Your guide to the best holiday hotel buffets this 2019

From shopping for the perfect gift to attending parties here and there, there's definitely a lot going on during the holiday season.

If you are going to be this busy, then chances are you won't have the time to prepare for a feast during Christmas and New Year's Eve.

So whether you're caught up in the holiday rush or just simply choose to dine with your family, there are a lot of restaurants that offer a feast for the gods during the holiday season.

Here are our best picks to help you pick the most delectable bites:

1. Alfred's Celebration Buffet at Makati Diamond Residences

Starts at PhP 2,500 per person

Toast to holiday traditions of get-together with family and friends at Alfred's Celebrations Buffet, where overflowing spirits and bubbly pair nicely with a delightful dinner spread. Their feast includes foie gras macarons, raclettes, roast beef tenderloin, chorizo linguine, only to name a few.

From November 22 and 29, and December 6 and 13, you can try this feast for Php 2,500 per person.

2. Spiral at Sofitel Manila

Starts at PhP 3,000 per person

Descend into Sofitel's delicious gastronomic culinary scene that is the Spiral. The 2,500-square-meter space houses diverse culinary choices with its 21 dining ateliers, including the famous Cheese Room.

For this yuletide season, feast on their wide array of the most beloved Christmas specialties and toast to the year that was with their upgraded selection of festive favorites.

3. The Terrace at Maxim's Hotel

Starts at PhP 1,500 per person

Bring your friends and family together with a festive lunch or dinner spread at The Terrace in Maxim's Hotel in Newport City. The Mediterranean-themed restaurant serves everything -- from hearty breakfast buffets to Mediterranean classics like salads, pasta, and pizzas.

A must-try for all season, whether or not it's the holidays, is their signature Angus black beef burger.

4. Cafe Ilang-Ilang at The Manila Hotel

Starts at PhP 1,550 per person

Treat yourself, your family, and your friends to a sumptuous feast of local and international cuisines at the world-famous Cafe Ilang-Ilang.

The buffet restaurant is designed artfully to satisfy the palate, and it's spacious enough to bring together delectable Asian, Mediterranean, European, and Western dishes.

5. Heat at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel

Starts at PhP 1,985 per person

Experience a gastronomic feast of Asian and continental specialties freshly prepared or cooked a la minute at the HEAT at EDSA Shangri-La.

International chefs are placed in the spotlight as the restaurant offers open-theater kitchens that will have you salivating while waiting for your favorite meal.

So if prepping meals isn't your thing the holidays, head on to these hotel dinners and buffets where you (and your stomach) are always welcome.