The design of the building occupied by the Conrad Manila was inspired by the cruise ships passing by Manila Bay. Conrad Manila was designed by WOW Architects. The firm was also responsible for the interior design of the building. On March 7, 2013, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporations announced that they reached an agreement with Hilton Worldwide, the operator of the Conrad Hotels hotel brand, that the SM subsidiary would manage Conrad Manila. The opening of the hotel, then planned to have 350 rooms, was initially scheduled for mid-2015. It was later reported that Hilton Worldwide would manage Conrad Manila, which would be owned by the SM subsidiary. The hotel opened on June 15, 2016, which was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. However, the formal opening of the hotel was scheduled in September 2016. It is estimated that was spent for the construction of the hotel building.
Features
The hotel occupies the top eight floors of the building while the first two floors are occupied by S Maison, a retail complex. A direct walkway connects the hotel building to the SMX Convention Center. The hotel is owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation, while it is managed by the Hilton Worldwide as part of its Conrad Hotels brand. At the time the hotel opened, there were 347 rooms and suites. The hotel hosts 4 event halls and two ballrooms, which occupy more than. Six restaurants and lounges are likewise hosted at the hotel. A fitness center and spa operating around the clock and an infinity pool are also among the hotel's features.
S' Maison
The S' Maison retail space occupies the first two floors of the Conrad Manila, hosting 69 retail spaces. It also hosts a Director's Club Cinema with three theaters, each having a seating capacity of 38 people, installed by La-Z-Boy. The retail space launched in June 2017 is considered by SM Prime Holdings to be its 62nd SM Supermall in the country. Malherbe, a French design firm, was responsible for the interior design of the S' Maison, which is described as patterned after the concept of "Pearl of the Orient". The mall has an area of. The tenant mix of the S' Maison is described as "43 percent food and 57 percent retail".
Dessert Museum
The Dessert Museum has 8 rooms which focuses on sweets and desserts. There is also a souvenir shop inside. It is located on the S' Maison Hotel.
