The Makati center point is approximately the area of Ayala Museum and the area of Ayala Center/Glorietta.
The financial center of Philippines, Makati is one among the 16 cities making up the Metro Manila. Located at the heart of Metro Manila, this high-tech city houses maximum concentration of multinational & local corporations of the country. Eminent corporations, banks, department stores & foreign embassies have their base in Makati. It also hosts the largest trading quarter of Philippine Stock Exchange at Ayala Avenue. The 16th biggest Filipino city is also considered as a major portal of culture & entertainment.
If you are looking for cheap hotels in Makati, Guijo Suites Makati is a top pick. Closer to Buendia railway station, this ultra-modern hotel is known for its high-concept design that oozes an elegant serene vibe all over. The hotel assures chic rooms fitted with free Wi-Fi, minibars, flat-screen cable TV & tea/coffee makers. The hotel also hosts a stylish restaurant & bar. The Saint Illians Inn Hotel is another recommended name for cheap hotels in the city. The budget hotel looks inviting with warmly decorated rooms decked in classy wood furnishing. The rooms are fitted with major standard amenities of a budget hotel like cable TV & AC. You can hit the hotel cafe anytime and courtyard offers a pretty view. Both the Makati hotels offer complimentary breakfast.
Located near the bustling Ayala Center, Raffles Makati is a favorite for luxury hotels in Makati. This family-friendly upscale hotel welcomes the guests with full-service spa, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, health club, poolside bar, lounge bar & fitness center. There are 32 rooms fitted with modern plasma cable TVs, deep-soaking tubs, DVD players and free internet. The hotel also assures 24/7 room service.
Makati Shangri-la Hotel is another important pick when it comes to plush hotels in Makati. The biggest business hotel of the city is located right at the heart of Makati and assures a true luxe ambience whether you are on corporate travel or planning a plush vacation with family. The hotel boasts as many as 696 rooms with splendid city view, free wireless internet, branded toiletries, newspapers and all the amenities you can expect in grand luxury Makati hotels. The onsite amenities are large and equally majestic such as sauna, tennis court, fitness center etc. The open-air bar features live entertainment and the cocktails are truly impressive. The hotel's restaurant comes up with eclectic oriental & international cuisines.
Makati amazes its travelers with its wide range of attractions. You can start with Guadalupe Ruins which hosts an ancient church (built in 1629) famous for the archaic Doric architecture. The solid walls are still stable & stand tall even after centuries. Then, you have Saints Peter & Paul Church which was built with due respect to Papacy heritage and the most admired point of the great church is the intricately carved altar retablo. You simply can't miss out on the scenic view of Makati Park & Garden that mesmerizes with teeming greeneries, man-made refreshing waterfalls & lagoons, illuminated perimeter fence- an amazing treat both for the eyes & the soul. No visit to Makati is complete without a hit to Ayala Museum.
Below are reviews of the city of Makati, Philippines from an actual visitor's perspective.
The Greenbelt, Blackbird and all the restaurants!
The Greenbelt, Blackbird and all the restaurants!
Very Nice and Very Clean…
Close to the SM Mall and the Venice Grand Canal Mall with great restaurants