Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has launched – Solaire Manila Resorts and Casino – its new resort and gaming complex in Entertainment City.

The Philippine resort has been master planned and conceptually designed by architect and designer Paul Steelman of Steelman Partners, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The first phase was launched this month and includes 500 appointed rooms, suites and bay side villas. Each suite has a spacious lounge area and spa tub, while the villas feature a private pools, a spa pool, in suite spa-facilities and a 24-hour butler service.

The resort also houses a 18,500 sq m (200,000sq ft) casino and 15 dining options including four signature restaurants.

The spa facility will offer relaxing and rejuvenating wellness treatments as well as a fitness centre.

Other facilities include the resort's Entertainment Lounge, named 'Eclipse', with a capacity of 200 guests, which will showcase live music performances and a grand ballroom can accommodate 1,000 guests

Michael French, Solaire's COO , said: "Our goal put simply is to raise the bar for entertainment offerings in Manila, as it is our ambitious vision to be the ultimate gaming resort in the country."