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Friday, September 25, 2020 List of References on Philippine FishSome sources of information regarding fish and seafood in the Philippines:Allen, G.R. (1985). FAO Species Catalogue Volume 6 Snappers of the World An annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Baluyut, Elvira. (1989). A Regional Survey of the Aquaculture Sector in East Asia ADCP/88/31. FAO. Broad, Genevieve. (2003). Fishes of the Philippines A Guide to Identification of Families. Anvil.Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) PhilippinesBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. (2011). Fisheries Administrative Order No. 233-1, Series of 2011, Annex A Preliminary List of Economically Important Aquatic Organisms.Carpenter, Kent E. and Victor G. Springer. (2005). The center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity: the Philippine Islands. Environmental Biology of Fishes 72: 467-480.Dickson, Jonathan O. (2001). Shrimp Trawl Fisheries in the Philippines. In Fishery Technology Service. Tropical Shrimp Fisheries and Their Impact on Living Resources, FAO Fisheries Circular No. 974.Doyo, Maria Ceres P. (June 9, 2011). 'Maliputo,' 'tawilis' and poisoned waters. Philippine Daily Inquirer.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profiles Philippines.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). National Aquaculture Sector Overview Philippines. Ganaden, S. R. and F. Lavapie-Gonzales. (1999). Common and Local Names of Marine Fishes of the Philippines. Manila: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Fisheries Resources Evaluation and Environment Services Division.Hernandez, Maria Eloisa E. (2007). Determining the consumption behavior of fresh fish demand in the Philippines. Bureau of Agricultural Research Research and Development Digest.Hernando, Aniceto M. Jr. and Efren Ed. C. Flores. (January 1981). The Philippines Squid Fishery: A Review. In W. Hobart (Ed.), Marine Fisheries Review, Vol. 43, No. 1. Seattle: National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Herre, Albert W.C.T. and Agustin F. Umali. (1948). English and Local Common Names of Philippine Fishes, U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Circular No. 14. Washington D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office.Jereb P. and C.F.E. Roper. (Eds.). (2011). Cephalopods of the World An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Cephalopod Species Known to Date Volume 2 Myopsid and Oegopsid Squids. Rome: FAO.Motoh, Hiroshi and Kuronuma, K. (1980). Field Guide for the Edible Crustacea of the Philippines. Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center. National Statistical Coordination Board. (c. 2003). Philippine Economic-Environmental and Natural Resources Accounting Fishery Resources The Philippine Marine Fishery Resources. Rome, B., S.J. Newman, G. Jackson, and J. Norriss. (May 2010). Gascoyne Wetline Fish Identification Field Guide. Department of Fisheries, Government of Western Australia.Seafood Services Australia. (October 14, 2005). Australian Fish Names List.Santos, Frank F. (n.d.). Mudcrab Industry Profile. BFAR.Seafood Shopping Guide. (2006). Seafood Choices. National Museum of Marine Biology and Museum, Taiwan. Search Aquaculture Fact Sheets Cultured Aquatic Species. (n.d.) FAO. Species Common recreational saltwater. Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia.

