Swiss-Belhotel Blulane welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse on February 17 with an array of festive treats and joyful traditions.

At Swiss-Belhotel Blulane, Chinese New Year is always a significant and heartfelt celebration, especially since it is in the heart of Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown.

“The celebration is not only about festivities, but also about honoring heritage, bringing families together, and welcoming prosperity for the year ahead,” said Linie Palacio, acting General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Blulane.

Preparations for the much-anticipated event began a month in advance, with Palacio and her team carefully curating festive décor symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, coordinating special culinary offerings with the hotel’s Chef William Ong, and launching exclusive room and dining promotions.

Guests were treated to a lineup of activities honoring the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year. On top of the activities were the Lion and Dragon Dance performances to usher in good fortune and ward off negative energy. There was also a special blessing ritual within the hotel. Adding to the festive cheer, guests received exciting giveaways and symbolic tokens. The celebration was never complete without Chinese-inspired live music in the background, creating a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere.

“Being in Binondo, we truly embrace the cultural heritage surrounding us, and we want our guests to feel that authentic spirit the moment they step inside the hotel,” said Palacio.

Flavors of Fortune

A special celebration is synonymous with mouth-watering culinary delights. Thus, Ong prepared not only for flavor but also for its symbolic meaning of abundance, wealth, longevity, and happiness. Guests feasted on the rich spread of traditional and symbolic dishes, including Prosperity Yee Sang (Lo Hei), Steamed Whole Fish, Longevity Noodles, Roast Duck, Dumplings, Chinese-style Braised Pork, Sweet Rice Cakes (Nian Gao), and assorted Dim Sum selections.

The hotel also offered exclusive dining promotions for families and groups, with additional privileges for Swiss-Belhotel Blulane Executive Club (SBEC) members. The Chinese New Year Buffet is available during the celebration week.

A special set menu is also perfect for families or groups of six to 10 persons who wish to enjoy a relaxed celebration filled with indulgent bites and warm conversations.

Ong ensures that guests who prefer traditional comfort food and those looking for a contemporary, health-conscious experience will both find something delightful on the table. He and his team have designed the menu to balance authenticity and innovation.

“While we preserve traditional cooking techniques and flavors, we also incorporate lighter cooking methods such as steaming and stir-frying, reduced oil and balanced seasoning options, fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and vegetarian and healthier alternatives,” he says.

Apart from the thoughtfully curated buffet and engaging cultural activities, Swiss-Belhotel Blulane never fails to deliver excellent service and genuine hospitality.

“They can expect to celebrate prosperity, togetherness, and new beginnings in a place that truly feels like home,” said Palacio.

Swiss-Belhotel Blulane is located at 609 Tomas Mapua St., Sta. Cruz Manila. For more details and reservations, please call (+632) 8777-2258.)

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Hotel Lucky Chinatown, nestled in the heart of Binondo also known as Manila’s bustling central business district, has marked its fifth anniversary last April 10 with special treats for guests.

This year’s anniversary celebration, dubbed as Fivetastic Sparkle Years, promises to be extraordinary as the hotel looks back to the very first day it started operation in April 2019 or a year before the outbreak of Covid-19 that crippled many, if not all, businesses.

Keeping Hotel Lucky Chinatown afloat during the lockdown season was one Herculean task to accomplish for all of its staff members – from the administrative level to the rank and file. It was truly a daunting duty to respond to the impact of the sudden dive in demand for accommodation, not to mention maintaining a secured job for the hotel workforce, as well as keeping them safe and healthy.

According to General Manager Jeremy Russell Go, no one ever expected that the pandemic would last nearly three years with many employees being laid off as a result of the sudden loss of potential guests. Fortunately, Hotel Lucky Chinatown was able to survive, and retained all of its staff members.

Although there was a strict implementation of a lockdown, Go said that rotation of employees turned out to be the best option to keep their jobs. The hotel served as a quarantine facility during the height of the pandemic. That’s why, Go couldn’t be any prouder to have surpassed the challenging years.

Thus, marking Hotel Lucky Chinatown’s fifth year is a milestone. Having completed a successful year after going through the pandemic is truly a reason to celebrate.  

Joshua Yasay, PR and Marketing Officer, stressed that Hotel Lucky Chinatown truly appreciates the continuous support of its guests – local and foreign tourists – that makes it possible for the hotel to reach its fifth year. And there’s no better way to thank them than by giving them special treats.

Guests who book an overnight stay in a Standard Room can avail of any of its anniversary offers of P2,555 (for room only) and the P3,555 deal that includes breakfast for two persons. This extraordinary deal can be enjoyed until December 31. Amazing surprises also await guests who are checked in during the anniversary month.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown is also bringing cheers to kids of Brgy. 108 Tondo, Manila Daycare with its anniversary gift-giving activity through the initiative of the hotel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) team.

Currently, Hotel Lucky Chinatown has 93 rooms (54 Twin Standard, 29 Queen Standard, 8 Junior Suite, and 2 Executive Suite) in classy interior designs. It also has a spacious, high-ceiling, and pillarless grand ballroom that can be converted into a stunning venue for parties and can accommodate 350 guests.

For those who are looking for a place for business meetings or seminars, Hotel Lucky Chinatown has function rooms – Ongpin, Escolta, and Benavidez – that have a maximum room capacity of 70 people. For intimate parties, the hotel has meeting rooms namely, Boardroom, Soler, Piedad, and Sanchez, suited for 20 people.

Hotel Lucky Chinatown, one of the properties under Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, is committed to providing quality service and comfort to every guest. The hotel truly embraces its philosophy of “One Heart, Your Home.”

For booking and inquiries, please call (02) 5318-8188, 0917-8056062. You can also book directly at www.hotelluckychinatown.com.

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