We celebrated our wedding anniversary at HOTEL BENILDE MAISON DE LA SALLE

This is not our first time here. We're back because we had a wonderful stay some 2 years ago for our family tradition. We usually spend our New Years Eve  away from home. And we're so happy to be back here. It's like a second home to us.

I can still remember the sweet scent around the place. I really feel at home and so relaxed, because from the reception area and along the hallway, I hear soft Jazz music playing. 

Checking in at Hotel Benilde is a hassle-free thing. The friendly front liners will surely assist you without any qualms. 

THE ROOM 

It was a timely invitation as we're celebrating our 12th year wedding anniversary. Special thanks to our KTG family foodie friend Reese of The Foodie Station for inviting us to have an experience again at Hotel Benilde.

We stayed at the Superior Twin room. It comes with comfy white duvet beddings and fluffy pillows. Plus big extra throw pillows for bed decorations. That's why, upon entering the room, I already felt the inviting bed calling me to lie down and take a quick break.

I love their spacious cabinet with safety volt. It has a built-in light inside and it lights up once you open it. 

This long side table beside the cabinet is useful for putting stuff upon your arrival. You know the habit of leaving the stuff anywhere in the part of the room? This can serve its purpose.

The room is equipped with full hotel amenities like, LED TV, bathroom with toiletries, tea and coffee maker, personal fridge and more. Of course, our young lady foodie got hold of the TV remote.

This comfy modern sofa was big enough for my big young lady for quick relaxation before taking her afternoon dip. While that white table is actually useful. You can move it anywhere since they have quite spacious room.

OTHER ROOMS

I fell in love at the Presidential Suite, if I already find our Superior Twin room beautiful, you'll definitely love this room. It is totally spacious, from the large receiving area to bedroom and bathroom as well. You can roll over the king bed, dip in the jacuzzi while watching something on the mounted tv. What a life to spend at least a night or two at the Presidential Suite. We should try to experience this, maybe on our next wedding anniversary.

The One Bedroom Suite is a spacious room enough for a family of 3 or 4. It has king bed and bathtub. You can actually throw a mini gathering here as the receiving room is also big.

And if you like to check-in with friends, a group of four can be booked for a Dormitory. They have separated dorm for male and female. Here you can do your group study, sleepover or pajama party. Still with complete basic amenities of a standard room.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

ONE BEDROOM SUITE

DORMITORY

THE POOL

The swimming pool is located at the roof deck. Providing the feel of nature with its man-made water falls and greeneries around the pool area. I love the overlooking sight of the Manila Skyline.

During our stay, the weather was gloomy and a with bit drizzling. Well, nothing can stop our little mermaid once the water calls for her fin. It was a perfect time for my daughter to enjoy their pool, located at the upper deck. 

THE FOOD

Dinner was served. We enjoyed the delectable dishes that we ordered. We started with hearty flavorful Cream of Mushroom soup and Wild Wild Wings as the appetizer. Then my favorite Kani Mango Salad. For the heavy part of the meal, we had Penne Carbonara and Tuna Sandwich. Our young foodie's choice is the Norwegian Salmon while Daddy foodie enjoyed the Litson Kawali.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM  P150

KANI MANGO SALAD P190

This is the highlight of our dinner, actually my personal favorite. Not your usual Kani salad. The strips of dried mango made everything perfectly good mixed with lettuce, crab sticks, fried thin noodles in this yummy bowl.

WILD WILD WINGS P230

TUNA SANDWICH P160

PENNE CARBONARA

This creamy Carbonara can complete your carb need for the night. So good!

NORWEGIAN SALMON P390

Our young foodie's personal favorite was the Norwegian Salmon with silent "L" to pronounce it right. Served in the bed of mashed potato and sautéed mix vegetable. 

While daddy foodie can't get enough of the thinly sliced crunchy pork belly litson. I enjoyed it as well!

LITSON KAWALI P360

After enjoying our gastronomic dinner which was elegantly served,  we  also got to enjoy our cozy room.  We don't miss to goof around before going to bed. This comfy bed must be durable enough to handle us 3 giants. 

BREAKFAST BUFFET AT CAFE ROMANCON

We took the opportunity to have breakfast together, just the two us, as we're still celebrating our wedding anniversary. Had some heart-to-heart talk while having our first meal for the day.

Cafe Romancon is the in-house restaurant for guests and walk-in guests. It offers just the right  combination and selection of food. It's good that it will definitely wont let you get overwelled with the choices that you need to make early morning for your first meal. And I am fine with that. As I don't really believe that you should eat like a king for breakfast. You can surely handle their buffet breakfast.

The cereal station is the best place for kids and kids at heart as well. Pouring fresh milk to your cereal puts smile in my heart . While the bread station and the jam station can give you real options.  Of course, the salad station is the one for me.

CEREAL STATION

JAM AND SPREAD STATION

CHEESE STATION

SALAD STATION

If you feel like having egg, you can ask for your sunny side-up or omelet of your own choice of ingredients. They have cheese, tomato, onion, mushroom, green and red bell pepper. I only go for cheese, mushroom and bell pepper.

