Whichever the case, any gathering needs a space for people to get together somewhere accessible, with ample room to accommodate everyone, and of course, delicious food and drinks—all of which can be answered by Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu.
Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu’s General Manager, Mia Leon, at the launch of the Dazzling Days of Christmas 2019
After launching The Dazzling Days of Christmas, Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu, it’s clear that the hotel is a great location for all your holiday functions, and here’s why:
Your Christmas parties get an upgrade
For those looking to celebrate with loved ones, or with officemates, the hotel has two offerings for large gatherings. There’s the Bells & Carols, which comes at PHP1,190 net per person, and the Jingles & Sparkles, which comes at PHP890 per person. Check out the inclusions per package below:
Bells & Carols
PHP1,190 per person
Minimum of 50 persons
- Choice of International or Filipino buffet menu
- Complimentary Christmas pastries
- Signature Christmas drinks
- Christmas-themed centerpieces and stage decor
- 2-hour Photo Booth with Christmas props
- Use of venue for a maximum of four (4) hours
- PA System with two (2) corded microphones
- Waived corkage fee and handling fee for two (2) lechon
- Waived corkage fee for two (2) bottles of wine or liquor
- Waived energy fee for one (1) laptop and one (1) LCD projector
- Wood parquet dance floor
- Complimentary use of projector screen
- Wi-Fi connectivity in the function room
Jingles & Sparkles
PHP890 per person
Minimum of 50 persons
- Choice of International or Filipino buffet menu
- Signature Christmas drinks
- Christmas-themed centerpieces
- Use of venue for a maximum of four (4) hours
- PA System with two (2) corded microphones
- Waived corkage fee and handling fee for one (1) lechon
- Waived corkage fee for two (2) bottles of wine or liquor
- Waived energy fee for one (1) laptop and one (1) LCD projector
- Wood parquet dance floor
- Complimentary use of projector screen
- Wi-Fi connectivity in the function room
You get to feast on their festive menu
This season’s the time to indulge in the finest meals. Pusô Bistro & Bar is the ideal venue for intimate dinner with your partner, or for small family gatherings.
Their Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet comes at the early elf rate of PHP1,400 net per person, with Christmas Day Dinner Buffet and Christmas Day Lunch Buffet at the early elf rates of PHP1,250 net per person and PHP1,050 net per person, respectively.
They also have a special menu for their New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at the early elf rate of PHP1,750 net per person, and New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet and New Year’s Day Lunch Buffet at PHP1,300 net per person and PHP1,050 net per person, respectively.
And just a tip: to enjoy the early elf rate, it’s best to reserve a table on or before December 10, 2019!
You get to meet Hansel & Gretel
Or at least, their mascots! The iconic characters bring the yummy treats and tasty sweets from their story to Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu.
Drop by the gingerbread house at the lobby for your favourite Christmas pastries, which include a variety of cookies, cakes, and native delicacies.
What’s even better, though, is that the portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. It’s a time of giving, after all!
Guests can hang their wishes on The Wishing Tree in the lobby
Your wishes will come true
It isn’t very often that we get to make a wish on a Wishing Tree, but Quest Hotel gives guests the opportunity to do so.
Guests get a free card for a minimum purchase of PHP1,000 on any of the Seed Studio Toys available at the Gingerbread House. Proceeds will be donated to the Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc.’s (PADS) Prosthetic Project that aims to provide subsidized prosthetics to children and adults from low-income families.
There’s so much more in store
With Christmas fast approaching, activities are abound at Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu, and it’s not hard to picture yourself spending it here.
For more information, you may visit their Facebook page, or official website.
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Upon entering the hotel’s main lobby, guests can already feel the holiday cheer. All the halls are decked with decorations, with the star of the night—the Christmas Tree—right in the center of the lobby.
“We’ve been preparing a lot for Christmas,” says Eve Marie Grace “Concon” Kintanar, Head of Sales & Marketing and OIC Hotel Manager. “The Filipiniana theme inculcates in our minds how important our Filipino roots are, to promote more on Filipino products, to promote more Filipino culture, and Filipino arts.”
