El Cielito InnvsRaffles Makati
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Raffles Makati scores significantly better than El Cielito Inn. Raffles Makati comes in at 78 with recommendations from 3 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.
El Cielito Inn
804 Arnaiz Ave, Makati, Luzon, Philippines
From $65/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"If you want to be near the Ayala Centre malls but don’t want to pay five-star rates, this is your obvious choice... Rooms have little things that matter like desks and ample bathroom counter space." Full review
Rough Guide
"Small but clean glass-fronted mid-range hotel close to Makati’s malls, with modern, carpeted a/c rooms and a coffee shop."
Raffles Makati
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati, Luzon 1224, Philippines
From $282/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Staking its claim as Manila's most luxurious hotel, Raffles' stunning suites pay tribute to the original Singapore colonial design mixed with contemporary touches." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Raffles Makati debuted in a brand-new 30-story tower in the Philippines’ central business district, Makati City." Full review
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• When dining at Mirèio, make sure to try its beef tartare with goat cheese and basil, mussels in a mustard and saffron sauce with onion coulis, and the lavender crème brûlée.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This intimate, art-filled property – sharing a building with the adjoining Fairmont Hotel in Manila’s central business district – is big on service and comfort" Full review