Belmont Hotel Manila

Belmont Hotel Manila is a first class hotel located at the Newport City Complex, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. The hotel has 10 floors which house a total of 480 guestrooms. Belmont Hotel Manila is perfect for business travelers, as well as leisure travelers and staycationers.

Conrad Manila

Conrad Manila (马尼拉康莱德酒店) is a luxury hotel located at the Mall of Asia (MOA) complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila which opened last June 15, 2016. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions and managed by Hilton Worldwide, Conrad Manila is the first Conrad-branded hotel in the Philippines. The property is famous for its distinctive architecture inspired by the shipping vessels docked at the Manila Bay.

Ascott Makati Unveils its Newly Renovated Suites

Are you planning for your next luxurious weekend staycation with your family or friends? Ascott Makati, a premier service residence located in Ayala Center Makati, has recently unveiled its newly renovated suites. With their spacious living and dining areas, designer interiors, luxurious fittings, fully-equipped modern kitchens and state-of-the-art home entertainment systems, you will definitely experience a higher level of luxury and sophistication during your stay.

Endless Summer Escape at Marco Polo Davao

Be captivated with the mystique of Davao. Immerse to a whole new adventure in the city-resort getaway in the heart of Davao as Marco Polo Davao gives you a local experience like no other in the melting pot of Mindanao’s flavors, sights and sounds. Stay in a Deluxe Room starting at P4,218 nett and take a dip in the unrivaled swimming pool at The Deck before a massage at Lazuli Spa where guests are entitled to an 18% discount. A welcome treat awaits guests upon arrival.

Seda Nuvali Hotel, Santa Rosa City

Seda Nuvali is a 150-room urban lifestyle hotel in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna province. The hotel is situated at Lakeside Evozone, the commercial and business district of Nuvali, which houses several retail outlets and restaurants. It is adjacent to the 4-hectare man-made lake which functions as water reservoir and rainwater catchment basin. A number of outdoor leisure activities can also be enjoyed at Lakeside Evozone including jogging and biking as well as a water taxi ride.

Staycation Packages for Holy Week & Easter 2016

Planning a staycation with your family this coming Holy Week? We have compiled some of the best Hotel Staycation Packages in major cities around the Philippines to make it easier for you to decide where to spend this coming long weekend. Prices are quoted below and list all the inclusions of the packages. Contact numbers and email addresses are also provided below. Happy Staycation!

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila is the newest Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts property in the Philippines which opened last March 1, 2016. While the hotel was on soft-opening, there was limited room available in this most sought after hotel in Metro Manila. We were very lucky to be one of the first guests to experience this sparkling new property when we had a staycation at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila on its opening day.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is a first class mid-scale hotel located at the Araneta Center in Quezon City, near retail and dining outlets, BPO offices, as well as major thoroughfares and transport hubs. It features 401 contemporary and stylish guestrooms and suites which cater to the needs of international and local business and leisure travelers.

Experience New Heights at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

In 2015, we embarked on a New Journey with Marco Polo Ortigas Manila starting with a Luxury Staycation in Sky followed by a culinary safari at Cucina and Lung Hin. This 2016, expect to Experience New Heights at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila through a line-up of accommodation and dining offers.

Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2016 (Part 3)

This is the third and last installment of our Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila list. If you reach this page from an external site, be sure to check first the Top 1-10 & Top 11-20 lists (links below).

Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2016 (Part 2)

This is the second installment of our Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila list. If you reached this page from an external site, be sure to check first the Top 1-10 list (link below).

Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2018 (Part 1)

Hotel Staycation in Metro Manila has become a popular activity for many Filipino families and is slowly becoming an alternative to out of town vacations. With hundreds of hotels to choose from, ranging from mid-scale to luxury hotels, choosing the best hotel for staycation in Metro Manila has become a difficult task. With our readers in mind, we have created this list of Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila which ranks all the hotels in Metro Manila which we have personally tried. List and ranking may change from time to time, so make sure you bookmark this page.

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati (马卡蒂套房假日酒店) is a mid-range hotel with 348 guest rooms and suites located at Ayala Center, Makati Central Business District. It primarily serves as a business hotel during weekdays, while on weekends, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is an urban haven for friends and families who wish to have a relaxing staycation. Guests also enjoy direct access to Glorietta Mall housing a number of shopping, dining and leisure establishments.



