Happy Valentine’s Day: Have a swift yet sweet escape

By Princess Faith Argosino

What do you know? Valentine’s Day is less than 24 hours away. If you and your partner are looking for a place to celebrate the event, then you guys might want to check any of these hotels.

Crimson Hotel 

Lovers enjoying themselves at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City.
Lovers enjoying themselves at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila.

Treat your other half to a dreamy staycation with the “Retreat to Romance” room packages at Crimson Hotel. If you’re in for a short stay, an overnight package in a deluxe room is available. It comes with a buffet breakfast good for two persons at Café Eight (P6,500). But if you prefer to take your relaxation to the next level, you may choose a room package with a couple’s massage (P9,000). 

The Deck Bar is offering an alfresco Valentine’s Day dinner with a mouthwatering four-course meal. Dubbed as “Dine Under the Stars,” couples may enjoy an evening filled with serenades of love (P2,200 per person). 

But if you and your partner want to celebrate the occasion in a less formal way, a night of pizza feast awaits you at the Firehouse Pizza restaurant. The pizza place features “You Got a Pizza My Heart” promotion until Feb. 14. Get all cheesy with your lover for this Valentine’s special offers pizza, salad and a bottle of Prosecco good for two people (P2,000).

For more information, please visit Crimson Hotel at http://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila/ or call 8863-2222.

Diamond Hotel 

Make Valentine’s Day extraordinary for you and your sweetheart with a swoon-worthy staycation and an exceptional dining selection at Diamond Hotel’s prime location along Manila Bay.

A romantic sojourn awaits in the hotel’s premier room, which comes with a dinner for two at Corniche and other great perks (P15,000) available until Feb 16. If you’re going to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little later, the Be My Valentine package (P5,999), which consists of a night in a deluxe room with breakfast buffet for two may be booked until Feb. 29. 

Diamond Hotel's Valentine cake topped with blueberries and strawberries.
Diamond Hotel’s Valentine cake topped with blueberries and strawberries.

The Corniche will be serving a special lunch and dinner buffet until Feb. 16. From soups and appetizers, all the way to desserts and a glass of champagne, there are virtually no limits to its offerings. And if you prefer a different taste and ambience, step into a picturesque Japanese place and surprise your date with new, unexpected flavors at Yurakuen. Share a spread of authentic Japanese specialties beneath the crystal cherry blossom tree with an eight-course lunch and dinner menu, which is available until Feb. 15. 

Diamond Hotel's Bar 27 located on the 27th floor.
A couple enjoying their drink at Diamond Hotel’s Bar 27 located on the 27th floor.

And if you want to experience a night of booze, take your significant other at Bar 27 located on the 27th floor. Bar 27 offers a four-course dinner set menu, a signature cocktail or two, plus a live band to keep the vibe electric and a view of the city lights and starry night.

For inquiries, please call Diamond Hotel Philippines at (632) 8528-3000 or email guestservices@diamondhotel.com.

Novotel Manila Araneta City

On Feb 14. bring your pair on Novotel Manila Araneta City and spend time under the stars with live musical entertainment and a romantically lit dinner on the 6th floor, by the pool. 

Novotel Manila Araneta City's roasted beef tenderloin with scamorza cheese crust, balsamic braised cabbage glazed with rosemary oil.
Novotel Manila Araneta City’s roasted beef tenderloin with scamorza cheese crust, balsamic braised cabbage glazed with rosemary oil.

A five-course menu such as roasted beef tenderloin with scamorza cheese crust, balsamic braised cabbage glazed with rosemary oil and potato puree or seared cod fillet, sauteéd prawns and spinach mash with creamy caper sauce and pilaf rice. And for your sweet cravings, the hotel also prepared spicy chocolate mousse, passion fruit sable, meringue, petit fours and freshly brewed coffee, tea or a glass of rose wine (P2,500).

Novotel Manila Araneta City's rose lychee dessert.
Novotel Manila Araneta City’s rose lychee dessert.

To complete your romantic respite, enjoy a combined 90-minute pure relaxation treatment with your special someone that comes with an additional 15 minutes use of the steam room capped with two complimentary glasses of wine (P5,300).

For inquiries, call Novotel Manila Araneta City at (02) 8990 7888 or visit www.novotelmanilaaranetacity.com