Designed by National Artist Juan Nakpil, it was hailed as the first airport hotel in the Philippines.

The hotel also housed the country's first land-based casino after the shutdown of MS Philippine Tourist.

[3][4] A year later, the next-door Nayong Pilipino park was closed to make way for the expansion of the airport complex.

The hotel was also deemed a threat to the airport's security as it was feared to be a potential base of operations for terrorism.

[4] Between November and December 2023, the Philippine Government took full control of the hotel and plans to demolish it for the expansion of the airport.