The singular sensation of the Heritage Hotel’s mighty gargantuan Christmas tree radiated an iridescent light across the Manila Bay area and heralded the beginning of the yuletide season during the symbolic lighting ceremony and unveiling of the Hotel’s Tower of London motif at its grandiose lobby.
The Heritage Hotel’s General Manager Mr. Eddie Yeo together with special guest H.E. Prof. Irzan Tandjung, Ambassador, Indonesian Embassy among elite circle of socialites and media personalities led the lighting up of the gigantic Christmas tree as angelic voices of the Children’s Joy Foundation filled the air with upbeat and meaningful Christmas melodies. “While we light the Heritage Hotel’s Christmas tree, we wish to set ablaze the flame in our guests’ hearts to propagate peace, harmony, happiness, hope, love and abundance to others…Being part of the Millennium and Copthorne Hotels and Resorts with more than 120 properties worldwide, the Heritage Hotel Manila drew inspiration from its London home-base’s UNESCO World Heritage Site i.e. the Tower of London as our Christmas theme,” Mr. Yeo stated.
Every Christmas season, the Heritage Hotel transforms its Lobby into a fantasy world for children. Previously, the Hotel has featured the ‘Under the sea adventures of Pinnochio’ and ‘The Express Train to Santa’s North Pole’.
This year, the Heritage Hotel showcases the re-imaging of the Tower of London to exude the Age of Kings, the palatial home of royalty, the depository of the crown jewels, the fortress of the War of the Roses, the spark behind Shakespeare’s epic plays on Richard III and Henry VI, the rise of the Tudors, King Henry VII’s victory for the royal crown, the pivotal role of the Beefeaters, the legend of its ravens, the tears of joy and sorrow of many kings and queens, the home to the mysteries and intrigues of the Royal court and the honor and valor of Kings and Queens.
The elaborate Yuletide décor is not complete without the Hotel’s Musical Wishing Well which serves as the instrument of the Hotel’s fund-raising drive for the benefit of ‘Our Lady of Sorrows Foundation’, a non-government organization focused on out-reach programs for indigent communities in Pasay City.
Merry-making for a meaningful and festive holidays abounded in the midst of special guests: Tin-tin Bersola-Babao, celebrity and good parenting advocate with her daughter Anya; Bob Zozobrado, Donnie Ramirez, Resty Vergara, Joy Fong, Mark Dy, Melo Enriquez & Deepa Mansukhani, Crispina Belen, Raymond Lombos, Rene Bisquera and Chona Trinidad who added glitz and goodwill to the majestic towers graced by the Hotel’s Beefeater, Princess and Twin Santarinas.
While the Hotel’s Beefeater regaled guests with fanciful trivia on magic, mystery and mirth behind the Tower of London, everyone savored the whiff and flavors of Manny O’s freshly released brand of French wines particularly Bibulus, a traditional Bordeaux style red of Merlot & Cabarnet Sauvignon blend and aged in American oak barrique and Discipulus Blanc, an elegant vintage white wine handcrafted in the Languedoc region, South of France paired with dark Hershey’s chocolate kisses and Executive Chef Alvin Ng’s hors d’ oeuvres made of Shrimp with Honey Melon, Vegetarian Curry Samosa with Yoghurt Mint Dip, Baked Chye Siew Soo, Seafood in Mini Puff Pastry, Mini Exotic Fruit Tartlettes and Mini French Pastries.
To revel in the spellbinding world of castles and Kings, catch the Heritage Hotel Beefeater’s free walking tour at the Hotel Lobby on November 20, 21, 27, 28 2009, and December 4,5,11, 12, 18, 19, 2009 (Fridays and Saturdays), 1.00 pm to 9.00 pm. On December 13, 2009, little tykes and the entire family can spend yuletide bonding moments in the Children’s Christmas Party replete with buffet lunch, story-telling by surprise celebrity, games, trove of freebies and special appearance of the Hotel’s Princess Anne. If you’re craving for a gastronomic wanderlust to London, head off to the Riviera Café until the 30th of December for Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, traditional ham and Stuffed Turkey with Cranberry Sauce amidst an international buffet spread for lunch and dinner or a special 4-course Set-Menu on December 24 & 31 Luncheon and December 25 and January 1 Lunch/Dinner.
