MAY - JUNE 2019
THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF CRIMSON HOTEL FILINVEST CITY, MANILA
CRIMSON WEDDINGS
Set your path to marital bliss with Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila’s wedding packages and Beginnings Bridal Showcase in June. Read more details on pages 5 & 8.
FOR THE QUEEN WE CALL MOM
THUMBS UP TO THE BEST DAD
Make it the most important day in May and give mom everything that she deserves. Turn to page 6 for more info.
Take Dad out for brunch and celebrate Father’s day in a special way. See page 6 for complete details.
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Welcome Note
CONTENTS
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WHAT’S NEW?
SUMMER IN THE CITY THE SUITE LIFE
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TABLE TALK
CRIMSON WEDDING INSPIRATIONS
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SPOTLIGHT SOCIAL HOUR
It is still the summer vibe at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City and we plan to spread out the vibrant and happy mood until the month of June. If you have not booked any of our Summer in the City room packages yet, now is the perfect time for a family staycation. We have prepared fabulous activities for Mom and Dad to celebrate their special day on May 12 and June 16. Tired of the usual and uninteresting dishes? We are perking up our buffet spread at the Café Eight restaurant with bold flavors of Mexican cuisine in May and Filipino fusion in June to whet your appetite. There is no limit to indulgences for soon-to-be bride and groom as we feature our all-inclusive wedding packages. Turn to page 6 for complete details. The Beginnings bridal showcase is back! For the whole month of June, wedding pop-up inspirations and other helpful activities will be highlighted for couples who are planning to tie the knot.
Gerhard Doll
General Manager
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Invitation to Crimson Posh
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What’s New?
DESTINATIONS
BEGINNINGS
Enjoy a range of benefits and all year-round perks when you join the Crimson Posh membership club: 1. Get a certificate for a complimentary night stay at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila 2. Enjoy up to 30% discount on your food and beverage consumption 3. 15% discount on best available room rate 4. Special occasion certificates for 50% discount on food bill 5. Certificates for Special Room Rates and Dine and Stay Weekend Package 6. Free Crimson Club Lounge access Please email clubco-crimsonposhalabang@clubhotel.com or call (02) 636 1574 to know more about Crimson Posh. Terms and conditions apply.
Grab a Car
Ride any of our hotel cars in VIP style with the same rate as the Grab app. This special offer is available from Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 12:00 mn to 6:00 am.
Get Fit, No Excuses
Benefit from 365 days of unlimited access in our Fitness Center with an annual membership fee of P11,999 net only. We also offer free Circuit Training every Friday at 6:00 pm. There’s no time for excuses, contact our gym representative today!
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Triple Treat
Pamper your mom, dad and yourself with a relaxing massage within the comfort of your room. Pay only P2,200 net for three sessions. Terms and conditions apply.
EXCLUSIVE for Crimson Posh Members
Make Mom and Dad feel extra special on their special day. Crimson Posh members who will dine on May 12 (Mother’s Day) and June 16 (Father’s Day) with their Mom and/or Dad are entitled to a 20% discount.
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in partnership with
SUMMER IN THE CITY
Book your summer package now and get a chance to win round-trip tickets for two (2) to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Save an additional 10% off in any of the room packages!
Cityholic
Do not Disturb
starts at P3,840++ P3,456++ starts at P5,440++ P4,900++ Overnight stay in a Deluxe Room Overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, buffet and Hello Summer collection breakfast for two (2) persons at Café Eight or breakfast in bed, Hello Summer collection, and choice of one (1) additional freebie
Oasis in the South
starts at P8,800++ P7,920++ Stay in a Deluxe Room for 3 days and 2 nights, buffet breakfast for two (2) persons at Café Eight, Hello Summer collection, and choice of one (1) additional freebie
Urban Glampcation
starts at P9,600++ P8,640++ Overnight stay in a two (2) connecting Premier Rooms, glamping set-up for kids, buffet breakfast for two (2) persons at Café Eight, Hello Summer collection, and choice of one (1) additional freebie
Additional freebies (choose one): Relaxing massage for two (2) persons | Premium movie tickets for two (2) persons with snacks | Happy Hour for two (2) persons at the Deck Bar | Two (2) Summer Cocktails at the Lobby Lounge Book direct at www.crimsonhotel.com and use the promo code HELLOSUMMER. You may also email alabang.reservations@crimsonhotel.com or call 8 863-2222. Stay period: March 15 - June 30, 2019 See poster for complete promo mechanics. Per DTI - FTEB Permit No. 3719 Series of 2019
The Suite Life Live the 'suite' life this summer in any of our plush one or two-bedroom suites - perfect for a honeymoon, bridal shower or family staycation.