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0comments Friday, June 30, 2017 List of Non-Hotel Buffets in ManilaNon-Hotel Restaurant Buffet or Eat-All-You-Can in Metro Manila7 Flavors Alba Restaurante EspañolAlfredo's Steaks Annabel'sAyuBa-Be-QBalboa Barbara's Heritage RestaurantBear's GrillBistropaBITE (Buffet In Time Esplanade) Buffet 101Buffet AsiaCabalenCafé HavanaCafé Juanita Cafe Sweet InspirationsThe Caf Express Cecile'sCharaptor Chef Laudico Guevarra'sChinatown's Best FoodChoice BuffetCity BuffetCrystal Jade Dining InCrystal Jade Shanghai Delight Dads - Kamayan - SaisakiDomo Maguro Don Day Fresh Don Henrico'sFour Seasons Hotpot City FinioThe Food ClubGolden KingGnine Diner's G Point Smörgåsbord BarHanayo GrillHi Rice! GrillHowzat Huat Pot Hwangso-GaHwaRoRoKamay KainanKangaroo Jack King One Rotary HotpotKowloon HouseKPub BBQKusêLa FiestaLa Isla BuffetLee Hak Mario'sMatgalne Mongolian Quick-StopMongolian Rice BowlsNaks! SarapNIUOkiniiri NoPrimero Casa FilipinoQuezon Red BoxRedragonRed Panda Romulo LoungeSakae SushiSambo KojinSamgyupsalamatSandaya Seoul GardenShabu OneShabu KhanShaburi ShokujiSigsaga SodamSomethin' FishySplice Sumo SamTempura Tenka The Thai KitchenTong YangTramway BuffetUncle Cheffy VikingsYakimixYam ChaZensho
See also the list of hotel buffets.0commentsLabels:buffet,list,restaurant Sunday, June 12, 2016 List of All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in Manila

Quick Guide
Where's the best buffet in Manila? Many will say that if you want to eat all you can in Manila go to a hotel buffet and you won't be disappointed. Indeed the restaurant buffets Manila 5-star hotels offer are generally very good with some providing a spread that is likely to be more than one can comfortably sample entirely and expect to stay healthy.



Many reviews often tout the Sofitel Philippine Plaza's Spiral buffet as the top buffet in Metro Manila for its impressive array of choices and quality. But it is certainly not the only game in town. Speculating if there is another international buffet that is even better can be fun. If Spiral's vaunted 21 food stationser, atelierscovering a gamut of popular global cuisine and the accompanying premium price tag it commands sound like overkill you can try the five-star hotel buffets at Spectrum, Heat, and Market Cafe in Makati's Fairmont, the Ortigas CBD's Edsa Shangri-La and Manila's AG New World (formerly Hyatt Regency) hotels respectively which offer respectable alternatives. For dimsum lovers, Red Lantern at Solaire offers a slightly more interesting selection than others offering unlimited dimsum. If a Japanese buffet in a hotel restaurant is sought Inagiku's utage buffet at the Makati Shangri-La is a leading contender. Among the non-hotel buffet options the spread at Buffet 101 and the Vikings buffet can be overwhelming too while also being more budget-friendly.


Things to Consider
Of course a wide assortment of food isn't the only thing that makes for a good buffet. Taste, consistency, ambiance, service and intangibles that are weighed uniquely by each individual are factors too. It can be disappointing for example that hotel buffets tend to focus on international, not local, cuisine. One might need to order á la carte if one wants to sample local fare and the one or two offered by the buffet are not enough. Then there are those places that do not layout all their food out as a proper buffet at all but serve their food a la minute, a practice that has both its advantages and disadvantages. One might also prefer to seek out a more intimate less busy atmosphere, especially if one finds the din of "Happy Birthday" sung for the umpteenth time, the crush of people storming the buffet area, or simply the long line to get in the door of the restaurant in the first place too much to endure.


Pricing and Themes
Of course there's also price to consider. Non-hotel buffet restaurants in Manila usually cost less with the best of them making a stronger showing in terms of value. But while there may be exceptionsboth positive and negativethe general expectation that you get what you pay for usually holds. Certain theme-oriented buffets or formats because of their focus tend to be less expensive. Popular more affordable eat-all-you-can themes include the smokeless grill, hot pot, the barbecue buffet, the Mongolian buffet, the dim sum buffet, the sushi buffet, the breakfast buffet and the merienda buffet. A rule of thumb one can use is to expect a buffet under 500 pesos to be restricted in some way while a full international buffet costs more. Ultra-cheap buffets that impose time limits on seating on top of the almost standard no-leftover restriction for non-hotel buffets may cost less but will be a no-no for the more leisurely inclined or those entertaining guests.


