Kingsford Hotel Manila Earns 5-Star Crescent Rating
Manila, Philippines – From last year’s 4-Star rating, Kingsford Hotel Manila has advanced to a 5-Star Crescent Rating, marking a significant milestone in the hotel’s continuing efforts to provide a more welcoming and accommodating experience for Muslim travelers. Crescent Rating is the world’s leading authority and rating system for Muslim-friendly and halal travel. The achievement also marks a milestone for Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts, with Kingsford Hotel Manila becoming the first MGHR property to attain a 5-Star Crescent Rating.
“Achieving a 5-Star Crescent Rating is an important milestone for Kingsford Hotel Manila, but more importantly, it reflects our commitment to making Muslim guests feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely welcomed. We want them to experience the warmth of Filipino hospitality while having access to the facilities, dining, and services that allow them to observe their faith with ease throughout their stay.” Jorold Montelibano, General Manager of Kingsford Hotel Manila, said.
For Kingsford Hotel Manila, the 5-Star Crescent Rating represents more than recognition. It reflects the integration of Muslim-friendly practices into the everyday guest experience.
As a Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment certified by the Philippine Department of Tourism, the hotel offers Halal dining as an integral part of its culinary experience. The property has transitioned to a fully Halal kitchen, supported by a trained culinary and service team equipped with knowledge of Halal food preparation and handling practices.
Beyond dining, guests have access to a dedicated prayer room, while Qibla direction and the Qur’an are available to support prayer and personal religious practices during their stay. An in-room prayer set-up amenity can also be arranged for guests seeking additional convenience and privacy.
Together, these offerings are designed to make the hotel experience more seamless from dining and rest to observing daily prayers while allowing Muslim guests to feel at ease throughout their stay.
At the heart of these efforts is the Filipino tradition of making every guest feel welcome. Much like the sampaguita, a familiar symbol of Filipino warmth and hospitality, Kingsford Hotel Manila seeks to create an environment where every guest is received with genuine care, respect, and a sense of belonging.
Welcoming Muslim Travelers from the Philippines and Beyond
Kingsford Hotel Manila sees an opportunity to welcome a broader range of Muslim travelers visiting Metro Manila for business, leisure, family holidays, government activities, and group events.
The hotel has also seen a 102% increase in Muslim guest arrivals year-on-year, reflecting growing demand for accommodations that provide greater consideration for Muslim travelers’ faith-based needs.
With its expanded Muslim-friendly offerings, Kingsford Hotel Manila aims to be a welcoming base for travelers exploring Manila and the Philippines, particularly those seeking accommodations where their faith-based needs are understood and thoughtfully considered.
As the hotel continues to strengthen its Muslim-friendly hospitality, it remains committed to delivering the warmth, care, and genuine Filipino hospitality that define the guest experience.
