Hotel Lucky Chinatown: gateway to Binondo’s treasures

It serves as the perfect tribute to Binondo’s rich cultural heritage and colorful history.

Set in the midst of bustling Binondo is the newly opened Hotel Lucky Chinatown, a perfect jump off point for travelers looking to explore and experience the district’s cultural treasures, gastronomic treats and practical finds. At the same time, this latest crown jewel to rise in the world’s oldest Chinatown is seen to help boost economic and tourism activities in the area.

“Today’s event is quite a milestone, as Megaworld is launching its very first hotel in Binondo, Manila, a place that is very close to my heart. I lived in Manila when I was young, and even back then, I already recognized Binondo’s influence as an early business district. Here, I saw people work hard to succeed in business, they supported one another. It was very inspiring for me all those years ago and it continues to inspire me today,” Megaworld chair Andrew L. Tan said in a video message shown during the hotel launch earlier this week.

“Binondo has not only preserved its deep sense of history but it also grew and evolved. Megaworld honors the heritage of Binondo by creating Hotel Lucky Chinatown, a unique homegrown hotel brand right in the heart of Chinatown. We are hopeful that this development will help serve the need and make positive impact on the landscape of Binondo,” he said.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown, with its well thought out modern contemporary design, has indeed managed to seamlessly weave modernity with Binondo’s old world appeal and rustic charm. The first hotel of its kind to rise in Binondo, Hotel Lucky Chinatown promises to offer guests the ultimate in comfort and convenience that is expected in every vacation.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown is thus expected to draw a number of local and foreign tourists all looking forward to have a feel and taste of the famed Chinatown culture and flavor.

“We take great pride in continuing to bring more excitement here in the ‘world’s oldest Chinatown’ with the opening of Hotel Lucky Chinatown. With the hotel directly connected to Manila Chinatown’s biggest mall, guests will be able to savor the distinct, dynamic vibe of the Chinatown culture as they enjoy the sights and sounds of this bustling hub,” explained Jeremy Russell S. Go, resident manager of Hotel Lucky Chinatown.

“Our idea is to blend modernity with Binondo’s heritage. While Hotel Lucky Chinatown features a modern contemporary design, the moment our guests get out of the hotel, they will feel the culture that is truly Chinatown. We want to provide that distinction so the experience becomes richer,” Go said.

The P750-million Hotel Lucky Chinatown—which will be directly connected to Lucky Chinatown Mall via a footbridge—is Megaworld’s eighth hotel property in its portfolio. It offers a total of 93 rooms and suites ranging from Standard Queen, Standard Twin, Junior Suite and Executive Suite.

The hotel along Reina Regente Street has its own all-day dining restaurant, the Café de Chinatown, which will be managed and operated by the Raintree Group of Companies—the company that owns and operates Museum Café and Terraz in Makati, and Chelsea Kitchen.

It will also feature its own Zabana Bar, Spa, Sauna, Jacuzzi, and Fitness Center. The hotel will also have a spacious, high-ceiling Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 350 guests in banquet setting, and can be divided into three smaller ballrooms. It also has a Boardroom and three  meeting rooms for smaller groups. At the hotel’s Atrium is an indoor Zen garden with its own sunroof that is surrounded by select guest rooms.

With the opening of Hotel Lucky Chinatown, members of Club Access, a membership privilege program for Megaworld Hotels, will already enjoy the perks, privileges, and discounts in this new hotel.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown is also strategically located near Manila’s historic and cultural sites such as Intramuros, Manila City Hall and the National Museum. It is just around 40 minutes away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Resorts World Manila, and the Makati central business district, and just 30 minutes away from the bustling Entertainment City and the Manila Bay area.

To date, Megaworld has already opened seven homegrown hotels around the country, which include Richmonde Hotel Ortigas in Pasig City; Eastwood Richmonde Hotel in Quezon City; Richmonde Hotel Iloilo in Iloilo City; Belmont Hotel Manila in Newport City; Savoy Hotel Manila in Newport City; Savoy Hotel Boracay in Boracay Island, Aklan; and Twin Lakes Hotel in Laurel, Batangas.