 

Good thing I overstayed at the café, because they served the smoked milk fish as replacement for the fish fillet that was served earlier. I loved it. The creamy smooth texture and smoky flavor of the milkfish led me to my 2nd serving.

I started with this first plate and then....

My hubby prepared his toasted bread with peanut butter and strawberry jam. I only like it cream cheese, so divine! Focaccia bread is love!

I had the porridge or Arroz Caldo to cap my early buffet. Best with a sprinkle of garlic bits and spring onion. But there are more condiments to add up to your taste. Yummy!

Time to check-out!

Spending a special event in a special place like this, is totally a blast. Thank you so much Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle for serving us great food, comfortable room and excellent service. 

If you want to have a quick escape from your busy and stressful life, a few minutes drive away in the metro can bring you here at Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle.

Spend your much needed "R & R" even without breaking your bank account. Remember, when your mind and your body calls for a break, give it ASAP! Celebrate your small or big victories anytime here at Hotel Benilde. They said its a 4-star hotel, well, to us it's a 4.9 star with #TheANGfoodiefamily standard.

And here's another #DaetoRemember!

Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle

Address: Arellano Avenue, Corner Estrada St, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Facebook Page: http://www.hotelbenilde.com/
Contact Number: +63 2 230 5230

The Selah Garden Hotel : Perfect for Team Building and Family Adventure

Have you started planning for your quick summer group getaway or family vacation without the hassle of long driving or commuting? Then this one is a good read for you.
 

 

Few weeks ago, The ANG Foodie Family was able to visit an amazing place in the heart of Pasay City. I never thought of seeing this one in the busy and crowded area in the metro. But yes, this is a great find.

 

Take a look at the beautiful photos taken from my mobile phone.

 

 

From the exterior to the interior design of Selah Hotel, you can already have a feel of nature. Even from wall decors to furniture, the classy woods and different native and materials surrounds the beautiful place. I really appreciate it, because I myself is a fan of wood furniture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Selah Garden Hotel is not your ordinary hotel that you can find in the middle of the city. Aside from their modern room accommodation, you and your family or friends has a lot to explore in this small yet well-equipped facility.

If you seek for some adventure, you don't need to go far. They have high ropes and low ropes activities that you can enjoy. I can highly recommend having your team building here without spending so much time in the road to get to this place.

And of course, the clean infinity pool is already given. My young swimmer spent hours and hours of swimming with her friends.

My favorite here is the wall climbing area. But since my weight was not so appropriate for the activity, instead, I encouraged my daughter  to do it. She is a super fan of wall climbing since she was small. She feels good reaching the top. By the way, the guy on this photo, is none other than boyraket.com.

I must admit that I am not the adventurous type of person when it comes to rope activities. But my two babies are! Mr. Ang and baby Ang bravely tried the zip line for the first time. And of course, after the zip line, you have different options to go back to the ground. They both crossed the hanging bridge back to the second level of the tower where the stairs going down is located.

 

Congratulations to our young lady who just conquered her fear of heights by finishing the two way zip line and crossing hanging bridge.

 

 

The highlight of Selah for me is the lovely big swing. I love feeling the wind while swinging. It relaxes me. Even with those bunch of crazy peeps behind us...hahahaha!

 

With me is my lovely college bff Bette, enjoying the peaceful morning. She was all set to take her morning dip when I dragged her for this photo opt. I love this friend of mine who is always available whenever I call her...Such a good day to simply enjoy life with great people at this great place.

 

 

 

The young ladies of the mommy/lifestyle bloggers Claire and Millete together with my only daughter, had their bonding time while swinging under the big tree. And another lovely photo with friends Anne and Allan. Just to share with you...in my wish list, I really wish to have a swing in our future garden.

 

 

Here's the talented staff of Selah, they are so friendly and courteous. They can even dance and can help you facilitate games if needed. The cute thing, inside the hotel, when a dance music suddenly plays, all the staff will stop to whatever they are doing and will  gracefully dance. Isn't that entertaining?

 

The Selah Garden Hotel is a beautiful place to capture not only photos but memories that we can treasure. You can create instagrammable stories with each corner.

 

 

Yes, another DAEtoRemember for the The ANG Foodie Family who travels and loves hotel exploring.

 

 About The Selah Garden Hotel

It has 83 rooms botique hotel, which offers an alternative relaxed lifestyle in an urban setting. Right smack in the middle of the Makati Business District and the historical Intramuros.  

 

The Selah Garden Hotel is very accessible to airport and the Mall of Asia. The Selah Garden Hotel has various types of accommodations that will suit guests preferences.  The Selah Garden Hotel is your perfect gateway in the city.


Amenities :

Air conditioned rooms, Complimentary wi-fi access, welcome drinks, safety deposit box, 24-hour rooms,  Table Restaurant,  Spa by Selah, Infinity pool, scuba diving corse, Team - building facilities with high ropes activities.

www.selahgarden.com
FB: The Selah Garden Hotel
Email: selahgardensuites@gmail.com