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Fairmont MakativsEdsa Shangri-La, Manila
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Makati scores slightly higher than Edsa Shangri-La. Fairmont Makati comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
Fairmont Makati
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Corner Arnaiz Street, Makati, Luzon, Philippines
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The specs: Two hotels with shared common areas, housed in a new high-rise in the fast-growing (though still somewhat sketchy) business and shopping district of Makati." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe 30-story high-rise in downtown Makati City, with a sublime spa, a patisserie and an upscale afternoon tea lounge." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located in the Philippines’ central business district of Makati City, Fairmont Makati is a gleaming tower of modernity and comfort." Full review
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The highlight of the café is its namesake, the macaron — be sure to try the Filipino flavors queso de bola (edam cheese) and burong mangga (fermented mangoes).
Lonely Planet "The slightly less swanky sister of the Raffles Makati, the Fairmont nonetheless impresses with downy-soft bathrobes, futuristic bedside control panels and personal coffee makers in all rooms." Full review
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
Insight Guides Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Luzon 1650, Philippines
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "True Shangri-La style; close to Megamall in the Ortigas/Pasig City area northeast of Makati. Tennis, fitness center, pool. Italian and Chinese dining, popular for business lunches."
Jetsetter "Located in Mandaluyong, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila is in the business district and minutes from Shangri-La Mall and William J Shaw Theater. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Though it stands amid Manila’s concrete jungle, this urban escape teems with tropical greenery." Full review
Lonely Planet "Slightly less impressive than Shangri-La’s Makati location, yet still a five-star hotel by all rights. The gardens here are truly a sight to behold, and the MRT is just steps away." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"These two white towers are set in a tropical garden in the shopping and residential Ortigas Center district. Interiors have marble floors, wooden rails, Asian paintings, and floral arrangements." Full review
