As the year draws to a close, Diamond Hotel Philippines invites guests to celebrate the arrival of 2026 with festive dining experiences and vibrant entertainment set against the timeless charm of Manila Bay. Whether marking the occasion with family, friends, or loved ones, the hotel offers a variety of memorable ways to ring in the New Year.

The celebration culminates with the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party to 2026 at the Diamond Hotel Upper Lobby, featuring live performances by Project M and High School Playlist. Guests can look forward to an energetic atmosphere as the year comes to an end and the countdown to the New Year begins.

For New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Corniche offers lavish buffet selections prepared especially for the season. On December 31, guests may enjoy a dinner buffet during the first seating from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Php4,050 net per person, inclusive of one round of chilled juice. The second seating from 8:00 PM onwards is priced at Php4,480 net per person with one round of red or white wine, or Php4,999 net per person with unlimited Cava. On January 1, Corniche continues the festivities with lunch and dinner buffets available at Php4,250 net per person.

Yurakuen presents a refined Japanese dining experience for December 31 and January 1, highlighted by Holiday Family Sets priced at Php8,998 net for four persons and Php11,748 net for six persons. Guests may also enjoy Teppanyaki Eat-All-You-Can at Php4,280 net per person or Yakiniku Eat-All-You-Can at Php3,780 net per person. An acoustic guitarist adds to the festive ambiance during the December 31 dinner service.

At Bar27, guests can indulge in a curated four-course set menu on December 31, priced at Php2,750 net per person, complemented by live performances from Wolfe Band for a relaxed yet celebratory evening.

The Lobby Lounge rounds out the New Year offerings with a four-course set menu available from 12 NN to 5:30 PM on December 31, also priced at Php2,750 net per person. Later in the evening, guests may join the New Year’s Countdown Buffet at the Hotel’s Second Floor Mezzanine starting at 8 PM, with balcony seating available at Php3,680 net per person and function room seating at Php3,250 net per person.

With its diverse dining options and festive ambiance, Diamond Hotel Philippines promises an unforgettable start to the New Year. For reservations, please call (+632) 8528-3000 or email restaurant_rsvn@diamondhotel.com. Guests may also purchase vouchers at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.

For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, please visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow the hotel on Facebook at Diamond Hotel Philippines, and Instagram at DiamondHotelPh.

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This Halloween, Diamond Hotel Philippines is conjuring up spellbinding experiences for families with two exciting offerings: the much-awaited Wizards Camp Halloween Event and the enchanting Magical Halloween Getaway.

On October 26, 2025, young wizards-in-training are invited to the Wizards Camp at Diamond Ballroom from 9 AM to 2 PM. Doors open at 9 AM, while the program begins at 10 AM. The Halloween celebration promises a magical day filled with a buffet lunch, loot bags, fun games and activities, and live entertainment. Guests will also have the chance to win a Computer Gaming Set at the Grand Raffle. Tickets are priced at Php2,800 net per person, available for purchase at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.

Why stop at one day of magic? Turn your Halloween into a thrilling staycation with the Magical Halloween Getaway. Starting at Php9,800 net per night in a Deluxe Room, the package includes two tickets to the Wizards Camp, buffet breakfast for two, and delightful perks for an enchanting escape. Book your stay from now until October 25, 2025.

Adding more reasons to celebrate, the hotel is also ready for a frighteningly delicious Halloween! Sink your sweet tooth into Halloween Sweets with “boo-tiful” designs and witchin’ flavors, available for online orders or purchase from the Lobby Lounge from October 18-31, 2025. Take a monster-sized bite at the Corniche Spooky Buffet Feast from October 24–26, 2025, or enjoy a wickedly charming Halloween Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge.

This Halloween, let Diamond Hotel be your destination for family fun, magical memories, and a little Halloween mischief!

For ticket purchases, visit onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com or contact the Events Office at (+632) 8528-3000 or eventsales@diamondhotel.com. For room reservations, book via diamondhotel.com or call (+632) 8528-3000 and email reservations@diamondhotel.com. All promotions are not valid in conjunction with other promotional offers. Prior reservations are encouraged.

