The Manila Hotel is all geared up for the holidays with its festive decoration and series of activities for the Christmas season. The entrance of the hotel smells of freshly baked gingerbread from the Gingerbread House that delights every sweet tooth who passes by. Enter the lobby of the Grand Dame and enjoy the sights of the incandescent LED lights, pine trees, larger than life Antarctic friends like penguins and a polar bear, and the classic Christmas flower poinsettia.
In its recent Grand Lobby Lighting ceremony, more than 300 guests from leading corporations, the diplomatic community, media, and hotel friends were present to welcome the spirit of Christmas in The Manila Hotel. The hotel’s resident manager, Gerhard Doll, and president Atty. Joey Lina, welcomed the guests and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno led the lighting of not only the Christmas tree but also the entire Grand Lobby. The world renowned Las Piñas Boys Choir, San Sebastian Chamber Singers and Harmonia Pilipinas serenaded the guests with their cheerful and catchy Christmas carol renditions during the event.
And to spread the merriment, the hotel also granted holiday gifts by Santa Claus to the kids of House of Refuge Foundation during the celebration. “We at The Manila Hotel believe that Christmas is all about making grand and worthwhile memories, especially for the children, since it is true that ‘Christmas is for the children.’ So this year, we dedicated our time and efforts in coming up with the best Christmas experience for the young ones and even the young at heart,” says the assistant vice president for PR and Corporate Communications of The Manila Hotel Nian Liwanag-Rigor.
“We invite everyone to come visit us and experience The Manila Hotel Christmas with our holiday promos and exciting surprises. Make it your ‘place to be’ this season and I assure everyone that it is worth the visit,” adds Dr. Enrique Yap Jr., executive vice president of The Manila Hotel.
The Manila Hotel also introduced “Willy, the Bear,” who will serve as everybody’s companion this Christmas season. The name “Willy” commemorates and pays tribute to The Manila Hotel’s prided landscape architect, William E. Parsons. Bring your family and kids and experience a stroll along a colonial-inspired street with lampposts, watch a movie and buy goodies from the Christmas Village which will open its doors on December 1. The hotel also prepared its array of delectable sweets for your gift giving lists. Indulge in the seasonal specialty hampers and lavish bottles of wine, French macarons, chocolate pralines, Christmas cookies and fruitcakes.
The festivity also opens its family holiday room packages starting at P7,999 per room with a stay period from December 1 to 31.
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