One-Bedroom Suite starts at P8,500 net - With buffet breakfast for 2 adults - Crimson Club Lounge access Two-Bedroom Suite starts at P10,000 net - With buffet breakfast for 4 persons - Crimson Club Lounge access Stay Period: May 1 to June 30, 2019 (Subject to availability) For reservations, please email alabang.reservations@crimsonhotel.com
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table talk Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Café Eight May 12, 2019 Spending Mother’s day at Café Eight is nothing short of amazing. Indulge in a buffet spread filled with mom-centric dishes while enjoying bottomless mom-mosas. As an additional treat, all mothers get to bring home a Crimson tote bag. Rate per person: P1,875++ (moms eat for free if accompanied by at least 4 paying guests)
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet at Café Eight
La Rumba Mexican Buffet
May 3-11, 2019 Get ready with your sombrero because the Mexican food scene is back - alive and kicking at Café Eight! A mouthful of Tamales, Tacos Chilli con Carne, Quesadilla, Burrito, Beef Enchiladas, Gambas al Ajillo, Pork Carnitas, Churros and more will surely leave you with a full belly and flame-kissed lips. Keep your thirst on fire with the buy one get one free on all Tequila cocktails.
June 16, 2019 Let Dad savor the flavors of the world in a lavish Sunday brunch buffet spread of Café Eight on his special day. There will be a beer drinking contest, Dad-karaoke and a free Panama hat dedicated to bringing fun to all dads! Rate per person: P1,875++ (dads eat for free if accompanied by at least 4 paying guests)
Rate per person: P1,470++ (with unlimited Mexican beer)
Heavenly Halo-Halo
May 1 to June 30, 2019 | Lobby Lounge The iconic summer street food dessert takes over the Lobby Lounge! Here is your sweet spot to get your Halo-Halo fix loaded with red beans, sweetened banana and jackfruit, corn, ube, and leche flan. Top it off with crushed iced made from the blend of coconut juice and evaporated milk. Each order also comes with banana jackfruit turon sticks. Rate per person: P200++
Bake with Chef Ben
May 12, 2019 | 2:30 pm Our Executive Pastry Chef Ben Bourgeois will hold a FREE baking class for the first 20 moms who will dine at Café Eight on Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch. Learn how to make a Chocolate Soufflé and homemade raspberry sorbet.
Modern Kusina at Café Eight
A Tea-rrific Afternoon
May 11-12, 2019 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Donut disappoint mom on Mother’s Day weekend and treat her to unlimited mom-inspired pastries, savory treats and delectable donuts paired with soothing teas. Rate for two persons: P850++ *Afternoon Tea sets are also available for the whole month of May. Rate for two persons: P700++
June 7-16, 2019 Crimson Hotel’s first-ever Filipino Executive Chef – Chef Del Adora takes a sassy twist of your favorite Pinoy dishes. The buffet spread mainly features a fusion of Filipino, Western and Asian cuisines such as Kamote Croquette, Bopis Springroll, Crispy Pata, Seafood Kare Kare, Dinuguan Paella, and Maja Pandan Pannacotta. Guests who are named after a Filipino hero eat for free (if accompanied by at least one full paying guest). Rate per person: P1,470++
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Made for Mixed Tempura
May 1-31, 2019 | Lobby Lounge If you’re craving for crispy and light shrimp tempura, fish, kani, eggplant, and onion rings on one appetizing platter, there is no better place than the Lobby Lounge. Rate for two persons: P815++ (inclusive of 2 bottles of beers)
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Wedding Inspirations Dreaming of a country-themed wedding? Bring the outdoor vibe inside Crimson Hotel’s function room and give your wedding day some rustic flair. Here are some photos from Marley Flattley and Ximena Pineda’s wedding ceremony and reception for your inspiration.