Checking-in at the hotel is no easy task, especially when you have a luggage full of clothes for a week-long business trip, or when you have kids with you. Checking-in at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is made effortless by the efficient and helpful front office receptionists of the hotel. We were warmly greeted and were quickly assisted with our bags.



Guests checking-in at the hotel are also offered free membership to the IHG Rewards Club loyalty program. Signing-up comes with two welcome drinks of juice, coffee or tea. Children staying with their parents will also receive Kinder Joy chocolates. Guests planning to stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has four guestroom categories and three suite categories to choose from.

Room Category	Room Size (sqm)	Bed Configuration	Executive Lounge Access
Deluxe Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	none
Leisure Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	none
Premium Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	none
Executive Club Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	yes
Corner Suite [READ MORE]	48	King Bed	yes

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► FEATURED SUITE: CORNER SUITE

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The Corner Suite is the lead-in suite category of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Commonly categorized as a junior suite in terms of room layout, the Corner Suite is basically a spacious bedroom with an integrated living area.



Key features of the suite include:

• spacious seating area
• 40-inch LCD television with local and international cable channels
• coffee and tea making facility
• iron and ironing board
• spacious bathroom with tub and shower combination
• read more ►

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► EXECUTIVE LOUNGE AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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Guests staying in an Executive Club Room or a Suite enjoy complimentary access to the exclusive Executive Lounge. Lounge guests are accorded with the following personalized services:

• personalized check-in and check-out service.
• express check out
• complimentary high speed internet access in the lounge
• complimentary pressing of one set of suit/dress per day
• complimentary local calls (applicable charges will apply for mobile phone calls and non-city calls)
• complimentary use of DVD player (exclusive for suite category only) and DVD selections subject to availability
• 20% discount on printing and scanning services
• shoe shine services as requested

Lounge guests also enjoy a host of food and beverage privileges, including:

• daily exclusive breakfast at the Executive Lounge from 6:30am to 11:00am or at the Flavors restaurant from 6:00am to 10:30am
• complimentary sodas, premium coffee and specialty teas from 6:30am to 10:00pm
• afternoon tea from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
• evening cocktails (complimentary beer, wine, standard alcoholic beverages and hors’d oeuvres) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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► DINING OUTLETS AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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Guests staying at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati have a total of three dining outlets to enjoy within the comfort of the hotel. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati also welcomes walk-in guests from nearby offices as well as families and friends who are looking for restaurant to celebrate over local and international cuisines.

• Flavors Restaurant - the all-day dining restaurant of the hotel offering buffet and a la carte dining, serves Filipino, Pan-Asian and Western cuisines in a casual dining setting, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Citron Cafe - serves pasta, sandwiches and other light snacks paired with coffee, tea, chilled juices and cocktails
• Oz Bar - the rooftop bar serving specially crafted cocktail selection paired with tapas and bar snacks, guest DJs and bands entertain guests with chill out and acoustic music

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► FEATURED RESTAURANT: FLAVORS RESTAURANT

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Flavors Restaurant is the all-day dining restaurant of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Guests can dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet or order from the a la carte menu. Flavors Restaurant serves Filipino, Pan-Asian and Western cuisines in a casual dining setting. Read more ►

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► BREAKFAST VENUES AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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Guests staying at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati have a variety of option to start their day with breakfast. Whether you are looking for light or heavy breakfast, in a hurry or feeling lazy, the hotel can ensure that you have a fulfilling breakfast.

• Buffet Breakfast at Flavors Restaurant (6:00am to 10:30am) - guests who booked a bed & breakfast room package can enjoy the extensive selection of breakfast dishes from the buffet, choices include freshly baked breads and pastries, cereals and salads, Continental and Asian dishes, a la minute noodles and egg dishes, walk-in guests are also welcome to dine, children 12 years old and below can eat for free with their parents 
• Semi-buffet Breakfast at the Executive Lounge (6:30am to 11:00am) - guests staying in Executive Club Rooms or Suites can also enjoy the semi-buffet at the Executive Lounge, there's fewer selection of dishes, mostly limited to premium items, a la minute egg dishes are also available, setting is less hectic than the buffet restaurant
• Grab & Go Breakfast from Citron Cafe (from 8:00am) - guests on the rush and have no time for a seated breakfast may opt to buy sandwiches and coffee from the Citro Cafe, ordering in advance by phone will even save you more time
• In-Room Breakfast (6:00am to 11:00am) - for guests who are on a staycation, I recommend ordering in-room breakfast so you don't need to wake up early to catch the buffet breakfast at the restaurant, this is also ideal for solo travelers since the bed & breakfast room rate covers for two persons

