In Metro Manila, the holidays take on a unique charm when city lights shimmer like ornaments, streets buzz with festive energy, and local traditions blend seamlessly with the rhythm of urban life. It’s in this vibrant setting that Richmonde Hotel Ortigas and Eastwood Richmonde Hotel bring together the warmth of Filipino holiday customs and the excitement of city celebrations. This year, both properties present thoughtful stays and heartwarming feasts crafted for guests spending the season in the metro. From stylish commercial hubs to thriving lifestyle districts, each hotel offers a comforting retreat where merrymaking, convenience, and genuine hospitality naturally come together.
Richmonde Hotel Ortigas: Timeless Christmas charm in the heart of Ortigas Center
Situated in the bustling Ortigas Center, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas remains a cherished choice for travelers and residents looking for a familiar and dependable place to spend the season. The hotel’s holiday room offerings—starting at Php4,500 nett—provide a soothing escape from the rush of December, whether for quick family get-togethers, restful staycations, or festive city celebrations. Special stays on December 24 and 31 come with inclusions to make the holiday experience extra ordinary. The Christmas Eve room rate with breakfast buffet is priced from Php6,200 nett, and the full package with dinner and breakfast buffet for two starts at Php9,000 nett. On New Year’s Eve, rates begin at Php6,700 nett for room with breakfast, Php8,900 nett for the package with breakfast and countdown party access for two, Php9,500 nett for a stay for two with dinner and breakfast, and Php11,700 nett for an all-out celebration with accommodations, dinner, party tickets, and breakfast for two.
Richmonde Café becomes a gathering place for memorable dining, serving Fil-Hispanic-inspired Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinner buffets at Php1,950 nett, along with Christmas and New Year breakfast buffets starting at Php1,250 nett. The hotel continues its tradition of fun festivities with its New Year’s Eve Countdown Party (Php1,450 nett), complete with a bar chow buffet, select drinks, live entertainment, and party favors for a thrilling welcome event for 2026 at the hotel lobby. To enjoy the ultimate evening affair, the New Year’s Eve Celebration Bundle combining the dinner buffet and countdown experience is available at the discounted rate of Php2,850 nett. For children six to 12 years old, all buffet and countdown offerings are at half price and free for those five years old and below.
Adding to the season’s charm is Richmonde’s selection of hampers and pastries featuring Filipino flavors and signature baked creations, like the ensaymada and chocolate cake, that are delightfully nostalgic whether offered as heartfelt gifts or included in any holiday spread. This year’s collection highlights the beautiful and tasty hampers each filled with thoughtfully curated delicacies: the Best of Richmonde Hamper containing Richmonde’s signature classic ensaymada, pork floss, banana walnut bread, basil nuts, dark & white chocolate cookies, and Sampaguita polvoron is priced at Php1,950 nett; the Box of Filipino Flavors with five locally inspired desserts—cacao and kapeng barako tiramisu, kasuy pili brittle, ube keso and pandan macapuno macarons, mango pinipig bars, and peanut butter cookies goes for only Php1,650 nett; and the Sampaguita Hamper consisting of focaccia bread, butterscotch spread, bacon onion marmalade, and polvoron flavored with the delicate essence of the Sampaguita, plus Richmonde’s mascot plushy has a price tag of just Php1,450 nett.
For more information or to make a reservation, call (+632) 8638-7777 / (+63) 917-5344352 (Richmonde Café) / (+63) 917-8597914 (Room Reservations) or email stay@richmondeortigas.com. For instant confirmation on room bookings, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph.
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel: The season sparkles in the metro’s vibrant lifestyle township
Over at Eastwood Richmonde, the hotel stands at the center of the ever colorful live-work-play community of Eastwood City, making it an ideal holiday base for families and city explorers who enjoy having entertainment, dining, and shopping just steps away. Its Starlit Stays offer discounts for the season with room rates starting at Php4,900 nett, and available until January 31, 2026 for long-stay guests, returning city residents, and those who prefer to mark the holidays close to home. For an unforgettably wonderful “stay-lebration” on December 24 and 31, Richmonde presents premium Christmas Eve packages starting at Php9,600 nett for breakfast-inclusive stays for two and Php12,100 nett for a stay with dinner and breakfast buffets for two. On New Year’s Eve, packages start at Php11,000 nett with New Year’s Day brunch buffet for two and at Php13,500 nett for a stay with countdown access and brunch buffet for two.
Eastwood Café+Bar sets the stage for radiant celebrations with Shining Feasts, a series of sparkling joyful gatherings and dining experiences. The Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet (Php2,250 nett) offers festive local and international dishes, wine and drinks, plus fun giveaways, while the Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet at Php1,399 nett per person, sets a comforting tone for holiday mornings. The hotel keeps the merriment bright with its Decades & Dancing New Year’s Eve Countdown Party (Php2,250 nett) at the hotel lobby featuring a mouthwatering cocktail buffet, bottomless drinks, live band performance, games, and dancing ‘til the clock strikes 12. The festivities continue the next morning with a hearty New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet served at the Ballroom for Php1,699 nett. And for feasting that’s truly family-friendly, children six to 12 years old get 50-percent discount on buffet rates and toddlers five years and below get to eat for free.
Adding even more happiness to the holidays is Eastwood Richmonde’s Treasure Treats available exclusively for this season. This assortment of goodies—from beautifully assembled hampers, freshly baked pastries, signature ensaymadas, and flavorful holiday hams—are perfect for thoughtful gifting or elevating at-home feasts. Choose from this selection of carefully curated hampers for practical presents that impress: the Sweet Holiday Hamper (Php1,975 nett) consisting of banana walnut loaf, quezo de bola and yema ensaymadas, and assorted cookies; the Savory Holiday Hamper (Php2,865 nett) featuring sliced muscovado ham, croissant loaf, tablea, fruit jam, and salted egg ensaymada; and the Sampaguita Holiday Hamper (Php1,975 nett) containing sliced muscovado ham, Sampaguita dinner rolls, and Sampaguita mango jam.
For more information or to make a reservation, call (+632) 8570-7777 / (+63) 917-8210333 (Eastwood Café+Bar) / (+63) 917-5316867 (Room Reservations) or email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com. For instant confirmation on room bookings, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph.
Reasons to celebrate the season at Richmonde
With inviting stays, heartwarming feasts, and a style of care that feels both personal and familiar, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas and Eastwood Richmonde Hotel present countless reasons to celebrate the holidays in the city. Each property thoughtfully weaves cherished Filipino traditions into its seasonal offerings—honoring what families hold dear while creating space for new rituals to enjoy in the years ahead. Anchored on Richmonde’s signature comfort, intuitive service, and the distinct Sampaguita brand of hospitality, every celebration becomes an experience filled with meaning, connection, and memories that linger long after the season has passed.