First Nobu Hotel in Asia at City of Dreams Manila

Academy Award winning actor Robert De Niro and world-renowned Japanese culinary genius Chef Nobu Matsuhisa joined Hollywood producer Meir Teper, Melco Crown Entertainment’s visionaries Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho and Co-chairman Mr. James Packer along with a glittering array of entertainment stars, socialites and other VIP guests at the official opening of Asia’s very first Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila. 

Championed by Nobu Hospitality founding partners Chef Nobu, Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, the 321-room trendsetting boutique Nobu Hotel delivers a thrilling, celebrity-inspired and ‘fun-luxury’ experience fused with the utmost quality to visitors to City of Dreams Manila, Melco Crown Entertainment’s new integrated casino resort at Entertainment City, Manila.

Following an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and prestigious VIP ‘Purple’ Carpet entrance – graced by, VIP guests including Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, SM Prime Holdings President Hans Sy, Pagcor Chair Cristino Naguiat Jr., Vicky Zubiri, Ricky DyBuncio and Willy Ocier, mixing with the highest echelons of Manilahigh-society – the official opening, of what is currently only the second worldwide Nobu Hotel to open as part of Nobu Hospitality’s ninth hotel portfolio, was marked by a traditional sake-barrel cracking ceremony, before guests enjoyed a glamorous celebratory gala dinner hosted by Mr. Lawrence Ho and Mr. James Packer.

Star-studded entertainment was also on the menu, with a surprise solo performance by international superstar Apl de Ap, best known as a member of the Grammy Award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas.

Guests were treated to a special Nobu-inspired dinner menu created by Nobu Hotel Manila’s dedicated team including the hotel’s executive Chef Zackary Hillberry, Hotel General Manager Marlon Hirsh and Restaurant Manager Casper Khamphouy.

Combining a fusion of laid-back luxury, high-energy nightlife and exclusive guest room retreats, Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila provides the ultimate playground for Philippines, Asian and international visitors, complimenting the world-class array of entertainment and luxury lifestyle offerings to be found at Manila’snewest and most prestigious leisure-destination.

Recently named one of luxury’s 25 Most Innovative Brands by Robb Report, Nobu Hospitality is ranked among an elite selection of global luxury hospitality brands.  The natural growth of the Nobu luxury brand built on service, image and hospitality, offers the complete spectrum of hotel and restaurant management for unique projects around the world.  With operations spanning five continents, the Nobu brand thrives in the world’s capitals as the destination lifestyle experience.

The first Nobu Hotel opened in 2013 as a boutique hotel within Caesars Palace Las Vegas and was subsequently named one of the Hottest New Hotels of 2013 by CNN Travel and Top North America Hotel Opening in 2013 by Luxury Travel Advisor.  Nobu Hotel Manila is the first Nobu Hotel in Asia and first opened its doors at City of Dreams Manila in December 2014. It will be followed by Nobu Hotels in Riyadh, Chicago, London Shoreditch, Eden Roc Miami Beach, Bahrain, Los Cabos amongst other global locations.