Food plays a big role in our overall hotel experience.
One of the greatest things I looked forward to at
this year’s Blogapalooza was our two-night stay at Novotel Manila—a first for
this annual event since its inception in 2011. The relatively new hotel, which
is part of Accor Hotels, is located at the Araneta Center. It’s perfect for
both a leisurely stay and a business-related trip.
The hotel boasts of stylish posh rooms with soft
beds, carpeted floors, elegant toilet and bathroom, and a view of the bustling
city. I had a rejuvenating comfortable sleep, but truth be told, what I loved
the most about the hotel was the Food Exchange Manila buffet breakfast.
The feast was a mixture of Asian (Filipino,
Indian, Japanese) and Western (American, English, Italian) cuisines that
created a flavorful revelry in my mouth. Even the coffee, which was served in a
French press, added fun and excitement to my breakfast experience.
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| Appetizing salad greens and other colors! |
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