Staycation: Sofitel Philippine Plaza

According to my friend “Wiki” , Staycation (Stay at Home + Vacation = Staycation)  is a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within driving distance or taking a vacation to a location relatively close to home.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza has been a favorite staycation venue for my family whenever we have special occasions to celebrate. Reason for this is because the hotel in itself is only located in Roxas Boulevard, the resort style lagoon pools overlooking the Manila Bay sunset, plus the good breakfast selection at Spiral convinced us that Sofitel is truly an oasis resort within the bustling city of Manila.

                            

We booked a standard room good enough for a family of four 

aaww :) a welcome note from the management on my 2nd visit

Pool View from our room veranda.

My kids having fun at the pool 

There is even mini sandbox and kid's play area near the pool. A great opportunity to make friends too:)

Hammocks and loungers are spread within the garden overlooking the Manila Bay a great venue for some photo ops activities like these :)

    

And this is the magnificent Manila Bay sunset...Ang ganda di ba?

Our stay was during the month of February and there was a Pyromusical Competition held at Mall of Asia that time. Thus, at the pool area we were able to have a glimpse of the spectacular fireworks for free :)

  

The only cons with the fireworks competition that time....we were not able to go out of the hotel due to the congested traffic outside and instead obliged to have a room service for dinner :(

What I love even more with Sofitel is the Breakfast Buffet selection at Spiral. My Kids are still free of charge that time yipee so there's no add-on with the rate I booked for the Standard Room with free breakfast for two.

                 

J1 and J2 enjoying the donuts' section

                                 

and this is my buffet breakfast plate Spiral Edition :)

Over-all considering the ambiance and the kid-friendly activities, Sofitel is a good choice for a staycation for family with young kids.  A peso value of around Php6k++ (Please check the reservation for the updated rate) of an overnight stay with breakfast plus the amenities for your kids is already a good steal for a luxurious staycation at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. 

Sofitel Philippine Plaza

CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard,

Pasay City

Tel No: (+632) 551-5555

Fax No:(+632) 551-5610

Date of Visit: February 2011