The Gonzales Family was very happy to be invited in a hotel staycation on the day of Rylee’s 3rd birthday last October 30! Yipeeee…..insert happy dance!
The Birthday girl!
For me, it is such an honor to be invited in this staycation: to review a hotel, their food and services. Special shout out to our Mommy blogger friend, Mommy Jen (The Reluctant Storyteller), for making it possible. Soshal ang playdate ng MBP South, sa F1 Hotel Manila! #bongga
We arrived at F1 Hotel around 10:30am. Their Reception area or Hotel Lobby is at the 5th level.
F1 Hotel Lobby
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And because we were booked at Fort Suite, we had our private check-in at the Premiere Lounge which is also located in 5th floor.
While waiting for other Mommy friends and their families, we had our refreshments and snacks at the Premiere Lounge.
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| Refreshments and snacks |
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| With Mommy Jen and Mommy Rackell |
Facilities and services exclusive to Premier Lounge guests include access to the private library, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails served daily from 3:00pm to 6:00pm everyday.
We were warmly welcomed by F1 Hotel Manila’s Marketing Team, Ms. Twinkle Lacsamana (F1 Hotel Marketing Manager) and Pau Esmedilla (F1 Hotel Marketing Coordinator) together with Mr. Christian, F1 Hotel Manager on Duty.
As mentioned by Ms. Twinkle, F1 Hotel Manila is the first hotel to open at the dynamic Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila. This distinction is synonymous to upscale accommodation and the highest standards of services, facilities and amenities to its distinguished clientele.
After meeting in the Premiere Lounge, we had an early lunch in F All Day Dining Restaurant located at the 3rd level.
Here, we were introduced to Chef Decker Gokioco, the new Head Chef of F All Day Dining.
Chef Decker shared to us how to cook Almond-crusted Salmon.
F All Day Dining Restaurant offers a wide array of international cuisines. With dishes meticulously crafted by their world-class culinary masters.
But my favorite dish is this….oh so yummy!
Stuffed Kare-kareng Lechon belly ^_^
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| Lechon na, Kare kare pa… It is one of the specialties of Chef Decker, F1 All Day Dining Head Chef photo credit: Nanay Nadia of Nanaystrip |
Having yummy lunch with Mommy Blogger Friends and families!
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| photo credit: Mommy Rackell |
After the yummy lunch and some chikahan, we headed to our designated room, Fort Suite.
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| Our room is located at the 14th floor Staycation starts now…yipee!!! |
The Fort Suite is a one-bedroom suite with a living room.
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| the King size bed |
The sofa can be converted into a bed that ‘s good for 2 people. It was perfect for The Gonzales Family since Papa and Mama are with us too.
F1 Hotel has 243 stylish guest rooms with 3 room categories – Deluxe Rooms, City Suite and Fort Suite, to give its guests a luxurious experience. All rooms are well appointed and include a choice of king or double bed. Each room is equipped with an individually controlled air conditioning system, a minimum of 2 line NDD/IDD access telephones, work desk with internet ports, electronic safe, coffee & tea – making facility, LCD TV, iPod dock with radio and alarm, and walk-in shower.
Fort Suite Bathroom
Yema tart and fruit platter! Awesome welcome treats from F1 Hotel Management.
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| yema tart photo credit: Mommy Que |
F1 Hotel really pampered us since they also gave us free massage, 30 minutes each. You can choose if you will have your massage on their Spa or via room service.
We schedule ours at 3pm in our room. And because I will still swim with Rylee, I told my masseuse to give me a very mild head and back massage. Still, it relaxes me, ang dami ko daw lamig sa likod. hahaha!
After a bit of rest, it’s time to swim. The birthday girl is so excited to dip on the three pools that F1 Hotel have. But of course, she stayed in the kiddie pool! hihi…
F1 Hotel Manila has 3 swimming pools in different sizes & depths to fit your needs.
F1 Hotel Manila has 3 swimming pools in different sizes & depths to fit your needs.
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| kiddie pool |
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| family pool |
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| Lap Pool |
Having fun at the swimming pool…
Daddy Ryan did not swim with us, he just watch us from the Canary Lounge wherein you can order some snacks and drinks.
Come dinner time, we again met in Canary Lounge for our Barbeque Dinner.
We had freshly grilled meats like squid, liempo, hotdog, chicken, salmon and lechon kawali. We also had salad, soup, fruits and sweets for dessert.
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| The Gonzales Family enjoying the staycation! |
After the delicious dinner, we cannot call it a night without making chikka with other Mommy friends. We met at the Premier Lounge and stayed there until 1 am. From online to offline, click na click talaga. This made our staycation in F1 Hotel more fun. Walang katapusan kwentuhan at tawanan! With that, #BulliesofManila was born, ahaha!
#BulliesOfManila a.k.a. F1 Mommies
Mommy Rackell, Jen, Que, Me and Nadia
Ang ganda, ganda, ganda natin dito Mommies! 😀
photo credit: Mommy Rackell
Ang ganda, ganda, ganda natin dito Mommies! 😀
photo credit: Mommy Rackell
And then, we call it a night! But of course, pagbalik ko ng room tulog na silang lahat! hehehe!
Contact Number: 928.9888 / 908.7888
Email us at: [email protected]
Official Website: www.f1hotelmanila.com
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Hi Lally! I haven't been to F1 but the stay (and the FOOD!) looks pleasant! 🙂 Isang tambling lang ito from the office hehe
Hello Shayne! Masaya at masarap mag staycation sa F1 Hotel. Do bring your family here. They now have promo in Deal Grocer, check it out! 🙂 Thank you Shayne for visiting my blog! 😀
Wow the place looks relaxing! Will definitely check them out! Thanks for sharing mommy!
Staycation is the IN thing nowadays. Nakaka-inggit T_T Gotta check their promo nga!
F1 is one cartwheel away from our home but i haven't been there. The food looks deli and the pool's tempting. 🙂
The place looks nice and the buffet looks tempting!:)
You staycation was really FUN! I love F1 Hotel! Stayed there when relatives from abroad came to visit… Hope to go back soon! 🙂
wow that's so cool 🙂 sarap staycation
Very nice 🙂 I passed by this hotel and never got the chance to take a good look at it :))
We also stayed there 2 years ago (thanks F1). We love their food. I wish we could go back there again soon 🙂
My goodness the food looks amazing! But not as amazing as the rooms (in my opinion). I love the neat and no-frills room!
Wow what a nice place. the food looks so yummy and its buffet pa, I love hotels with swimming pool. Staycation with other moms friend is great experience.
We've been to F1 and my children keeps asking me when we'll be back. 🙂 Would love to go there with friends, too. Saw your photos…so envious!
Great staycation! Looks like everybody had a blast. Good for you mommies 🙂
Looks like so much fun to be with other mommy bloggers on a staycation. Looks like you guys had a great time. 🙂
we went here before for a friend's wedding. hopefully we can have a staycation here as well. looks like you had a great time 🙂
Such a nice place for staycation! Will go here soon.
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