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In the mood for love? Check out these hotels and their Valentine’s Day offerings

By PINKY S. ICAMEN Published Feb 09, 2022 9:15 pm

Love prevails, even during uncertain times.

Nowadays, Valentine's Day celebrates different kinds of love—for a significant other, for family, friends and for one’s self. 

So whether one is checking for a romantic staycation or date night spots, looking to indulge one’s self in luxurious spa treatment or in mouthwatering fare, these hotels’ offerings give us many reasons to revel in love, not just on Valentine’s Day but the whole year through.

City of Dreams Manila

The luxury integrated hotel, resort and casino complex in Parañaque City is home to Forbes-rated and Safety-Seal certified hotels: Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Manila. 

This Valentine’s Day, these three properties promise swoon-worthy offerings—from romantic and family leisure stay packages to tasteful menus.

Packages for leisure stays at any of the three hotels include the following:

  • An overnight stay for two adults.
  • Complimentary breakfast for two.
  • Complimentary mini-bar items.
  • 20% F&B discount in in-room dining and restaurants operated by City of Dreams.
  • 20% discount on select Nobu Spa and Nuwa Spa services during the stay.
  • 10% discount on DreamShop items
  • Spacial welcome amenity.

There is also no extra charge for two children under 12 years old sharing room with parents.

Below are the starting rates for each property:

  • Nüwa Manila — P17,900 nett for weekdays and P19,400 nett for weekends. 
  • Nobu Hotel — P9,400 nett for weekdays and P10,900 nett for weekends.
  • Hyatt Regency — P6,300 nett for weekdays and P7,800 nett for weekends.

The booking and stay period to avail of the packages is until Feb. 28.

As the Metro is currently under Alert Level 2, Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Manila only allow guests who are fully vaccinated, and vaccinated or unvaccinated minors under 18 years old accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian.

The City of Dreams premium restaurants also set the mood for love with their Valentine’s Day offerings.

Crystal Dragon's Poached Hand-pulled Noodles with Braised Eggplant and Minced Pork.

On Feb. 14, Nobu Restaurant, will have a five-course Omakase menu that comes with a complimentary welcome sake cocktail and zensai (appetizer) for P11,000 nett for two persons.

For modern Filipino cuisine, there is Haliya, located in Nüwa Hotel, which offers a romantic culinary adventure through its five-course menu (P8,350 nett) that comes with a choice of two cocktails. 

Also in Nüwa is Crystal Dragon, known for its Cantonese cuisine and regional Chinese specialties. its Valentine’s Day set menu (P3,800 per person) is available for lunch and dinner from Feb. 13 to 15. The set comes with a glass of sparkling wine.

For hotel and restaurant reservations, call 8800-8080 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.

Belmont Hotel Manila

Belmont Hotel Manila is known for being a home away from home for businessmen and staycationers. This Valentine’s season, the hotel gets in the romantic mood with its special room package and dinner for guests to enjoy.

The hotel’s “Love Sparks at Belmont Room Package” (P5,500 nett and good for two persons) is inclusive of an overnight stay in a Superior Room, breakfast for two at Café Belmont, a complimentary bottle of wine and a surprise welcome amenity. The room offer is valid for stays from Feb. 12 to 28.

Meanwhile, its “Skies in Love” four-course Valentine’s Day dinner at The Rooftop 11, priced at P3,500 nett for two persons, comes with a glass of wine, long-stemmed rose and stuffed toy for the ladies. 

For room reservations, visit www.belmonthotelmanila.com, e-mail [email protected] or call  +63917-8179281. For dinner reservations, e-mail [email protected] or call 5318-8888.

Conrad Manila

Indulge in Conrad Manila's Wellness Retreat on Valentine's Day.

Conrad Manila celebrates the season of romance with a Valentine’s Wellness Retreat featuring Apricus Wellness treatments. Talk about self love.

Among the treatments included in the retreat are Dead Sea salt scrub and Microbiome balancing full body collagen therapy, immunity-boosting oil bath, and a touch therapy massage specially designed to invigorate the mind and body. The retreat’s price starts at P17,000.

