YULETIDE GLAZE: A CANDYLAND CHRISTMAS AT EDSA SHANGRI-LA, MANILA

Walk into a dreamyworld of sweet confections where candies fill the Christmas trees, candy clouds fall playfully from the ceiling, glittering lights shimmer in a colorful spectacle, oversized candy canes inspire joy and laughter, and snow made of sugar fall onto the Candyland garden.

Stay for a minimum of two nights at any of the hotel’s elegantly appointed guestrooms and get the second night at 50-percent off. Overnight accommodation starts at P6,500++ inclusive of buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids below six years at Heat Restaurant. Offer is valid until Jan. 15, 2017.

At Lobby Lounge, enjoy its Festive High Tea with a decadent mix of sweet and savory snacks to be paired with your choice of premium tea as you witness the snowfall by the window overlooking the hotel’s candyland garden. Available until Dec. 31.

The lobby also displays five festive booths in keeping with the Candyland theme, offering homemade savories and sweet treats: the Choco Loco, Mallows n S’mores, Cookie Stop, Hot Choco Love and Candy Can Can stations.

Other holiday promotions include: Midnight buffet—Noche Buena and Media Noche—at Heat Restaurant for only P2,000 net per person. On Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, Heat will also be offering a delectable Yuletide spread of international dishes and all-time Filipino favorites.

An array of authentic Japanese specialties will be available at Senju’s festive buffet on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, starting at P3,100 net per person. For big families, sumptuous eight-course menus for 10 persons are available at Summer Palace on Dec. 24 and 25 and Dec. 31 to Jan. 1, starting at P25,858 net.

An elegant Italian affair at Paparazzi will romance guests with its four-course dinner on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1 at P3,100 net, and a five-course dinner on New Year’s Eve at P3,650 net.

The hotel also offers handcrafted, Candyland-themed holiday hampers at The Bakeshop.

On New Year’s Eve, party until midnight and celebrate with a sumptuous feast for only P4,500 net for a festive four-course dinner inclusive of a cheese and dessert buffet. New Year Party tickets are priced at P2,000 net, inclusive of free flowing soda, chilled juices and two glasses of champagne. Call 633-8888 or e-mail esl@shangri-la.com.