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What Kind Of Valentine Are You? The Best Hotel Experiences In Manila For Every Romantic Mood

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Valentine’s Day isn’t short on options; it’s drowning in them—special menus, themed cakes, roses, violins on cue. Romance has become a little overproduced, a little exhausting—and who hasn’t gone on a Valentine&#x27;s Day date that looked perfect on paper but left you disappointed? The real challenge of the season is to find the menu or experience that will actually give you the romantic date you’ve been dreaming of.But there’s a smart solution: go to a hotel. They’ve perfected the art of making romance feel easy.Hotels know that romance is rarely just one grand gesture—it’s the whole experience. So they take care of the details: the lighting, the music, the perfectly-timed food and drinks. Even the little surprises, like fresh flowers and chocolate truffles in a box tied with ribbon. You don’t have to lift a finger, and you don&#x27;t have to remember a thing.Here are my favorite hotel Valentine’s Day offerings in Metro Manila this year. Each one gets top points for romance, service, and meals that truly feel special. All you have to do is make that reservation, and the hotel will do the rest.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17707095493702026_Valentine&#x27;s F&amp;B.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>A French Love Affair at Old Manila | The Peninsula Manila</div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeninsulamanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For the Grand Gesture: The Peninsula Manila</a></h3>The Peninsula gets one thing about romance: sometimes you want to really, truly impress.Love is grand here. On February 14, take a private 15-minute sunset helicopter ride for an aerial tour of the luminous Makati skyline, followed by a specially curated four-course dinner at The Lobby. Only six guests per flight; PHP 43,000 for two.Prefer to keep your feet on the ground? The Lobby also offers a four-course Valentine’s dinner on February 13 (PHP 5,490 per person).For sophisticates at heart, A French Love Affair in Old Manila on February 14 is quietly spectacular. MICHELIN-Selected chefs serve a six-course French set dinner (PHP 8,200 per person) that unfolds like a love letter to French culinary tradition.And because no one wants to battle horrendous traffic on a romantic night out, The Pen makes a persuasive case for staying in with the L’Amour Staycation Experience: a room stay paired with a four-course dinner for two at The Lobby, followed by breakfast at Escolta, pool time, and late check-out courtesy of Peninsula Time. Rates start at PHP 19,200 for a Deluxe Room and PHP 24,000 for a Premier SuiteYou don’t even have to worry about flowers or chocolate. From February 9 to 14, the Peninsula Boutique and Flower Shop rounds things out with Valentine’s gifts, handcrafted sweets, and floral arrangements—because here, even the finishing touches feel thoughtful.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770709708552The Peak(1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>A Dinner Above It All at The Peak | Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila</div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Modern Romance: Grand Hyatt Manila</a></h3>Grand Hyatt Manila doesn’t insist on one version of romance. It offers several——and each one is sure to delight..Music lovers can sink into Love, In Full Score at The Lounge, where the Manila Symphony Orchestra performs live alongside a four-course dinner (PHP 4,200 net per person).Earlier in the day, Steeped with Love serves afternoon tea for two (PHP 3,499 net) on weekdays until February 12. From February 13 to 15, The Lounge turns into a live-station buffet (PHP 2,749 net per person), complete with free-flow rosé sangria.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770709817995Afternoon Tea.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Stepped with Love Afternoon Tea | Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila</div>Wine lovers will enjoy an evening at The Cellar with A Taste of Spanish Romance: a five-course menu for two (PHP 9,900 net), with an optional wine pairing at PHP 1,500 net per person.For couples who want privacy under the stars, Pool House offers a poolside cabana experience (PHP 16,000 net for two), complete with a four-course menu and a bottle of bubbly.The most dramatic option? A Dinner Above It All at The Peak, from February 13 to 14. Six courses, sweeping city views, and the kind of setting that does much of the seducing for you (PHP 7,000 net per person).Beyond the table, Illume Spa’s Aromas and Romance creates a bespoke spa experience for two (PHP 14,000 net). Tokens of Love, available February 2–15, include flower bouquets, artisanal cakes, and petite sweets—from the Valentine’s Cherry Cake (PHP 2,500) to Chocolate Hazelnut creations and petite confections (PHP 220–350).<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770746068034_11A0660.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Maria Clara at Ibarra Valentine menu at Hilton Manila | Photo: Hilton Manila</div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Storybook Filipino Romance: Hilton Manila</a></h3>For a distinctly Filipino experience, Hilton Manila serves one of the city’s most thoughtfully conceived Valentine’s dinners.On February 14, Maria Clara at Ibarra: The Journey of Two Hearts comes to life at Vega Pool Bar from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Inspired by the enduring love story in Noli Me Tangere, Executive Chef Lord Bayaban presents a five-course Filipino tasting menu, while a live harana trio serenades beneath the night sky.Packages start at PHP 15,000 net for two, with seating options ranging from poolside tables to private cabanas, and add-ons including wine pairings, sparkling wine or Moët &amp; Chandon, floral arrangements, and keepsakes.