Located at the heart of Metro Manila, Makati City is the financial center of the Philippines. It is home to various local and international business establishments, such as the Philippine Stock Exchange, BPO companies, major banking institutions, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, museums, schools, etc.
It is thus but fitting and proper to share the top 10 luxurious 5-star hotels in this busy area of so many exciting activities, to relax in and re-energize after a long day in the city; whether one is visiting for a few days or planning on staying a bit longer for business or pleasure.
Here they are:
#1 - Raffles Makati: Situated at a prime location in Makati, this hotel offers the best service, spacious, clean rooms and excellent amenities; ideal for couples, families, or even for friends or solo travelers. Enjoy their excellent gym facilities as well, and be gastronomically satisfied with their great restaurant and bar.
Price: Rooms available at about $311 per night (or about 13,687 PHP)
Rating: 5 stars
Website: www.raffles.com/makati/
#2 - Fairmont Makati: Located within walking distance from Greenbelt, Ayala Museum and the Philippine Stock Exchange, this newest luxury hotel in Makati, prepares exceptionally sumptuous dishes as you watch, in Spectrum. Guests can also use its huge meeting rooms for events, parties or seminars. Moreover, you and your companions can pamper yourself in its chic salon, nail studio and pool.
Price: Rooms available at about $202 per night (or about 8,870 PHP)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Website: www.fairmont.com/makati/
#3- Makati Shangri-la Manila: Just 20 minutes away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, this stylish hotel has warm and friendly staff, ready to welcome you and give you very professional service. This hotel also features award-winning restaurants to satisfy your palate. Furthermore, you can shop and dine to your delight, at the nearby Glorietta mall and Greenbelt upscale shops.
Price: Rooms available at about $279 per night (or about 12,270 PHP)
Rating: 5 stars
Website: www.shangri-la.com
#4 - The Peninsula Manila: This excellent hotel is an easy walk from Greenbelt and Glorietta mall, where you can enjoy more restaurants and shops. Meet with the friendliest staff of The Peninsula Manila, who will help you with your stay every step of the way. Enjoy a quiet sleep in its finest rooms and indulge in their delectable breakfast, which caters a taste of all continents.
Price: Rooms are available at about $188 per night (or about 8,293 PHP)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Website: www.peninsula.com
#5 - The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences: Just a 10-minute walk to Glorietta mall and Greenbelt, this nice hotel has very friendly and professional staff who are always helpful to its guests. The rooms are well-decorated and clean, and guests can delight in its adequate gym and very tasty smoked salmon sandwich and burger. A great bar is also located next door where guests can unwind at night.
Price: Rooms are available at about $110 per night (or about 4,828 PHP)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Website: www.picassomakati.com
#6 - Holiday Inn & Suites Makati: This superb hotel is only 30 minutes away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, and a walking distance to the Makati Philippine Stock Exchange. Kids can stay and eat here for free and guests will have an enjoyable experience going to the Glorietta shopping mall, which is directly connected to the Holiday Inn & Suites Makati.
Price: Rooms are available at about $142 per night (or about 6,253 PHP)
Rating: 4 stars
Website: www.holidayinn.com/Makati
#7 - New World Makati Hotel: This good hotel is just across from Greenbelt, thus an excellent location for shopping and hanging out at night. They have a large pool and perfect facilities, plus the staff is very friendly and professional. Definitely, guests can get value for their money, with New World Makati Hotel.
Price: Rooms are available at about $165 per night (or about 7,264 PHP)
Rating: 4 stars
Website: http://manila.newworldhotels.com
#8 - Hotel Celeste: This sophisticated hotel is just a walking distance to the major shopping center of Makati. Get mesmerized with the charming style of this boutique hotel, and be met and greeted by its friendly, polite and very professional staff. They have non-smoking rooms and provide a roof deck for the smokers.
Price: Rooms are available at about $142 per night (or about 6,246 PHP)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Website: www.celestehotelmakati.com
#9 - Hotel Durban: This cheap but luxurious hotel gives excellent service and is clean. Located near bars and restaurants in Makati, guests can still enjoy a quiet rest here with their excellent rooms. The shower room hot water is superb and when you get hungry, enjoy the best pizza in Manila from Farfalla -- the restaurant Hotel Durban is very proud of.
Price: Rooms are available at about $33 per night (or about 1,461 PHP)
Rating: 4 stars
Website: www.hoteldurban.net
#10 - Y2 Residence Hotel: Situated near the Power Plant Mall and Rockwell, this good hotel has a great kitchenette, is clean and has very helpful staff. They offer good service, thus, value for your money. Y2 Residence Hotel has modern hotel rooms and is also near a supermarket with a money changer.
Price: Rooms are available at about $102 per night (or about 4,474 PHP)
Rating: 4 stars
Website: www.y2hotel.com
