Valentine offerings at Mandarin Oriental, Manila

Mandarin Oriental, Manila offers couples an array of exciting romantic treats that they can indulge in to make this month of love and romance truly memorable.

For the weekend of February 14, “Romance in Mandarin Oriental”, a special room package for two offers an enchanting experience for an overnight stay. Complete with breakfast, a romantic dinner either at Paseo Uno or The Tivoli, and VIP tickets to the Music Museum show in the Captain’s Bar, “The Voice, The Violin” featuring Kuh Ledesma, Ariel Rivera and violinist Jay Cayuca, the room package has all the ingredients for a romance-filled celebration. The package starts at P12,500++ for a Superior Room. The rates vary, depending on the couple’s choice of dinner venue and room type.

Should couples prefer to book their dinner and the show separately, the tickets to the Valentine concert, which is presented on February 13 and 14 range from P2,000 inclusive of one drink to P5,000 for VIP seating with cocktails.

Mandarin Oriental’s gustatory treats on February 14 are prime at The Tivoli, the hotel’s signature fine dining place, which offers a splendid five-course gourmet menu featuring such dishes as Cream of scallops, nitro pine nuts and foie gras; Liquoricelamb, lemon & sage tempura, celery velvet & cranberry and for dessert, Poached strawberries & cream, white chocolate sponge cake and plum wine jelly. Paired with exqusite wines at P3,800+++ per person, or without wines at P2,800+++ per person, the dinner will enthrall couples who love fine dining. A long-stemmed rose and a special gift awaits the ladies.

Guests can also delight in the company of their special someone over the tantalizing treats offered at Paseo Uno’s “Hot Love” buffet dinner at P1,688+++,.with long-stemmed red rose and gift as memento for the ladies. With a glass of Moet et Chandon to toast to the occasion, the dinner is offered for P2,188+++ per person.

Those who favour a more Asian setting can head over to Tin Hau, where two set menus for two persons are offered: “Cupid’s Set Menu” at P1, 488+++ per person and “Romantic Rendezvous Set Menu” at P1, 788 +++ per person.

For those sweet cravings, the Mandarin Deli offers the perfect solution - a delectable assortment of the most divine chocolates and pralines especially packaged for Valentine, available from February 7 to 14, to give to loved ones. Chocolate heart figures and an exquisite selection of Valentine cakes are also available.

Martinis will be top of mind for those in the mood for after-dinner down-tempo Valentine’s Day music and divine cocktail concoctions, with the “Music and Wine” celebration by DJ Elian Habayeb and wine connoisseur Ines Cabarrus, on February 14.

Thoughtful gift-givers may also opt for presents that are sure to soothe the mind and body — gift certificates for The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Manila’s treatments which are available for purchase at the Spa concierge on the 18th floor of the hotel.

For enquiries and reservations, one can call the hotel at (02) 750 8888 or email [email protected]. For more information, one can log on to http://www.mandarinoriental.com/manila/news.