Conrad Manila boasts not only breathtaking views of the famed Manila Bay sunset but also award-winning restaurants that whip up gustatory delights. 

The hotel’s “Flavors of Love” epicurean feasts include China Blue by Jereme Leung’s six-course Valentine’s Set Menu (P4,980) curated by executive Chinese Chef Eng Yew Khor, available from Feb. 12 to 14 and Brasserie on 3’s indulgent dinner feast (price start at P2,800 per person).

There is also a sweet and savory Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at C Lounge, where couples can unwind and have an unobstructed view of the Manila Bay while listening to heart-melting melodies. Price starts at P1,850 for two persons and is available from Feb. 11 to 14.

For reservations and inquiries, call +632 8833 9999 or e-mail [email protected].

Crimson Hotel Filinvest City

Retreat to romance at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City.

If you want to have an on-city getaway in the urban south, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City in Alabang has a number of date-night options—from a romantic staycation to delectable gastronomic experience.

The hotel’s “Retreat to Romance” room packages start at P8,620 per night, which include an overnight stay for two with a set breakfast and a dinner for two at The Deck. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary Cherie Tea Cake Box from Baker J.

For a romantic dinner under the stars, The Deck offers “Eat Your Heart Out” promo (P2,500 per person) with a beautifully curated mix of classic French and uniquely Asian flavors and techniques. It is available on Feb. 12 , 13 and 14, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

And lastly, you can always count on Baker J for some freshly baked goods. For Valentine’s, it offers gift boxes to indulge on or for a thoughtful gift—the L’Amour Viennoiserie Box of (P600), which includes six pastries, all with a touch of red and pink; and the Cherie Tea Cake Box (P400) with a selection of tea cakes.

For inquiries and reservations at The Deck, call or message 0998 5953769 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information about Crimson’s Valentine’s offerings, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.crimsonhotel.com/manila.

Diamond Hotel Manila

Diamond Hotel Manila's Premier Executive Suite. 

Dreamy urban getaway, intimate dining experience and more await those who would love to take a Valentine’s Day escape at the Diamond Hotel Manila. 

Its “Make Room for Love” package (P6,200 nett per night in a Premier Room) is inclusive of continental breakfast for two, Wi-Fi access and scheduled use of Health Club facilities. IATF guidelines and other conditions apply. 

Diamond Hotel’s dining outlets are all out for the season of love. For those who missed having buffet at Corniche, the outlet has a Valentine’s lunch or dinner buffet (P3,180 net per person) from Feb. 10 to 16. There is also Yurakuen Restaurant’s eight-course Valentine’s set menu (P3,180 net per person) from Feb. 13 to 14, inclusive of a glass of house wine.

For that romantic setting, go al fresco at the hotel’s poolside, which offers a five-course Valentine’s Set Dinner (P2,900 net per person) on Feb. 14. Meanwhile, a four-course Valentine Set Lunch or Dinner (P3,800 net good for two persons) also await those who revel in love on Feb. 13 or 14.

All ladies dining on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will receive a lovely keepsake from the hotel. 

(or reservations room reservations, call 8528-3000, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.diamondhotel.com. As Diamond Hotel restaurant outlets require prior reservation, call 8528-3000 ext. 1121.

New World Makati Hotel

There are countless ways to say “I love you” to that special someone, and the New World Makati Hotel takes care of that—from an overnight stay, romantic indulgences to gifts that speak to one’s heart.

Whisk away your loved one on a romantic stay in a Deluxe Room (P7,500 nett) that comes with  breakfast for two, a heart-shaped chocolate treat and a bottle of red wine. Upgrade to the Residence Club Deluxe Room (P9,000 nett) to add free-flowing cocktails and two food items at The Lounge.

For those decadent treats, The Shop offers the “Gifts from the Heart” collection, which include a Heart-shaped Chocolate Surprise (P1,300, whole; P300, petite); and a Valentine’s Gift Box (starts at P3,500 nett), which include the Heart Surprise with a wooden mallet, red or white wine and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine or Champagne. The collection will be available until Feb. 15.

