Category: New Year

  • The Best 5-Star Hotels in Manila for the New Year Countdown 2016

    Next to Christmas, New Year’s Eve is the most-awaited event in Manila.  Almost all families celebrate it with food, get-togethers, merriment, and of course, fireworks.  For those who opt not to have fireworks at home, there are quite a number of 5 Star hotels in Manila to hang out at and spend a totally awesome New Year countdown.

    Every luxury hotel in Manila has its own brand of dining and entertainment packages and unforgettable New Year’s Eve countdown events to ring in 2016.

    Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

    Welcome the New Year with a sumptuous feast at Spiral, rated as Manila’s finest and highest-rated buffet spread (PhP7,231.94 per adult, PhP3,615.97 per child).  There’s turkey, prime rib, and an array of other favorite buffet treats to cater to all palates and diets. Dinner also features a glass of 2006 vintage champagne.  DJ Abdel Aziz will be there to provide musical entertainment while you lounge and await the dazzling fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.

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    SPIRAL NEW YEAR LUNCH SPECIALSpiral is inviting everyone to enjoy a wonderful sumptuous lunch buffet feast with family...Posted by Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Saturday, December 26, 2015
    You can also welcome the New Year in style with their Carnival De Venezia
    Celebrate New Year here at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and be transported to stunning Venice in a special...Posted by Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Sunday, December 27, 2015
     

    Solaire Resort and Casino

    This is one of the best hotels near the Manila airport to unwind at because it is in a wide-open area free from congestion.  For big appetites, there’s a really huge array of mouthwatering treats at the Fresh buffet restaurant nearby, one of the most affordable and satisfying dinner buffets at only PhP2,800 per head. Or if you prefer a lighter meal, try the five-course menus at Finestra (Italian), Red Lantern (Chinese), or Yakumi (Japanese).  Prices vary from about PhP1,700 per head for a 6-course meal at Red Lantern to PhP 3,000 per head at Finestra.  For a little more, some Solaire restaurants give you complimentary access to the New Year’s Party at Eclipse.  For the New Year’s Eve countdown, you also have two choices of lounges to hang out at - Eclipse and Oasis.  Both feature live entertainment numbers from Bituin Escalante, The Company, and various other performers. Solaire’s New Year’s Eve dinner and bar packages are all guaranteed to keep you wide awake and revved up to greet New Year 2016![button link="http://www.agoda.com/solaire-resort-casino/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates[/button]
    Be part of a sparkling New Year’s Eve countdown at Oasis, featuring performances by Aicelle Santos, Bituin Escalante,...Posted by Solaire Resort on Tuesday, December 29, 2015
     

    City of Dreams Manila

    The party never stops at this newest hotel and casino in the heart of the Manila bay area. Start off your New Year’s Eve celebration with dinner at Hyatt for PhP2,988 per person featuring free-flowing selected liquors, cocktails, soda, and iced tea.  Watch Erok at the Pangaea, Mitz and Maya, Dream Sirens and Night Train at the Centerplay, and Bass Jackers at Chaos.  Come dressed to the nines and decked with bling!Hyatt City of Dreams [button link="http://www.agoda.com/hyatt-city-of-dreams-manila/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' size="small" color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates for Hyatt Hotel[/button] City of Dreams - Crown Towers Manila [button link="http://www.agoda.com/city-of-dreams-crown-towers-manila/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' size="small" color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates for Crown Towers[/button] City of Dreams - Nobu Hotel Manila [button link="http://www.agoda.com/city-of-dreams-nobu-hotel-manila/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' size="small" color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates for Nobu Hotel[/button] 
    Welcome 2016 with world-class entertainment and lots of bling! Live music, bottles of sparkling spirits and dazzling...Posted by City of Dreams Manila on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
     

    Fairmont Hotel

    Indulge yourself with a dinner buffet (PhP4,995 per person) at Spectrum, and this will entitle you to cocktails and exclusive access to the 9th Floor pool bar New Year’s Eve Countdown Party.  Watch the shower of firework colors and lights line up the Makati skyline.[button link="http://www.agoda.com/fairmont-makati/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates[/button] 
    Nothing says “Happy New Year” quite like a luxurious feast of gourmet delights, with champagne and cocktails flowing,...Posted by Fairmont Makati on Thursday, December 17, 2015
     