Location
It helps if the buffet is located nearby and not over an hour's drive away through traffic. The Mall of Asia (MoA) area, Roxas Boulevard from Malate to Ermita, the Makati central business district, the Ortigas CBD, and areas surrounding the Quezon Memorial Circle seem to be hotspots for buffet restaurants in Metro Manila.

Hotel Restaurant Buffet or Eat-All-You-Can in Metro Manila9 Spoons at the BayleafAcaci at the Acacia Hotel Ace Coffee Lounge at Ace Hotel SuitesAlfred at Manila Diamond ResidencesBrasserie on 3 at the Conrad ManilaCafé 1228 at the New World Makati Café d'Asie at the BellevueCafé Astoria at Astoria PlazaCafe Eight at the Crimson HotelCafe Felisa at the Aloha Hotel Café Ilang-Ilang at the Manila HotelCafé in the Park at the Century Park HotelThe Café at Hyatt City of Dreams Circles at Makati Shangri-LaCorniche at the Diamond HotelCucina at the Marco Polo Ortigas El Prado at the Berjaya Makati Hotel Escolta at the PeninsulaF Cafe at the F1 HotelFlavors at the Holiday Inn Suites MakatiFood Exchange Manila at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center Fresh at Solaire Resort and CasinoGarden Cafe at the Luxent HotelGreenstone buffet at the Greenstone Serviced ResidencesGrand Kitchen at the Grand HyattHeat at Edsa Shangri-LaHigh Street Café at Shangri-La at the FortImpressions at MaximsKusina at Hilton Manila Latitude at Hotel JenThe Lobby at Hotel Rembrandt Lola Maria at Legend VillasThe Lounge at the Eastwood Richmonde HotelMarket Cafe at the New World Manila (formerly Hyatt) Marriott Cafe at the MarriottMedley at Okada Manila Midas Café at the Midas HotelNews Cafe at Ramada Manila CentralNostalgia Dining Lounge at Joy Nostalg HotelPacific Lounge at the Pan PacificThe Pantry at Dusit Thani Prime Café at B HotelRestaurant 5 at Discovery Suites Richmonde Café at the Richmonde HotelRiviera Café at the Heritage HotelSeasons at the Manila PavilionSeven Corners at the Crowne PlazaSky Deck at the BayleafSpectrum at the Fairmont MakatiSpice Café at the City Garden Grand Makati Spiral at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Strand Café at One Pacific PlaceThe Terrace at Maxims
Mainly Serving Breakfast Buffet in Manila1166 Bistro at the Best Western La Corona1572 at Fernandina 88 SuitesAtrium Lounge at Atrium HotelBayview Coffee Shop at Bayview Park Hotel Bistro del Cielo at Parque EspañaElan Cafe at the Greenhills Élan Hotel ModernFab at the Holiday Inn Galleria ManilaKalesa Cafe at Mercure OrtigasLe Amoretto Café at the Networld HotelLola's at Mabuhay ManorMakan Makan at Hotel H2O Mesclun at Linden SuitesRomulo Café at Azumi Boutique Hotel
Chinese Buffet / Dimsum All-You-Can Jasmine at the New World MakatiLi Li at the New World Manila (formerly Hyatt)Passion at MaximsPhoenix Court at the BellevueRed Lantern at Solaire Resort and CasinoShang Palace at Makati Shangri-LaXin Tian Di at the Crowne Plaza
Japanese Buffet / Eat-All-You-CanInagiku at Makati Shangri-LaNobu at Nobu City of DreamsSenju at Edsa Shangri-LaYanagi at the Midas Hotel
For other options see the list for non-hotel buffets.

Notes
Caveats
This directory of places where you can eat-all-you-can in Manila was composed to give a brief overview and some ideas. The dining scene in the city is dynamic and changes occur frequently. Check with the restaurant itself ahead of time before going to make sure a buffet is still being served and when it is available. Many offer buffets only at selected times or days of the week or at particular branches. Some of the places listed above do not have a buffet per se but an all-you-can-eat offer.