Keeping true to its old world charm mixed with modernism, Montebello Villa Hotel incorporates the “Filipiniana” theme into their decor through an ingenious use of abaniko, a traditional Filipino fan made with dried anahaw (a type of indigineous palm) leaves, by folding it in half to look like a flower vaguely resembling the anthurium. Small parol (lanterns) made of capiz shells also hang on the tree’s green branches.
Designed by the hotel’s Executive Housekeeper, Rey Sebastian, the overarching theme of native-inspired decor has a touch of gold and silver. Sheer gold bows and ribbons turn the tree into a gift in itself, while accents of white snowflakes hint at a fragile beauty.
Aptly called Kasadya sa Montebello, the ceremony was put together with efforts from the whole Montebello Villa Hotel family.
“Kasadya means being happy, being jolly,” explains Concon. “It’s what we need for Christmas. It’s a depiction also of resilience and bayanihan, which are our best traits. We have to remember that in times of crisis, the Filipino resiliency is very important.”
Concon also emphasizes that what’s important is rising up after difficulties, no matter the numbers of falls.
At Montebello Villa Hotel, guests can also enjoy special holiday-themed food offerings, such as the Whole Stuffed Turkey (Php4,800), available through pre-order basis for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For more information, follow Montebello Villa Hotel on Facebook and Instagram, or visit their website at http://montebellovillahotel.com.
]]>At Seda Ayala Center Cebu, they kicked off the holiday season with Feliz, in typical Filipino fashion: a night of laughter, song, cuisine, and other holiday delights.
Simbang Gabi
Held last October 25 at the Sampaguita Ballroom, Feliz showcased the hotel’s culinary expertise through a menu inspired by the holiday season. The night started off with ‘Simbang Gabi’, puto maya with sweet mango slices and a sikwate (local chocolate), reminiscent of the warmth that one experiences after attending the devotional nine-day series of masses in anticipation of Christmas.
Next was a cream of mushroom soup drizzled with rich locally-sourced cacao syrup—all from The Chocolate Queen herself, Rachel Choa—with a tortilla chip laid across the bowl.
Noche Buena
Further into the journey was the Noche Buena, slices of glazed leg of ham served with mesclun greens in lemon vinaigrette on the side and paired with a glass of Deloach California Pinot Noir to balance it out.
Halfway through, a palate cleanser was served to the guests: a coconut sorbet that had the right amount of sweetness to refresh the palate.
Back to the mains, ‘Media Noche’, perfectly-done pan-seared salmon on a bed of mashed potatoes with a Balsamic reduction. Another bottle of wine was popped to enhance the course, a Mandrarossa Viognier Le Senie from Italy.
To conclude the journey was a decadent chocolate lava cake, with sweet, spicy, and bitter chocolates from Rachel Choa. A glass of light, sweet Jack Estate M-R series Pink Moscato from South Australia capped off the night.
Throughout the meal, musical renditions of classic Christmas songs were performed by Mandaue Children’s Rondalla, led by Anthony Buenconsejo.
From Left to Right: Peter Militant, Operations Manager of Happy Living Wines; Julian Gagliardi, General Manager of Happy Living Wines; Maria Gigante, Host and Model; Gwen de la Cruz, General Manager of Seda Ayala Center Cebu; and Raquel Choa, The Chocolate Queen
It’s clear that General Manager, Gwen de la Cruz, and Marketing Director, Frances Alfafara, along with their team, put in a lot of effort to celebrate Christmas early.
Of course, the celebration doesn’t stop there. For the rest of the holiday season, guests will enjoy the hotel’s Christmas Tree—soon to light up on November 18th. On Christmas Eve, a special buffet menu will be available at P2,000, and a Christmas Lunch buffet for P1,250.
On top of these, there’s also a dazzling getaway room package, room countdown party package, and holiday sweets and treats at very affordable prices.
To ring in the new year, the New Year feast features a dinner buffet, countdown party, dinner and countdown party—the ultimate way to welcome 2020, all on Dec. 31.
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