In the heart of posh Alabang, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City provides an idyllic setting for soon-to-wed couples - be it grand or intimate. The Crimson Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 400 guests is equipped with the state-of-the-art LED wall and audio-visual equipment, elegant chandeliers and color changing ceiling lights to enhance the mood and ambiance of any wedding event theme. For intimate wedding receptions, up to 70 guests can revel on their special day in any of the charming function rooms. Set your path to marital bliss with Crimson Hotel’s wedding packages such as Blissful, Elegant, and Glam. These packages feature a wealth of benefits to make a wedding memorable - from the venue for pre-nuptial shoots, sumptuous buffet or plated menu selections, bridal car, photo booth, lights and sounds, floral arrangements, to free use of the LED wall.
The Blissful Wedding Package offers delightful preferences to ensure an unspoiled experience. Happy couples can stay for two nights in a One-Bedroom Suite while their loved ones sleep for a night in a Premier Room. The package also includes a three-layered fondant cake. Couples can also choose the Elegant Wedding Package where one can expect nothing less than the extraordinary. On top of the standard inclusions, accommodations in Deluxe Room, Premier Club Room and One-Bedroom Suite, massage for the bride and groom, four-layered fondant cake, pre-event refreshments for all guests, and the great escape at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan for two nights make this wedding package standout. No place ties the knot as magnificently as Crimson Hotel with its Glam Wedding Package. Discover how every wedding detail is perfected starting from the hotel’s friendly service, beverage offerings, custom-designed menu, to a dedicated event planner. On top of the Elegant Wedding Package inclusions, a five-layered fondant cake and a breath-taking romance at Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay are added for the couple’s indulgence.
The bride and groom can hold their dream wedding reception in a way that is both opulent and practical. The Intimate Celebrations package is ideal for gatherings of 30 or 60 people. The package rate of P39,999 net for 30 people or P77,999 net for 60 guests includes accommodation, venue use, sound system, appetizing buffet menu options, and floral arrangements. For more information about these wedding packages, please call 863-2222 or email events@crimsonhotel.com.
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Spotlight Wanderland Music & Arts Festival 2019
With this year’s theme – Wanderland Magic, this event did not fail in mesmerizing their attendees with great musical acts and out of the box experiences. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila is a proud partner of Wanderland Music & Arts Festival and became the official residence of around 14 international artists such as Two Door Cinema Club and The Kooks.
SOCIAL HOUR It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
Who says a happy hour should only start at 5:00 in the afternoon? At the Deck Bar, enjoy two (2) hours of bottomless Corona beer and a platter of nachos any time of the day. Rate: P570++
Mojito Trio
Drink happy thoughts with glasses of refreshing Mojitos. These rum-based cocktails are ‘mint’ to keep your weekday blues away.
A Spanish Wine Dinner with Chef Chele
March 21, 2019 | Private Dining Room - It was one exceptional Thursday night when Chef Chele Gonzalez together with Chef Ivan Saiz Cordo of Enye brought to life a Spanish-inspired six-course dinner paired with the premier wines of Philippine Wine Merchants.
Unlimited Mojito for three (3) hours: P400++ A la carte: P165++ *Available at Café Eight, Lobby Lounge and Deck Bar
Mango Mojito
Hello Summer Kick-off
Summer has officially arrived in Chroma Hospitality’s brands - Crimson and Quest Hotels & Resorts. Last March 6, exciting room packages for the sunny season were unveiled during the media launch held at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila’s Deck Bar.
FilipinArt Exhibit
Rustan’s Summer Escape Travel Fair Strawberry Mojito
To commemorate the Women’s Month, awe-inspiring art collections from the members of United Women Artists Association of the Philippines (UWAAP) were displayed at the Gallery from March 8-22, 2019.
Crimson Hotel Filinvest City joined the Rustan’s Summer Escape Travel Fair last March 29 to 31 at the Rustan’s Makati. Urban getaways, hotel staycation packages, and discounted dining vouchers were exclusively sold to the event attendees.