For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
About Millennium Hotels & Resorts Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008. Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.
In time for the Yuletide season, marvel at the magical walk-through Towers of London replete with the sandstone fortress, medieval courtyard, White Tower of Kings and a jolly Beefeater on duty on Yule weekends to retell the timeless and enchanting tales of the World Heritage site of London which is as classical, elegant and beguiling as its palatial home at the Lobby of the Heritage Hotel.
The delightful Yuletide scents of goodie house classics like the pecan pie, choco yule log, basler brunsli, starry cinnamon and other holiday delights precedes the awe-inspired and golden-dust-filled voyage to the Christmas goodies-filled Towers of London. Adding magic and warmth to the colossal castles are the angelic voices of the children’s choir at the majestic Lobby from December 16 to 23, 2009, 7.00 pm. Snapshots and merry-making spree are made more meaningful when guests celebrate the spirit of the season with the less fortunate through tossing of donations at the wishing well situated also at the Lobby. Donations will benefit noted charitable institutions for the recent flood victims.
Journey further and treat loved ones to a Yuletide Indulgence for lunch/dinner buffet at the Riviera Café from November 15 to December 31, 2009 except on December 24 & December 31 luncheon and December 25 & January 1 lunch/dinner a special 4-course set menu is fancifully conjured up by Executive Chef Alvin. Enjoy yuletide bonding moments with those who are near and dear and glide to the gastronomic heaven of scrumptious international flavors with a dash of spices and twists especially on December 13, 2009 during the Christmas Children’s Party. Spark the imagination of kids, nurture their love for reading and sustain their child-like wonder and camaraderie among peers as they listen to a surprise guest celebrity story-teller, participate in fun games and activities and get loads of goodies. Double the thrills as twins get a discount of 50% and a special prize for having the best costume in the Christmas Children’s Party. Like being in Santa’s good boys and good girls list, enjoy the well-deserved gastronomic gift of the palate-ticklers of the world sealed in the children’s favorite treats teeming with mini-burgers, pasta delights and finger foods; yuletide appetizers like herring with apple onion sauce, roast beef roll with asparagus, smoked salmon and smoked eel platter, black forest ham platter, steamed prawn with mango salsa in glasses and duck terrine with vegetable; whimsical salads; gourmet cheeses; freshly-baked breads; Shabu-shabu; Japanese maki, sushi, sashimi and tempuras; Chinese dimsum & dumplings; exotic Southeast Asian flavors of Satay, Laksa, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Hokkien Mee and Beef Rendang and western selection of roast rack of lamb on cous-cous, hot smoked salmon served with apple balsamic, honey glazed duck with orange mustard sauce, and braised beef with red wine sauce; fresh seafood & meats for grilling – oyster, mussels, prawn, squid, salmon belly, blue marlin, clam, scallop, sea cucumber, lamb leg and rib eye; noodles & pasta with gourmet sauces, fresh fruits & ice cream, artfully prepared desserts white chocolate yule log, christmas cookies, english fruit cake, christmas stolen, marinated berries in glass, crème brulee, christmas pudding with vanilla brandy sauce, berry mousse and mango crepe as well as carvings of stuffed roast turkey served with cranberry sauce, honey glazed ham and roast rib eye with red wine sauce.
To cap the holiday celebrations, welcome the New Year with an explosive zest for life. Go full throttle to the high octane excitement of the New Year’s Eve Dinner, Dance and Countdown Party complete with celebrity guests, live band entertainment and party favors! A multi-spectrum buffet complements the non-stop party fever and chill out grooves, escalating to a grand countdown to the year 2010!
Ablaze the abundant spirit for the New Year! Have a fresh start at the Riviera Café, simply have brunch/dinner buffet and let the essence of prosperity and goodwill rub off to all your loved ones.
For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
For more information, please contact:
Romina A. Gervacio
Marketing Communications Manager
Marketing Communications Department
Tel: (632) 854-8888 Fax: (632) 854-8689
Email: mina.gervacio@heritagehotelmanila.com
