The Nutcracker Christmas at Manila Hotel

Around Philippines, there are so many luxurious and stand out 5 star hotels but there's only One Rizal Park where the historical and already in it's 100 years in giving prestige, unforgettable stay and world class service is located. Manila Hotel which opened in 1912 and extensively remodeled in the 1970s is a Philippine landmark, home to high society and to political intrigue, and often a scene of historic events.


This season, enter into the world of magic and fantasy as Manila Hotel takes inspiration from The Nutcracker, one of the well loved Christmas fairytales of all time. Take a trip to a magical land of sweets and experience a sparkling holiday classic. Huge nutcracker dolls, toys, gingerbread clock house, a giant christmas tree, and other festive arrangements will be on display at the Grand Lobby beginning November 14, 2012.

Executive Vice President of Manila Hotel Dr. Enrique Y. Yap Jr. and The Nutcracker

Celebrate the Yuletide season with the entire family and let manila Hotel give you an unforgettable holiday experience with room packages, grand feast and other exciting activities.


The lighting of the Christmas Tree led by Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, Manila Hotel President Atty. Joey Lina, and Manila Hotel Executive Vice President Dr. Enrique Y. Yap, Jr., signaled the beginning of the festivity. Children from the house of Refuge joined te celebration and treated with fun games and activities. Ballet manila led by Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja- Elizalde will be also performing The Nutcracker ballet at the Manila Hotel on weekends.

Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim with the executives of Manila Hotel after the Christmas Tree Lighting

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Manila Hotel will also offer The Nutcracker Cookie Jar wherin part of the sales will be donated to the House of Refuge.

Room Packages

Come home to Manila Hotel this holiday season and experience a Nutcracker- inspired Christmas celebration with your loved ones. For the entire Month of December, experience the warmth of home with one room packages through a host of exclusive priveleges including accomodation in our luxurious suites, Christmas buffets, complimentary shuttle service to different tourist areas, and gifts for the kids.

For a more exciting Manila Hotel holiday, guests who will get the especially marked The Nutcracker room ving cards upon check-in will get a special prize. Also, whoever finds the hidden The Nutcracker card in the room will also receive a gift from Manila Hotel.

Former Laguna Governor and now Manila Hotel President Atty. Joey D. Lina and me

F & B

Grand feasts will be offered for holidays so gather the family ‘round the dinner table as we serve you a delightful feast of your traditional favorites. Diners at Café Ilang-Ilang are in for a grand feast as Manila Hotel Executive Chef Konrad Walter prepares an exciting selection of traditional holiday and Manila Hotel favorites for Christmas Eve and Day buffets for PhP 2,500.00 ++ per person only. Enjoy your favorite puto bumbong,bibingka, and hot chocolate offered from PhP 1,000.00 ++ per person from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Formal table set up at the Champagne Room

Treat your taste buds with authentic Cantonese specialties at the Mabuhay Palace. A Traditional Yuletide Delights Set Menus will be offered from December 12 to 25, 2012. Price starts at PhP 1,300.00 ++ per person. For a sophisticated dining experience, the Champagne Room is offering impressive French cuisines fit for the festivity. Christmas Eve Dinner Set Menu with choice Cote du Boeuf or Roast Lamb will be offered with a glass of sparkling wine. A special lunch set menu will also be offered on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Mayor Alfredo Lim and Odessa Escaler

Christmas is about sharing and you can find the perfect gifts for your loved ones in our Land of Sweets Gift collection available at the Deli. Nutcracker-inspired cocktails are also available at the Taproom and Lobby Lounge that will definitely set the celebratory mood.

Around Philippines, don't forget to go to Manila and still, there is no better way to spent your night and be part of history but at Manila Hotel. I myself feel the warmth and hospitality, maybe because Manila Hotel shares the character that we Filipinos love most which is trust.

For inquiries, please call 527 0011. Visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph.

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Isdaan sa Laguna: A restaurant and themed park into one

Around Philippines, there are so many restaurants but First in Laguna and located at Barangay Hanggan, Calauan is the newly opened “Isdaan” Floating Resto- Fun Park. A sister company of Barrio Fiesta and owned by the Ongpauco’s. Gigantic statues of Monkeys, Crocodiles, Fishes and Mermaids are all around with singing cooks and waiters serenading you. 

Singing cooks and waitress serenading everyone

A PHP 5 Million worth of Gigantic Gorilla is welcoming you?

Affordable prices of Filipino cuisine and nice ambiance are the catch if one will drop by here. Everything is new. Lot’s of attraction in this 3 hectares place at “Isdaan” like a boat ride for only 20 pesos. The “Tacsiapo” is where one could release his anger with the minimum purchase of 25 pesos, you could remove your anger by throwing the plate to the wall.

The floating Nipa huts are everywhere catering from 10 people to 30 each. For more like an outdoor dine in, there’s that biggest Monkey and lot’s of Coi area for you. I love the lights at night.

The area is like a themed park with heroes such as Incredible hulk, Spiderman, the former President Cory Aquino and Erap?

with Mayor George Berris of Calauan, Laguna

Why the kids would love it? Because of these toys located at all the right places.

Overall, we went here because of the birthday of my Twins, yes! The food is great specially this Inihaw sa Bilao for only 500 pesos plus with assorted sea foods. I love the pitcher of Fresh Buco Juice, In Calauan though we have many from our farm, it is much easier to buy it than to ask someone to get from the tree.

Main point is the employees. The newly opened restaurant gives work to the population of 70,000. Brgy. Hanggan main means of living is gardening, one from the 17 Barangays of this 3rd class municipality. The business gives work and could help the community to be known in the whole Philippines as the biggest Floating Restaurant in Laguna. Tara!

Isdaan sa Calauan (Floating Themed Park)

Address: Brgy. bangyas, Calauan, Laguna

Direction: From Manila, SLEX exit to Calamba. Go straight to Los Banos. from Los Banos there's a crossing for Calauan town proper,Sta Cruz and Bay, Laguna. Go straight to Sta Cruz way instead, then on the right side will be the Isdaan just 1 Km away from the crossing. Barangay Bangyas is the first Barangay at Calauan, Laguna that way.

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