Valentine’s Day has long been wrapped in roses and candlelight, but love today wears many faces. It is found in shared spa days, buffet tables filled with laughter, skyline dance floors, and even quiet mornings on a yoga mat.
This February, Novotel and ibis Styles Manila Araneta City are reimagining the season of hearts with experiences that celebrate every kind of connection—romantic, platonic, and everything in between.
For couples who want to linger
At Novotel Manila, love slows down.
The hotel’s Valentine staycation packages are designed for couples who want more than just a dinner date. Think unhurried mornings, plush suites, and a 60-minute Couples Escape treatment at In Balance Spa. One package includes wine, artisanal Auro Chocolate, breakfast for two (plus the kids, if you’re celebrating as a family), and exclusive Premier Lounge access to turn a simple overnight stay into a full romantic retreat.
For those who love having options, another staycation offer lets guests choose between a beautiful floral box from Belle Fleurs or dining credits to enjoy at Food Exchange Manila. It’s a gentle reminder that love isn’t one-size-fits-all but personal.
And if rest is your shared love language, the Lover’s Gastronomic Wellness Escape pairs a 90-minute signature massage with a curated three-course meal at Gourmet Bar or The 6th Manila. It’s indulgence without the rush—a chance to reconnect through touch, taste, and time.
Where meals become memories
Sometimes, love is loud and joyful, best expressed across a table filled with good food.
Food Exchange Manila is hosting a special Valentine’s buffet that leans into celebration: generous spreads, free-flowing beverages, a glass of wine, sweet surprises from Auro Chocolate, and live entertainment. There’s even a playful pick-a-giveaway activity to keep things lighthearted.
It’s the kind of setting where families gather, friends toast to long-standing bonds, and couples steal smiles across candlelit tables. Even better: kids aged eight and below dine for free with a paying adult because love includes the little ones, too.
For singles, squads, and social butterflies
Over at ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, Valentine’s takes on a more playful beat.
The Singles Slumber Squad Staycation invites friends to celebrate the season together—complete with breakfast and tickets to the Find Your Lock Valentine’s Party. Standard rooms are perfect for besties looking for a quick escape, while family rooms turn the night into a mini reunion.
Then there’s The Edge Skyview Bar’s Find Your Lock Valentine’s Day Party, a skyline soirée made for mingling. With three hours of free-flowing drinks and a vibrant crowd dressed to impress, it’s less about grand romance and more about chemistry, connection, and carefree fun high above the city lights.
Because sometimes, the best Valentine’s plans start with “Who’s game?”
A très romantique evening
For those who prefer intimacy over spectacle, Le Bistro at ibis Styles Manila offers a five-course French-inspired dinner designed for slow conversations and lingering glances.
“Starlit Romance” sets the mood with sparkling drinks, wine, thoughtfully styled tables, and keepsakes to remember the evening by. It’s classic Valentine’s, elevated but unpretentious.
Moving in sync
Not all romance is candlelit. Some of it happens at sunrise.
Styles In Motion presents “Love in Sync,” a shared yoga flow at the Get Soaked Pool and Lounge. Led by Wellness Coach Joy Compuesto, the 60-minute session invites couples, friends, and partners to move and breathe together. The experience includes pool access and dining perks—turning a simple stretch into a feel-good day.
It’s Valentine’s at its most grounded: present, playful, and connected.
Love, without labels
“Love is experienced in many ways—through moments of rest, laughter, shared meals, and time spent simply being together,” says Maria Manlulu-Garcia, Area General Manager of Accor Philippines for Premium, Midscale, and Economy brands, and Cluster General Manager of Novotel and ibis Styles Manila Araneta City.
That spirit is woven into every offer this month. Whether you’re planning a grand romantic gesture, a friends-only getaway, a wellness date, or a solo celebration of self-love, Araneta City’s twin hotels are opening their doors wide.
Because in 2026, Valentine’s isn’t just for couples. It’s for anyone ready to catch the love—and get the feels.