Cebu City, Philippines – For more than 52 years, Federal Land, Inc. has been a prominent fixture in the Philippine real estate sector, shaping the urban environment in cities nationwide. As a distinguished member of GT Capital Holdings and a reliable collaborator with the Metrobank Group, Federal Land has continually raised the bar for urban living, creating exceptional properties that surpass the expectations of even the most discerning homeowners. With its latest, the fifth and final phase of Marco Polo Residences development, Marco Polo Parkplace is your Home with a guaranteed view.

Marco Polo Residences Community in Cebu City

**Marco Polo Parkplace NOTABLE FEATURES:**

A Legacy of Excellence in Cebu

Federal Land's journey in Cebu began with a bold vision — to introduce world-class living to the Queen City of the South. For its first project in the region, Federal Land partnered with Wharf Hotels of Hong Kong to bring to life Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, the city's first international hotel. This landmark project set the stage for a new chapter in Cebu's residential scene, which then expanded into Marco Polo Residences, a series of hotel-branded residences that have since embodied inspired and thoughtful experiences.

With four towers already gracing the Cebu skyline, each offering breathtaking views of the sea, city, and mountains, the Marco Polo Residences have become a coveted address cherished by investors and homeowners alike. The allure of hotel-like amenities, coupled with the prestige of a global brand, has made Marco Polo Residences one of Cebu's most sought-after properties.

Marco Polo Residences 

Nestled atop the exclusive Nivel Hills, Marco Polo Residences offers an unparalleled lifestyle experience. Imagine waking up each day to the serene beauty of nature, with panoramic views that stretch from the sparkling sea to the vibrant cityscape and majestic mountains. Here, the hustle and bustle of city life fade into the background, replaced by the tranquility of a private enclave that feels worlds away yet is just a stone's throw from the city's conveniences.

Federal Land's commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of the Marco Polo development. From the impressive façade architecture to the spacious to the elegantly designed interiors, each element has been meticulously crafted to reflect the essence of the Marco Polo brand. Wide windows and balconies invite the natural beauty of the surroundings into your home, creating bright, airy spaces that are both serene and sophisticated.

With more than 3,000 sqm of dedicated park, the amenity deck features a wide array of leisure amenities designed to blend wellness with natural beauty. A total of 48 curated amenities present residents with scenic views of the sky, sea, and mountains, encouraging them to find balance and enrich their lives amid stunning natural landscapes.

Perks for living in Marco Polo Residences extend far beyond the walls of their homes. Homeowners of the Marco Polo Residences community have exclusive privileges at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, including discounts at the hotel's renowned restaurants and special room rates for you and your guests.

The Saturday Farmers Market, a beloved fixture of the community, offers a delightful array of organic produce and local crafts, bringing the best of Cebu to your doorstep. This vibrant market not only provides a platform for local farmers and artisans to showcase their products but also fosters a sense of community by bringing together people who share a passion for high-quality, sustainable goods.

Marco Polo Residences is more than just a residence; it's a lifestyle that celebrates the best of what Cebu has to offer.

Expanding Horizons, Elevating Lives

This year, Federal Land is set to unveil the fifth and final phase of the Marco Polo Residences. Get an exclusive first look at what promises to be the crown jewel of this iconic development. Join the Marco Polo Residences Open House on August 28, 2024 (Wednesday) from 2 PM to 8 PM at the Manila Function Room, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. 

To RSVP or to learn more about Marco Polo Residences, visit www.federalland.ph, email invest@federalland.ph

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu has been an icon in Cebu in terms of Cebuano Hospitality and accommodation. And look how time flies so fast as they are celebrating their 17th anniversary this week. And for some special treats, their offering a number of goodness to their valued Customers, Visitors and supporters.

(PRESS RELEASE) Whether for business or leisure, travelers to Cebu are in for special treats as Marco Polo Plaza Cebu celebrates its 17th Anniversary this week. The hotel’s Going on Seventeen celebration offers a variety of exclusive room and dining benefits offered only from 27 April to 01 May, which happily coincides with the long Labor Day weekend.