Meanwhile, from Feb. 11 to 14, The Lounge’s sweet and savory afternoon tea set includes two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine. The afternoon tea is at P1,500 nett for two guests and is available from 2 pm to 6 pm until March 21.

Cafe 1228 opens its buffet for lunch and dinner for the Valentine's weekend. On Feb. 11 and 12, lunch and dinner buffet is at P1,288 nett per person, while on Feb. 13 (lunch and dinner) and Feb. 14 (lunch) is at P1,600 nett. For Valentine’s Day dinner, a glass of sparkling wine for the couple as well as a Heart-shaped chocolate Surprise with a chance to win special prizes for the ladies comes with the above inclusions and is priced at P2,250 nett per person.

For inquiries and reservations, call +63288116888, e-mail [email protected], or book a room package directly via www.tinyurl.com/NWSweetEscapes.

Discovery Suites

Discovery Suite's sous vide SRF Wagyu hanging tender.

Discovery Suites in Ortigas first opened its doors on Valentine's Day in 2000. For its 22nd anniversary and Valentine’s Day this year, the hotel highlights its award-wining steakhouse 22 Prime with a romantic dinner amid a backdrop of the Metro Manila skyline.

Curated by executive chef Gerwin Bailon, the five-course dinner starts at P6,000 nett, which is good for two persons. Free-flow of wine is available at P1,500 nett per person, and so as a bouquet of fresh flowers for P1,800 nett per person.

For a grand view of the city, book the premium seats by the window, available at P8,500 nett for two persons inclusive of a free bottle of wine and rose.

If you have staycation in mind, book an overnight stay in a One-Bedroom Suite and have a private four-course steak dinner by 22 Prime for just P9,999 per night.

For inquiries and reservations call +632719-6822, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.discoverysuites.com/love-alert-level22.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown

Valentine's Day 'Perfect Pair' box for takeaway on Valentine's Day.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown, nestled in the heart of Binondo, Manila, offers a romantic feast available for takeaway that may be enjoyed in the comfort of one’s home. 

Each “Perfect Pair” box (P888) is curated for every couple that includes a choice of pizza and pasta, signature caramel cake, and a bottle of wine. 

(For more information, call (02) 5318-8188, 0917-8130005 or visit www.facebook.com/hotelluckychinatown.)

Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila

Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila ushers the most romantic month of the year with “Romance in the Skies” stay package through marcopolohotels.com, which includes breakfast for two, 20% savings in the hotel’s available restaurants, and a signature wine and cheese platter upon arrival. 

Guests may apply this offer to all room and suite types, with stay dates available until the end of 2022. 

Savor the taste of love at the hotel’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Lung Hin, which features set menus for two from Feb. 12 to 15—the Cherished Set Menu at P4,380, and Precious Set Menu at P6,580.

From Feb. 11 to 14, guests may opt for Continental Club Lounge’s romantic dinner set menu at P8,600 for two guests. Each set comes with two glasses of Bottega Gold Prosecco. Guests dining with this featured menu will receive a Valentine Praline box to share for the special occasion.

Saxophonist Ron Raymundo will serenade guests on Level 44, as they enjoy a four-course menu.

For more information about Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila, its promotions, and available stay packages, call (+632)7720-7777 or visit marcopolohotels.com.

Savoy Hotel Manila

Savoy Hotel Manila celebrates the love month with a sweet room package and seasonal dining promos.

The “Sweet Escape” room package (P5,200 nett) includes an overnight stay in a standard room with complimentary breakfast for two, a Valentine welcome amenity, a bottle of wine and 15% discount on spa and dining.

On Valentine’s Day, Savoy Café’s “Sweet Surrender” three-course dinner will be available to guests for P1,300 nett per person, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For those who enjoy al fresco dining, there is a three-course pre-Valentine dinner from Feb. 12 to 13 by the poolside for P1,300 nett.

Vaccination card is required for fully vaccinated guests. For unvaccinated guests, a negative RT-PCR test valid 48 hours prior to check-in is required. Children below 11 years old are allowed to check in if their companion have the abovementioned requirements.

(For more details, call 5317-2869 or e-mail [email protected] for dining offers and [email protected] for room offerings.)