“May you never be too grown up- to search the skies on Christmas Eve.”
Yes, my beloved readers, I am back to writing! after almost a month-long hiatus on my blog (or two months), I finally found some inspiration and spirit back into my life. How have you guys been?
On my end, it has been a beautiful 2018 so far, and I cannot wait to share it all with you. But, before we say bonjour to 2019, let us first give time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas! and we were blessed to start our official countdown for the holidays with a gorgeous Christmas Tree Lighting, accompanied by good food, and a bunch of great friends – at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.
This yuletide season, Sofitel Manila will be taking you through an enchanting experience with their latest holiday special offers, packages and deals! Their interiors will be decorated with a wonderland of seasonal adornments featuring a vintage propeller plane, hot air balloons, a 30-foot Christmas tree and larger than life French snowman visiting with his friends. The hotel will also be gracing their guests with special animations, an occasional visit from Santa Claus, and Le Marché de Noël or simply translated as “Christmas Market“, their limited edition offer of fun Christmas toys, and a rich selection of festive culinary treats. The Market will be open from 9 am to 9 pm daily from November 6, 2018, until the first week of January 2019.
C’est Noël: Sofitel Manila Christmas Special (Staycation Anyone?)
If you haven’t planned your holidays yet, then here is an enticing offer that you might want to check out. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila will help you experience an enchanted getaway during the yuletide season with these special add-on gifts for your overnight stay:
- Breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children (11 years old and below) at Spiral
- Complimentary in-room family movies
- La Boutique cash voucher worth Php 500
- Le Spa cash voucher worth Php 500
- Vietura Gift Certificate worth Php 1,500
Rates start at Php 8,000 per night subject to applicable government taxes and service charge. These rates and offers are only available if you book your holiday staycation from the 1st until the 29th of December 2018. Terms and conditions apply.
For inquiries and reservations, email H6308@sofitel.com or call +63 2 573 5555.
An Enchanted Christmas Celebration by Spiral
While at it, you can also dine at the infamous Spiral Restaurant, where you can have a gastronomic voyage of international dishes across 21 dining ateliers. Share a tasteful experience with family and friends during the holidays, and feast on their signature offers including Jambon a l’os, Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, Beef Wellington, Lobster Thermidor, Beef Prime Rib, Foie Gras with Bell Pepper Jam, French Oysters, Savory Capelin Caviar and a rich selection of seafood favorites.
Spiral’s L’Epicerie showcases a rich variety of artisanal cheese ideal for wine pairing as you toast to the holidays. The Chocolaterie and Creamery presents a sweet ending to your Spiral feast with its decadent selection including the Yule Log, Christmas Fruit Cake, Mont Blanc, Panettone and Filipino desserts. Hans Dimayuga and Diday Garcellano of The Voice Philippines serenade our gourmands for a wonderfully sensory and Magnifique celebration.
Children and kids can look forward to a fun-filled holiday with a visit from Santa Claus and his little helpers. Jolly St. Nick makes his rounds in search for the children on the Nice List on the 24th of December 2018 from 7 pm to 12.30 am, Christmas Day.
Spiral’s Holiday Special is available with the following rates:
- December 24, 2018
- Lunch – Php 2,900 per adult; Php 1,474 per child available from 12pm to 3pm
- Dinner – Php 5,550 per adult; Php 2,457 per child available from 6pm to 11pm
- December 25, 2018
- Brunch – Php 4,950 per adult; Php 2,475 per child available from 12pm to 3pm
- Dinner – Php 3,750 per adult; Php 1,720 per child available from 6pm to 11pm
Rates are inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge. For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 832 6988 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.com.
A Merry Little Christmas by Le Bar
Apart from Spiral Restaurant, Sofitel will also be giving each guest an elegant Parisian style lounge reminiscent of the 1940’s at the Le Bar. Experience a taste of the holidays through a menu of flavorful a la carte dishes featuring Maple Glazed Loin of Ham, Salmon en Croute and Braised Short Ribs enhanced with Le Bar’s signature Christmas Gueridon.
For gourmands with a penchant for sweets, treat yourself to decadent desserts featuring Tiramisu, traditional Yule Log Cake, and Mont Blanc from Le Bar’s colorful Christmas selection.
For inquiries and reservations, please call +63-2 832 6988 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.com.
Yuletide Feast Under the Stars at Sunset Bar
If you want that outdoor beach feels, but don’t feel like straying too far away from the city, then Sunset Bar is for you. On Sofitel’s Art de Noel celebration, Sunset Bar will be showcasing traditional festive dishes, barbecued and seafood specialties set amidst live musical entertainment and Sofitel’s picturesque grounds. Special culinary offerings include Korean Pork Barbecue, Peking Duck, Salmon, Roasted Turkey, Roast Spring Chicken, Lamb Chop, US Beef Tenderloin, Foie Gras with Balsamic Glaze and Pineapple Chutney with free-flowing soft drinks, iced tea, local beers, wines, and cocktails.
And, get this – there will be a magnifique 6-meter tall French snowman visiting along with friends at Sunset Bar’s Seawall Garden. Rates are listed below:
- December 24, 2018 – Php4,200 per person
- December 25, 2018 – Php3,500 per person
Rates are inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge. Dinner is available from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
- Christmas Eve Dinner is set at Php4,200 per person, inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
- Christmas Day Dinner is set at Php3,500 per person, inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
For inquiries and reservations, please call +63-2 832 6988 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.com.
Advance Merry Christmas Guys, or should I say, Joyeux Noel!
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