Valentine's Day treats
MANILA, Philippines - Make it a Valentine’s Day to remember: spend it at Centara Hotel Manila, where the city’s most exciting and meaningful offerings are in store.
Go on a date at Centara’s Bar Lounge at the rooftop and enjoy more than just the Manila skyline. For only P900 net per couple, the Valentine set dinner includes soup, salad, main entrée, side dish, dessert, a glass of house wine, a round of iced tea, chocolate pralines, and a rose.
Or why not go all the way and spend some quality love-time together at Centara Hotel Manila. With the warm and fuzzy Valentine’s Love Package for only P4,100 net, avail yourself of an overnight stay accommodation in a superior room with buffet breakfast, the Valentine set dinner and its inclusions, and complimentary use of Wi-Fi for in-room and public-area use, gym, and swimming pool.
The Valentine’s Love Package is available from Feb. 13 to 15.
Prior reservation is required. Centara Hotel Manila is located along M. H. del Pilar St., Malate, Manila. For more information or reservations, call (+63)2 526-0888, fax (+63)2 353-8838, or e-mail at chm@chr.co.th.
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Celebrate all things you love — cuisines, bar chows, cocktails, and music from the Metro’s best performers at Diamond Hotel Philippines.
Reminisce and fall in love, as one of the country’s most popular bands, True Faith, serenades you with their famous love songs. Catch it band on Feb. 14 at the Sky Lounge Music Bar, for only P988 nett per person, inclusive of two standard drinks. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Tomorrow and on Feb. 14, make your Valentine dining more romantic at Corniche Restaurant. Partake of the Valentine buffet lunch at P1,800 nett per person and Valentine buffet dinner at P2,800++ per person with the music of the Vince Lahorra Quartet, the best performing jazz musicians in Manila, completing the amorous mood.
A romantic adventure is set on Feb. 14 at the Poolside Bar with the barbecue Valentine buffet dinner for only P2,800++ per person complemented by musical entertainment from the Strolling Trio.
At Yurakuen Restaurant, taste the authentic flavors of Japan with the Valentine Kaiseki lunch set for P1,800 nett per person and Valentine Kaiseki dinner set for P2,800++ per person, and let solo guitarist Bryan Fernando weave magic into your Valentine dinner tomorrow and on Feb. 14.
The celebration of romance is upbeat at Sky Lounge Music Bar. Laugh and love with the music of Arpie and the Multivitamins with their pre-Valentine performance tomorrow for only P988 nett per person, inclusive of two standard drinks. Show starts at 9 p.m.
For reservations, call (632) 528-3000 local 1121. Promotions may not be combined with any other discount or offers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila. For inquiries or reservations, call (632) 528-3000. For more information, visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/diamondhotelphilippines and Twitter at http://twitter.com/DiamondHotelPh.
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A romantic evening awaits couples along with spectacular view of the city skyline, afforded by the floor-to-ceiling glass walls of the Pacific Lounge at Pan Pacific Manila. Indulge in a sumptuous six-course set dinner with a glass of sparkling wine.
This one-of-a-kind Valentine experience is offered tomorrow and on Feb. 14 at P1,500 net per person from 6 to 10 p.m.
Guests booking their dinner on Feb. 14 are in for a special treat as professional harpist Holly Angel Paraiso will serenade their evening with romantic tunes that will make the night even more unforgettable.
For inquiries or reservations, call 318-0788. Pan Pacific Manila is at M. Adriatico corner Gen. Malvar Sts., Malate, Manila. For events and other offers, visit panpacific.com.
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Through the years, the special Valentine’s dinner of Astoria Plaza has become one of the most successful events in the city. The ambiance is always intimate and sweet, the music sets the right mood, and the food is nothing short of magnificent.
This year Astoria diners will experience a French inspired gueridon dinner, a five-course menu carefully selected by the master chefs at Astoria Plaza. Gueridon is a kind of service wherein a server prepares the food on a mobile table in front of the guests, making it more personalized and informative. The dinner is made unforgettable with the unique French touches to ensure all couples’ hearts are set on fire that evening.
All couples will receive a special Valentine’s gift from Astoria Plaza plus a chance to win in the raffle draw with the following special items are at stake: an overnight accommodation for two at the Baguio Country Club and an exclusive Leyende Story of Skin face, hand and body gift pack.
The dinner is priced at P1,795 net per person.
For reservations, call 687-1111 extension 8064 or 8065.
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Feast, feel and fall in love at Best Western Premier F1 Hotel where you can treat your loved one to something he or she will truly enjoy.
Until tomorrow, indulge in its special Valentine’s Day buffet in F Restaurant at P888 nett per person for lunch and P1,000 nett per person for dinner. It comes with a glass of wine or Valentini cocktail.
