7 staycation deals in Metro Manila perfect for long weekends

Apart from Buwan ng Wika and Ghost Month, more awesome things define the month of August: two long weekends!

There’s one coming up this weekend  (Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21, a national non-working holiday commemorating the assassination of former senator Benigno Aquino, Jr.) and the  week after (National Heroes' Day on August 28 - also a national holiday to honor our national heroes).

You can join the rest of Metro Manila at the beach, sure. But why miss out on an empty and calm city? Besides, hotels in Metro Manila have delicious staycation deals, it’s almost a sin to leave and ignore them. Below, we rounded up seven.

1. Seda Vertis North 

Spend the night — or the whole long weekend, why not? — at the newly opened and QC’s largest hotel, Seda Vertis North. The Great Deal Promo shaves 20 percent off the best available rate: a Deluxe room, which boasts of 32 square meters good for two (2) adults is just at P4,480, down from P6,720. Two (2) kids below 12 years old can bunk in for free. The promo includes free breakfast for the two adults and for the two kids too — if they’re below 6 years old, that is. “Kids aged 7-12 get 50 percent discount for breakfast. That would be P575 nett,” informs a gracious customer service relations officer. Website. +632 7398888.

2. New World Makati

New World’s Weekend Bliss is quite a deal. For only P7,000, you can savor a full 24-hour R&R in its Premiere Room — that means you can check-out later than the usual 12noon. “If you check-in at 1pm, you can check-out at 1pm, if check-in is at 2pm, you also check-out at 2pm the next day,” says the friendly customer service on the phone. Website. +632 8116888.

3. Nobu Hotel

Staycation not enough for the kids? Nobu Hotel at the City of Dreams has a Stay and Play package for the coming long weekends. The package includes an overnight accommodation, complimentary breakfast at Nobu Restaurant, and DreamPlay passes for two adults and two children 12 years and below. They also have Celebrations package if you just want to chill in bed. This is what dreams are made of! Website. +632 8008080.

4. The Henry Hotel

On any (or both!) long weekends, why not choose to enjoy this heritage haven? Book direct and enjoy The Henry’s classic standard room for just P4,000 a night! That’s 27square meters of idyllic space, with a choice of queen size or single beds. If you must know, the published rate for the classic standard room is P12,000. A great deal, isn’t it? Warm up, and refuel before going back to work. Facebook. +632 8078888.

5. Makati Shangri-La

They are offering a weekend family room, perfect for a fambam quality time. It comes with a complimentary buffet breakfast for four (two adults and two kids), tipi tent play area for children inside the room, and more! You can get half off on the prevailing best available rate when you book a second room for the kids! Hit them up and book your home for the weekend. PHP 8,800* per night. Facebook. +632 8138888.

6. Marco Polo Ortigas 

The Weekend Stay Play and Dine promo shaves 10 percent off the best available rate for guests checking in on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The offer includes buffet breakfast for 2 adults and up to 2 children under 6 years old. Access to Piccolo Kids Club, free unlimited high speed WiFi internet access, use of the Indoor Infinity Pool and Fitness Centre, and more discounts (20 percent off) in the hotel’s many restaurants and lounges as well as at Flow, The Spa come as an add-on. We called Marco Polo and a premiere room, which measures 50 square meters, could be yours at P7730 for a Friday check-in. Website. +632 720777.

7. Rizal Park Hotel 

Courtesy of Rizal Park Hotel Facebook

What better way to spend National Heroes’ Day than by snugging up in a Filipino-colonial styled suite named after our National Hero? The newly opened Rizal Park Hotel has a Heroes’ Weekend Promo: enjoy the 3-day and 2-night break in their Junior Suite from August 19-21 or August 26-28. The promo is inclusive of buffet Breakfast for 2, a choice of a Historical Tour of the National Planetarium and National Museum or Kalesa Ride, 30% Discount on Ala Carte Menu at Café Riza, and 1 Complimentary Bottle of Wine. Facebook. +632 8048700. — Akari Nakano/LA/KVD, GMA News