Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for Grand Summit Pangasinan—its first Grand Summit property in Northern Luzon. Set within the growing Robinsons Place Pangasinan complex in Calasiao, the seven-story hotel is scheduled to open by 2027 and will cater to both business and leisure travelers. The property will be operated by RLC’s hospitality arm, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR).
The ceremony on July 8, 2025 was graced by Mayor Patrick Agustin Caramat and Vice Mayor Kevin Roy Quinto Macanlalay of the Municipality of Calasiao, who welcomed the project as a boost to local tourism and economic development. They were joined by top executives from RLC and its partners, including Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio, President and CEO of Robinsons Land; Barun Jolly, Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR); Annalyn Yap, Vice President of RHR; Ronald Paulo, Senior Vice President for Construction Management at RLC; Albert Yu, Principal Architect of ASYA Design; and Mario Rossi, President of Advanced Foundation Construction System.
Once completed, Grand Summit Pangasinan will be a full-service hotel featuring 100 rooms—including deluxe rooms, junior and executive suites ranging from 38 to 116 square meters. Amenities include an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, outdoor pool and bar, fitness center, spa, ballroom and meeting rooms.
Strategically located along the Dagupan–Urdaneta Road and just 15 minutes from Dagupan City, the hotel will offer easy access to many of Pangasinan’s cultural and natural attractions. Nearby destinations include the centuries-old Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church and the revered Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag. For those willing to venture farther, the iconic Hundred Islands National Park and the scenic beaches of Cape Bolinao—both within a 2- to 3-hour drive—offer unforgettable coastal escapes.
In a previously released statement, Aragon-GoBio said the project reflects RLC’s continued commitment to regional growth. “Our developments across Northern and Central Luzon reflect Robinsons Land’s long-term vision of inclusive growth. By seamlessly integrating our businesses across retail, residential, hospitality, offices, and logistics, we aim to foster thriving communities and contribute to broader national progress.”
Jolly also focused on the importance of Calasiao’s location in RLC’s hospitality strategy. “Northern Luzon continues to evolve as a dynamic hub for travel and commerce, and Calasiao stands out as a place where local character and regional connectivity come together,” he said. “We purposefully design our hotels to reflect the unique energy of the places they rise in—and in Calasiao, we saw the perfect opportunity to create something that speaks to both leisure and business travelers.”
The Pangasinan hotel joins the growing Grand Summit portfolio, which includes the flagship property in General Santos City and a forthcoming at NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu.
The project reinforces RLC’s broader presence in Northern Luzon, where it operates malls, residential communities, and office spaces in key provinces. In Pampanga, the company is also developing the 216-hectare Montclair Destination Estate in Porac—an integrated development featuring homes, retail, offices, green open spaces, and hotels.
With Grand Summit Pangasinan, Robinsons Land continues to expand its hospitality footprint and deliver thoughtfully designed destinations that elevate local tourism and support inclusive progress.
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From Left – Aaron Yu, Architect and Design Director of ASYA Design, Engr. Ronald Paulo, SVP of Robinsons Land Corporation Construction Management, Hon. Kevin Roy Quinto Macanlalay, Vice Mayor of Municipality of Calasiao, Pangasinan, Mybelle GoBio, President and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation, Hon. Patrick Agustin Caramat, Mayor of Municipality of Calasiao, Pangasinan, Barun Jolly, SVP and Business Unit General Manager of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, Annalyn Yap, Vice President of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, Lourdes Lucido, Director of Projects and Design of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, Engr. Benjie Ramos of Advanced Foundation Construction, Ar. Albert Yu, Principal Architect of Asya Design.