For this celebration, the hotel’s team of chefs will prepare a grand international buffet, serving fresh seafood and a lavish spread of gourmet dishes, including Smoked Salmon and Braised Beef Dijon with Mustard Sauce, among others.
You can also avail yourself of its Valentine room packages at P5,888 nett per night for a deluxe room (with buffet breakfast for two) and P6,888 nett per night for a Fort Suite (with a choice of breakfast in bed or buffet breakfast for two). Also included in this special offer is Valentine buffet dinner for two at F Restaurant.
On Feb. 14, spoil your special someone with a romantic dinner accompanied by live music for only P1,200 nett per person. To make the day even more memorable, a photo booth is available to capture special moments with your loved one for free. Romantic tokens also await lucky diners during this wonderful occasion.
Best Western Premier F1 Hotel is located on 32nd St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. For room or table reservations, call +632 928-9888 or +632 908-7888. For hotel updates or special offerings, like the hotel on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bwpf1.
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Venice — a place of love, romance, and fine food. This Valentine’s Day, Richmonde Café brings you a taste of the romantic city of Venezia as you savor a delectable ensemble of Italian-inspired dishes in the Valentine’s Day dinner dedicated especially to all the lovers.
Say “I love you” to your beloved with each bite of the mouthwatering five-course meal that begins with an antipasto of Grilled Heart-shaped Prawns with Red Cabbage Coleslaw, followed by a refreshing insalata of Mixed Greens with Strawberry Meat, Parmesan Cheese and Strawberry Dressing, and a rich Beetroot Cream Zuppa with Croutons and Latte Cream.
The ode to Italia continues as the piatto forte, or surf and turf main course, is served. Bursting with succulent flavors, the Grilled Beef Tenderloin marinated in Herbs with Strawberry Gravy and Herb Mashed Potato and the Poached Salmon with Tomato Salsa and Red Pasta Alio Olio, are sure to indulge you with your romantic and gourmet passions. And as a soothing end to this cena romantica, Richmonde Café dishes out a luscious dolce of Baked Strawberry Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Strawberry Sauce.
This special dinner available only on Feb. 14 is priced at P1,250 nett per person and comes with a glass of fine Zonin Montepulciano or Zonin Chardonnay from Italy. A surprise token will also be given to all couples to remember the night by. Richmonde Café is at the second floor of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For inquiries or reservations, call 689-8419 or 638-7777 extension 3409.
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On Valentine’s Day, everyone will have just one thing on their minds — love. And to commemorate this holiday of hearts, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel has declared Feb. 14 a red-letter day with three fabulous celebrations you can choose from.
At Eastwood Café, Group Executive Chef Bienvenido Chavez takes his cue from the romance experts and creates a sublime French-inspired haute cuisine that will bring l’amour to your table, course by course.
The Valentine dinner is priced at P1,580 nett per person, inclusive of a glass of Bellagio red wine. This offering is available tomorrow and on Feb. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
At The Lounge, start the night early and warm up to a romantic evening while basking in the hotel lobby’s cozy atmosphere with the chocolates and sparkles cocktail buffet. Love will surely be in the air as you and your loved one delight in the enchanting melodies of the hotel’s resident pianist while savoring the divine nibbles and sipping crisp, sparkling wine. This buffet is served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at P888 nett, inclusive of a glass of Bellagio wine.
Finally, at The Gallery, the Valentine’s Day celebration need not be in two’s. Whatever your relationship status, you can still observe the season of love with family and friends over a tasty spread of bar chow items, with a glass of Bellagio wine, while dancing to the infectious beats of the Big Bash Band, just because love rocks. This Valentine’s Day party, open from 8 to 10:30 p.m., is priced at P988nett.
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is located at 17 Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City and is accessible from the second floor of Eastwood Mall. For inquiries or reservations, call 570-7777.
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How do you like your Valentine celebration to be? InterContinental Manila suggests adding more spice and sizzle to it by way of a culinary date.
Join a cooking class for couples conducted by television celebrity chef Rosebud Benitez, and hotel Executive Chef Alisdair Richard Bletcher on Feb. 14 at the hotel’s Legaspi Room from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn how to prepare Mussel and Saffron Chowder Soup and Steamed Fillet of Garoupa with Provençale Courgettes, Salmon Caviar, Dry Vermouth Cream Sauce and Leek Straw with your loved one or a friend hands-on style, then step out to the poolside garden for a romantic seven-course dinner for two prepared by Prince Albert Rotisserie chefs.
The cooking class, inclusive of ingredients, aprons and toques plus dinner for two, is priced at P6,888++. Moulinex Philippines will provide the cookware. Slots are limited so only prepaid reservations will be accepted.