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► FITNESS & WELLNESS FACILITIES AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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After breakfast, guests can spend the rest of the morning at the roof deck swimming pool area. It is designed with plant boxes, unglazed non-slip tiles and additional floor mats for safety. Lifeguards on duty were very attentive. There is also a 24-hour fitness center for guests who wish to keep fit while on a business or leisure travel.



The best way to end a business trip or a staycation in Makati is to have a relaxing massage at the in-house spa. Guests can choose from a variety of body and facial treatment as well as soothing massage packages. The spa also has a sauna which guests can use free-of-charge during their stay.



Overall, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is one of our most recommended hotels in the Makati Central Business District. It is ideal for business travelers looking for a value for money accommodation also for domestic travelers looking for a place to stay in Makati when visiting embassies and consular offices in Makati. It is also one of the most child-friendly hotels in Makati, making it an ideal staycation hotel for families. Finally, Flavors Restaurant is reason enough for you to visit Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. It has one of the most affordable buffets in Makati that serves good quality Filipino and international cuisines.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
Glorietta 1, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
Contact Number: +63 (02) 909-0888; Toll Free: 1800-1651-8888
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The Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel is a 530-room luxury heritage hotel located at Rizal Park, City of Manila. This historic hotel was opened on July 4, 1912 in celebration of the American Independence Day. The five-story structure was designed by William Parsons, a New York-based architect hired by William Howard Taft, then Governor-General of the Philippines who would later become the 27th President of the United States. The hotel has become home to some of the most prominent figures of Philippine history, including General Douglas MacArthur, has faced destruction during WWII, and undergone several renovations and upgrading, winning it the title The Grande Dame of Hotels in the Philippines.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria is a luxury hotel located at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and ADB Avenue. It has a total of 263 rooms divided into nine categories: Deluxe Room (40 sqm), Grand Deluxe Room (50 sqm), Premiere Room (58 sqm), Executive Room (41 sqm), Club Deluxe Room (41 sqm), Executive Suite (63 sqm), Grand Club Suite (77 sqm), Premiere Suite (77 sqm), and the Crowne Suite (112 sqm). The hotel is easily accessible from Robinsons Galleria, with its own basement parking available for its guests.

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is a 285-room hotel located in Ortigas Center, Quezon City. The four-star hotel is conveniently interconnected to Robinsons Galleria, breaking the hassle of exiting the hotel to go to the mall. We often visit Robinsons Galleria to shop, watch movies or when we feel like eating out on a weekend. It is only now that we got the chance to visit Holiday Inn Manila Galleria for a family staycation.

Hotel Jen Manila

Hotel Jen Manila is a 312-room first-class hotel located on Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, right across the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), with some of Manila's top historical and heritage sites, as well as entertainment, retail, and conference & exhibition facilities located nearby. Consistent with other properties within the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group, Hotel Jen Manila offers world-class accommodation through its well-appointed rooms and luxurious suites, but matched with a uniquely Hotel Jen level of service with a more intuitive attitude, and in a relaxed and friendly style.

Manila Marriott Hotel

Manila Marriott Hotel is a 342-room luxury hotel located within the Resorts World Manila complex and right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the international gateway to the Philippines with flights connecting the capital city Manila to other key cities and islands of the country.

Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2015 in the Philippines

Chinese New Year celebration in the Philippines revolves around the family. This is one of the many occasions when members of a Filipino-Chinese family gather together to welcome a new year of good health and prosperity. And of course, no Chinese New Year celebration is complete without a banquet of traditional Chinese dishes especially prepared for the festivities.

Top 30 Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2015 (Part 3)

We finally reached the end of the countdown starting off with top number 21. Check out which cities will join the ranks of the home of the best staycation hotels in Metro Manila.