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Enjoy An Urban Christmas at Marco Polo Ortigas

by Kevyn Gohu
December 10, 2024

Marco Polo Ortigas offers a festive feast for both the eyes and stomachs of families within the Metro

As families plan their holiday celebrations, some are opting for a Yuletide staycation. Not too far from home but still something a little different, the holidays are when the whole family deserves a bit of pampering. In the heart of the urban jungle, Marco Polo Ortigas debuts its festive offerings for the families who choose to spend their holidays in their halls.

Celebrating holidays within the metro

It’s okay to prefer the metro as a holiday destination. Nobody wants to fight through the traffic with every other family planning an out-of-country holiday trip. Besides, Marco Polo Ortigas offers its guests and their families easy access to various lifestyle centers such as Megamall, Shangri-La, Podium, and Robinson’s Galleria which have their own grand holiday celebrations.

However, the hotel does have its own Yuletide offerings. Besides the cocktail party with a viewing of a breathtaking sunset and skyline at the Vu’s Sky Bar, Marco Polo Ortigas has gastronomic offerings from its two restaurants — Cucina and Lung Hin. Experience a global Winter Wonderland gastronomic feast with the hotel’s signature restaurant as they serve a freshly roasted and carved-up turkey with traditional gravy and cranberry jelly. If buffets are too overwhelming, Lung Hin’s winter-themed banquet offers a more refined selection such as Golden Roast Duck and Baked Lobster for a more elegant affair.

But what is a holiday without relaxing and enjoying sweets? A little trip to the lounge or Café Pronto ought to finish the holidays as they offer various pastries and breads as gifts, including their limited-edition White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake.

Holidays at the Heart of the Metro

We always try to outdo last year’s holiday celebration. But to constantly do that at home can be tiring, leaving us frustrated and unappreciated. Besides, some of us may prefer to have a more intimate Christmas gathering — one that focuses more on disconnecting from the outside and reconnecting with ourselves and our loved ones. We’ve got no room for Christmas family dinner drama, this year. We plan to end 2024 on a high note!

Marco Polo Ortigas is located at Ortigas Center, Meralco Avenue and Street, Sapphire Rd, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila.