Microtel Mall of Asia

It was a decision between the 18th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Clark Pampanga and the 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition at the Mall of Asia (MOA) for our family's weekend stress breaker (hmmm...).

 

We haven't been to either event, so it was a rather difficult decision.  However, since we have just been to Clark for a pre-New Year staycation, we finally decided to do MOA. 

 

Our first bet for best view of the fireworks display was Microtel MOA.

 

It is located 5-10 minutes walk to MOA (the hotel also has a shuttle that services guests to and fro the mall) and has a perfect view of Manila Bay.

 

I am an advance planner and booked the hotel months in advance. And it was a good thing, since my sister who made last minute decision to join us, wasn't able to get any vacancy.  I on the other hand have secured a top floor-bay view room for my family.

 

We were welcomed by two uberly comfortable double queen size beds.

 

Bathroom basic but clean.

 



 

My boys excited and ready for the fireworks diplay!

 

My family totally loved our stay at Microtel Mall of Asia! 

 

Microtel MOA is located at

Coral Way Ave. corner Seaside Boulevard

SM Mall of Asia Complex
Phone Numbers: (02) 659 4233 to 39, (02) 659 4243 to 45,
(02) 659 4961 to 63, (0917) 590 5914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mequeni Cafe and Restaurant (Holiday Inn Clark Pampanga)

After all the wonderful reviews I have read in the net, we just had to try out this 4.5 stars Trip Advisor recommended restaurant. 

 

We went there for night time snacks. Was happy to see that pastries were sold at discounted prices. I guess we came in just before closing time. 

 

My husband ordered croissant,sugar-coated donut and carrot cake for sharing. 

 

 

My boys had cold chocolate drinks, while me and hubby had coffee (sorry no picture of the coffee).

 

Can't say anything extra-ordinary about the pastries and drinks.  It was just okay for me.  I think I was expecting something extra. 

 

After eating, we paid our bill and left for our hotel room.

 

When we got to our hotel room, my boys got excited over  Belgian chocolates, housekeeping left in our room. 

 

The kiddos were all smiles as they munch on the token chocolates!  Now this was the extra I was looking for earlier at the Mequeni coffe shop.




Yummy chocolates :P

Buffet breakfast came free with our room package.  The food spread was plenty and varied, unfortunately we were still full from our late night eating.




 The boys instead feasted on fruits and light bread :P 

 

 

NOTE TO SELF: "Remember, NO late snacks before an early morning feast :D "