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770746194153CRU Steakhouse at Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>CRU Steakhouse | Photo: Newport World Resorts</div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newportworldresorts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Every Flavor of Romance: Newport World Resorts</a></h3>From kaiseki to kare-kare, Newport World Resorts turns Valentine’s into a buffet of experiences.For Japanese precision, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotelokuramnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel Okura Manila’s</a> MICHELIN-recognized Yamazato serves Valentine’s Kaiseki, Teppan Kaiseki, and intimate Sushi Omakase. Seasonality, craft, and technique take center stage, whether you’re lingering over a five-course dinner (PHP 8,000++ per person) or savoring a counter experience with Sushi Omakase (PHP 12,000++ per person).<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770746338257Valentine’s Sushi Omakase at Yamazato, Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>A Valentine&#x27;s Day sushi omakase at Yamazato | Photo: Hotel Okura Manila</div>CRU Steakhouse at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/manilamarriott/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manila Marriott</a> leans into the romance of the steakhouse experience. Choose from hand-cut premium meats, from Australian Portoro Ribeye to Omi Wagyu Striploin, paired with thoughtfully curated sides and wines. Four-course Valentine’s menus start at PHP 4,790, with a Premium Selection dinner priced at PHP 6,888+ on February 13 and 14.For couples who like shared plates and a lively vibe, Hotel Okura’s Yawaragi presents a Valentine’s Izakaya Buffet (PHP 3,500++ per person), while the Marriott Café offers a luxurious buffet featuring lobster, oysters, and premium meats (PHP 3,888 nett). <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gordonramsaybarandgrillph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gordon Ramsay Bar &amp; Grill</a> adds its festive touch with the Great British Brunch and bespoke cocktails (PHP 2,888 per person).For rooftop romance, SORA at Hotel Okura serves a five-course dinner under the night sky (PHP 5,000++ per person), while La Serenata at Casa Buenas offers Filipino tasting menus with oysters, kinilaw, and kare-kare oxtail croquetas, with seating for couples or groups from PHP 5,500 to PHP 20,500.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770746588896La Serenata at Casa Buenas, Newport World Resorts.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>La Serenata at Casa Buenas | Photo: Casa Buenas</div>And it’s not just about dining. Live performances fill the season with music and theater, from Champions of the Heart, featuring Martin Nievera, Jed Madela, and Jona, to Bagets The Musical, reliving the iconic coming-of-age film on stage through March 2026.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770746637237Bagets The Musical 2026 at Newport World Resorts.jpe" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><h3 id="isPasted"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cityofdreamsmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Romance Through Bespoke Dining: City of Dreams Manila</a></h3>At City of Dreams Manila, Valentine’s is all about carefully crafted, memorable dining.At <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystaldragonmnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crystal Dragon</a>, Valentine’s is marked with a five-course Cantonese meal served over lunch and dinner on February 13 and 14. The menu follows a traditional progression designed for sharing.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17707477277301. Crystal Dragon - - Chilled Osmanthus Sweetened Pear Soup with Bird&#x27;s Nest and Black Fairy Swan Puff.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Cantonese fine dining at Crystal Dragon | Photo: Crystal Dragon</div>At <a href="https://www.instagram.com/noburestaurantmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nobu Manila</a>, a six-course Valentine’s omakase is offered on February 13 and 14. It’s a focused, modern meal that unfolds course by course, appealing to couples who prefer to place their evening in the hands of the chef.In the end, romance is best when you don’t have to worry so much about getting all the details right. We say, let the experts handle it, so your only job is to enjoy the night.

Discover the best Valentine’s Day hotel experiences in Metro Manila, from romantic dinners and decadent desserts to rooftop views, live music, and thoughtful touches that make love effortless.

Discover the best Valentine’s Day hotel experiences in Metro Manila, from romantic dinners and decadent desserts to rooftop views, live music, and thoughtful touches that make love effortless.

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What Kind Of Valentine Are You? The Best Hotel Experiences In Manila For Every Romantic Mood

Troy Barrios

Published Feb 10, 2026 02:30 AM PHT

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Updated Feb 11, 2026 11:47 AM PHT

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