The Manila Hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in a season of reflection, culinary delights, and family-friendly festivities with a carefully curated lineup of Holy Week and Easter events, as well as special dining offers this April. From a magical Easter celebration to a spiritual Visita Iglesia pilgrimage, along with dining experiences at Café Ilang-Ilang, Lobby Lounge, and M Takeout, there is something for everyone to experience.
Easter at the EGGmerald City
Families are in for a wickedly fun Easter at The Manila Hotel’s Tent City on April 20, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. Inspired by the whimsical world of The Wizard of Oz, Easter at the EGGmerald City will transform the venue into an emerald and pink-colored wonderland filled with activities for children, including bouncy castles, face painting, cupcake making, arts and crafts, egg decorating, a magic show, balloon twisting, a musical, and much more. Hotel mascot Willy the Bear will make a special appearance, ready to meet junior guests and pose for photos.
“We are thrilled to host a truly unique Easter celebration this year, bringing the wicked world of Oz into reality for the spectacle for our junior guests,” said Marvin Kim Tan, vice president for sales and marketing of The Manila Hotel. “This is a wonderful opportunity for families to create lasting memories together in a fun and magical atmosphere.”
Tickets for Easter at the EGGmerald City are priced at P1,999 net, which includes admission for one child (12 years old and below) and one adult companion (13 years old and above).
For families seeking to extend the fun, The Manila Hotel offers a special room package at P10,000 net, inclusive of an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two persons at Café Ilang-Ilang, and one complimentary ticket to Easter at the EGGmerald City. Booking is available until April 19, 2025, for stays on April 20. Terms and conditions apply. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit Nos. FTEB-217902 and FTEB-217877, Series of 2025.
Visita Iglesia: A Holy Week pilgrimage
In the spirit of Lenten reflection, The Manila Hotel invites guests to join a meaningful Visita Iglesia tour on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. The tour will be led by The Traveling Salakot, Paul John Hernandez, a social science educator known for his engaging historical tours that highlight Filipino heritage. Recognized by the Department of Tourism and the National Parks Development Committee, The Traveling Salakot brings deep insight into the significance of each church along the route.
Visita Iglesia will include visits to Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Santa Rita Chapel, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Church, Santa Maria Goretti, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guia, and Our Lady of Remedies Church.
Priced at P1,500 per adult and P750 per child (12 years old and below), the package includes round-trip shuttle service and snacks. Two schedules are available: 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Limited slots are available, and reservations are recommended through +632 8527 0011 or concierge@themanilahotel.com.
For a complete Holy Week retreat, guests can avail of the Visita Iglesia Room Offer at P10,000 per room per night, which includes a stay in a Deluxe Room, breakfast for two at Café Ilang-Ilang, and Visita Iglesia tour access for two adults and two kids. Reservations are open until April 16 for stay dates from April 16 to 18, 2025.
Pampanga Food Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang
Back due to popular demand, the Pampanga Food Festival returns to Café Ilang-Ilang from April 1 to 15, 2025, showcasing the rich flavors of Kapampangan cuisine. The lunch and dinner buffet will feature a rotating selection of beloved regional dishes, including Pako Salad, Sisig, Batuteng Tugak (stuffed frog), Sipo Egg, Pritong Itik, Suam na Native Mais, Kalderetang Bibe sa Gata, Adobo Balut, Bringhe, Tibok Tibok, Turrones de Casoy, and more.
Lenten specials at The Manila Hotel
Observing the solemnity of Holy Week, The Manila Hotel presents a special Lenten menu at the Lobby Lounge, available until April 20. Featured meat-free dishes include Easter Salad, Barley Vegetable Soup, Salmon Carbonara, Shrimp Pesto Pizza, and Norwegian Salmon Fillet.
For those preferring to observe the season at home, M Takeout offers a Lenten Home Buffet featuring traditional and seafood-based dishes such as Green Mango and Singkamas with Bagoong, Tuna Kinilaw with Gata, Escabeche Maya-Maya, Halabos ng Hipon, Inihaw na Lumot, Rellenong Alimasag, Kilawing Puso ng Saging, Vegetable Pancit Bihon with Tokwa, and Steamed Rice. Available from April 1 to 30, this set is priced at P4,880.
For further inquiries and reservations, call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500, email info@themanilahotel.com, or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph.