10 IG-Worthy Hotel Christmas Trees In and Around Metro Manila

(SPOT.ph) We're a week away from the biggest holiday of the year—Christmas. As everybody knows, we take the holidays very seriously here in the Philippines. Aside from celebrating ahead of every other country in the world, we also come up with countless extravagant and colorful displays that make the Metro an entirely different landscape during the holidays. Case in point, most of the Metro's hotels and resorts also take the time to transform their space into a Christmas wonderland to bring Filipino holiday cheer to the forefront. Check out these hotel Christmas trees and displays that best evoke the Filipino Christmas spirit.

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Here are 10 IG-worthy Christmas trees in hotels around Metro Manila:

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

If you're dining at Sofitel Plaza Manila's Spiral this holiday season, you're bound to see the gigantic spectacle of their Christmas decor. The hotel's spiral staircase is normally IG-worthy, but adding a giant tree and a floating Christmas train is just the icing on top. Sofitel's Christmas tree is filled to the brim with stuffed toys, gift boxes, and other oversized gift ornaments bound to fill you with the same excitement children get on Christmas morning.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is in the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.

The Peninsula Manila

An oldie-but-goodie, The Peninsula Manila always delivers when it comes to spreading holiday cheer. This Makati hotel has always been one of our go-to spots for holiday pictures because its displays never fail to amaze with how it captures the Filipino holiday vibe. This year's display might look familiar as it is quite similar to last year's, but hey, a year later, it still delivers. The rows of angels trumpeting your arrival, the massive tree at the center, and the warm glow of Christmas lights all work together in harmony to bring guests a sense of home away from home for the holidays.

The Peninsula Manila is at 1226 Makati Avenue, Makati City.

Okada Manila

Okada Manila's Christmas tree shows the sweeter side of life—literally. The giant tree is decked out in colorful confectionary creations. See larger-than-life sweets like cupcakes, doughnuts, and even ice cream decorate the vibrant tree instead of the usual warm lights and glittery Christmas balls.

Okada Manila is at  New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque City.

Admiral Hotel

The Admiral Hotel's Christmas centerpiece pays homage to the Filipino Christmas.  Located at the Filipino-Spanish-inspired lobby restaurant, El Atrio Lounge, the luxury boutique hotel invites guests to reflect on their most memorable Christmases at home with the theme Once Upon a Filipino Christmas. The Admiral Hotel's tree channels the classic Filipino Christmas by using warm-toned capiz lanterns and a stunning capiz star topper as the main ornaments for the tree. It's a sight to see, especially for those missing the warmth of home this holiday season, thanks to the warm glow emanating from the bright lights and earth-toned decors strewn about the tree. 

The Admiral Hotel is at 2138 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila.

Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel’s Christmas Tree is an FJ Sionson-designed festive concept inspired by children. Radiating with classic red, white, and green colors, the tree is adorned with candy canes, peppermint candies, red bonbons, and vibrant lollipops. Amidst this buffet of sweet treats that'll excite many a child, stuffed teddy bears and playful reindeer abound, adding an extra touch of Christmas vibes that's sure to make guests smile.

The Diamond Hotel is at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila.

Ascott BGC

Giving is at the center of the holidays at Ascott BGC. Their Christmas display centers on a gigantic tree with equally huge Christmas gift boxes at its base. The tree is fully decked out in lots of ornaments and flowers sporting a gold and red motif, along with a special star topper that steals the show. 

Ascott BGC is at 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila

Crown Plaza Galleria's Christmas tree may be simple, but it still brings a smile to our faces. The towering tree in the newly renovated Ortigas hotel features Filipino Christmas tree staples like Christmas flowers, fairy lights, and balls, including oversized ones made of smaller LEDs.

Crown Plaza Galleria is at Ortigas Avenue corner ADB Avenue, Quezon City.

Manila Mariott Hotel

Manila Mariott's Christmas decor features a 20-foot classic red and gold Christmas tree adorned with stuffed owls and a star capiz lantern symbolizing hope.  Apart from the dazzling lights and ornaments, a notable detail in this Manila Mariott's Christmas decoration is the addition of nine Santa’s sleighs and reindeer scattered around the hotel, providing perfect photo opportunities at every turn.

Manila Mariott Hotel is at Fourth District, 2 Resorts Drive, Pasay City.

Solaire

Solaire's grand Christmas trees—yes, with an s because there are two of them—make their already grand entertainment hall feel extra festive. The gigantic trees tower along the sides of the main hall. They are filled with red, gold, and green Christmas balls alongside other festive ornaments. The sight of these lush and hefty trees is sure to make you feel extra happy and blessed this holiday season. 

Solaire Resort and Casino is at 1 Aseana Avenue, Parañaque City.

The Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel pays tribute to our modern-day heroes, the Overseas Filipino Workers, by prominently featuring the signature balikbayan boxes families receive for the holidays. Aside from adding the very Filipino box among the other gifts, The Manila Hotel's Christmas tree is full of life thanks to oversized ornaments that give the tree a sense of fullness and bounty.

The Manila Hotel is at 1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila City.

Bonus: Makati Shangri-La

Makati Shangri-La made waves when it reopened in the middle of 2023, which makes this Christmas set-up extra special. They went all out this year, featuring a Santa's village-inspired theme. The property does not have one or two trees but five trees. Their main tree, which towers over the hotel's lobby, sports the classic red, gold, and green motif. Four smaller trees surround it, also sporting the same classic and elegant look. This collection of trees serves as the Christmas tree forest surrounding the Christmas village-inspired lobby.

Makati Shangri-La is at Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

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