For transients and staycations, room rates start from just PHP3,999 including tax and service charge. These include free buffet breakfasts for two adults and for families, up to 2 kids under the age of 6 (Children above 6 and below 12 years enjoy a 50% discount).

The offer is valid for direct bookings by phone 253 1111 or email resv.ceb@marcopolohotels.com 

Café Marco and the Best of Cebu

Diners at Café will enjoy an added anniversary bonus: A selection of award-winning local businesses recently judged among the Best of Cebu 2022 by SunStar Cebu. This collaboration with SunStar will feature their specialties in Café Marco’s superb lunch and dinner buffets, daily from 27 April to May 1. 

Pizza Party at El Viento

The anniversary celebration continues at El Viento, where patrons receive a 2nd pizza (pepperoni, Hawaiian or Margherita) for free, each time they order any pizza on the menu. Best paired with Code 644 or 6 beers for the price of 4 at the pool bar. 

Churrasco at Blu

Rooftop dining features Churrasco, an all-you-can-eat mixed grill of beef, lamb, pork and more, for just PHP 998 per person. Meats are grilled Brazilian-style, slowly spin-roasted over open flames to keep their natural flavors.  

Longer Happy Hour at the Lobby Lounge

The long weekend calls for longer happy hours at the lounge, where guests will enjoy 2 for 1 offers on local beers, house wine and select cocktails from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.

April 27 Birthday Celebrants

Resident guests and dining patrons born on the same day as the hotel will receive a mini-birthday cake to celebrate the double milestone, compliments of the Marco Polo. 

Reservations are highly recommended.  For inquiries and reservations, call +63 919 083 6768 or email hospitality.ceb@marcopolohotels.com

(PRESS RELEASE) Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is proud to welcome Chef Kenny Yong Tze Hin as their newly appointed Chinese Executive Chef.   

Coming from over 20 years of experience at the helm of various Chinese restaurants in Malaysia, Australia, the Philippines and China, Chef Kenny will lead the Chinese culinary team of HAI SHIN LOU, Marco Polo’s Cantonese specialty restaurant.

Fascinated by the delicate nuances of Cantonese cuisine, Kenny started as a budding young cook in 1992 at the Hotel Equatorial’s famous Golden Phoenix in Kuala Lumpur.  His culinary skills were honed working with the seasoned Cantonese chefs of the hotel group’s restaurants in KL and Jakarta.  From his first post as a young Executive Chinese Chef in 2002 at the Oriental Garden in Gold Coast, Australia, he has since led Chinese culinary teams in various parts of Asia. 

Chef Kenny is no stranger to the Filipinos’ love affair with Chinese cuisine.  He was the Executive Chinese Chef at the Tea of Spring at Mactan Shangri-La and the Ching Hai restaurant of Jpark Island Resort.  Most recently, he was the Chinese Sous Chef at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila before joining the Marco Polo. 

“These days, Cantonese cooking requires a fine balance between traditional cooking methods and innovative ideas and presentations,” says Chef Kenny, “but one must never lose the authenticity of taste, precise timing, and freshness of ingredients that make Cantonese one of the top cuisines in the world”

Kenny speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.  He counts Fujian and Szechuan among other favorite regional cuisines, just a few of many seasonal promotions he plans for Hai Shin Lou this year.

Looking ahead, Chef Kenny is exploring opportunities to advocate healthy eating even in the Chinese kitchen, by looking at slightly different ways to season while keeping the core essence of Cantonese flavors.

This February and March, guests will enjoy sampling Chef Kenny’s first of a series of “Chef Recommends” menus along with Hai Shin Lou’s well-loved signature dishes.

Reservations are confirmed via the hotel’s Hospitality Desk: +63 919 083 6768 or email hospitality.ceb@marcopolohotels.com.

Stir-fried Shrimp, slice chicken, and vegetables with X.O sauce

INDIA: Butter Chicken with papad and chutney

KOREA: Beef bulgogi with cabbage kimchi

CHINA: Meltique beef tendon with garlic chives

SINGAPORE: Char Siew Pork

Marco Polo’s El Viento Restaurant is Back. You heard it right, The wait is over. El Viento, Cebu’s favorite al fresco poolside Italian restaurant re-opens its doors to the dining public.

