The holidays are in full swing and with Christmas around the corner, celebrations and get-togethers with colleagues, families, and friends are imminent. Hotel packages make these moments easier to plan and guests can rest assured that their experience will be worth remembering.
Take a break in the middle of Manila as Century Park Hotel offers special room packages for the holidays. This includes complimentary daily breakfast for 2 at Café in The Park as well as P1,000 worth of F&B credit vouchers which can be used in all of the hotel’s dining outlets.
Bond with loved ones with a hotel staycation. Discovery Primea’s “Nostalgic Christmas Escape” package which includes luxurious amenities and dining discounts. Guests can elevate the holiday spirit with an optional Christmas tree setup in their suites. Additionally, each stay contributes P500 to Waves For Water, supporting a noble cause.
For those who want to get away from Manila, Richmonde Iloilo offers a 3-night package with rates starting at P23,400 nett. It comes with a breakfast buffet for two, roundtrip airport transfers, holiday drinks, in-room massage service for two, 15 percent discount on city tour packages, and complimentary entrance to ILOMOCA and the Brandy Museum.
Food is always a part of any celebration and for the yuletide season, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila has prepared its restaurants and bars with offerings to warmly welcome revelers celebrating the Yuletide cheer. A decadent buffet spread is the highlight in Cucina all-day dining restaurant on December 24, 25, and 31, as well as January 01.
Centerpieces include tomahawk steaks and festive turkey with traditional trimmings and pudding, to go with the restaurant’s celebrated best-tasting grill selections, succulent greens, and more. Patrons may elevate their buffet enjoyment with an add-on beverage package for sodas, house wine, and juices, or make it a truly exceptional affair with free-flow Prosecco.
Meanwhile, Century Park Hotel will have a special Christmas Holiday Buffet at its 2 restaurants, Café in The Park and Century Tsukiji. Guests can enjoy Filipino and international favorites or indulge in a vast spread of Japanese dishes.
Discovery Primea’s Restaurant Tapenade will have a Filipino-Spanish themed buffet for that trip down memory lane on Christmas Eve while the New Year’s Eve buffet will highlight the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, its Flame Restaurant features set menus such as “A Taste of Paskong Pilipino” featuring elevated interpretations of cochinillo, lobster, and Josper-grilled USDA short ribs while the “New Year’s Eve Degustación” set menu showcases foie gras Chawanmushi, Secreto Iberico, and Josper-grilled Wagyu Striploin.
At The Granary, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s all-day dining restaurant, expect a splendid spread of holiday fare ranging from traditional comfort food to an array of global cuisine at the Holiday Luxe dinner buffets served on December 24, 25 and 31, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm.
Partygoers can ring in the New Year at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge on 31 December, set to an exciting evening of live music, gilded 1920s-inspired cocktails, and a cool party vibe with a magnificent view of the cityscape from the 45th floor.
Those who prefer the Makati skyline as their view can drop by Flame Al Fresco. Guests are invited to groove to beats from the guest DJ, savor a champagne toast, and welcome the New Year with style and a breathtaking view.
For those who prefer to add a touch of luxury during their celebration at home, Discovery Primea offers delectable takeout platters and cookies perfect for gatherings of 8 to 10 persons. Pre-ordered two days in advance, customers can choose from dishes such as Flame’s tomahawk, herb-roasted turkey, US roast beef, Christmas porchetta, an array of desserts, traditional Christmas cookies, and more.
For that thoughtful gift, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila brings back its sought-after hampers, filled with a quality selection of fine food, wine, and treats to delight families and friends.
Choose between the premium hamper or the deluxe hamper, available in Café Pronto.
Century Park Hotel also has special packages that can be brought home for the family to enjoy. The hampers can all be personalized for that perfect combination, from charcuteries to breads, to cakes and pastries. The hotel also offers grazing boxes for a no-fuss setup for any celebration.
Meanwhile, Richmonde pays homage to childhood panaderia favorites with classic bakery staples given an interestingly yummy twist for a taste of both novelty and nostalgia. Check out new bread creations like Spanish croissant, hopia turnover, pan de pancho, cheese roll croissant, coco bun, and ube bar available for dine-in and takeaway at The Granary. Not to be missed are Richmonde’s signature ensaymadas Other must-try items include the hotel’s premium doughnut collection in inspired flavors of dragon fruit bilberry, white champorado, tablea champorado, turon, and bandi, and the newest specialty cakes–choco moist and carrot cakes which both come in 4” (P550), 6” (P1,250) and 8” (P1,850) sizes.
Whether it is at home, in the metro, or out of town, celebrating life with loved ones is always an experience worth splurging on. The offerings of these hotels ensures that these moments will be made all the more enjoyable and memorable for everyone.
