Business Meets Bibingka: Belmont Hotel Manila serves Simbang Gabi Favorites

Simbang Gabi Favorites featuring Puto Bumbong and Bibingka.

The Ber months signal the start of the Philippines’ much-loved Christmas season, and Belmont Hotel Manila is embracing the occasion with a celebration filled with Filipino flavours and traditions. Leading the hotel’s Paskong Pinoy Christmas celebration is Simbang Gabi Favorites, created to give travelers a convenient taste of the holidays.

For guests visiting Manila for business meetings, conferences, or work trips, the festive experience is just a few steps away. Available daily at the hotel driveway beside the Bike + Brew Kiosk, Simbang Gabi Favorites makes it easy to enjoy familiar Filipino Christmas treats during a busy day. It can be a quick merienda between appointments, a simple treat to enjoy while catching up with a client, or something to take home before catching a flight.

Tsokolate Baterol, a rich Filipino hot chocolate made with tablea, milk, and sugar.

Located in Newport City and connected directly to NAIA Terminal 3 via Runway Manila, Belmont Hotel Manila is well positioned for travelers moving through the city. With holiday favorites available right outside the hotel, guests can easily make room for a little Filipino Christmas tradition in their itinerary—without going out of their way.

“Paskong Pinoy is about the traditions and flavors that bring people together. Through Simbang Gabi Favorites, we want to bring that familiar Filipino Christmas experience into the moments we share with colleagues, clients, family, and friends.” ~Mayann Malapote, Hotel Manager

A taste of Filipino Christmas can make even a busy business trip feel a little more like home. At Belmont Hotel Manila, Simbang Gabi Favorites brings traditional holiday treats within easy reach, whether guests are looking for an afternoon merienda, something to share during a meeting, or a thoughtful pasalubong to bring home.

The selection features two seasonal favourites: bibingka and puto bumbong. Fresh, warm, and lightly charred, bibingka is a traditional Filipino rice cake strongly associated with Simbang Gabi. Puto bumbong, made with glutinous rice and traditionally served with butter, coconut, and sugar, is another unmistakable favourite during the Christmas season.

For guests who enjoy a modern twist on tradition, Puto Bumbong with Dulce de Leche and Leche Flan adds an extra layer of indulgence to the classic holiday treat.

The experience can be made even more comforting with a serving of Tsokolate Baterol, a rich Filipino hot chocolate made with tablea. It is a natural pairing for the sweet treats and a comforting choice for cool evenings and holiday gatherings.

Whether shared during an office merienda, enjoyed at a business meeting, or brought home as Christmas pasalubong, Simbang Gabi Favorites offer a simple way to celebrate Filipino holiday flavours wherever the day takes you.

Available daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM until November 2026, Simbang Gabi Favorites will also have earlier operating hours during the Simbang Gabi season.

Bibingka — PHP 200

Puto Bumbong – Classic — PHP 150

Puto Bumbong – Dulce de Leche & Leche Flan — PHP 200

Tsokolate Baterol — PHP 180

Simbang Gabi Favorites and the Bike + Brew kiosk at the Belmont Hotel Manila driveway.

A busy journey can always make room for a little holiday warmth. At Belmont Hotel Manila, business travelers, corporate guests, families, and other visitors can conveniently pause for a distinctly Filipino treat before heading home or continuing to their next destination.

As the Ber months officially begin the Christmas countdown, Belmont Hotel Manila welcomes guests to celebrate the season with familiar Filipino flavours and the joy of gathering together. Whether enjoyed as a quick stop, a shared merienda, or a treat to take home, these moments capture the warmth and spirit of a Filipino Christmas.

This season, make every gathering a little more meaningful and Savor the Moment at Belmont Hotel Manila.

About Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts

Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. Recognized with a Tourism Excellence Award by the Department of Tourism in 2025, MGHR is the country’s largest homegrown hotel operator, offering Muslim-friendly accommodations and mindful stays across its growing portfolio of 16 hotels, 8 brands, and 12,000 room keys, including those in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, The Sampaguita, across its brands, including Savoy, Belmont, Richmonde, Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Twin Lakes, Kingsford, Grand Westside and Chancellor. Its properties are located in key tourism and business destinations across Metro Manila, Batangas, Boracay, Cebu, and Iloilo. MGHR also manages international brands, including Mercure Mactan Cebu and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.