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Hilton Colombo today announced its extensive Valentine’s Day activities, probably the best line up in Colombo. The first party kicks off on the eve of Valentine’s Day 13 February with the theme ‘Be My Valentine’ from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the hotel’s poolside with live band Ricky & Legacy and the sensational singer Shamistha Dean along with DJ Naushad spinning all your favourite love songs!
Couples could enjoy a gourmet buffet spread prepared by the team of chefs and free corkage throughout the night. The highlight of the event will be the chance for every couple to win a weekend stay for two at the Hilton Bangkok, a weekend stay for two at the 
Presidential Suite at the Hilton Colombo inclusive of breakfast, weekend stay for two in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast, and restaurant vouchers for two at Spices and Curry Leaf.
There will be a limited edition of four special Valentine’s Day Cabanas available too at a special price which includes a complimentary bottle of bubbly and fresh strawberries with cream. Discount vouchers from Triumph will also be given away to all the ladies.
The next options, ‘Love on the Menu’ at the Spices Valentine’s Day Brunch on 14 February from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every couple will receive a glass of bubbly and chocolates too and Valentine’s Day dinner buffet from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Il Ponte restaurant will also have a special five-course set menu carefully crafted by Chef Massimo Zampar inclusive of a complimentary glass of bubbly from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and live Jazz music to get you into the mood.
The newest Japanese restaurant in town, Ikoi Tei at the Dutch Hospital, will also have two options. Guests could either enjoy the special set menu or the Teppanyaki set menu for two during lunch and dinner with a complimentary glass of bubbly or Umeshu soda on arrival. Tickets for the above events are available from 5 to 14 February at the Special Events Desk from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Valentine’s Day is not complete without hand-made chocolates, flowers and cakes. Hilton Colombo’s pastry shop, Fine Things will be selling beautiful Valentine’s Day signature cakes, cupcakes, specialty chocolates and pralines, hand crafted cookies and flower arrangements from 11 to 14 February from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Don’t forget to check out their signature cake ‘Stick with me’ – layer of chocolate chip sponge, layer of sticky toffee, layer of bitter sweet chocolate sandwiched with milk chocolate royal mousse and white chocolate mousse, topped with milk chocolate truffles.
Three lucky winners will be walking away with fabulous prizes courtesy Hilton Colombo; participate in the ‘Be my Valentine’ social media campaign by posting a picture or video of that special someone and express how much she or he means to you or why she/he is a huge part of your life followed by #BeMyValentine@hiltoncolombo.
For more details and for reservations, guests can call on 2544 644 ext 2012 or you may log into www.hiltoncolombo1.comwww.facebook.com/HiltonColombo, or follow on www.twitter.com/HiltonColombo, www.instagram/HiltonColombo.
