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Fairmont MakativsSofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila ranks slightly better than Fairmont Makati. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila comes in at #5 in Manila with approval from 4 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster Lonely Planet
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Luzon 1300, Philippines
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Manila's first resort-style hotel, the Sofitel is in a class of its own and hard to beat at this price level." Full review
Rough Guide "If you can afford it and want a room with a balcony and a view of the Manila Bay sunsets, this is the place to stay... First choice for many Japanese and Korean tour groups."
OysterLuxury
"With a huge pool, one of Manila’s most renowned restaurants, a fantastic kids’ club, and tons of options for those who want to stay active, it is still one of the top properties." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This five-star masterpiece, with its meandering pool area right on Manila Bay, is the closest you’ll get to a resort holiday in Manila." Full review
