Manhattan Grand Hotel, a 162-room five-star property in Hulhumalé, has officially opened. The hotel was inaugurated on 7 November by Finance Minister Hassan Zareer.
The project originated more than two decades ago as the STO City Hotel. It remained unfinished for years despite substantial investment and repeated attempts to complete or sell it. The opening marks the completion of that long-delayed development.
Located roughly 10 minutes from Velana International Airport, the hotel is designed for business travellers, transit passengers, leisure visitors and long-stay guests. It offers facilities for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and social events.
The property has 162 rooms and suites across eight categories, including city-view and sea-view options, deluxe rooms and junior suites. Facilities include four food and beverage outlets, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, and a fitness centre.
It also features significant MICE infrastructure, with three major event halls measuring approximately 700, 400 and 390 square metres, plus dedicated meeting rooms.
The hotel is the largest in the Greater Malé region according to some reports. Its opening adds capacity for both leisure and business travellers in Hulhumalé Phase 1.
The completion of the project ends a prolonged period of uncertainty over the site. The hotel is now accepting guests and promoting its rooms, dining venues and conference spaces.
