Marco Polo Ortigas Archives

Celebrating 20 years of Marco Polo Davao

Marco Polo Davao marked its 20th anniversary last December 7, and such a milestone wouldn't have been complete without a grand celebration. To celebrate, VIP guests from the business sector, diplomatic corps, government, media and society graced the event, including President Rodrigo Duterte himself. The hotel, which is…

Lighting up the city: Tree lighting ceremonies in the Metro, part 1

With Christmas right around the corner, everybody in the city is gearing up for festivities. See how some of our favorite spots in the Metro have kicked off their own celebrations. Tinseltown Diamond Diamond Hotel turned into Tinsel Wonderland with the lighting of its new Christmas tree in the…

Christmas day by day at Marco Polo Ortigas

With pretty lights lighting the skyline, carols playing all around and the cool, crisp night breeze gently grazing our cheeks, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! (Marco Polo Ortigas will feature traditional Christmas treats like Cold English fruit cake) Marco Polo Ortigas sets our hearts ablaze with Magico Natale…

Eat, drink and be merry! Celebrate the holidays at Marco Polo

There is much to be thankful for and celebrate at Marco Polo this holiday season. Come for the hotel’s sumptuous Thanksgiving banquet and for the most delectable, lip-smacking additions to their Class A selections that feature the best of international cuisines, by far. With special Yuletide feasts scheduled on November…

Weekend Wishlist: Five suggestions for this week’s shopping haul

The weekend has finally come, which means it's time to destress! For those who believe in the power of retail therapy and ending the day with a well-justified shopping haul, this is for you. Check out the newest stuff available for shopping junkies like you from cosmetics to fashion, and…

Flavorful foursome: Your hotel F&B guide for August and September

There are very few things quite as swanky as Â dining in Â a luxurious hotel.Â We rounded up a list of properties worth visiting this August and September thanks to their awesome F&B promos and exclusive deals for those months. So keep reading, take your pick andÂ bon appÃ©tit! 1. Swiss and Fruity…

Celebrating 725 Years of all things Swiss

What place comes to mind when we say fine chocolate, the Alps, luxury watchmaking, ski resorts and impeccable banking systems?Â Hereâ€™s a clue â€” itâ€™s home to Toblerone. Weâ€™re talking about Switzerland, of course! Many people don't know too muchÂ about this cultural melting pot of a country (itâ€™s a combination of…

Pineapple, Mango, Pomelo: The Newest and Fruitiest Flavors of Marco Polo Ortigas

Youâ€™ve seen pictures, portraits, drawings and caricatures of her â€” a playfully flirtatious woman with a headpiece of plump, juicy, shockingly colorful tropical fruits, and possibly even a necklace, earrings and bangles made of the same produce-turned-accessory embellishment. Maybe itâ€™s her crown of citrus and fructose giving her the juice…

What do you get when you have elderflower, grapes and Earl Grey tea in one glass?

The most delicious drink you've had all year, of course. At the bottom of the glass are seedless green gapes; juicy when nibbled on, crunchy when you take a full bite of them. To keep them chilled to the core, stackedÂ on top of theÂ grapesÂ are large, elderflower-infused ice cubes. Aromatic but…

Cucina: The Best Kitchen in Town

Weekdays always get the short hand of the stick. Donâ€™t resent weekdays, not anymore, not with these workweek indulgences available from Monday to Thursday at Marco Poloâ€™s all-day dining restaurant Cucina. Go to Valencia on Monday with the Best Paella in Town, Cucinaâ€™s signature dish that hails from the region.…