Take advantage of the romance-packed room package for local residents available until Feb. 14. For only P10,888 net, stay overnight in a cozy deluxe room with special Valentine turndown service and Valentine breakfast for two in bed.
Inclusive to this package are admission to the Feb. 14 cooking class and seven-course poolside dinner for couples, a P500 spa credit at the in-house Suriya Spa for every night of stay, and late checkout at 4 p.m. (subject to availability).
If you prefer to celebrate with friends, then Café Jeepney’s Valentine’s Day buffet dinner is the perfect choice. A group of four will be entitled to a 15 percent discount on their total buffet food bill, while a group of six will get a 20 percent discount and a group of eight or more a 25 percent discount. A trio of roving musicians will serenade diners. Couples will each be served a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine. The Valentine buffet dinner is priced at P2,000++ per person.
At the Gambrinus Bar, love rocks with live band entertainment and a menu selection of romance-inspired cocktails and mocktails such as Agave Kiss, Flirtini, and Love Potion No. 9. Two-course and three-course dinner menus at P1,500++ and P1,900++ per person, respectively, will be offered.
When it comes to good food served with finesse in elegant surroundings, hall of famer Prince Albert Rotisserie is hard to beat. For Valentine’s Day, a seven-course set dinner menu will be offered for P2,888++ per person. Capping the meal is an irresistible Frozen Raspberry Soufflé with Crystallized Rose Petals and Chocolate Orange Tart with Honeycomb and Caramel Sauce. A special wine-pairing menu at P1,500++ per person will also be available.
For bookings or details of InterContinental Manila promotions, call 793-7000 or visit the Valentine Desk at the lobby.
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Traders Hotel, Manila celebrates love with passion, flavor and enchanting moments until Feb. 19.
Guests can fill the air with love on Feb. 14 with a dinner and a glass of wine for two, and live entertainment at P988++.
Guests are sure to find something to suit their heart’s desire with buffet dinner at P599++ per person.
Guests get two bento boxes to share, with unlimited cold or hot Mugicha (roasted barley tea) at P1,430 net, a perfect match for happy couples. Choose from Maguro Teppanyaki and Pork Tonkatsu or Chicken Teriyaki and Pork Teppanyaki for the main course. The bento box includes appetizer, soup and dessert. Sake lovers can drink sake and shochu cocktails by the bar.
On Valentine’s Day, guests can enjoy romantic after-dinner cocktails in a cozy lounge with a 180-degree view of the bay, cheese platter and unlimited red or white wine for two persons at P788++. The cocktails are available from 8 to 11 p.m.
Guests can experience the famed Manila Bay sunset in a deluxe suite for P9,888++ per night, minimum of two nights. The package includes a dinner for two at Latitude, one-way airport transfer and exclusive TLounge benefits such as breakfast, afternoon tea, sunset cocktails and all day non-alcoholic refreshments. This treat is available until Feb. 19. On Feb. 14, guests get a complimentary bottle of wine.
For inquiries or reservations, call (63 2) 708-4888 or visit www.tradershotels.com.
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Enjoy a low room rate of P1,450+/pax a night. With love in the air this February, have your romantic rendezvous at the luxurious city-center location of City Garden Hotel Makati.
Feel like a king and queen with City Garden Hotel Makati’s accommodating staff. Hit the penthouse gym, swim in the pool and just have a nightcap with a few drinks or a cup of coffee at the lobby. Relax and indulge on a full body massage at Jamuah Spa.
Enjoy the hotel’s Chef’s Special for the month at P650+. There’s no better way of enjoying Valentine’s Day than having a romantic dinner overlooking the city. Treat yourselves to the Valentine menu for as low as P700++ per person. There’s also a long stemmed rose for the woman of the night, and other tokens for the couple.
Book your upcoming wedding or debut at City Garden Hotel for as low as P43,000+.
For inquiries or reservations, visit the hotel reception or call +632 899-1111.
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St Giles Hotel, strategically located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Kalayaan Avenue in Makati City, is now offering free Internet access to all its guests this year. Book an overnight stay in a superior room for only P4,303 net inclusive of buffet breakfast for one person and enjoy free broadband/Wi-Fi Internet in guestrooms and public areas.
Staying connected and updated in this fast-paced world has never been this easy with the hotel’s 20 Mbps fiber optic Internet connection. Rates for deluxe rooms also available starting at P5,131 net.
The hotel’s outlet, Bayleaf Restaurant and Bar Lounge, located at Level 2, is also offering a Valentine’s Day buffet dinner at P750 net per person. Female guests also get free chocolate and roses. The buffet will be open from 7 to 10 p.m.
For inquiries, call 988-9888 or 988 9883 or e-mail at info@StGilesManila.com. For booking a room online, log on to www.StGilesManila.com.
