By Alithea De Jesus
Whether you call it the City of Smile or the City of Love, Iloilo takes pride in its rich heritage. The rich and colorful culture and tradition from religion, tourism, food such as Guimaras mango, Inasal, molo soup, batchoy to name a few, and festivities such as Dinagyan, Paraw Regatta, Sinadya sang mga Banwa, among others.
This makes Iloilo a wonderful place especially this season for reunions and get-togethers once again! Richmonde Hotel Iloilo allows you to celebrate an epic holiday break with those you love as you indulge in their many special Yuletide offerings to make your bonding moments delightfully unforgettable.
Have a happy homecoming or relaxing staycation at Richmonde and enjoy the most spacious rooms in the city with its splendid amenities and friendly service. Book from December 16, 2022 to January 26, 2023 at rates starting at PhP 5,700 nett (room only) and PhP 6,200 nett (room with breakfast buffet for two). These include Wi-Fi access, use of the swimming pool and Fitness Center, discount privileges in participating establishments at the Festive Walk Mall, and tours to the first-of-their-kind museums in Western Visayas–the Brandy Museum and the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art both located just a few steps away within the Iloilo Business Park.
On December 24 and 31, have a Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve stay for as low as PhP 6,000 nett (room only) and PhP 6,500 nett (room with breakfast buffet for two) with all the above-mentioned perks. For a truly joyful celebration, room package options are also available from PhP 8,580 nett, that include two seats to the lavish Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve Luxe Dinner Buffet and the hearty Christmas Day/New Year’s Day breakfast buffet, in addition to the Festive Walk Mall store discounts, museum tours, Wi-Fi access, and use of the gym and pool. Want to stay out late on the last day of the year and wake up to an exquisite brunch buffet? Then book the New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Buffet Package available only on December 31, for as low as PhP 7,350 nett, complete with perks good for two.
This year’s festive feasts at The Granary are extra delectable with an impressive spread of holiday dishes the whole family will surely love! The Holiday Luxe Dinner Buffets happening on December 24, 25 & 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023, overflow with flavorful gourmet fare like cochinillo, braised short plate, roast lamb leg, roast turkey, smoked ham leg, roast beef, paella, sushi, sashimi, dimsum, and so much more, all lovingly prepared by Executive Chef Ariel Castañeda and his kitchen team. The holiday buffets open at 6pm and you can eat-all-you-can until 10pm, for only PhP 1,500 nett. Children 6 to 12 years old get 50% discount and children 5 years old and below eat for free. Buffet menus vary but you can inquire about them when you reserve your table.
Begin the first day of 2023 with an indulgent meal at The Granary as it serves its first Champagne Brunch Buffet in celebration of fresh starts and new beginnings. Priced at only PhP 1,350 nett inclusive of a glass of champagne, get your fill of sushi and oysters, house-made breakfast sausage, beef pot roast, salt-crusted Norwegian salmon, frittata, and many more. Relish this fabulous feast on January 1, 2023 from 11am to 2pm.
For those long-awaited family reunions and much-anticipated face-to-face parties, Richmonde has Holiday Banquet Packages to let you safely gather as you revel in style. Rates start at PhP 59,000 nett for thirty (30) persons, and include a delectable lunch or dinner buffet with a round of drinks; coffee and tea; five (5) bottles of wine; four (4) pool passes each good for two persons; a gift certificate for an overnight stay for two persons in a Deluxe room with breakfast buffet; plus discount vouchers for room accommodations and food & beverage orders.
Still can’t find the perfect present for the people on your Christmas list? Just head on over to The Granary and choose from the assortment of signature pastries and limited-edition Holiday Goodies for yummy gifts that make tummies happy. From the hotel’s signature ensaymadas (classic, ube, pork floss, and mini) and tasty banana breads (walnut, choco, pumpkin, sunflower seed, and almond), to premium donuts (bandi, turon, white champorado, tablea champorado, and dragon fruit bilberry) and pastry treats (pineapple and apple turnovers, peach Danish, focaccia bake, and granola bar), these freshly baked bites will certainly add good vibes to the holidays.
For those at-home celebrations and potluck parties, The Granary also has Holiday Hotbox Specials that let you savor hot, gourmet meals anytime and anywhere with its convenient self-heating packaging. Choose from the Bento Hotbox that’s good for a single serving (from PhP 900 nett), the Platter Hotbox 1 that can serve up to two persons (from PhP 1,150 nett), and the Platter Hotbox 2 that’s good for 4 to 5 persons (from PhP 2,150 nett). The Holiday Goodies and Hotbox Specials are available for takeaway and delivery until January 31, 2023.
For inquiries, reservations, bookings and orders, call +63 33 328 7888 or contact stay@richmondeiloilo.com for room accommodations; +63 917 563 3973 / sales@richmondeiloilo.com for banquet bookings; and +63 917 563 3558 to order holiday goodies. Bookings and orders of goodies may also be made online at Richmonde’s official website, www.richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph.