Midas Hotel and Casino explained

The Midas Hotel and Casino is a casino hotel in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.^[2]

History

The Midas Hotel and Casino opened in 1968. On February 1, 1971, the hotel became part of the Hyatt Hotel chain; the second Hyatt establishment outside the United States. It was owned by singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan.^{[3] [4]} The hotel was acquired by the Sunwest Group headed by Elizaldy Co and adopted its current name.^{[5] [6]} The rebranded hotel had a soft opening on December 29, 2010.^[1]

Architecture and design

The hotel building was designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin. It is of Modernist architecture with Filipino characteristics.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Hallig. Lester Gopela. The Midas touch. October 13, 2022. The Philippine Star. March 13, 2011.
2. News: Where are the 'Hyatt 10' now?. October 13, 2022. Rappler. July 8, 2014.
3. News: Red. Isah V.. Gabby's 'Dear mom' letter: The real thing or fake?. February 11, 2023. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. January 12, 1996. 28B.
4. News: Alcazaren. Paulo. 35 years at the Hyatt. October 13, 2022. The Philippine Star. May 6, 2006.
5. News: Hyatt Regency sold; to reopen as hotel-casino. October 13, 2022. Marianas Business Journal. December 20, 2009.
6. News: Midas Hotel does a throwback to Hyatt days. October 13, 2022. ABS-CBN News. April 12, 2014.