Visita Iglesia and Easter Activity at The Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel revives pre-pandemic traditions in observance of Lent and to celebrate Easter. With an array of activities for its staycation, dining, and walk-in guests, and even those staying at home, the iconic hotel gives city folk and those who prefer to stay in Metro Manila options for the coming week.

Visita Iglesia 2022

Lenten tradition of Visita Iglesia is a time to commemorate and solemnly celebrate Christ’s passion in prayer and sacrifice. With a stay at the hotel on April 13 and 14, 2022 for a minimum deluxe room rate of only P7,000 nett and suite room rate of only P10,000 nett, guests can register 2 adults and 2 children 12 years old and below to join the Visita Iglesia tour. Walk-in rate for adults is P1,500 nett and 50% off on walk-in rate for children 5 to 12 years old.

Stopping at seven churches, namely Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Pope Pius XII Church, St. Pancratius Church, Malate Catholic Church and the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guidance, the tour includes round-trip shuttle service, in-vehicle guides, bottled water, and a scheduled snack stop at Marcelino Street Café at The Manila Prince Hotel.  

Registration for the Visita Iglesia guided tour is coursed through the hotel’s Front Desk/Reception upon room booking or for walk-in guests. For inquiries and reservation please call 85270011 or email resvn@themanilahotel.com.

Father's Day Promo from The Manila Hotel

Our Dads deserve all the love on Father's Day

Father’s Day may look a little different this year because of the general community quarantine, but that doesn't mean you can't still devote the day to Dad. Got a special dad who deserves a special meal? Show him your appreciation with an exceptional family lunch or dinner with his favorite dishes. Whether you’re planning to fire up the grill or set up a sit-down meal indoors this Father’s Day, The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang Ilang Takeout service is here to help you create the perfect menu. 

Express your gratitude and admiration to the greatest man in your life with an exceptional Father’s Day meal which you can easily make at home. Delight your dad with any of our Home Buffet options or A La Carte menu. Because the best dad deserves only the best, let him indulge with an enticing main course of any of our new Sous Vide Steaks offerings. 

Bring home your favorite dishes from The Manila Hotel Cafe Ilang-Ilang

Yes you can now afford to eat hotel food at your own home.

In the midst of these strange and dark times, people are looking for a ray of sunshine. With the Luzon-wide “enhanced community quarantine” (ECQ) in place, everyone’s staying at home and finding new shows to watch, or rediscovering new talents. Minimizing contact with other people is a must, but on days when you’d like some semblance of normalcy—or want to treat yourself to something other than what you can scrape together in your kitchen—The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang is open for takeout and pick up transactions. Special delivery can also be arranged subject to terms and conditions. 

The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang takes you on a gustatory adventure as you taste some of the world’s flavors with our diverse home buffet-style options at the comfort of your home. Excite your palate from Asian delights to classic Italian and modern global meals including Halal food options. Our home buffet selections are ideal for 4 to 5 persons. They also have our a la carte menu which you can check out on our official Facebook page. 

Simple Steps to Enjoy Working from Home

Work from home set up can be quite challenging.

Millions around the globe have made a sudden transition to remote work amid the Covid-19 pandemic. For many, remote work is a new reality and one that takes some getting used to. Whether it’s done by choice or by necessity, working from home has its benefits, like avoiding your daily commute. But it also means it’s up to you to motivate yourself and get as much out of your time as you would in an office setting. I had been working from home myself since the lockdown and I'd have to say it was pretty overwhelming. It took a while for me to be able to adjust well to this particular kind of work set up. I bet some of you guys maybe able to relate well with me. 

To help, here are five tips to keep yourself accountable, creative, and productive as you work from home.

FIND A DESIGNATED WORKSPACE

It is equally important in finding a designated workspace.

To keep your brain in the right mode, it’s important to establish a permanent workspace—it tells your brain to do work productively without any distractions.