Reservations
Although placing a reservation is usually unnecessary for most places, a reservation is a very good idea for some of the very popular ones to ensure being seatedespecially on a weekend or holiday when prices are higher. Even with a reservation seats may be reserved for only a limited time. If one wants guaranteed seating but not the hassle of being at the mercy of the clock, one may wish to go to the restaurant at an earlier date and pay in advance.

Time and Price
In regards to price, breakfast buffets cost less than lunch buffets and lunch buffets usually cost less than dinner buffets. Smaller hotels are more likely to offer only a breakfast buffet and not one for lunch or dinner. Of course the more expensive holiday weekend lunch and dinner buffets are also when the more decadent dishes are brought out. Unlimited foie gras, uni or lobster when offered is usually available during dinner or Sunday brunch which is also when high-end buffets bring out the option for free-flowing champagne.

Discounts and Promotions
One may wish to look up special promotions with daily deal sites like MetroDeal and Cash Cash Pinoy or inquire about credit card discounts. Hotels and restaurants occasionally have limited time discount coupons and vouchers available as well as providing loyalty cards and programs. Birthday buffet promos and group discounts are sometimes offered and something to look for. Older patrons should not forget about the senior citizen discount. As with all promos pay attention to the restrictions.

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Do you know of other buffets in Metro Manila that are not yet listed? Have you learned that a listed buffet or all-you-can-eat offer is no longer available? Post a comment below.

0commentsLabels:buffet,list,restaurant Monday, October 27, 2014 Prices of Manila BuffetsBuffet prices in Metro ManilaBuffet rates and details in these Manila buffet restaurants should be considered indicative only and subject to change. Indeed they change frequently. Mid-year prices may be lower than end-of-year prices. The cost of a buffet may vary among branches of the same buffet restaurant. Significant buffet discounts, sometimes very large discounts, are usually still applicable to published rates. Children and seniors are usually charged less. On the other hand the buffet price on public holidays may be higher. Some places charge extra for leftovers. No warranty is given regarding the accuracy of the following information. Contact the buffet restaurant or eat-all-you can establishments you may be interested in directly to confirm details. Prices in the table are in Philippine pesos. If converting, 1USD = PHP51.00 or thereabouts.

