The Peninsula, Manila
| Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues 1226 Makati City, Manila Republic of the Philippines Tel. (63-2) 887 2888 |
It is truly a dream, finally finding myself having
afternoon tea in a city where I thought afternoon
tea had not exist.
The Manila Peninsula, or as the Filipinos call it,
the Manila Pen, is one of the Premier Hotels for
visitors in Philippines. Built in 1976, the hotel
still exudes elegance. The central room, the
Lobby, is a soaring glass atrium. The archi-
tectural features create interest at every turn.
It pleased guests then as much as it does today.
Climbing up along the curved elegant marble
staircase, we reach the Makati Side where afternoon tea is served. If one were to take a
moment and look over sprawling space of the Lobby, one would see the level of grandeur
achieved. Being here in the Manila Peninsula where social elite and politicians gather gives
you a feeling of understanding why this place is a "hot spot" in the country.
We were seated overlooking the lobby. Since it was the first time my sisters had
participated in a tea event, I ordered for them and explained the concept of afternoon tea as
delights would arrive to our table. The setting was elegant with garden motiff china. The
service was perfection. It was very traditional, down to the crisp linens. Aside from regular
tea choices, they also offered caffeine-free and herbal teas. There were three types of tea
sandwiches, and colorful pastries and scones with devonshire cream and fruit preserves
completed the presentation.
Tea is serve 2:30 to 5:00 PM. I recommend not leaving right away.... sit back and relax to
the alternating sounds of the string ensemble and jazz from 6:00 PM onwards.
afternoon tea in a city where I thought afternoon
tea had not exist.
The Manila Peninsula, or as the Filipinos call it,
the Manila Pen, is one of the Premier Hotels for
visitors in Philippines. Built in 1976, the hotel
still exudes elegance. The central room, the
Lobby, is a soaring glass atrium. The archi-
tectural features create interest at every turn.
It pleased guests then as much as it does today.
Climbing up along the curved elegant marble
staircase, we reach the Makati Side where afternoon tea is served. If one were to take a
moment and look over sprawling space of the Lobby, one would see the level of grandeur
achieved. Being here in the Manila Peninsula where social elite and politicians gather gives
you a feeling of understanding why this place is a "hot spot" in the country.
We were seated overlooking the lobby. Since it was the first time my sisters had
participated in a tea event, I ordered for them and explained the concept of afternoon tea as
delights would arrive to our table. The setting was elegant with garden motiff china. The
service was perfection. It was very traditional, down to the crisp linens. Aside from regular
tea choices, they also offered caffeine-free and herbal teas. There were three types of tea
sandwiches, and colorful pastries and scones with devonshire cream and fruit preserves
completed the presentation.
Tea is serve 2:30 to 5:00 PM. I recommend not leaving right away.... sit back and relax to
the alternating sounds of the string ensemble and jazz from 6:00 PM onwards.
