Michelin guides worldwide are composed of seasoned travelers who inspect hotels anonymously to ensure an unbiased evaluation. These hotels are assessed on five criteria, and those that excel are recommended for the Michelin Key — a distinction that recognizes exceptional hotels. This marks a major achievement for the Philippine hospitality industry, which has long been dominated by international hotel brands.
In the words of Sean Knights, chief operating officer of NuStar: “This recognition affirms our unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional hotel product, allowing us to promote world-class experiences that celebrate Filipino culture, and elevate service excellence and redefine the boundaries of luxury in the region.”
A singular and winning feature of the hotel is personal butler service, provided by a team of butlers trained by Heilbron Hospitality — one of the world’s most respected institutions in the industry.
Along with the Fili Hotel, which opened earlier, NUSTAR opened in 2025 as the second of three hotels rising above the NUSTAR Resort and Casino, a prominent icon on Cebu’s southern coast. Operated by Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc., the integrated resort complex is the hospitality and development arm of the Gokongwei Group.
Since opening, the hotels have distinguished themselves as hallmarks of modern Filipino hospitality at its finest — blending premium accommodations and world-class service.
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The colors of red, white and blue — France’s national symbols — are still waving warm welcomes to guests at the Flavors of France Food Festival at Movenpick Resort Hotel–Mactan. The ultra-successful culinary bash ends today, having opened two weeks ago. We’ve featured the superbly prepared French selections, which you can still savor. So, make time for lunch or dinner.
Happy Bastille Day! Ooh la la!
