Daily TribuneFor viewers who can’t wait, the mystery unfolds early on iWant, proving that in Hotel 88, every door hides a story — and some are better left locked.
'THE Secrets of Hotel 88.'
Photograph courtesy of gma/abs-cbn studios
A fresh wave of intrigue is hitting primetime as GMA Network and ABS-CBN reunite for a brand-new suspense drama that turns a luxurious hotel into a breeding ground for betrayal.
Titled The Secrets of Hotel 88, the series marks another major collaboration between the two media giants and showcases the rising stars of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1 in their most daring roles yet.
Set to air on GMA Prime starting 2 March at 9:35 p.m., the show gives viewers an early taste of its mystery with an advanced streaming release on iWant beginning 23 February.
Leading the cast are PBB big winners Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo, joined by a dynamic ensemble that includes AZ Martinez, Ralph De Leon, River Joseph, Klarisse De Guzman, Esnyr Ranollo, Xyriel Manabat, Josh Ford, Kira Balinger, Dustin Yu, Bianca De Vera, and Will Ashley. The series is produced by Star Creatives and helmed by director Henry Quitain.
At the center of the narrative are three estranged siblings — Gio, Martin and Francis Fernandez — whose lives abruptly intersect after the sudden death of a father they barely knew. Their reunion comes with a surprise inheritance: Hotel 88, an aging landmark whose elegant halls conceal dark histories and unanswered questions.
But the brothers’ claim doesn’t go unopposed. Standing in their way is the powerful Almazan clan, led by Luna, Leon, Jade, and Justin, who insist the hotel rightfully belongs to them. What begins as a legal dispute soon spirals into a dangerous game of manipulation, where family ties are tested and the past refuses to stay buried.
As the conflict intensifies, a colorful group of residents and staff — including Sari, Edward, Raphie, Monette, Cheska and Trixie — are drawn into the chaos. Each character carries secrets of their own, slowly revealing how their fates are tied to the hotel and the tragedies that surround it.
Adding even more weight to the story are seasoned actors Dominic Ochoa, Gardo Versoza, and Ina Raymundo, whose performances deepen the show’s emotional and psychological stakes.
The Secrets of Hotel 88 airs weeknights on GMA Prime and Kapuso Stream, with a late-night telecast on GTV, and will also be available worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.
