Ten years of service and hospitality, milestones and celebrations, memorable moments and dining experiences in a continuing tradition of excellence. One of the metro's five-star deluxe hotels celebrates a decade of joy with special deals, packages and offers for an unforgettable escape right at the heart of the Makati commercial and business district. And no, you don't pass on limited time deals like these...
Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, a part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts, turns ten this month launching a series of tempting offers to celebrate a decade of joy from dining to value-packed staycation packages starting April. Ready to celebrate milestone moments at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati? Then, read on and book your getaway...
At The Heart of The Makati CBD
Since it opened back in April of 2013, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati set the brand of hospitality from IHG Hotels & Resorts as the standard with the first purpose-built Holiday Inn property in the Philippines. Located at the heart of the vibrant commercial and business district, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is within minutes from a wide array of shopping and entertainment options.
Looking back, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has been part of my blog's own journey via a number of memorable posts and its heartwarming to archive the property's continued success.
A 5-Star Experience
Holiday Inn & Suites Makati offers luxurious 5-star amenities for work and leisure including spacious guest rooms, comfortable work spaces with multi-media panels, complete meeting facilities and executive lounges, an all-day buffet dining restaurant at Flavors, the Citron Lobby Café, an outdoor swimming pool, Poolside and Roof Deck bar at Oz Bar, fitness center and spa, 24-Hour in-room dining and high speed and wireless internet access to keep you connected. Now on its tenth year, a series of special offers await guests at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati for that perfect escape. It's no wonder then that Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is a nominee for the Philippines' Leading Business Hotel in the 2023 World Travel Awards.
Already a member of OHG One Rewards? If not, the Front Desk can arrange your free registration and membership in minutes upon check-in. Once registered, you've opened up your world to more rewarding travel at thousands of destinations around the world while earning points for every reservation. And to kick off your experience at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, a refreshing welcome drink awaits...
At the Citron Lobby Café of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, your welcome drink is prepared...
...and served (for more on Citron Lobby Café, see my post Where's The Pie? Find It All Here at Citron...featuring their tempting selection of homemade pies from four years ago).
One sip and you're ready for your Holiday Inn & Suites Makati staycation weekend. It's the little touches like this that make your weekend getaway special.
At the lobby, guests can get a glimpse of the elegant and spacious Flavors Restaurant with its sumptuous all-day dining buffet spread to complete your stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Through the years, Flavors Restaurant hosted several memorable dining events previously featured on the blog (see my posts, State of the Adobo Nation: The Adobo Queen and Team Adobo Comes to Holiday Inn Makati's Flavors Restaurant with Nancy Reyes Lumen and her lavish versions of the iconic local dish from four years ago, The Poke Bowls Are Back at Holiday Inn & Suites' Flavors Restaurant... and Poke Bowl Days at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati from 2019 and 2018, Pancakes, Waffles and Rustic Mornings at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's Flavors Restaurant on one of their many culinary collaborations from 2018 and All-American: The American Food Festival and Burger Bar at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's Flavors Restaurant from six years back)...
...and the tradition continues later that evening with a luxurious buffet spread at Flavors Restaurant to celebrate a decade of joy with Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Last April 1, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati began their decade of joy celebrations with the Dinner Buffet at Flavors Restaurant priced at P 1,600 net or an effective 50% discount for one night only (more on that lavish buffet dinner below).
After a quick and fuss-free check-in at the front desk, you're on your way to your home for the weekend at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati...
Home at the Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is a luxurious 32 sq m Standard Room with a twin double bed configuration. One of the property's 348 guest rooms, each room is fully equipped with all the modern amenities including coffee & tea making facilities, high-definition 40" LED TV, IDD/NDD Telephone, mini bar and work desk with high-speed internet access and multi-media panel.
With Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's signature Soft and Firm Pillows and silky smooth linens, a good night's sleep is guaranteed. In fact, you'll soon find out that your biggest challenge is convincing yourself to get up once you snuggle in to the bed. It's a weekend escape after all, so just give in.
At the corner, more tempting treats await. Thinking of your own escape? Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has some pretty cool deals lined up for you to celebrate their milestone tenth anniversary:
Celebrating a Decade
Book a Standard Room and get to enjoy a sumptuous Breakfast Buffet for two (2) for only P 10++ available during weekends from April 1 to June 30, 2023.
- Available online and thru direct booking.
- Rate is good for two adults and 2 children (ages 12 years old and below).
- Promo is eligible to earn IHG One Rewards points.
- Booking must be made at least seven (7) days prior to arrival with 1-Night prepayment required.
- Offer cannot be combined with any other special discount.
- General terms and conditions apply.
Suite Staycation
Indulge in a luxurious Corner Suite with Club Lounge Access and Buffet Breakfast for two (2) at P 10,000 net available from April 1 to June 30, 2023.
- Booking period: March 15 to April 30, 2023.
- Promo is eligible to earn IHG One Rewards points.
- Offer cannot be combined with any other special discount.
- General terms and conditions apply.
Ready for your much-awaited weekend getaway? Book early and save by calling +63 2 7909 0888 or email hism.reservations@ihg.com (you may also refer to the links and contact details listed below the blog post).
