@Manila Hotel
This season, enter into the world of magic and fantasy as Manila Hotel takes inspiration from one of the most loved Christmas fairytales of all time, The Nutcracker.

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.

The lighting of the grand Christmas Tree led by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Manila Hotel President Atty. Joey Lina, and Manila Hotel Executive Vice President Enrique Yap Jr., signaled the beginning of the festivities. Children from the House of Refuge joined the celebration and were treated with fun games and activities. Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde will be also performing The Nutcracker ballet at the Manila Hotel during weekends.

Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones at the Land of Sweets Gift collection available at the Deli. Nutcracker-inspired cocktails are also available at the Taproom and Lobby Lounge.

For inquiries, call 527 0011. Visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph. For updates, follow Twitter @manilahotel and on Facebook.com/Manila-Hotel.

@Crowne Plaza
Yuletide decorations, warm spacious accommodations, festive dining, holiday activities and personal service set the stage for a wonderful Christmas together with the family and loved ones at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria. From December 1 to January 2, 2013 guests can get up to 30-percent discount on the best available rates.

Christmas is indeed for kids, that is why the hotel is adding two complimentary tickets for one child and one adult for the 2nd IHG Little Chefs Fair—an exciting kiddie activity all about food (valid only on December 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crowne Plaza).

For the New Year’s Eve celebration, everyone is invited to head off to Bar One for the much awaited countdown party.

For inquiries and reservations, contact Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria at 633-7222 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Holiday Inn Manila Galleria at 633-7111 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

@Diamond Hotel
Diamond Hotel lit up their spectacular 25-foot Christmas tree at the Lobby to welcome the merriest season of the year. For the holidays, the Hotel is decked in shimmering hues of gold and white, and will be ornately decorated with elegant handcrafted angels.

In time for the Christmas season, Diamond Hotel is joining Sagip Kapamilya on this worthy endeavor by donating the proceeds of sales generated thru selling handcrafted angel ornaments that will be hanged on a Christmas tree at the hotel’s lobby.

Taliptip Elementary School, located in Bulacan, Bulacan was badly affected by the recent habagat. ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya is currently in aid of the school’s restoration.

For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/diamondhotelphilippines and Twitter at http://twitter.com/DiamondHotelPh.

@Edsa Shangri-La
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila held an “Edsa Express-themed” grand tree lighting ceremony at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge to usher in the Holiday Season. The classic children’s Christmas tale by Chris Van Allsburg entitled Polar Express served as the inspiration for the hotel’s decorations as well for its rooms, dining and spa holiday offerings.

Led by the hotel’s general manager Henry Lee and Mayor Ben Abalos Jr. of Mandaluyong City, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila counted down to the lighting of the 20-foot tall Christmas tree together with over 100 children from the hotel’s beneficiary—the Isla de Cocomo Day Care Center from Barangay Mauway, Mandaluyong City.

The mini houses that comprise the Christmas Village, located at the hotel lobby, offer guests with diverse gift options and other Christmas treats, perfect for any last minute shopping needs.

For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

@Marriott Hotel Manila
The Holiday season is one of the most winning words we know—from Christmas to New Year, everyone is just excited about this occasion. At Marriott Manila, all elements for dining, accommodation and revelry work together for the most awaited time of the year. Marriott Café’s take on the tradition revolves around zesty options with enough stations and desserts to make it a night full on seasonal feasting. As we give thanks to 2012’s fruitful year of business, the brand’s commitment on giving back is another much-awaited activity in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Gift-giving may be the highlight of Christmas, but Marriott Manila makes this tradition extra meaningful by capping off the year with the second round of Bid and Build.

To know more about Marriott Manila festive season offerings, call 988-9980.

@ Acacia Hotel Manila
Acacia Hotel launched its first ever Christmas toy drive called “Create a Smile: An Acacia Toy Drive.| The hotel invites you to help them create countless smiles this season of giving by simply donating old or new toys. The hotel will accept unwrapped old or new toys until December 15 at its Gingerbread House at The Lobby. To further entice generous souls, the first 200 donors who will donate a minimum of two toys each with a total retail value of at least P250 will be treated to a Christmas buffet breakfast on December 15, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Grand Acacia Ballroom with special performances by SOS Children’s Village Choir.

For more information about the toy drive, visit www.acaciahotelsmanila.com or www.facebook.com/acaciahotels or call 720 2000 and asked to be connected to the Marketing Department.