Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery celebrates this holiday season with the theme Once Upon a Filipino Christmas. This luxury boutique hotel offers its guests a wonderful experience with a touch of Pinoy Christmas, revolving around design, gastronomy, mixology, wellness, and a sustainable community. This theme will also involve all guests to reflect on their most memorable festive tales and stories inspired by their travel here in the Philippines or stay with the Admiral.
The Christmas Tree lighting event was graced by the Mayor of the City of Manila, Hon. Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan, together with Admiral’s Hotel Manager for Rooms Marie Buenaobra and Hotel Manager for F&B Operations Quentin Renard. Also present at the event were Coron, Palawan Mayor Mario Reyes, Jr., Coast Guard Commodore Genito B. Basilio, Director of Coast Guard Strategic Studies and International Affairs Center, guests, partners, and friends from the media.
Admiral Hotel General Manager Matthieu Busschaërt said: “We wish to celebrate all the wonderful festive stories from your most cherished moments of the Christmas season, whether it’s a new memory or a rekindled old one. From the most beautiful places you visited to the sumptuous meals you enjoyed and the traditions you shared with loved ones.”
MANILA FESTIVE TALES ART EXHIBIT
Admiral Hotel partnered with Nepatalie “Rico” Aunzo, who goes by the moniker Pedrong Masipag, to create 10 masterpieces to be exhibited at El Atrio Lounge from December 2023 until January 15, 2024. Each of the acrylic paintings on 36” x 36” canvas will reflect the memorable tales and stories of Filipino Christmas celebrations in Manila and in the Admiral Hotel. A preview of three pieces from the collection was done to invite guests to the exhibit. Proceeds from the art pieces sold will be donated to the hotel’s chosen organization, Childhope Philippines.
HOPE WITH AN ANGEL
The initiative called “Hope with an Angel” was also launched as Admiral Hotel aspires to share the spirit of Bayanihan and this light of hope with the street children. Angel figurines made of recycled bottles are available for sale, as well as other Admiral Hotel holiday greeting cards and sticker booklets. On top of the festive tales art exhibit, this initiative will help raise funds for Childhope Philippines.
FESTIVE GETAWAYS & OFFERS
For special room offers – Festive Getaways, please contact H9338@accor.com | 0917 863-6614 and Use Code: FTALES
For Admiral Spa inquiries and reservations: contact karalyn.maeda@accor.com | and Use Code: FTALES
For F&B reservations including Festive Afternoon Tea, Majestic Feast at the Blue Gallery, Christmas Fiesta Buffet, Sparkling New Year’s Eve, Blissful New Year’s Day and Miss Ruby’s New Year’s Eve Bash, contact pia.dela-cruz@accor.com | 0917 829 8434 and Use Code: FTALES
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