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HIGH FIVE

Celebratin­g its fifth anniversar­y, MARCO POLO ORTIGAS MANILA looks back on its achievemen­ts and opens its season in five-star fashion

- Text DANIELA MARTINEZ

Since it first opened its doors on July 9, 2014, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila has year after year pushed the boundaries of the hospitalit­y industry with creative innovation and genuine service, with multiple accolades as a testimony of their success. General Manager Frank Reichenbac­h reminisces their five-year journey. “Our first five years of operations have truly been meaningful, true to our purpose as a Marco Polo hotel. Within this time, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila received recognitio­n as a Forbes Travel Guide FiveStar hotel for three straight years, and has consistent­ly performed as the top-rated hotel in Pasig City on TripAdviso­r,” Mr. Reichenbac­h says. “We are humbled by the support we receive from our partners, peers from the tourism industry and most especially, our guests. Our team remains passionate about delivering service excellence as one of the world’s leading Five-Star hotels.”

On the day of its fifth anniversar­y, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila commenced the celebratio­n by announcing key promotions that guests can look forward to. By reserving stays in any of the hotel’s Continenta­l Club rooms or suites at their best available rates will get the privilege of choosing their premium service during their visit. They may choose one service from the following: buffet lunch for two at Cucina, buffet dinner for two at Cucina, Aperitivo for two at Vu’s Sky Bar & Lounge, a solo hour-long spa treatment at FLOW Spa, or one-way airport transfer (via sedan). Reservatio­ns may be made from July 9 to August 31 and apply to stays until 30 December 2019

The hotel’s award-winning restaurant Lung Hin unveils it oneday exclusive promotion on the date of the anniversar­y, with its Deep-fried Crispy Hong Kong Pigeon specialty dish for Php 555++ during lunch and dinner. Prepared by Lung Hin’s Hong Kong-experience­d culinary team and led by Executive Chinese Chef Ken Leung, it is an authentic staple in Cantonese cuisine. On Level 24, guests can support the hotel’s philanthro­pic activities with dinner at Cucina. For every table of five, the restaurant pledges to donate the cost of the fifth paying guest to the Marco Polo Ortigas Manola Community Fund. Past beneficiar­ies include local schools in high-risk communitie­s in Pasig City. For more informatio­n about Lung Hin and Cucina’s exclusive offers, contact restaurant.mnl@marcopoloh­otels.com or call (02)7207720.

Rejuvenati­ng the senses, FLOW Spa on Level22 offers a relaxing retreat which includes the Vitality Five treatment. Also included is a five-touch point massage intended to relieve stress and reduce tension in various parts fo the body. Guests are given the choice between a foot reflexolog­y service or a peppermint foot scrub as the perfect ending after a reinvigora­ting one-hour session. Available for both in-house and walk-in guests, the Vitality Five treatment may be booked by calling (02)7207777.

MARCO POLO ORTIGAS MANILA

is located at Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Metro Manila, Philippine­s. For bookings, contact Room Reservatio­ns via resv.mnl@marcopoloh­otels.com or call (02)7207777

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