Restaurant Breakfast Lunch Dinner Spiral Mon.-Fri. 1719.55 net
Sat. Sun. 1965.20 net 2431.94 net
Sun. 3377.69 net
Champagne 4092.53 net Sun.-Thurs. 2880.25 net
Fri. Sat. 3125.90 net Cafe Ilang-Ilang
Mon.-Sat. 2644.50 net
Sun. 2952 net Sat.-Wed. 3013.50 net
Thurs.-Fri. 3628.50 net Impressions
Sun. 2741 net
Holiday 3289 net
Fresh 1198.21 net Sat. 2069.64 net
Sun. 2614.29 net Sun.-Thurs. 2287.50 net
Fri. Sat. Holidays 2832.14 net Inagiku
Sat. 2199 net
Sun. 2321 net
Spectrum 1450 net 2150 net
Sun. 2777 net
Champagne/Rosé 3888 net Sun.-Thurs. 2380 net
Fri. Sat. 2450 net Cafe 1228
Mon.-Fri. 1999
Sat. Sun. 2299 2299 Escolta
Mon.-Sat. 1878 net
Sun. 2701 net Sun.-Thurs. 2149 net
Fri. Sat. 2456 net The Pantry 1455 net Mon.-Fri. 1850 net
Sat. 2300 net
Sun. 2400 net Mon.-Thurs. 2100 net
Fri.-Sat. 2350 net
Sun. 1850 net Market Cafe
1800 net 2200 net Midas Cafe 915 net 1842 net 1842 net Marriot Cafe 1250 Mon.-Sat. 1800 net
Sun. 2400 net Sun.-Thurs. 1950 net
Fri.-Sat. 2400 net Heat
1787 net
Sun. 2500 net
Champagne 3888 net 2033 net
2280 net Sage
Sat. 1720 net
Corniche
1680 net 1780 net
2150 net
2550 net
1950 net Circles
1670 net
2027 net 2008 net
2272 net 7 Corners
Mon.-Sat. 1657 net
Sun. 1878 net Sun.-Thurs. 1768
Fri. Sat. 1878 net Cucina
1650 net 1984 net F Cafe
1500 net 1500 net Flavors 888 net 1498 net 1498 net Yanagi
Fri.-Sun. 1485 net
100
Sat. 1464 net
Cafe d'Asie
1390 net
Fri. 1540 net 1390 net
Fri. 1540 net Cafe in the Park
1360.62 net 1360.62 net Red Lantern
1196.80 net
Cafe at Hyatt (City of Dreams) 1088 net Mon.-Wed. 1188 net
Thurs.-Sun. 1288 net Mon.-Wed. 1688 net
Thurs.-Sun. 1888 net
Overnight 588 net Xin Tian Di
1188 net
Niu by Vikings
Mon.-Fri. 1142.40 net
Sat. Sun. 1457.40 net 1457.40 net Shang Palace
Mon.-Sat. 1091 net
The Terrace Mon.-Thurs. 800 net
Fri.-Sun. 1000 net Mon.-Thurs. 1000 net
Fri.-Sun. 1200 net Mon.-Thurs. 1000 net
Fri.-Sun. 1200 net Acaci 888 net 995 net
Sun. 1288 net 1150 net
Fri. 1288 net Annabel's
995 net
Li Li
Mon.-Sat. 988 net
Sun. 1850 net
Jasmine
865 net
Phoenix Court
Tues.-Sun. 793 net
1037 net (with entrées) Tues.-Sun. 793 net
1037 net (with entrées) Latitude
788 net 988 net Vikings
774.90 net
1194.90 net 984.90 net
1194.90 net Zensho
757 net 866 net Passion
750 net
Sambo Kojin
Mon-Fri. 749
(Promo 599)
Sat. Sun. 749 Mon.-Fri. 749
(Promo 699)
Sat. Sun. 749 Buffet 101
Mon.-Fri. 699
Sat. Sun. 999 Mon.-Fri. 899
Sat. Sun. 999 Alba
695++ 750++ Banzai
Mon.-Fri. 699 net
Sat. Sun. 1088 net Mon.-Fri. 899 net
Sat. Sun. 1088 net Dads
688
888 888 Prime Cafe
Fri. 650 net
Lola Maria 390 net Mon.-Fri. 650 net
Sat. Sun. 480 net Fri. 420 net La Fiesta
Mon.-Fri. 599
Sat. 699
Sun. 869 Mon.-Thurs. 799
Fri.-Sun. 869 Food Club
Mon.-Thurs. 599
Fri.-Sun. 950 Mon.-Thurs. 799
Fri.-Sun. 950 Somethin Fishy 199 net
Sat. Sun. 179 net Sat. Sun. 599 599 net Charaptor BBQ (MoA)
590 690 Chinatown's Best Food
588 net 588 net Bistropa
576 net 576 net Yakimix (MoA)
Mon.-Fri. 558
Sat. 599
Sun. 699 Mon.-Sat. 658
Sun. 699 The Buffet
Mon.-Fri. 538
Sat. Sun. 688 Mon.-Fri. 588
Sat. Sun. 688 Strand Cafe 350 net Mon.-Fri. 499 net 250 net Primero Casa Filipino
Mon.-Thurs. 498 net
Fri.-Sun. 598 net Mon.-Thurs. 498 net
Fri.-Sun. 598 net Tong Yang (Greenhills)
Mon.-Fri. 495 net
Sat. Sun. 595 net 595 net Guevarra's
Mon.-Fri. 446.88 net
Sat. Sun. 670.88 net Mon.-Thurs. 558.88 net
Fri.-Sun. 670.88 net City Buffet (Fairview)
Mon.-Fri. 399
Sat. Sun. 539 Mon.-Fri. 499
Sat. Sun. 539 Red Box
399
Chocolate Kiss Cafe (Roces)
Sun. 395
Kamay-Kainan
323.86 323.86 Cafe Sweet Inspirations Fri.-Sun. 205 net 320 net 320 net Cabalen
298-398 298-398 Kowloon House (West Ave.)
295 net 295 net The Thai Kitchen
275 275 Tramway
218-248 218-248 Big Plate 198 228
Redragon
188 w/o drink
220 w/ drink 188 w/o drink
220 w/ drink Atwamanukan
155 w/o drink
195 w/ drink 155 w/o drink
295 w/ drink 1 comments Saturday, July 12, 2014 Buffet Promos and Dining Deals in ManilaEat-All-You-Can Restaurant Deals, Buffet Discounts, and Dining Promos

