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Fairmont MakativsThe Peninsula Manila
Both Fairmont Makati and The Peninsula Manila are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Peninsula Manila is the choice of most reviewers compared to Fairmont Makati. The Peninsula Manila ranks #3 in Manila with approval from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Peninsula Manila
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Ayala & Makati Avenues, Metro Manila, Makati, Luzon 1226, Philippines
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The first thing most guests at the Peninsula comment on is the attentive and friendly service, which is almost impossible to fault." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With rooms that highlight the best of Filipino design, the Peninsula is a Makati veteran that nevertheless appears brand new." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The restored lobby now boasts soaring, 4-story ceilings, a lavish sunburst sculpture, and copious amounts of light thanks to elongated windows." Full review
Rough Guide "Ostentatious five-star that takes up a city block and has a cheesily opulent lobby where people go to drink coffee and to see and be seen."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The only recognizable landmark of the Makati district in Manila from 40 years ago is The Peninsula Manila, a grand, elegant luxury spot." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Rub shoulders with the city’s beau monde in the glamorous lobby before you head for dinner at one of the fantastic restaurants, or retire to your well-appointed bedroom." Full review
