Holidays in the City: Where to Stay in the Metro for Christmas and New Year's Eve 2023

(SPOT.ph) In adherence to Filipino tradition, it is customary for Noche Buena and Media Noche to be celebrated with loved ones, in the comfort of one's home. However, if you're seeking a more relaxed, pampered holiday in the Metro, several hotels are prepared to welcome guests anew, offering enticing Christmas and New Year packages, most of which come at discounted rates.

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Looking for Christmas staycation options? Check out these hotels and apartments in the Metro:

Aruga by Rockwell

Waterfront Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Contact: (02) 8818-0000 and 0917-580-7174
E-mail: reservations@aruga.com.ph
www.aruga.com.ph
Promo rates start at P8,300

At Rockwell's luxury residence at Aruga Apartments, Christmas staycations start at P8,500. This is inclusive of a 20% discount on in-room massages, a complimentary parking slot (one slot per booking), Wi-Fi access, daily housekeeping service, access to pool and gym amenities, and access to a shortcut leading to the Power Plant Mall. Booking for this promo is until December 15 only.

The Bellevue Manila

North Bridgeway, Northgate Cyberzone, Filinvest Corporate Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Contact: (02) 8771-8181
E-mail: tbmnl@thebellevue.com
www.thebellevuemanila.com
Promo rates start at P9,999

This five-star hotel in the south of Metro Manila is offering two room types for its Christmas package, there's the Main Wing Rooms (price starting at P9,999) and the Tower Wing Rooms (price starting at P10,499). These packages include a Christmas dinner buffet on Christmas Eve (December 24) or a Christmas Lunch on December 25; the number of people joining the dinner or lunch depends on the type of room you get. On top of that, this package includes a breakfast buffet for registered in-house guests, access to Bellevue Kids Club, and access to swimming pool and gym facilities.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Ortigas Ave corner Asian Development Bank Avenue, Quezon City
Contact: (02) 8790-3100
E-mail: cpgm.reservations@ihg.com
www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/quezon-city/mnlcp/hoteldetail
Promo rates start at P7,499

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria's Unbox the Fun Bleisure packages come in twos. The one with the Standard Room, priced at P7,499, includes breakfast for two, a welcome amenity, and a special Christmas gift with benefits, i.e. vouchers and raffle tickets. The other promo includes an overnight stay at the hotel's King Premium room. This promo, priced at P9,499, has the same inclusions but with a bigger room.

Diamond Hotel

Corner Roxas Boulevard & J. Quintos Street, Manila
Contact: (02) 8528-3000
E-mail: contactus@diamondhotel.com
www.diamondhotel.com
Promo rates start at P12,950

Diamond Hotel, a luxury hotel with an A+ view of the Manila Bay sunset, has a Christmas Day Staycation promo priced with a starting rate of P12,950 for their Deluxe Room. This promo includes a Christmas lunch or dinner buffet for two at Corniche (the buffet restaurant of the hotel) on the 25th, breakfast for two, Wi-Fi access, and free use of the Health Club & Spa and swimming pool amenities. This promo runs until December 24 only.

Discovery Primea

6749 Ayala Ave, Makati City
Contact: (02) 7955-8888
E-mail: dp.rsvn@discovery.com.ph
www.discoveryprimea.com
Promo rates start at P8,700

Experience the enchantment of the season with Discovery Primea's "Nostalgic Christmas Escape" package, available at a starting rate of PHP 8,700 per night for a Business Flat. This celebratory getaway grants access to the luxury Makati hotel's dining concessions and amenities, and revels in the festive ambiance of their Christmas tree setup. This offer is valid for stays until January 14, 2024, use the promotional code: PXMAS.

Okada Manila

New Seaside Dr, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Contact: 8888-0777
E-mail: info@okadamanila.com
www.okadamanila.com

For those who want to celebrate the holidays with the entire clan, Okada Manila's Bespoke Celebrations By The Bay applies to the hotel's suites and villas, namely the Bedroom Garden Suite, Manila Bay Suite, Tower Villa, Sky Villa, Villa Bohol, and Villa Boracay. It includes in-room family platters good for 10 to 30 people, Wi-Fi access, and valet and self-parking. Although this promo is not made specific for the holidays, this promo can be booked during the holidays—until January 28 specifically, while the stay dates are until the end of January next year.

Novotel Manila

General Aguinaldo Avenue, Araneta City, Quezon City
Contact: 8990-7888
E-mail: H7090@accor.com
Promo starts at ₱9,588

Novotel Manila's Holiday Stay N Festive Evenings is a holiday staycation with the family in mind. This promo includes an overnight stay with breakfast and dinner buffet for two adults and two children (15 years old and below), a 10% discount on all F&B outlets, a one-time entry for two kids to enter the Kids Club, and access to fitness and swimming pool amenities. Additionally, those booked in the Executive Room and Executive Suite have access to the premier Lounge. This package is available until January 7, and the stay period is from December 1 until January 7.

The Peninsula Manila

Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City
Contact: (02) 8887-2888 or (02) 8581-6630
E-mail: reservationpmn@peninsula.com
www.peninsula.com
Promo rates start at P19,900

The Peninsula's Suitest Season of All promo is decked with festive floral arrangements and comes with a DIY gingerbread cookie kit, plus a gift from the Peninsula Gingerbread Store. The room packages also include access to The Galler Club Lounge, The Peninsula Manila Fitness Center and Spa, and a swimming pool, and those booked in suite rooms on December 24 and 25 get a set of limited-edition Christmas children's story books.

Savoy Hotel Manila

101 Andrews Avenue, Newport City, Pasay City
Contact: (02) 5317-2869 and (02) 5317-2888
E-mail: stay@savoymanila.com
www.savoyhotelmanila.com.ph
Promo rates start at P5,000

As soon as the -Ber month hit, Savoy Hotel Manila already announced its holiday packages. With a starting rate of P5,000, this includes a buffet breakfast for two, a Sparky toy in a collectible Christmas costume, and a welcome present of Christmas cookies. You can book a room up until December 28 this year, with black-out dates on December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31.

Solaire Resort

1 Asean Avenue Entertainment City Tambo, Paranaque City
Contact: 8888-8888
E-mail: reservations@solaireresort.com
www.solaireresort.com
Promo rates start at P15,500

Solaire Resort, a luxury resort in Manila, offers A Festive Retreat package with prices starting at P15,500 for stays booked on Mondays to Thursdays; and starting at P17,500 for stays booked on Fridays to Sundays. These packages include a stay at the resort's Deluxe Room, an in-room welcome amenity, a buffet breakfast at Fresh for two, and an additional gift of your choice. The options include a complimentary breakfast for two kids, a complimentary upgrade to Sky Studio, or a happy hour date at Waterside. This offer is available until December 27, with stay dates until December 29 and a black-out date on December 24.

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