Some of the significant advertised promotions such as credit card offers, birthday promos and daily deals at buffet restaurants giving discounts on regular buffet prices as well as 50% off discount offers, equivalents or better at other eateries. Deal details may vary or may not be offered at certain branches. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. For promos backed by credit card providers standard cardholders may be provided less benefits than premium cardholders or be excluded from an offer altogether. The following are provided to give possible leads and ideas. Accuracy of this list cannot be assured so make sure to check with the restaurant and sales agent for the particular promotion one is interested in ahead of time to confirm the details.


Credit Card Offers

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Citibank Credit Cards




Security Bank Cards




EastWest Bank Credit Cards



HSBC Credit Cards



Metrobank Credit Cards



PNB Credit Cards



RCBC Bankard



Visa Cards



Restaurant Promos


Dimsum Discounts

50% Off Dim Sum Afternoon and/or Late Night

Causeway

Golden Fortune
King Chef
Tao Yuan


Birthday Promos

Buffet 101
Dads
La Fiesta

Sambo Kojin
Vikings
Yakimix


Daily Deals

Cash Cash Pinoy


Deal Grocer

Vouchers for buffets at Café Ilang-Ilang, Flavors, Café Belmont, Firefly Roofdeck Bar


MetroDeal

Vouchers for buffets at Spiral, Café 1228, Market Cafe, Food Exchange, The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams, Pan Pacific, Riviera Cafe, Buffet 101, Yakimix, La Fiesta, CityBuffet, The Food Club, Tenka, King One Rotary Hot Pot, Latitude, Ace, Luxent, The Lobby at Hotel Rembrandt, Makan Makan, Shabu Khan, Cafe Rizal, Sigasaga, GNine Diner's


Notes

Many of the popular buffet restaurants also have additional promos that are too numerous and change too frequently to list here including group rates and limited time voucher discounts. Check out the respective websites of buffet restaurants you are interested in and contact them directly to find out more.

0comments Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Piattos Chips
Flavors

Piattos cheese flavored potato crisps. Piattos chips also comes in other flavors: sour cream and onion, roadhouse barbecue, nacho pizza, and roast beef.






Shape

Piattos chips are cut into distinctive small bite-size hexagonal potato wafers.


Manufacturer

They are sold under the Jack 'n Jill brand by Universal Robina Corporation the food arm of the holding firm J.G. Summit.

