Two Solaire properties have earned recognition in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, marking a milestone year for the Filipino luxury resort brand.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City’s Sky Tower secured its 10th consecutive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, while Solaire Resort North received a Four-Star rating in its first year of operations.
The annual Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards are considered among the global benchmarks for luxury hospitality, with ratings based on service standards, guest experience, and facility quality.
“We are grateful to receive this Five-Star Excellence Award for Solaire Resort Entertainment City, which reflects the collective passion, dedication, and hard work of our team members in delivering the highest standards of hospitality,” Gregory Hawkins, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, said.
“At the same time, we are proud that Solaire Resort North has been recognized with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating. These accolades inspire us to continue raising the bar, ensuring that every experience at both Solaire properties delivers exceptional service,” he added.
The recognition marks a decade of consecutive Five-Star ratings for Solaire Resort Entertainment City, the first Filipino luxury integrated resort.
Located on an 8.3-hectare property in Entertainment City, the resort features 312 rooms and suites in the Sky Tower, event venues including a 1,000-seat pillarless Grand Ballroom, and entertainment facilities such as The Theatre at Solaire, which has hosted international productions including “Les Misérables,” “Miss Saigon” and “Hamilton.”
For David Batchelor, Senior Vice President for Resort Operations, their continued five-star recognition reaffirmed their “unwavering focus on service excellence and attention to detail throughout the resort.”
“It is the commitment, professionalism, and Filipino warmth of our team members that allow us to deliver experiences that consistently surpass expectations,” he added.
Solaire Resort North, meanwhile, represents the brand’s expansion into Quezon City. The 38-storey property, situated on a 1.5-hectare site, offers 526 rooms and suites, gaming areas, MICE facilities spanning over 1,800 square meters, and multiple dining concepts.
“Receiving the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating in our first year of operations is a defining moment for Solaire Resort North. It reflects the strength of our team members, the trust of our guests, and our commitment to excellence from the outset. We are proud of this early recognition and excited to build on this strong foundation,” Damian Quayle, Chief Operating Officer of Solaire Resort North, said.
Among the notable features at Solaire Resort North is “The Mangrove,” a large-scale glass installation designed by Nikolas Weinstein in collaboration with Habitus Design Group, which holds a Guinness World Record title for the “Largest Glass Tube Installation.”
Both properties operate under Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and have integrated sustainability initiatives aligned with global frameworks, focusing on environmental stewardship, employee welfare, guest safety and community engagement.
—With Rosette Adel