A Luxurious and Comforting Buffet Feast at Flavors Restaurant
That evening, the culinary team at Flavors Restaurant set up the different stations for the evening's spread of hearty dishes, with a stage for a live musical performance adding a festive vibe to the 10th anniversary celebrations at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Plus, a raffle was also included as part of the evening's festivities.
If you missed the one-time 50% Off Dinner Buffet at Flavors Restaurant last April 1, no worries. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has other offers lined up:
Flavors Best of 10
Savor the mouthwatering and delectable cuisine at Flavors Restaurant with Flavors' Best featuring the top favorites guests have loved through the years since 2013. Order from Flavors Best of 10 and enjoy unlimited and free flowing Iced Tea available from April 1 to June 30, 2013.
5 + 1 Buffet Treat
Birthday or graduation? Celebrate with your family and friends and get a special treat. The Birthday celebrant or graduating student may dine for free for every five (5) full paying adults from April 1 to June 30, 2023.
- Kids aged 6-12 years old may avail of the buffet at half the price.
- Birthday celebrant or graduating student must present a valid ID or any proof of identification or graduation to avail the promo.
- Offer cannot be combined with any other special discount.
- General terms and conditions apply,
Happy Mondays
Feeling the Monday blues? Celebrate and enjoy 50% discount for Lunch and Dinner Buffet at Flavors Restaurant on all Mondays from April 3 to May 15, 2023. Savor a lavish buffet feast for only P 1,150 net per person for savings of P 2,300 net. Now that's a cool deal to beat the Monday blues.
- Offer cannot be combined with any other special discount.
- Senior Citizen and PWD can avail of the promotional discount OR the discount provided under the expanded Senior Citizen act of 2010 or Magna Carta for Person with Disability, whichever is higher.
- General terms and conditions apply.
Pick your preferred date and book a table for a hearty and festive buffet feast at Flavors Restaurant with just a few clicks on your mobile device.
Once seated, a quick recon of the different stations formulated a proper plan of attack to maximize the buffet dining experience...
...starting at the Cheese & Charcuterie Station...
...and the Salad Station with garden-fresh greens and a wide variety of salad dressings for that perfect start.
A bowl of hearty and comforting noodles prepared a la minute? The Noodle Station has just what you're craving for with a wide selection of vegetables, meats and seafood along with different noodles and broths for your customized bowl.
Still hooked on starters? Then, grab another plate and load it with crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls...
...and a generous helping of Sausage Wrapped in Bacon. The savory mains will be your second wave at Flavors Restaurant so take your time and enjoy your buffet feast at your own pace.
Buckle down to business with your next plate loaded with crisp and juicy Salted Egg Fried Chicken...
...and Mapo Tofu with savory ground pork and soft tofu in a mildly sweet sauce with just a hint of soothing heat...
...followed by a hefty serving of rich and buttery Pan-Seared Chicken with Mushrooms...
...with a classic Old-Fashioned Beef Stew with Vegetables. Each savory dish delivers comforting even nostalgic notes to the palate, and that's just the first round.
Local flavors take the spotlight, and it's time for extra rice with generous servings of Balbacua...
...Tuna Adobo sa Dilaw, a seafood variation of the traditional adobo with turmeric...
...and the Inihaw na Liempo or grilled pork belly for comforting flavors. That evening, the Soup Station at Flavors Restaurant also featured Pork Sinigang to complete the cast of timeless and comforting local flavors.
At the Carving Station of Flavors Restaurant, more savory treats tempts your palate...
...with a whole slab of premium Prime Rib. Pair it with an assortment of grilled vegetables or baked potato and gravy to complete your plate.
And there's more...
The impressive Lechon Pork Belly with juicy pork capped with a delectably crunchy layer of crackling is one more savory item that deserves a second and even a third visit.
At the Grill Station, guests can choose from pork, seafood and chicken grilled a la minute and served to your table.
The wide variety of tasty options at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is just one of many reasons to visit the property. But save room for dessert...
At the Dessert Station, diners can pick their indulgence from an equally wide selection of dessert creations...
...for that perfect sweet ending at Flavors Restaurant. You can even make your own iced dessert at the Halo-Halo Station too.
Sweet indulgence in every shape, form and size, Flavors Restaurant is a dining destination in itself at the heart of the Makati CBD and just one of many colorful layers in the Holiday Inn & Suites Makati experience. Flavors Restaurant at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is also known for their cake creations too (for more, see my posts An Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake for Dad Delivered by Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's Flavors Restaurant from three years ago and Celebrate the Flavors of Independence Day with the Indulgent Ube Tres Leches Cake and Krookies by Holiday Inn & Suites Makati from 2020).
From starters to mains and desserts, Flavors Restaurant hits all the right notes with its impressive selection. Stay tuned for my next post on breakfast at Flavors Restaurant...
Ten years of exceptional service consistent with the brand of hospitality from IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is ready for the next ten and beyond. And this may be the best time to book your summer escape without leaving the city.
Ten years is no small feat. Take a slice out of a decade of joy at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati with a leisurely staycation or dine at one of their outlets and celebrate this special milestone with family and friends.
Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is located at Glorietta Mall, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati. You can call 7909 0888 for inquiries or visit their website and FB Page at https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/makati and https://www.facebook.com/HolidayInnMakati/ for more updates.
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