14 Jan 2010
This year, you have more reasons to celebrate Valentine�s Day as it will be the day when 14 February and the first day of Lunar New Year collide. The last time it happened was 57 years ago and therefore in order not to miss this once in a life-time opportunity, be it for Valentine�s Day or Chinese New Year, arrange your celebration plan as happiness will at least be doubled on this auspicious day.
Cupid will be shooting his bows to inspire romantic loves at the SkyCity Marriott between 5 and 14 February 2010 where a �Love is in the Air� package will be offered. And those who book this package during the promotion period can enter a lucky draw and will have a chance to win a pair of air tickets to Bangkok together with 2 nights Deluxe Room accommodation at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. For as little as HK$1,988*, treat your better half in a tranquil ambience with the following surprises:
� One night accommodation in a Deluxe Room � Chocolate dipped Strawberries (for him and for her) as welcome amenities � Complimentary drinks mon cheri and ma cherie at Velocity Bar and Grill � A romantic 7-course Chinese dinner in Man Ho or a 4-course dinner in Velocity Bar & Grill � Buffet breakfast at SkyCity Bistro or American breakfast in bed for 2 � Valued added offer: Cooking class on sushi making and �love potion� (cocktail mixing) available only on 6, 7, 13 and 14 February for guests checking in these dates. � For an additional HK$300*, receive 2 x 30 minute selected Quan Spa treatments (choice of Back massage, Eye Treatment or Far East Scalp Treatment) � Upgrade to Suite accommodation for an extra HK$600*per night
Other than the room package, two Valentine�s Day menus, one Chinese and one western, will also be served for your celebration. Indulge in the breath-taking views of South China Sea at Man Ho while savoring a 7-course Chinese Valentine�s Day dinner prepared by Executive Chef Ricky Wu from 5 Feb to 14 Feb 2010 inclusive. Created with a contemporary twist, Chef Ricky has come up with an exquisite menu showcasing the best of both the East and the West such as �Smoked Pomfret with Fruit Salad�, �Deep-fried Crab Shell stuffed with Almond Sauce�, �Fried Rice with Avocado and Pine Nuts�. Accompanied with 2 glasses of Piper-Heidsieck champagne, this romantic menu is priced at HK$988* per couple.
If you prefer to celebrate Valentine�s Day in an informal way, take your loved one to Velocity Bar and Grill for a 4-course dinner. Sleek and upscale, the Velocity Bar and Grill is an ideal place for sports fans couples� nights out as over 20 flat screen TVs will be telecasting sports program from various international channels. The HK$988* 4-course meal, consists of an Oyster Shooter and Salmon Platter (natural aphrodisiac!), followed by a Roasted Duck Consomme, choice of Entree (Coriandar Crusted Australian Rack of Lamb or Crispy Fried King Prawns), a Strawberry Temptation as dessert, and 2 glasses of Piper Heidsieck champagne, is available from 5 Feb through 14 Feb 2010 inclusive.
For family reunion or spring dinner, Man Ho is serving Lunar New Year lunch and dinner specialties menus from 5 to 28 February 2010. Whether it is set or a la carte, Chef Ricky has prepared Baked Ox Tongue in Gravy (symbolizing wealth and luck), Braised Winter Melon Soup with Seafood (symbolizing prosperity), Sauteed Chicken with Baby Corn and Young Vegetables (meaning good news for new year), to name a few, to welcome the commencement of Year of Tiger. Price for lunch set starts from as low as HK$148* per person.
Puddings for Chinese are as important as turkeys for Americans when it comes to celebrating the most important season of the year. 2 types of puddings � Traditional Chinese New Year puddings and Turnip Cakes, based on home-made recipes, will be available for sale from 5 Feb to 13 Feb 2010 inclusive at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at HK$108 each (around 2 lbs). Exquisitely packed, they are not only ideal giveaways to friends and business partners, but also nice treats to share at family re-unions.
Want to bring more luck for the start of Lunar New Year? Stay at the SkyCity Marriott Deluxe accommodation between 5 Feb and 21 Feb 2010 at HK$888* --- with symbolic meaning of �8� being propitious, your Year of Tiger will certainly be filled with joy and prosperity. For reservation or enquiry on both Valentine�s Day and Chinese New Year offers, please contact hotel main line on 3969-1888.
*Price quoted is subject to 10% service charge (except for Chinese New Year pudding and Turnip Cake).