Spend this holiday season with loved ones at the country’s most luxe accommodations.
Christmas is just right around the corner, but if you’re still looking for a place to spend the holiday, these hotels and resorts have got you covered with this season’s generous offers.
From bountiful feasts and special gifts to activities that are sure to bring the holiday cheer, you and your loved ones can make the most out of these last few days of the year.
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Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
This holiday season, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila invites everyone to celebrate in style with indulgent dining, thoughtfully curated treats, and a dazzling New Year’s Eve countdown.
At Cucina’s Yuletide Buffet, a culinary winter wonderland awaits. Gather your loved ones and feast on roasted turkey, an array of festive international dishes, and decadent desserts.
Meanwhile, Lung Hin elevates the season with the Crystal Lantern Soirée and Jade Winter Banquet Set Menus. These dining experiences feature signature dishes like the Golden Roasted Goose and Baked Lobster.
Everyone needs a moment to relax and recharge in the middle of a hectic holiday. At Connect Lounge, guests can unwind with the Yuletide Afternoon Tea.
You can also take home the spirit of Christmas with Hotel Hampers filled with holiday treats. For those with a sweet tooth, stop by Café Pronto to try their White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake.
Then on New Year’s Eve, the Sunrise to Stardust Countdown Party will take place at Vu’s Sky Bar. Ring in 2025 with breathtaking city views, live music, and expertly crafted cocktails.
Shangri-La Manila
Both Edsa and Makati Shangri-La, Manila are offering an array of festive delights for the most wonderful time of the year.
Edsa Shangri-La
At Edsa Shangri-La, kids and kids at heart are sure to have the time of their lives. With Family Adventures Premium, little ones can embark on the Cubs and Cubbies program, offering fun adventures around the hotel.
For older kids, the Splash Squad features activities such as the Aquatrack, fun neon glow parties, chocolate making courses for junior chefs, and more. Lastly, the whole family can gather at The Nook to play VR games, board games, ping-pong, pool, and darts.
If you’re looking for festive feasts, HEAT is offering a symphony of holiday flavors for the whole family, ranging from ₱2,250 to ₱4,200 net per person. Meanwhile, Summer Palace’s carefully curated set menus for December 24 to 25, 2024 are priced at ₱33,500 net, good for 10 guests.
For this season of giving, The Bakeshop is offering a selection of hampers and holiday goodies, starting at ₱1,600 net. Each hamper is adorned with artwork by the children of Kythe Foundation in collaboration with local artist Ian De Jesus.
Makati Shangri-La
Over at Makati Shangri-La, escape the holiday hustle and treat yourself to a cozy retreat. The offer, which runs until January 4, 2025, is inclusive of a breakfast buffet for two at Circles Event Café, champagne for two at the Champagne Bar @ Mezzanine pop-up bar, the option for early check-in or late check-out, and services of a personal shopper at Rustan’s.
Entertain the little ones with Christmas-themed activities such as Holiday Cookie Tree Making and Santa’s Chocolate Wands, scheduled for December 21, 2024. For inquiries and reservations, you may call (632) 8813 8888 or email [email protected].
Sumptuous buffets await at Circles Event Café and Lobby Lounge while curated set menus are offered at Shang Palace and Sage Grill. For more Christmas delights, Makati Shangri-La’s bespoke holiday hampers feature festive treats handcrafted by talented pastry chefs, headed by Executive Pastry Chef Norihito Muranaka.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, young ones can meet Santa Claus himself as he stops by the hotel to hand out delicious treats. The hotel has also organized holiday masses on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at 10:30 p.m. at the Isabela Ballroom.
Newport World Resorts
This year, Newport World Resorts offers a selection of exquisite holiday takeaways to help make celebrations at home more effortless and memorable.
Garden Wing Café takeaway menu includes a USDA Prime Beef Wellington (1.8kg, ₱18,500++), Norwegian Gravlax (1-1.5kg, ₱7,500++), Suckling Pig Pritchon (4-5kg, ₱10,800++), and more. For orders (must be placed 24 hours in advance) contact 0917 878 0182 or (02) 7908 8889, or email [email protected].
