Refreshing H20 Hotel

Last week, we had the pleasure of staying at Hotel H20. It is the new hotel inside the Manila Ocean Park that features Aqua rooms, read: aquarium wall inside your hotel room. Aside from pretending like you are the little mermaid, the room provides a refreshing stay with its unique theme and lighting caused by the wide aquarium wall.


I love this thermos set inside our room which let us cook instant noodles for snacks. Why not bring your own sachet of hot chocolate powder so you can enjoy a mug before going to sleep?



Then, there's the bathroom and toilet that would literally make you feel like a fish in a bowl. The bathroom is made up of glass walls that is see-through (perfect for couples but could be quiet uncomfy for simple room mates).



What I like though are their 'designer' toiletries that are all in blue. Then, there's the perfect shower head that feels like rain on the skin. One thing missing is the bidei on the toilet x.x

The entire bedroom has mirrors that reflect every corner of the room. It is hard to miss anything that is happening even while you are watching your favorite show on their wide LCD TV or surfing the Internet (for a fee).


The Aqua room's working table is spacious with organized sockets and Internet cable.

Their spacious bed which is lined with what seems like ostrich leather is very interesting. Personally, I felt like I was staying somewhere outside the Philippines but I wish their airconditioning system were cooler. Noted that when we stayed they were still on a dry-run.


Makansutra's hot chocolate is a perfectly sweet morning treat

Our stay had free breakfast buffet at the Makansutra food village which was quiet simple with dried fish, pork and chicken adobo, rice porridge, noodles, eggs, and yummy hot chocolate and tasty coffee, Makansutra style. What made our morning brighter was the view of Manila bay. You could enjoy their breakfast at Al Fresco seats over at White Moon Bar.


White Moon Bar in the morning

Overall, Hotel H20 is a pleasant place to stay in. Check in at 2:00PM, have a refreshing shower and arrange for afternoon drinks at the White Moon Bar just before the sun sets. Dinner would be nice at the Makansutra for something exotic. Then just chill and relax inside your aqua room :)

Jollibee Doll raises 18 Million for Charity

Cottolengo Filipino officially receives their Jollibee grant

At the Manila Ocean Park, Jollibee officially turned over the 18 million pesos which it raised from sales of the Jollibee Hug and Share doll. This super hug-able Jollibee doll was sold last year in celebration of Jollibee's 30th anniversary. Since it was a "limited edition" item, many fell in line and scoured several Jollibee branches just to have one. It was the perfect gift to give last Christmas and now those who purchased the hug and share doll can officially say that they've helped hundreds of children from different foundations.


Kids and guardians enjoy striking a pose at the photobooth

Manila Ocean Park was filled with smiles of kids, some traveled from as far as Benguet to celebrate and receive Jollibee's grant. The eight beneficiaries are: Cottolengo Filipino, ERDA Tech, Families and Children for Empowerment and Development Foundation, House with no Steps, Marcellin Project, Shontoug Foundation, Philippine Children's Medical Center, and the Busog-Lusog Program of Jollibee Foundation.

The children in return performed and showcased their talents for the guests to enjoy. After which, each kid were all smiles when they were all given their own Jollibee Hug and Share doll by their bestfriend, Jollibee himself :)


Gold Tantoco, VP Marketing of Jollibee with kids

After the formal turnover, the kids took the much awaited tour of the Manila Ocean Park. Both kids and adults enjoyed experiencing the ocean park, most for their very first time.




Who knew that a simple doll can make such a big difference in children's lives? Congratulations to Jollibee for teaching the value of sharing.

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