Long admired for home-style, classic Italian cuisine since 2006, El Viento was not spared by the wrath of Typhoon Odette last December.  Back from a 6-month hiatus, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is excited to welcome patrons anew to El Viento starting this Saturday, 30 July.

Cebu Media and Bloggers

The restaurant presents a fresh new take on their well-loved Italian specialties plus several new additions to the menu.  Among those highly recommended are Chicken Picatta, Veal Saltimboca, Linguine Vangole, and Tiramisu.  

Marco Polo Plaza Hotel General Manager Roel Constantino

“It is my great pleasure to re-open the doors of El Viento”, says the hotel’s General Manager Roel Constantino, “a testimony to the Marco Polo team’s dedication and unrelenting efforts to rebuild one of Cebu’s culinary landmarks.”

Risotto Balls filled with foie

Appetizers

Appetizers : Insalata Caprese, Frito misto di mare, Arugula, Shrimp and Bean Salad

SOUP: Minestrone di verdure

Nestled atop Nivel Hill, the restaurant enjoys a prime location at the poolside of Marco Polo, a cool place to unwind at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level.  Relax al fresco amid the sound of waterfalls, the sight of lush tropical gardens and city views, and the feel of a cool mountain breeze.

MAIN: Trance di tonno

MAIN:  braciola di maiale

MAIN: osso buco alla milanese

Pasta Alle Vongole

Excited! That was the real feeling everybody went through when the first day of the much anticipated Cebu Food Crawl came. Excited for the new offerings of Cebu's Best Restaurants and Food Establishments and very excited to see new and old Blogger Friends who participated the 4-Day event. In fact, a total of 25 Bloggers from Cebu, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, Bohol and Manila celebrated Cebu as the new Food Destination in the Country.

Cebu Food Crawlers during the first day at Mactan Newtown Lechon Pit. Photo by Sinjin Pineda of libotero.com

MACTAN ALFRESCO and THE LECHON PIT

Of course, as always Tourists and even Locals prefer to suggest Lechon as the best food to try when you visit the beautiful island of Cebu. Luckily, Cebu Food Crawlers visited the newly launched Mactan AlFresco by The Mactan Newtown. Situated in Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, The Mactan Al Fresco is the center of celebrated Filipino or Cebuano Dishes. There are Lechon Restaurants available in Mactan Alfresco such as Ayer's Lechon which is operating in the Lechon Pit, Cebu's Original Lechon Belly and Ana's Lechon. If you're into Mexican Dishes, you can visit Mexi Mama there. If you wish to enjoy Cispy Tuna Buntot or Sizzling Tuna Sisig, now you need to go to Orange Karenderia. Oh! Are you craving for Bucket of Shrimps or any seafood? Go and enjoy them at Choobi-Choobi! Or lusting with some seafoods? You can fulfill your thirst and hunger at Oyster Bay Express! Or  at satisfy your Pochero cravings at Muvanz Pocherohan and Seafood. Generally, Mactan Alfresco is indeed the center of everything!





 

SIESTA AT IBIZA

After that fulfilling Lechon fiesta, we headed to Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu's Ibiza Beach Club for an afternoon siesta. Known for its spectacular ocean views and architectural design, Ibiza Beach Club offers more than a dining experience - it's a lifestyle dining! Cebu Food Crawlers were amazed on the sea as it meets the sky while enjoying their drinks and finger foods offered by Ibiza. At night, Ibiza is very alive as it offers nightly live entertainment and other shows.





Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 4.00 pm to midnight
Friday to Sunday: 3.00 pm to 2.00 am



SIZZLING NIGHT AT EL VIENTO

We ended the first day with some sizzling surprises from our friends at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu! Favorites from El Viento Restaurant such as Sizzling Sisig, Sizzling Squid, Sizzling Gambas and Sizzling Beef Tips were prepared for Cebu Food Crawlers. It was indeed a memorable dinner as everybody were enjoying the menu at the pool bar with some music and chit chat.Sizzling Nights are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For inquiries and reservations, please call Cebu at (63-32) 253 1111 or Manila at (63-2) 887 1263.