gaming Lounge, a well-appointed private space on the topmost floor is exclusively for Li Ying Hin VIPs. 

For more information on Nüwa Manila, call 800 8080 or visitwww.cityofdreamsmanila.com orwww.nuwamanila.com