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Sunday 6 May 2018

My Top 6 Hotel Club Lounges in Manila!


Being in a Luxury Hotel not only offers the nicest accommodation, the best of facilities and extensive buffet breakfast but as you may know...Luxury Hotel also offers a "Club Lounge or Executive Lounge Privileges" - where you can have a peaceful time, conduct a business meeting or enjoy an Exclusivity!  When you avail a Club Lounge Access, you will be able to enjoy All-day refreshments including coffee, tea, and selected juicesAfternoon-tea experience,  Evening cocktails, Hors d’ oeuvres (appetizer or starter), and Breakfast in the Club Lounge! Based on my Hotel Stay Experiences in Manila, each hotel has different style or packages for extending a Club Lounge Privileges i.e. Some hotels offer it as a Package or Complimentary when you get a Club Room or others, on Top of your Room rate, you really have to pay for a Club Lounge Access. In the Philippines, price ranges from Php1,500 - Php3,000++ per person, which I find very reasonable enough to enjoy all the above perks and privileges I mentioned.

However, just to give you a piece of small information, Dress code is a very important tradition in any Club Lounges in a Luxury Hotel. Hotels require to dress smart casual at all times. Bathrobes, Slippers, Swimwear and a Gym Attire are not in line with their ambiance to create a very good experience to everyone who is in a Club Lounge or Executive Lounge. Some hotels also do not allow kids to bring during the Evening cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres (6pm-9pm) so,  check with the Club Lounge staff first if you are allowed to bring kids with you!


Standard Club Privileges
Private check-in and check-out
Daily buffet breakfast
Express check-out service
All day refreshments including coffee, tea and selected juices
Afternoon-Tea
Evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Wireless connectivity at the lounge
Complimentary use of private meeting room for two hours per stay (advance booking is required)

Club Lounge at Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences 


So, here are my recommended Club Lounges in Manila that I myself were awed for their best service,  great hospitality and, best food & beverages service.

1. Novotel Manila Araneta Center
2. Conrad Manila
3. Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
4. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila
5. Fairmont Makati
6. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila


1. Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Novotel Manila Araneta Center

About the Hotel: Located within the business district of Quezon City, Novotel Manila Araneta Center offers contemporary accommodation with easy access to LRT/MRT Stations, Gateway Mall and Smart Araneta CenterSmart Araneta Coliseum is a few steps from Novotel Manila Araneta Center, while Bonifacio High Street is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino Airport, 14 km from the property.
Website: https://www.novotelmanilaaranetacenter.com/


Afternoon Tea







Evening Drinks




Mojito

Tequila Sunrise

Malbec

Morning View at Novotel Manila Araneta Center Premier Lounge during Breakfast















2. Conrad Manila

 View from my Room at Conrad Manila

About the Hotel: Featuring free WiFi in public areas, Conrad Manila is situated in Manila, 100 m from SMX Convention Center. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and free toiletries.The hotel also offers car hire. SM Mall of Asia is 300 m from Conrad Manila, while SM Mall of Asia Arena is 300 m away. The nearest airport is Manila International Airport, 4 km from Conrad Manila.
Website: http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/philippines/conrad-manila-MNLMBCI/index.html
Location: Pasay City

Conrad Manila Executive Lounge













3. Hyatt City of Dreams Manila




About the Hotel:
 Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, which features spacious, chic and modern rooms with free WiFi. The hotel boasts an outdoor lap pool, 2 restaurants and is part of an integrated resort complex, City of Dreams.Hyatt City of Dreams Manila is a 5-minute drive to SM Mall of Asia and the SMX Convention Centre. Manila International Airport, the World Trade Centre and Philippine International Convention Centre are approximately a 10-minute drive away.













4. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila

Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila

About the Hotel: Located in Filinvest City, Manila, Crimson Hotel features modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, 3 dining options. It also offers easy access to commercial and business districts.An International menu is served at Cafe Eight, whilst light refreshments and coffee is available at the Lobby Lounge. Signature cocktails and bar snacks can be enjoyed at The Deck Bar. Alabang Town Centre Mall and Festival Mall is a 3-minute drive away. A 20-minute drive leads to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a 30-minute drive to Intramuros. Tagaytay is a 50-minute drive away.

Executive Lounge at 28th floor

All day snacks and drinks


free sodas





varieties of snacks, sandwiches, pastries, fruits


Crimson Signature Iced Tea

Inclusions in Executive Club Lounge



One of the staff at the Executive Club Lounge who warmly assisted us









My favorite red wine (Merlot)


5. Fairmont Makati

Just a small note, dress code is an important tradition in Fairmont Gold Lounge or to dress smart casual at all times. Bathrobes, slippers, swimwear, and even gym attire are not in line with their ambiance to create a very good experience for everyone who is staying in the Gold Room.


Fairmont Gold Lounge
Fairmont Gold Lounge
Fairmont Gold Lounge


In the evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, we have tried their incredible Evening Hors D’oeuvres, featuring their culinary masterpieces prepared by their master chef with cocktails and complimentary bar service highlighting their signature champagne, Veuve Cliquot.

Some of the exquisite food choices during  Evening Hors D’oeuvres
All Complimentary Wines during the Evening Hors D'oevres

6. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

In the afternoon, we tried this time their Afternoon Tea at The Continental Club on 44th floor and light snacks and nice desserts together with your preferred cold drinks, coffee, nd tea are being served here. 


The Continental Club 




at The Continental Club

In the evening, we went back to The Continental Club at 44th floor to try their Evening canapes, drinks and cocktails and absolutely a lot of food varieties they served here. However, for non-guests of the hotel who wants to have access to The Continental Club, Php900 is the only amount you have to pay to enjoy Evening Cocktails while Php900 for Breakfast and Php500 for Afternoon Tea.







































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Elisha said...

Your picks are amazing. I hope I have the budget. As of now I am enjoying my self on affordable hotels in QC.

Marc of Paranaque said...

Please update this. I am a new Accor Silver/Traveler member and I would like to use my free night this year at a hotel with the best club lounge. Am also curious how non-Accor lounges stack up. Thank you!