Experience a different New Year’s countdown in one of these five classy venues where you can totally focus on having fun with your loved ones -- sans the thought of cleaning up after.
1. Marco Polo Ortigas
What’s happening: Have a dazzling view of hundreds of fireworks over the Ortigas skyline at the Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge while indulging in various Filipino, Mexican, and Mediterranean dishes and chilling to the tunes of Spirit of ’67.
Rate/s: P1,250 per person
2. Richmonde Hotel Eastwood City
What’s happening: The Grand Ballroom of the Richmonde Hotel will flow with celebratory drinks and well-loved dishes to usher in the New Year. You can also opt to take a peek at the traditional Eastwood City Countdown happening a few meters away, and be entertained by the performances of Phoebe Ryan, Rachelle Ann Go, Up Dharma Down, and many more.
Rate/s: P1,080 per person
3. Resorts World Manila
What’s happening: Welcome the New Year at the Mariott Grand Ballroom with the biggest names in theater and music including Jon Santos, Bamboo, and Tony Awardee Lea Salonga.
Rate/s: Inquire online or call Ticketworld at 891-9999.
4. Manila Peninsula
What’s happening: The famous Lobby of the Peninsula Manila will once again transform into a dramatic wonderland – this time with an Oscar’s-themed New Year’s Ball. Let the champagne pop and the balloons drop as you count to midnight with a full tummy and a full heart!
Rate/s: Inquire online
5. The Manila Hotel
What’s happening: The beloved Grand Dame of hotels offers different packages for your different ways of celebrating New Year’s as Café Ilang-Ilang, Mabuhay Palace, and Champagne Room open their doors for you. Experience old Manila at its finest while overlooking the bay and dancing the night away to the rocking tunes of the Filipinas Band.
Rate/s: Inquire online