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The Palm Hotels celebrates the Love Month with irresistible packages that will surely make your moments with your special someone even more captivating and unforgettable.
Make Las Palmas Hotel, located at 1616 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila, as one of your romantic stops. Enjoy the affordable rate of P2,500 net for a standard accommodation for twin or double occupancy with breakfast for two plus a bottle of wine and chocolates. Room will be upgraded to deluxe accommodation for early reservation. This special offer is valid until Feb. 25.
Make 524 Pedro Gil corner M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila the perfect place for your romantic interlude. Local residents and balikbayans will surely fall for Palm Plaza Hotel’s P2,600 net rate for twin or double occupancy with breakfast for two and a special Valentines gift. This Valentine package is available for the whole month of February.
Spend the season of hearts with your loved ones at the Executive Plaza Hotel located at 1630 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila. Avail yourself of the affordable rate of P2,800 net for a superior room for double or twin occupancy with complimentary set dinner and drink of the month for two. This special package is valid for the whole month of February.
Romance is also in the air at Hostel 1632. For a reasonable rate of P1,700 net, couples would surely enjoy a deluxe twin/double overnight accommodation, inclusive of special breakfast for two plus a Hostel Valentine souvenir. Hostel 1632 is conveniently located at 1630 Adriatico St., Malate, Manila. This promo is for Feb. 13-15 only.
For reservations or inquiries, call the front office of Las Palmas Hotel at 521-1000, Palm Plaza Hotel at 522-1000, the Executive Plaza Hotel at 523-1000, and Hostel 1632 at 526-1000.
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Love is in the air on Feb. 14 as Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu offers a Valentine buffet at the Event Plaza and Poolside for only P1,350+ with live string quartet performance, exclusive Valentine tokens and gift certificates courtesy of Diagold Fine Jewelry Shop, North Wing, and SM City Cebu.
Make your Valentine celebration truly unforgettable with a helicopter ride around the city, taking off from the nearby SM City Cebu. The helicopter ride costs P2,500 per person. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will be available today, 7 a.m. to 12 noon, and on Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance reservation is required and the helicopter ride is on a first-come, first-served basis.
This February, let sparks fly with the hotel’s special Love Month room packages for as low as P6,000 net per night. With a minimum of two nights stay, avail yourself of early check-in and late checkout, breakfast for two at Feria Restaurant, complimentary welcome drinks at the Lobby Bar, P500 worth of food and beverage, and 50 percent discount voucher on pearls and diamonds at Diagold Fine Jewelry.
Couples can also lavish in the Romantic Indulgence Package for only P8,200 net per night in a superior room, inclusive of early check-in and late checkout, option for breakfast in bed or at Feria for two, dinner for two with complimentary two glasses of wine at Feria or at the Valentine’s buffet with entertainment at the Events Plaza and Poolside, one-hour spa service for two at The Blue Spa, chocolate pralines, and 50 percent discount voucher on pearls and diamonds at Diagold Fine Jewelry. Book with the Romantic Indulgence Package until Feb. 14 with stay period until Feb. 15.
For more details or reservations, call Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu (+6332) 402-9900, e-mail at reservations.cebu@radisson.com or visit radissonblu.com/hotel-cebu.
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Sweep her off her feet this Valentine’s Day with a romantic getaway and enchanting dinner choices at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan.
Stay in a deluxe room for P12,500/night or a private pool villa for as low as P21,000/night, inclusive of buffet breakfast at Saffron Café, a romantic dinner for two with a long-stemmed rose for the woman, couples’ foot and body massage at Aum Spa, and a bottle of wine as a welcome amenity.
Crimson brings Romance at the Beachfront for only P4,000/per person. Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner under a canopy of stars, or surprise your loved one with a specially created Romantic Dinner at the Cabana and your very own butler for the night for only P10,000 per couple.
Treat your loved one to a sumptuous Valentine dinner for only P2,000 nett/person at Saffron Café or opt for a romantic Valentine dinner in a truly romantic setting at Tempo Lounge for P5,000 per couple.
Call 401-9999 for inquiries on dinner inclusions or reservations, or log on to www.crimsonhotel.com.
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This year, treat your sweetheart to a memorable Valentine celebration in one of the most romantic places in the country — Boracay. Whisk your special someone off to the Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, the first triple-A resort on the white strip, and relish a fine dining experience that will meet every level of luxury and satisfaction.
On Valentine’s Day, have an unforgettable date at Christina’s, the resort’s restaurant beside the romantic Boracay beach that serves a fusion of Filipino and Italian cuisines. Enjoy a delectable six-course menu for only P1,200++ per person and a beautiful love booth setup on the beach where couples can take photos to capture their precious moments on the island.
For inquiries or reservations, call the Manila office at (632) 523-1234 or visit www.boracayregency.com.
