Christmas Comes Early to BGC as F1 Hotel Manila Turns September Into a Festive Season

If you are the kind of Filipino who starts thinking about Christmas as soon as the “ber” months arrive, F1 Hotel Manila BGC is giving you a reason to celebrate a little earlier this year.

Starting the first weekend of the season, the hotel is bringing the familiar flavors and traditions of a Filipino Christmas to 32nd Street in Bonifacio Global City. From hamon and queso de bola to bibingka, puto bumbong, and hot tsokolate, the hotel’s First Taste of Christmas celebration transforms its rooms, restaurants, bar, and function spaces into one early holiday story.

The festive program runs from September 10 to October 28, 2026, with selected offers available until October 30.

And yes, there is already bibingka.

A Filipino Christmas Starts With the First Bite

For many Filipino families, Christmas does not really begin when December arrives. It starts with the first parol, the smell of bibingka in the evening, the appearance of queso de bola on the table, and that familiar feeling that the biggest celebration of the year is getting closer.

F1 Hotel Manila is leaning into that tradition with its First Taste of Christmas campaign.

“Our grandparents taught us to wait for Christmas, not to schedule it. The parol goes up, the bibingka comes off the coals, and the whole house starts counting,” said Cindy Brual, General Manager of F1 Hotel Manila. “That waiting is the tradition we grew up with, and September is when it begins. We're just setting the table for it.”

This year, the table is already set.

Turn a BGC Staycation Into an Early Christmas Celebration

Want to start the holiday season with a quick escape without leaving Metro Manila?

From September 10 to October 28, F1 Hotel Manila is offering the First Nights of Christmas room package. Guests who book directly using promo code FIRSTNIGHTS26 can enjoy a Deluxe Room or City Suite for two at 20% off.

The Christmas touches begin as soon as you arrive.

Guests receive a welcome tray with hot tsokolate and bibingka bites, while gingerbread parol cookies make an appearance at turndown. There is also a 2PM late check-out, plus a Php 1,000 voucher that can be used in December.

For couples looking to turn the stay into a weekend food trip, the Feast & Stay package brings together a room, breakfast, the Weekend Lunch Buffet for two, and Starlight Spritz cocktails at Canary.

Couples can book the package from Php 7,988 net, while families of three can start at Php 11,988 net. The family package also includes a reserved Enigma Art Session slot and a take-home box of Queso de Bola Ensaymada.

For those watching the budget, a Hot Deals rate of Php 7,488 net is also available for couples.

Your Weekend Buffet Gets a Christmas Makeover

Christmas food is arguably one of the best parts of the season, and F1 Hotel Manila is bringing some of those familiar flavors to the table early.

The Weekend Lunch Buffet at F All Day Dining runs every Saturday and Sunday for Php 2,299 net, with a Hot Deals rate of Php 1,379 for guests aged 7 and above.

Instead of waiting until December, diners can already find a Christmas-inspired spread featuring a dedicated hamon carving station and queso de bola.

Two hot Noche Buena dishes join the buffet, while the merienda corner serves some of the country's most recognizable Christmas treats: puto bumbong, bibingka, and hot tsokolate poured to order.

It is deliberately a preview rather than the complete holiday feast.

Think of it as your first bite of Christmas before the real Noche Buena arrives.

Families can also keep younger guests entertained with the Christmas Craft Corner, where children aged 4 to 12 can join an art session while adults enjoy another round at the buffet.

Teachers also get a little holiday treat of their own, with 30% off available with a valid faculty ID until October 5.

Bibingka Cheesecake and Queso de Bola Ensaymada Are Coming to The Patisserie

The Christmas cravings do not stop at the buffet.

Over at The Patisserie, two festive creations are making their debut: Bibingka Cheesecake and Queso de Bola Ensaymada.

They are made for merienda, takeaway, and even corporate gifting, giving guests another way to bring a little early Christmas home or to the office.

For anyone who believes Christmas desserts deserve their own category, this might be the part of the celebration worth watching.

Korean Barbecue, Pool Time and the First Sip of Ber

Christmas may be the main theme, but F1 Hotel Manila is also giving September weekends a little more room for food, drinks, and poolside downtime.

Grill & Glow combines unlimited Korean barbecue with a pool pass for Php 1,488 net, with a Hot Deals rate of Php 899.

Then, beginning September 11, Canary introduces its First Sip of Ber lineup, led by the Starlight Spritz.

Every Friday from 5PM to 8PM, guests can enjoy the cocktail on a buy-one-take-one offer.

It is a fitting way to ease into the season, especially for anyone who considers the first “ber” months an unofficial invitation to start celebrating.

Planning a Christmas Party? Early Booking Comes With Extras

For companies, families, and groups already thinking about their holiday gatherings, F1 Hotel Manila is also opening its Christmas party offers early.

The Paskong F1 Early Bird promotion applies to Christmas party bookings confirmed by October 15 for event dates from November 15 to December 30.

The package includes a complimentary one-hour extension, free-flowing iced tea, and a complimentary Deluxe Room with breakfast for two.

For groups of 60, packages are available at Php 102,000 net, down from the regular Php 175,000 net rate.

Meeting, social, and weekend function packages also start at Php 650 net per person, giving groups another option for everything from company celebrations to family gatherings.

Christmas in BGC Starts Earlier at F1 Hotel Manila

There is something distinctly Filipino about starting Christmas early.

It can be the first Christmas song playing in September, a parol hanging outside the house, a box of queso de bola waiting in the pantry, or simply the smell of bibingka that makes December feel just a little closer.

F1 Hotel Manila's First Taste of Christmas brings those familiar details together in the middle of BGC, giving guests a chance to ease into the holiday season through food, drinks, staycations, family activities, and Christmas party packages.

The full Christmas celebration may still be months away, but at F1 Hotel Manila, the first taste has already arrived.

First Taste of Christmas 2026 Booking Details

Promo period: September 10 to October 28, 2026

Selected offers: Available until October 30, 2026

Location: F1 Hotel Manila, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Room promotions can be booked through the F1 Hotel Manila BGC website. Hot Deals rates and banquet packages are available through the hotel's Hot Deals page.

Dining and bar experiences require prior reservation. All rates are net, cannot be combined with other promotions, and are subject to the hotel's terms and conditions.

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