How would you like to spend the holidays? For some, it is the time to reunite with family and share a sumptuous meal; others prefer to celebrate it with different groups of friends; and there are those who take bliss having a few days off curled up with a cup of hot beverage while reveling in the cheery Christmas spirit.
And then there are those who create memorable Yuletide memories in some of the premier hotels in the country. Which we think is a great idea if you don’t want to worry about preparation.
Grand holiday at the Grand Dame
The Manila Hotel is a big Christmas Village this holiday season, just like a scene from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Take your loved ones on a stroll on Parsons Street to see new shops, or watch all-time favorite Christmas movies while eating a bag of popcorn at the Grand View Cinema. You may also partake of sumptuous meals at the Holiday Kitchen or sweet treats at Candy Land and Cookie Corner, or look for unique novelty items at Trinkets and Toy Emporium. Entrance to the Christmas Village is free for everyone.
Lounge by the lobby and be serenaded by various ensembles as part of the hotel’s “Carols at the Lobby” from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24.
Those who want to make The Manila Hotel their residence this Christams can take advantage of its room package available until Dec. 31. An overnight stay worth P7,317++ comes with buffet breakfast for two persons at Cafe Ilang-ilang, Willy the Bear and treats inside the Christmas Village.
For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 527-0011 local 1175 to 1178 or email resvn@themanilahotel.com.
A relaxing stay in Makati
Who says you cannot have a relaxing stay in the middle of Makati’s Central Business District? Well, New World Makati Hotel welcomes Christmastime with exclusive holiday season rates and special treats.
Stay in a Superior room for a minimum of two nights from Dec. 15 to Jan. 10, 2017 for only P5,400 per night. This offer includes breakfast buffet for two, a Gingerbread tree, movie access for two at Ayala cinemas, and a bottle of wine.
If you want a more glamorous holiday getaway, indulge in a sweet retreat in one of hotel’s Director’s Suites for P14,000 and enjoy access to the Residence Club Living Room, buffet breakfast for two, Christmas gifts and surprises topped off with dinner served in the guestroom by a private chef.
Contact (02) 811-6888 or visit newworldhotels.com/manila for more information and reservations.
Different kinds of celebration
Decked with traditional Christmas elements, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria offers various feasts and treats for any kind of celebration with family and friends.
Spend quality time with family on Noche Buena or Media Noche at Seven Corners. You may also welcome the New Year at the hotel’s in-house restaurant where a resident DJ will keep the place upbeat on Dec. 31.
For an oriental celebration, visit Xin Tian Di for a selection of opulent dishes prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Peter Yeung. Chinese fares, which include Stuffed scallop and Christmas Turkey Roll, Braised Abalone, Sea Cucumber, and Foie Gras, are available for lunch or dinner on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, 2017.
Those who would appreciate sweet treats will love freshly basked Christmas goodies available at the Christmas booth at the lobby and Seven Corners Express. Yuletide saccharine treats are available until Jan 6, 2017.
For a complete holiday experience, stay in a Deluxe Room, partake of buffet breakfast for two, delight in Christmas sweet platter, get a kiddie play pack and two passes to Kidzoona—all for P6,499 nett.
For more information and reservations, call (02) 633-7222 or email cpgm.reservations@ihg.com.