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In need of a quick escape to paradise? Head on over to Hann Resorts, your luxury playground north of the metro
There’s no better way to seize the holidays than packing your bags and heading to your next idyllic getaway. Nestled amid the verdant plains of Clark, Pampanga and a convenient one-hour drive from Manila, Hann Casino Resort is a trove of exquisite leisure experiences with marvellous stays, feasts, and gaming facilities on the sprawling property. As we fittingly celebrate its first anniversary this December 15, this world-class destination reintroduces how it is redefining luxury in the north.
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Above Hann Casino facade (Photo: Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
Hann Casino facade (Photo: Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
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Since opening its doors last year, Hann Casino has been Clark’s own version of Las Vegas’s renowned, neon-soaked strip. Truly an entertainment paradise for both local and international guests, it houses over 800 slot machines, close-to-a-hundred gaming tables, and a regular rotation of the finest performers that assure a spirited ambience all year round.
Further coupled with 24-hour food and beverage service and signature Filipino hospitality, the casino certainly makes you feel like a winner as soon as you arrive. With an upscale retail area in the works as well, it ultimately offers the cosmopolitan traveller a dynamic venue to party, play, and live boldly.
Hann Casino Resort at night (Photo: Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
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Within the 11-hectare property, Hann Casino is proudly home to two international five-star hospitality brands: Marriott and Swissôtel. Distinct in their luxe designs and characters, both hotels are choice options for well-appointed suites and expansive pools with views of the refreshing metropolis as well as impeccable dining outlets for discerning palates.
Clark Marriott is acclaimed as the first Department of Tourism-accredited five-star hotel in the region. Among its restaurants and bars, Goji Kitchen+Bar is an all-day buffet restaurant where world-class and homegrown tastes meet to offer a feast for all senses. Comforting and elevated Asian dishes further await within the regal interiors of Wu Xing, which proudly delivers the authentic Peking duck in all its glory, as well as within the modern and well-lit ambience of the specialty Korean restaurant, Smoki Moto.
Finally, no rejuvenating vacation is complete without the chance to unwind in a hydro lounge at Quan Spa, which luxuriously delights guests with a whirlpool bath, sauna and steam room amidst aromatic serenity.
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Swissôtel Clark, on the other hand, houses diverse restaurants with distinguished ambiences of their own. Patrons can flock to Markt for their fill of local and international specialities in this ornate, plaza-style tribute to Europe's teeming marketplaces; or to Spice for quick, fresh, and savoury bites of dim sum, noodles, and dumplings within a fun and casual outfit. Conversely blending whiffs of romantic Italy with contemporary flair is Chef Alessio Loddo's Ristorante di Verona, the hotel's rustic Italian restaurant for fine dining and premium wine selections.
There are, of course, many more to look forward to upon every turn and bout around Swissôtel Clark. After an invigorating swim at the hotel's outdoor infinity pool, one cannot miss Swiss Tropics for its must-try menu of snacks and refreshments amidst lush greenery and scenic mountain views. Decadent treats from baked pastries and cakes to ice cream and milkshakes await at Oma’s, the cute corner café in the lobby; while afternoon tea, coffee, cocktails, and tapas are elegantly served in the airy and tropical setting of The Atrium. Lastly ideal for sunset cocktails and happy hour favourites, Bar 20 is a live entertainment venue that's always astir with jovial energy and music, promising vibrant nightlife throughout one's stay.
Smoki Moto (Photo: Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
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Similarly set to purvey an unparalleled hospitality experience through its teeming host of international brands, Hann Reserve is an upcoming luxury golf resort that recently broke ground in New Clark City, Tarlac last November. Brought to the fruition with Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), the 450-hectare project will have three 18-hole championship golf courses that bear some of the game’s most reputable names. There will be a mountain course designed by Nicklaus Design, a celebrated leader in golf course design and innovations; a valley course by acclaimed South Korean professional golfer KJ Choi; and a river course designed by legendary English golfer Sir Nick Faldo.
Above Hann Reserve (Artist's perspective, Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
Hann Reserve (Artist's perspective, Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
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These exciting offerings come alongside state-of-the-art facilities, driving ranges, and an academy of the PGA-brand standard. Meanwhile, those who seek a more serene retreat may head over to any of Hann Reserve’s renowned and soon-to-rise hospitality concepts. Across the Banyan Tree, Angsana, Sofitel, Emblems by Accor, The Luxury Collection and The Westin are indulgent and striking takes on tropical luxury, where dining, leisure, and wellness amenities are only further heightened with genuine Filipino service and efficient sustainability practices.
Aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural identity of Tarlac, the sprawling development is intuitively designed to incorporate the existing topology of the site through local ingenuity, green architecture, and environmental-friendly measures in its overall master plan. From its beautiful hillsides to its flowing landscapes and watercourses, you can simply lose yourself in nature and revel in utmost splendour.
Angsana pool view (Artist's perspective, Courtesy of Hann Resorts)
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Embodying modern luxury through its curation of the best and finest things in life, these gems in the north provide an unforgettable escape for anyone who treads through their astonishing wonders. Here, the most treasured of experiences and memories are sure to ever be of heirloom quality. If you’re looking to treat your loved ones somewhere extraordinary, Hann Casino Resorts is definitely the place to be.
Learn more on hannresorts.com and check them out on Facebook @hannresorts and Instagram @hannresorts_. For enquiries, please call +6345 306 1000 for Hann Resorts, +6345 598 5000 for Clark Marriott, and +6345 306 2000 for Swissotel Clark.
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Trained as a student journalist, Mac’s knack for writing was a serendipitous discovery. Years later and she can’t imagine doing anything else. When she isn’t typing away on a story, she revels in being lost in a new city, revisiting a cosy film or sitcom, and idling away with her dogs.
