Up At The Premier Lounge of Novotel Manila Araneta Center

It's one more facet of the unique Novotel experience that combines both elegance and simplicity in one seamless blend...

...up there at the Premier Lounge of Novotel Manila Araneta Center. The rush of the holiday season brings in families from all over to celebrate the festive holidays, but you're far from it all. Up here at the Premier Lounge...

Located at the twenty-fourth floor of Novotel Manila Araneta Center, the Premier Lounge offers privileged guests exclusive benefits, including personalized check-in and check-out without the long queues (check out my post on my other food blog for a detailed listing of the Premier Lounge's exclusive benefits at The Novotel Experience: A Christmas Weekend Staycation at Novotel Manila Araneta Center). The elegant circular lay-out features panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass windows draping the spacious interiors in natural light...

...as well as impressive views of the cityscape. Checking in is a breeze at the Premier Lounge, and my Christmas weekend staycation at Novotel Manila Araneta Center is off to a great start (for more on Novotel Manila Araneta Center, see my post, Novotel Manila: Transforming the Landscape in Quezon City).

With over 400 rooms, Novotel Manila Araneta Center has the perfect accommodations for you, simply choose from Superior Room, Superior Room with Lounge Access, Suites and Deluxe Rooms. All rooms are smartly furnished with modern amenities like a large LED flat screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, hand and rain shower, a safety deposit box and fast, free Wi-Fi to keep you connected. The clean and modern European design reflects the Novotel philosophy of Live N Dream, Work N Play, an integral part of the Novotel experience. The plush beds, with its silky smooth linens, are another vital component in any memorable getaway. And once you lay down, you'll have to muster all your strength to get up. Good luck.

Each room has a separate work area with all the plugs and outlets for all your gadgets just in case you need to finish some business. The smart configuration places all the essential power sources within easy reach, and with fast and free Wi-Fi access inside your room and throughout the hotel, you can stay connected without skipping a beat.

Inside your private sanctuary, you'll find one of Novotel's advocacies neatly stacked in the bath, with fair trade eco-friendly personal grooming products. It's one of many innovative initiatives as part of Novotel's commitment to the Planet 21 Programme, a worldwide movement devoted to local sourcing, diversity, water, energy, and waste management. And this commitment is reflected all throughout Novotel, down to the sustainable seafood served in all its outlets.

A quick nap followed by a refreshing snack of fruits, you can just stay inside your private sanctuary but it's time for tea...

The Premier Lounge offers afternoon tea daily from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, simply pick a spot...

...or choose to enjoy your tea al fresco with the cool breeze and stunning views.

The personalized service adds that feeling of exclusivity and privacy at the Premier Lounge, and it's the best spot for tea this side of the metro.

The sumptuous buffet spread features a wide variety of savory and sweet bites, from freshly baked croissants, corned beef sandwiches, mini-pita rolls filled with spicy beef sisig and indulgent bite-sized desserts like Cheesecake, Sans Rival, Chocolate Madeleine, and an assortment of tempting desserts. And you can come back for seconds. And thirds...

By 5:00 pm, the shifting afternoon light sets the stage as the buffet spread is transformed for the evening's cocktails. Fresh seafood and more savory bites are served...

...including delicately seared tuna sprinkled with sesame seeds, crisp crostini topped with pickled beetroot, savory tarts and and assorted maki rolls.

And there's just nothing quite like a glass of wine or ice-cold beer as the sun sets in the distant horizon.  

The Premier Lounge also offers a variety of handcrafted cocktails, including their signature Secret Lover, a refreshingly sweet and tart blend with vodka, pineapple juice and Blue Curacao.

Pair your wine, beer or cocktail with some of the freshly prepared appetizers from The Premier Lounge's kitchen, like the fresh squid topped with garlic and chili and draped in spicy olive oil. The buffet spread at The Premier Lounge's cocktails are sumptuous and filling, and a meal in itself.

Bright and early the next day, The Premier Lounge sets up its daily Breakfast Buffet starting at 6:30 amd to 10:30am. Start with a pair of sunny-side ups, masterfully executed ...

...along with a selection of premium charcuterie and gourmet cheeses. Pair your dish with The Premier Lounge's freshly brewed Latte or freshly squeezed fruit juices.

Then, grab a plate for the savory mains for a hearty breakfast to start your day right. That day, the Premier Lounge served their signature Homemade Corned Beef with fork-tender beef brisket brined and simmered for hours, as well as tasty Nurnberger sausages with a side of buttered organic vegetables and garlic fried rice. Other savory dishes served that day included Thai Red Curry, Pork Stir-Fry, Beef Pares, Stuffed Milkfish Belly, and Stir-Fry Chicken. More garlic fried rice? Yes, please...

At the Premier Lounge, it's all about perfect starts...

...with one last round of smoked salmon to cap a hearty breakfast. Just perfect.

And with a view this good, the day's looking great at The Premier Lounge.

Personalized service, from the minute you check-in to that first refreshing sip of coffee, the Premier Lounge's got you covered for that unique Novotel experience.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is located at General Aguinaldo Avenue, Araneta Center, Quezon City or call 990-7888 for inquiries and more information.

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