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Fairmont Makati vs Raffles Makati
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Raffles Makati ranks slightly better than Fairmont Makati. Raffles Makati comes in at 82 with approval from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler 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 Traveler
99.6
"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."
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Jetsetter
"Luxe 30-story high-rise in downtown Makati City, with a sublime spa, a patisserie and an upscale afternoon tea lounge."
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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."
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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."
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Raffles Makati
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
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."
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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."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Raffles Makati debuted in a brand-new 30-story tower in the Philippines’ central business district, Makati City."
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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"
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