    Diamond Hotel

    For this year, Diamond Hotel presents A New Year State of Mind featuring Retrospect, DJ Marx Monterola, and Xarchy Band. In fact this hotel has several fantastic options for even the most discriminating guest.  You can have a 6-11 PM dinner at Corniche (PhP3,300 per person) which includes a chance to win two round-trip tickets to Bohol, or a late night buffet from 11 PM to 2 AM.  If you prefer a simpler dinner menu, try Yurakuen’s New Year’s Eve set dinner with a glass of Cava.  Or if you are coming from another party and have had dinner, go for the New Year’s Eve Party where you get one drink and party favors for only PhP 499 per person, or tapas and free flowing house wine for PhP1,300 per person.The New Year’s Eve bash is from 11 PM to 2 AM. at the Upper and Lower Lobby where drinks may be had at PhP250 each for walk-ins or PhP200 for in-house guests.[button link="http://www.agoda.com/diamond-hotel/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates[/button] [caption id="attachment_1853" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]Diamond Hotel Philippines New Year Countdown 2016 A New Year State of Mind (Photo from diamondhotel.com)[/caption] 

    Makati Shangri-la

    One of the best hotels in Manila has its own special brand of entertainment for the countdown to New Year 2016.  Come in your best formal attire as you join other guests for cocktails from 6-8 PM, followed by a five-course dinner with live Broadway show and a live band at 11:30 PM.  All for PhP4,900 per person.  Alternatively, you can choose from another set menu (prices vary from PhP3,178 to PhP5,378 per head) at Shang Palace, or other dinner buffet packages at Inagiku (PhP4,200 per head), Sage Bespoke Grill (PhP4,900 per head), and Circles Event Cafe (PhP3,900 per head).[button link="http://www.agoda.com/makati-shangri-la-manila-hotel/hotel/manila-ph.html?cid=1658825" rel='nofollow' color="green" window="yes"]Check the latest rates[/button] 
    It’s a Spectacular New Year as Makati Shangri-La, Manila takes you on an unforgettable evening on Broadway and Times...Posted by Makati Shangri-La, Manila on Tuesday, December 29, 2015
     For updated package prices and promotional deals, contact each hotel directly.

    FREE New Year's Eve 2016 Countdown Events

    TV5 2016 Countdown

    Kita-kits tayo sa Thursday, December 31 para sa pinaka-malaking pasabog ng taon, ang TV5 2016 New Year Countdown!...

    Posted by TV5 on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

    Kapuso Countdown to 2016

    Sabay-sabay nating salubungin ang bagong taon sa #KapusoCountdownTo2016! See you in your best costumes at MOA Seaside Boulevard!

    Posted by GMA Network on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

  • Countdown to New Year 2015 in Metro Manila

    So you decided to spend your New Year 2015 in Metro Manila? Are you looking for some new and exciting ways to celebrate the New Year?

    I’ve compiled here some of the best place in Metro Manila to welcome the New Year 2015! Choose from the different events and parties happening all-over the metro.

    Resorts World Manila: Star-Studded New Year Countdown

    5 pm onwards, December 31, 2014
    The Plaza – 2F Newport Mall
    Check for more info:
    https://www.facebook.com/rwmanila
    http://www.rwmanila.com/events/star-studded-new-year-countdown

    Resorts World Manila New Year 2015

    Philippine Arena: Chris Brown New Year’s Eve Concert

    Well, this one is on in Metro Manila but the event is so big that I have to include it in this list. I’ve been thinking of going here for the 2015 New Year Countdown not only to see R&B superstar and Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Brown but also to get inside the world’s largest indoor arena – the Philippine Arena. There are also a bunch of well-known Philippine artist who’ll be joining Chris Brown.

