Young and talented U.S. born violinist Lucia Micarelli was recently in the country for a concert at the Embassy Super Club and made The Richmonde Hotel her home during her stay. Of Korean and Italian descent, Micarelli was classically trained at Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music and is now best known for her gift of beautifully blending classical pieces and familiar pop songs. Filipinos got to sample her music when she toured together with Josh Groban during his Closer Tour and performed a solo number. As a testament to her musical brilliance, Micarelli’s 2004 debut album entitled Music from a Farther Room was also produced by Groban.

Welcoming Micarelli (second from left) to Richmonde are (from left): Communications Manager Annie Dioso, Managing Director Carmen Fernando and Asst. Director of Ria Rosal. Photo courtesy of Jasper Lucena of MTV Phils.

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The Richmonde Hotel is currently in the process of enhancing its marketing campaigns by utilizing email and SMS blasts to its valued patrons, in addition to the traditional media of direct mail flyers, print ads and radio ads.

In line with its thrust to provide distinctly personal service to its guests, promotional offerings will likewise be individualized and tailor-fit to match the possible needs and interests of each customer.

Simultaneous with the set-up of the Richmonde’s marketing system is the update of the Hotel’s current records which will ensure the effectiveness of the use of the said new marketing media. Thus, we advise all of the Hotel’s guests to expect a call from Richmonde’s authorized representatives to verify and complete the contact information in the Hotel’s database.

For more details regarding this ongoing project, you may call the Hotel’s Duty Manager at 638-7777 or send us a message at this site’s "Contact Us" page.

The Prestige Club Card is Richmonde Hotel's newest loyalty membership program. Now, enhanced with more benefits and privileges, the Richmonde Prestige Card is the hotel card you've been waiting for and more, offering delightful discounts, exciting privileges and fabulous freebies for its members.

For an annual membership fee of only Php5,000, Prestige Club Members can avail of a host of thrilling benefits which include: certificates for complimentary room accommodations and discount vouchers and privileges on room rates for every stay; splendid treats for gourmands and party hosts, like unlimited dining discounts at the Grill or Exchange Bar, complimentary celebratory cake and wine, and 10% off on food for a banquet function; and even enjoyment for fitness enthusiasts such as 10% discount on Health Club memberships and swimming pool passes. Greater rewards await members who regularly dine at the Grill, renew their Richmonde Hotel Club Card memberships and successfully refer three new members.

Since good things are meant to be shared, Prestige Club Members will also be provided with a Supplementary Card for their dependents to enjoy the same limitless discounts on room accommodations and meals at the restaurants, plus three Dining Discount Gift Certificates, each for one-time use, to give away to friends.

As a special bonus, all Richmonde Prestige Club Members get automatic membership in ProMark's Global Privilege Club which will entitle them to avail of the same benefits in any partner international hotel for free! That's truly a world of advantages and pleasures literally at your fingertips.

Apply now! For more information, you may contact The Richmonde Prestige Club Office at (632) 638-7777 extension 2302 or 2304 or send an email to richmondeprestige@richmondehotel.com.ph.

For the past three years, The Richmonde Hotel has been actively supporting Pasig City's Jesus Loves the Little Children Foundation, Inc. (JLLCFI) because of its commitment to uplifting the lives of the street children in the city by providing them with shelter, education, spiritual guidance, love and care.

All year-round, the Richmonde has maintained a donation box at its lobby specifically for hotel guests wishing to help with the finances of the organization so it may better achieve its goals. Last December, to generate more funds for the basic health and educational needs of the children from JLLCFI, the hotel re-launched its "Chocolates for Charity" program during the holiday season wherein proceeds from the Christmas chocolate lollipops sold at the Lobby Cafe were donated to the foundation.

Likewise, every year-end as a culminating activity, Richmonde treats the children under the care of JLLCFI to a party filled with fun games, gifts and a hearty lunch. In 2006, the children spent the day at Pasig City's Rain Forest Park with some of the hotel's officers and staff while enjoying the sights of the leisure park.

Photo shows the jolly children of JLLCFI and some of Richmonde Hotel's employees, including the Managing Director Carmen Fernando and Director of Human Resources Blessie Tolentino.

For inquiries regarding JLLCFI, you may call the Richmonde Hotel at 638-7777 or contact the foundation directly at 640-3405, 641-9666 & 643-5166 or log on to www.jllcf.com.

The Richmonde Hotel's Health Club offers various membership types at reasonable rates to suit any schedule—hectic or otherwise. Get a rigorous work out anytime at your own convenience under the supervision of professional fitness instructors with the Health Club's Gold and Silver Membership Clubs which allow unlimited use of the facilities from Mondays thru Sundays, 6am to 7pm and from Mondays thru Fridays, 8am to 5pm, respectively. The Off-Peak and Pool memberships are wise alternatives for those with limited exercise time or those who want to stick to just swimming exercises. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available as well for those with more erratic schedules. You can also enjoy discounted membership rates with your officemates and family members when you avail of the Corporate and Family Group Memberships. And now, you can choose between annual or quarterly payments.

Aside from the modern gym equipment, heated indoor pool, full services locker rooms, steam and sauna rooms, all Health Club members can also enjoy personalized and friendly service from the club's professional trainers who may design individual fitness programs specifically for the needs of each member at no extra cost. These custom-made exercise programs include fitness screening, weight training, muscle and bone strengthening, sports rehabilitation and basic therapy for injuries.

For more information on the facilities and membership programs of the Health Club, please call 689-8447. The Health Club is located at the 4th Floor of The Richmonde Hotel at 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Satiety. The word connotes the state of being full or gratified to or beyond the point of satisfaction. And this is exactly the feeling one gets after dining at the Richmonde Grill's buffet lunch.

Offering a variety of soups, salads, appetizers, hot items and desserts, the buffet spread seeks to provide an enjoyable dining experience and not merely impress and amaze guests with a thousand and one choices. The Grill's chefs meticulously plan every dish, making sure the tastes and flavors complement each other, thus, tempting one to relish everything heartily. From familiar comfort foods to specialty items to signature dishes, favorites will definitely be duly represented at the buffet.
Expect mainstays of the cold items selection to include delectable prawns, crabs, oysters and mussels with a variety of sushi and sashimi. For the steaming hot soups, take your pick of fresh ingredients at the shabu-shabu and sukiyaki station or choose the cream soup of the day. Venture into a virtual food trip around the globe with the mouthwatering hot dishes consisting of an array of Western/European and Asian cuisine, plus well-loved fare such as pasta, pizza, tempura, dimsum and specialty rice. In addition, the carving station regularly serves tender prime ribs and flavorful shawarma. The sweet-toothed will surely find 7th heaven at the dessert table while indulging on the scrumptious offerings featuring luscious cakes and pastries, delectable crepes, fresh fruits in season, an ice cream trolley and a halo-halo station.

This world of dining pleasure can be experienced Sundays to Fridays for only Php750+++, inclusive of coffee or tea. Lunch buffet rate for children 6 to 12 years old is Php375+++ while toddlers 5 years old and below get to eat for free.

The Richmonde Grill is located at the 2nd floor of The Richmonde Hotel, 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Lunch buffet is served Sundays to Fridays, 11:30am to 2pm. For inquiries and reservations, please call (632) 638-7777 extension 3409 or call direct at 689-8419.