Il Dolce Far Niente at Mandarin Oriental Manila

Wednesday, March 21, 2012



the art of resting the mind and the power of dismissing from it all cares and worries




sometimes the cure for restlessness is rest





There is no need to go anywhere else to find peace. 
You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, 
your garden or even your bathtub.





During these periods of relaxation, 
the intuitive mind seems to take over 
and can produce the sudden clarifying insights 
which give so much joy and delight.


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The Mandarin Oriental Experience Part Three - The Food

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Whenever we are staying in a hotel, most of the time we are too lazy to get out of the room. If the room package comes with a complimentary buffet breakfast, that's the only time we are compelled to go down to the restaurant to eat. That is why the mini bar and in-room dining menu are very important to us.

I am very much aware that Paseo Uno and Tin Hau serve delectable dishes. I'm a bit disappointed  that there are not much choices available for in-room dining menu for lunch and dinner. Breakfast choices are great though.

I took pictures of some foods we ordered. I was so hungry the Bistek Tagalog and the Corn Soup did not make it :D



I requested my breakfast to be served 630am. And I'm delighted it arrived on time.


croissant, banana bread, muffin and peach tart


butter


Fruit preserves and honey


hashbrown, scrambled eggs and sausages


Hubby's breakfast - cornflakes, fresh milk and chilled orange juice


Complimentary dessert - Pastillas de Yema (How thoughtful!)

My breakfast also includes a generous serving of hot chocolate. BTW, I shared my hearty breakfast with hubby.


Sweet and Sour Pork (Yummy and didn't know it's good for 2)


Club Sandwich 

Trivia: My husband ALWAYS orders club sandwich!


Complimentary dessert - Biko


I love that it's not too sweet :)


I had this by the pool.

I wonder, can I order the food available in the poolside menu for in-room dining? :D

The next time we stay at Mandarin Oriental, we'll spend more time eating at the restaurants :D


Previous posts: The Mandarin Oriental Experience Part One - The Hotel
                          The Mandarin Oriental Experience Part Two - The Pool



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The Mandarin Oriental Experience Part Two - The Pool

Monday, March 19, 2012

Amidst the skyscrapers, the busy people in office clothes walking briskly and the perennial traffic along Ayala Avenue is a sanctuary provided by Mandarin Oriental Manila where the ambience is relaxing.


It was so quiet and very conducive for destressing. I almost forgot we were right in the middle of Makati Business District.


The water in the kidney shaped pool is so refreshing. I was wearing my contact lens while swimming and the water does not hurt.


It was a cloudy Sunday afternoon and the wind was chilling. I only dipped for fifteen minutes. It was my husband who enjoyed swimming. I should have brought my iPad had I known the water's too cold.


I really don't know why my skin looked sunburned. I spent longer time eating the yummy bucket of fries than swimming.


If not for the tall buildings, I'll be convinced I'm at a resort somewhere.


I want a romantic dinner here -- but I want poolside restaurant food served :D


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