    Chris Brown Philippine Arena New Year Countdown

    Philippine Arena New year countdown 2015

    Here are the ticket prices for the Chris Brown New Year’s Concert:
    Patron – Php 3605
    Lower Box A – Php 3300
    Lower Box B – Php 2165
    Upper Box – Php 1340
    Gen-Adm – Php 725

    It’s actually a 2-day event so this one is one big party!

    Buy your tickets here: http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/

    Solaire Resort: Countdown to New Year

    Solaire Resort and Casino is a beautiful place that I visited this year (check the previous post here) and for they’re giving away Apple iPad Air, Apple Macbook Pro, P250,000 and a brand new Toyota Fortuner for their New Year 2015 event.
    They also have other events in their Eclipse Lounge and Oasis Cafe. Check the details below:

    Eastwood-Quezon City New Year 2015 Countdown

    The New Year Countdown in Eastwood City is one of the most anticipated annual events in the metro. This year’s celebration would be led by Sarah Geronimo. The other artists set to perform are: James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Pupil, Sandwich, Top Suzara, Jinky Vidal, DJ Ace Ramos, Anja Agular, Jason Farol, Donnalyn Bartolome, Shehyee and hosted by MTV Pinoy VJs Yassi, Chris & Kito

    Be sure to be at the Eastwood Mall Open Park before 6PM so you could find a good spot.

    Sarah Geronimo performs at 8:00PM. Experience the Grand Fireworks Display and Dazzling Stardrop at 12MN.

    Quezon Memorial Circle: Happy sa 2015

    TV5 and Quezon City government teamed-up to bring one of the grandest New Year Countdown in the Philippines. The highlight of the event is the world class fireworks display and the 3D mapping show.

    Check for more info:
    https://www.facebook.com/TV5manila
    TV New Year 2015 countdown at QC Circle

    The Bayleaf Intramuros: New Year’s Eve Penthouse and Roof Deck Party

    Welcome the New Year right at the heart of Old Manila. The Bayleaf Intramuros provides a panoramic view of the Manila Bay sunset and Manila’s skyline. Imagine watching the city light up with fireworks on New Year’s Eve from their roofdeck. Inquire at +63 2 3185000  (or +63 2 3283170)

    Check for more info:
    https://www.facebook.com/thebayleafintramuros

    Bayleaf Intramuros Roofdeck New Year Eve PartySM Mall of Asia: GMA7 Countdown to 2015

    Join GMA 7 New Year Countdown on December 31, 10pm onwards at the Seaside Boulevard at the SM Mall of Asia. Welcome 2015 with the grandest shows, biggest stars from GMA 7, and one awesome celebration.

    Check for more info:
    https://www.facebook.com/smmallofasia

    GMA Countdown to 2015Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Spiral

    Give your palates a taste of the world and let your imaginations run wild as sumptuous international dishes are served in a first-class interactive dining setting that is uniquely Spiral – the best buffet restaurant in Manila by Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

    Spiral’s 21 dining ateliers present a New Year’s Eve feast of holiday offerings from around the world, seasonal delicacies and Champagne to toast to 2015. Featured string quartet serenades guests with classic and modern musical rendtitions in this magnifique dining experience.

    Php 5,450+++ per person from 7pm to 11pm

    Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 12.825% government tax

    Sulong Manila 2015 New Year Countdown

    Manila Bay skies will burst with magical colors through a grand display of laser lights and massive fireworks playing to well-loved Christmas songs.A similarly colorful pre-event activity at the Rajah Soliman Plaza, Malate, will usher in the Sulong Manila 2015 Countdown from Dec. 24 to 30.Audiences will have the chance to savor the magic of Christmas by way of a 3-D video mapping projection skit that will bring life to buildings around the area. The 10-minute showcase will feature one family’s inspiring Christmas story.Manila New Year 2015 Countdown

    SKYE New Year's Eve Party


    Privé New Year's Eve Ball


    Hyve New Year's Countdown


    Valkyrie New Year's Eve Ball

     

    Countdown to 2015 at the Deck at Vask


    Imprerial Ice Bar: NYE 2015

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