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Destinations Tee & Beyond Have a gratifying experience at Clark. Stay at Quest Plus and have a good night rest after your thrilling game at Mimosa Golf Course. Rates start at P6,900 net for single player and P10,200 net for two players Package inclusions: Overnight stay in a deluxe room, One round of 18 holes golf play per player, P300 consumable F&B at Q by Mimosa, Buffet breakfast at Mequeni Live, Use of hotel facilities Promo period is from April 1 to October 31, 2019
Mother's Day at Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu Summer Daze at the Crimson Resort in Mactan
Moms deserve only the finest and the sweetest. On Mother's Day, May 12, all moms receive a complimentary flower cupcake when dining at Pusô Bistro & Bar in Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu. Families then commemorate the occasion with a snap at the flower wall. The Mother's Day Lunch Buffet is at P998 net per person and the Dinner Buffet is at P1,250 net per person. Mom celebrates for free when dining with at least four (4) regular paying adults. For inquiries or reservations, please call (63 32) 402 5999 or send an email to cebuinfo@questhotelsandresorts.com. For real-time updates, follow Pusô Bistro & Bar on Facebook and @pusobistro on Instagram.
Summer is best spent at the beach and Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan is giving you an extra special reason to book and stay in the resort from March 15 – June 30. Summer Daze package starts at P15,000++ for two nights in a deluxe room accommodation. To book and be part of the Hello Summer raffle, stay from March 15- June 30 and use promo code HELLOSUMMER when booking direct from the website crimsonhotel.com/mactan or by calling the hotel through +63 32 401 9999. All guests booking the Summer Daze package will have a chance to win a roundtrip ticket for two to Macau from Cebu Pacific.
Summer High in Tagaytay Book your Quest Tagaytay Summer Package and get a chance to win round trip tickets for two (2) to Puerto Princesa. Rate starts at P3,900 net per night Inclusions: Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Room (single, double or twin sharing), Complimentary breakfast for two (2), Access to heated pool, Wifi access Valid until June 30, 2019. Book Direct at www.questhotelsandresorts.com/tagaytay and use promo code: HELLO SUMMER.
Chroma Country Manager, James Montenegro and Filinvest Hospitality Corporation Vice President, Francis Gotianun lands the cover page of Hospitality News
Tropical Wedded Bliss Imagine celebrating one of life’s most momentous milestones with the sun setting as your background… Beautiful isn’t it? You can do just that with Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay, a tranquil paradise located in one of the most sought-after islands for destination weddings. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of White Beach and nestled in the serenity of Punta Bunga Cove, the hues of the crystal-clear waters, flora and fauna will definitely make your wedding a memorable occasion. Offering an array of venues, you may opt to have the celebration on the beach for an au naturel ambiance or at the event pavilion for a cozy indoor feel, both of which present the picturesque view of Boracay’s infamous sunset as your setting. For your reception, an additional option the Grand Ballroom is also an option, with its high-ceiling and well decorated interiors gives off that dreamy vibe. Wedding preparations are also a breeze with bespoke services offered by Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay’s seasoned team of event specialists – they will take care of everything from the smallest to the grandest detail, ensuring that your vision board becomes a reality. For enquiries and bookings, please feel free to reach out us via email boracay.em1@crimsonhotel.com or visit our website for more details www.crimsonhotel.com/boracay
Homegrown hotel brands are launching properties in a pace unheard of the past years. They are launching new brands to cater to all kinds of customers from standard to luxury categories. In this field, Chroma Hospitality continues with its bullish stand on the country’s business environment by adding more hotels to its portfolio. “We constantly work on our product, our service offering to make sure that these brands are proud Filipino brands that can stand with any international brand. Our aspiration for all our hotels is that they are simple but flagships for Philippine Hospitality the same way some hotels are in their native countries,” said James Montenegro, country manager of Chroma Hospitality. “Hospitality is a big push, it is a major segment of the real estate business so we continue to look for opportunities and ways to increase the returns to all the different assets along with our asset managers in Chroma,” Francis Gotianun, vice-president of Filinvest Hospitality revealed.
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A Bespoke Bridal Affair for the Southern Couple Bridal Showcase • Wedding Inspirations • Fair • Food Tasting Get as much as P40,000 worth of discount and upgrades when you book any of Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila’s wedding and social event packages! June 1-30, 2019
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