For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, please visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow the hotel on Facebook at Diamond Hotel Philippines, and Instagram at DiamondHotelPh.

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Discover a selection of fascinating dishes from the Galleon Trade era at the Corniche restaurant at Diamond Hotel Philippines from June 26 to July 7, 2024 as prepared by featured chef and culinary heritage advocate Chef Christopher Carangian.  

Take a journey to the past and enjoy featured specialties steeped in culinary culture from the era of the Galleon Trade. From the year 1529 is the Potaje de Adobado de Gallina, a chicken dish inspired by the Pipian which originated in Mexico. Then in 1613, the Adobo de los Naturales came about which is currently known as dry adobo and is made from a combination of pork and chicken.

Another dish to be highlighted is the Quilauin from 1794, the first Filipino food seen by Antonio Pigafetta and referred to as the First Adobo. 

Chef Christopher Carangian will guide diners into the origins of Filipino cuisine through the dishes he will showcase at the Corniche lunch and dinner buffet priced at Php3,880 net per person. As Founder and President of Razorchef Philippines and Punong Heneral of the Culinary Generals of the Philippines, Chef Carangian’s passion for exploring and reintroducing local, traditional dishes aims to promote the country’s historical identity.

Diamond Hotel will also recreate the Malolos Congress Dinner of 1898, wherein the proclamation of Philippine Independence was ratified in Bulacan. Savor the best of the original French menu, to be prepared by Chef Carangian, alongside fine wine pairings on July 9, 2024 at the Diamond Ballroom at 7pm for Php 6,800 net per person.

For reservations please call (632) 8528-3000 or email restaurant_rsvn@diamondhotel.com. You may also purchase in advance at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. All promotions are not valid in conjunction with other promotional offers. Prior reservations are encouraged.

Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila. For inquiries, please call (632) 8528-3000 or email guestservices@diamondhotel.com. For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, please visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow the hotel on Facebook at Diamond Hotel Philippines, and Instagram and Twitter at DiamondHotelPh.

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Come one, come all for a day loaded with fun and games at Diamond Hotel Philippines’ Easter Funlandon April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At P1,000 net per person, there’s something for kids and kids-at-heart with the line-up of Easter activities at the Diamond Ballroom and 2nd Floor Function Rooms such as Arcade Games, Inflatables, Bubble Show, Face Painting, Kids’ Salon, Photo Booth, Puppet Show, Little Chef, Glitter Tattoo, and Lootbag giveaways.

To delight the guests, the hotel will prepare a delectable culinary spread available for sale at the Ballroom foyer. Guests can have their fill of delicious snack bites such as freshly baked cookies, sandwiches, spaghetti, chicken shawarma wrap, mini pizzas, popcorn, and a whole lot more!

Ticket holders are entitled to join the raffle for a chance to win roundtrip airline tickets to any local destination for two persons via Cebu Pacific. Also at stake are gift certificates from Diamond Hotel Philippines.

Tickets for the Diamond Hotel Easter Funland event are available for sale now until April 9. For ticket inquiries, please call 8528-3000 loc. 8461. You may also purchase at the hotel lobby or online at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.

Book the Easter Staycation Package from April 1-9 and get ready to have an amazing family staycation. Rate starts at P7,500 nett for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room inclusive of one free ticket (per room, per stay) to the Easter event on April 9. Stay also includes buffet breakfast for two at Corniche, Wi-Fi access, use of the Health Club and Spa, access to the swimming pool, 20-percent discount at Corniche, and 20-percent discount on massage.

Room packages are applicable to local residents only. For room reservations, please call 8528-3000 loc. 1141.

For inquiries, please call (+632) 8528-3000 or email guestservices@diamondhotel.com. For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, please visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow the hotel on Facebook at Diamond Hotel Philippines, and Instagram at DiamondHotelPh.

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