Notes

Prior to Piattos chips coming on the Philippine market one would have trouble recalling even a somewhat decent locally made potato chip. Predecessors like V-Cut were very uneven products often with overcooked burnt chips filling half the bag . To get edible potato chips one had to rely on importsand shoestring potato snacks like Pik-Nik seemed to make up most of those. Piattos was a distinct improvement and became a less expensive alternative to imported Frito-Lay or Pringles chips, although probably still not a satisfying substitute for those who like larger or rippled potato chips. For them the newer potato chips from Oishi might be a better alternative. Actually Spuds, which like Piattos are manufactured by Universal Robina, would be my first recommendation, but that line seems to have been phased out since I don't see them in supermarkets anymore. It seems the premium potato chip market in the Philippines still isn't that large.6commentsLabels:snack Saturday, September 10, 2011 MAXIMS TOWER - Hotel at Resorts World Manila
Maxims Tower hotel in Manila is an all suite luxury hotel that opened in late 2010 in the Newport City development next to Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Maxims Manila is integrated into the Resorts World Manila (RWManila) complex which has a popular casino and shopping arcades and is connected to the Manila Marriott Hotel. (Update: The Remington Hotel has also opened next door.) RWManila is a joint venture between Alliance Global a listed conglomerate associated with Andrew Tan probably known more for Megaworld and Genting Hong Kong (formerly Star Cruises). RWManila was conceived as an integrated entertainment resort similar to Resorts World Genting in Malaysia and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.


Boutiques at Maxims Tower ground floorThe Marriott hotel is connected to Maxims
Maxims Tower Hotel Rates

A Maxims Suite has a listed rack rate of $300 per night not including 12% VAT and 10% service charge but a discount of up to 40% might be availed of for elite Resorts World members, a designation determined by previous play at Resorts World casinos. A discounted listing for as low as $170 has also been observed on a hotel travel site. A tax exemption is granted to foreign guests upon presentation of a foreign passport on check in. It might be worthwhile to call and check the rate at the neighboring Marriott for a comparison to make sure one is getting a reasonable rate. If money is not a consideration, one also has a choice of DeLuxe, Corner, Executive, Signature, Ambassador, and Presidential suites or Royal Villa. Complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking are included for all rooms.

Restaurants and Food Outlets

Common area
ImpressionsPassion RestaurantCafe Maxims GinzadonImpressionsPassion
Casino area
Bar 360 MercadoNoodle WorksPizzasta (2nd floor in area called Prosperity Court)Maxims Dining (2nd floor) Wok N' Steam (2nd floor in area called Prosperity Court)
Cameras are not allowed in the casino area. More restaurants can be found in the integrated Newport Mall, Marriott hotel, and other nearby Newport City buildings.

Contact Information

Telephone: (+632) 908-8888 or (+632) 908-8000 loc. 8220
Website: http://www.rwmanila.com/hotels-at-resorts-world-manila/maxims-tower
Email: maximshotel@rwmanila.com


Notes

Is Maxims Tower one of the best hotels in Manila? The Department of Tourism hasn't given it yet an official hotel rating, but the facilities for the most part raise it to the level of a top class hotel. On the other hand one gets the impression the Maxims hotel plays a largely complementary or secondary role in the Resorts World complex which mainly revolves around its casino. Indeed the Maxims Tower does not have much of a hotel lobby or reception area to speak of. Rather the foyer doubles as an entrance for the mall. A small desk on the side, manned by a kind but also very busy individual who is constantly on the phone, serves as reception (Update: replaced recently by a larger more formal and better staffed reception desk). For a self-proclaimed six-star luxury hotel this is likely to make for a disappointing first impression. Early hotel reviews also seem to indicate the staff aren't as polished as they could be. Still the slightly larger rooms, new facilities, and touted butler service might go some way to make up for it.

Casino at Maxims Tower Resorts World Manila
The casino is reputed to be the largest casino in the country and hosts a leg of the Asian Poker Tour. It's a lively venue with a live band or show of some sort usually performing at Bar 360 in the middle of the casino area with gaming tables to one end, slot machines on the other, and restaurants tucked away on one side. People are encouraged to become members. Upon membership they are given membership cards which allow them to earn points by gambling at the casino, the points can then be redeemed for rewards and discounts. With such perks RWManila has become a popular gaming destination but it is likely to face stiff competition in the future when a planned casino development hub along Roxas Boulevard is completed.



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