For sweet treats, Hotel Okura Manila’s Yawaragi Pastry Boutique is offering a Gingerbread Shirikawa-go (₱720++), a traditional Japanese Shokupan Loaf elegantly wrapped in furoshiki cloth (₱550++), and Assorted Daifuku Mochi (₱720++ for a box of six).
At Hilton Manila’s Madison Lounge & Bar, you can get a Whole Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce (4.5kg, ₱18,000++), Honey Cured Ham with Pineapple Sauce (1kg, ₱7,000++), and Smoked Beef Brisket in BBQ Sauce (700g, ₱4,500++), among other indulgent dishes.
Orders require a 24-hour lead time, with pick-up available from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For inquiries, reach out at +63 956 134 0501, email MNLPH_F&[email protected], or visit bit.ly/HiltonManilaEatDrinkHilton.
For an Asian twist on Christmas feasts, Sheraton Manila’s Oori Korean Restaurant has takeaway sets featuring Korean Market-Style Whole Fried Chicken, Pork Kimchi Fried Rice Platter, Pork Galbi Jjim, Japchae Platter, and more. The set is good for five to six people and is priced at ₱5,888 net.
Lastly, Marriott Manila’s dinner takeaways include a succulent Honey Glazed Bone-In Ham (₱10,688 net), Palawan Honey Glazed Roasted Turkey (5kg, ₱10,488 net), Roasted Pork Belly (5kg, ₱7,288 net), Whole Roasted U.S. Beef Short Bone Tomahawk MB2 (₱12,988 net), and more.
New World Makati Hotel
Celebrating 30 years this yuletide season, New World Makati Hotel is offering upscale stays, indulgent dining, and thoughtfully crafted festive treats.
The hotel’s Enchanting Escapes Package, available from December 1, 2024 to January 5, 2025, includes breakfast for two adults and two children (11 years old and below) and a festive tin of pearl macarons.
Rates start at ₱7,000++ for a Superior Room, ₱8,000++ for a Deluxe Room, and ₱10,000++ for a Residence Club Deluxe Room.
As for dining options, indulge in a lavish buffet featuring holiday classics at Café 1228, priced at ₱3,600 per person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. At Jasmine, take part in a Yuletide All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum experience with prices ranging from ₱1,988 to ₱2,288 per person.
At The Shop, check out the festive specialty cakes like bibingka cheesecake and log cakes, starting at ₱1,500. The Luxe Box (₱3,500) and festive hampers (₱6,200) are also perfect for premium gifting.
Welcome 2025 at the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party in the Ballroom. Tickets are priced at ₱4,000 per person, with an early bird rate of ₱3,800 until December 15. Enjoy a night of free-flowing drinks, light bites, live music, and exciting raffles.
Discovery Boracay
Spend the holiday by the beach at Discovery Boracay, with its Whimsical Holidays offers. At Sands Restaurant, the Noche Buena feast includes a crispy, succulent lechon. The buffet is available for ₱2,499++ per person.
On Christmas Day, the buffet will be a fusion of Western and Asian flavors featuring a charcuterie platter, a pizza station, a spread of decadent desserts, and so much more.
Get an authentic taste of Italy at Forno Osteria, with a Christmas feast which includes a 200g rib-eye, four-cheese pizza, and Bolognese pasta for only ₱2,399++ on December 24 to 25, 2024.
For young guests, the resort is organizing activities such as Holiday Crafts and Cheer, where kids can create sparkling ornaments or decorate delicious sweets. This activity is offered until December 31, 2024 every 4 p.m. at The Sandbox Kids’ Room.
To ring in the New Year, party it up at Discovery Boracay’s Cosmic Rave. For a night with the whole family, Sands Restaurant will also have a New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner, available for ₱7,300++ per adult and ₱3,650++ per child (7-12 years old).
If you want to enter 2025 in utmost peace, Terra Wellness Spa is offering treatments like the Holiday Pampering, a 90-minute session of whole body deep tissue massages, available for ₱4,725 net per person.
Banner image courtesy of Edsa Shangri-La, Manila.
