TravelPhilippines: Makati

Makati is the Central Business District of the Philippines. it is the most sophisticated city in the Philippines and one of the best in asia. it is known for its highly cosmopolitan culture many expats live and work here. it is also the head quarters of some of the worlds top company's in asia. Makati is home for the rich and Famous of the Philippines so expect Tight Security in the city. High Rise Living,5star restaurants,high end shopping,dusk till dawn nightlife are just some of the few things makati offers to its visitor. Expect to Drop Big Bucks as the city tends to be expensive from parking fee to food and accomodation. so if you are planning to rock it like a rockstar this is the place for you. but if you are a budget traveller u dont have to worry as makati is still the place for you to enjoy there are numerous budget hotels and restaurants around for budget travellers . so if you are into urban scene makati is the place to be.

Getting there:

Makati is a short 15 minute-drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Manila Domestic Airport. Air-conditioned buses plying the Epifanio De los
Santos Avenue (EDSA) route from Baclaran in Paranaque to Quezon City and Kalookan City pass through the Central Business District (CBD) daily. Jeepneys ply Makati's inner roads, and connect the city to its surrounding towns and cities. The Manila Rail Transit (MRT) on EDSA has three stations located in Makati : Guadalupe, Buendia and Ayala Avenue.

Photo Gallery of Makati City

Makati City View From The Top

Ayala Avenue

High Rise Condos and offices

Greenbelt By Night

Ayala Center

Where To Stay

Here are the 5 star hotel in Makati

Shangri-La Hotel Makati
Ayala Ave. cor. Makati Ave.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 813-8888Fax: (63+2) 813-5499, (63+2) 813-5049
Modes of payment: All major credit cards
Room rates per day: $265 - $2900

Makati Shangri-La, Manila is located at the center of Manila's most prestigious business, shopping and entertainment district. Just 20 minutes away from the international airport, this award-winning hotel offers exquisite comfort and world class luxury. From its exceptionally spacious and beautifully appointed rooms to its lavish restaurants and exciting bars, its high-speed internet access to its full-service Spa and Fitness Center, Makati Shangri-La lives up to its reputation as Manila's leading hotel.

Services and facilities:

703 guest rooms, 95 suites
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, air-conditioned rooms, mini-bar, drug store, kiosk, florist, barber shop, beauty salon, tennis court, heated pool, shopping arcade, steam bath, jacuzzi, and health club
14 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 2566 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, safety deposit box, IDD/NDD telephone, secretarial service,fax service, courier service, airline & ticket reservations, airport assistance & transfer, car rental, complimentary shoe shine service, complimentary newspapers, concierge, and medical clinic
restaurants within the hotel.

Intercontinental Manila
Ayala Avenue.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 815-9711Fax: (63+2) 817-1330
Email: manila@interconti.com
Web site: http://www.interconti.com/philippines/manila/hotel_manicp.html
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $65 - $468

Services and facilities:

338 guest rooms, 77 suites
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, tennis court, basketball, squash, golf course, tea & coffee-making facilities, internet, fax, photocopier, mobile phone, shopping arcade, in-room safe, air-conditioned rooms, library, computer/printer
9 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 1000 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, secretarial services, butler services, courier services, IDD/NDD telephone, car rental, airport transfers, travel assistance, beauty salon & barber shop, guestNet, medical/dental clinic, card key system, in-room safe, highly-advanced life safety system,
restaurants within the hotel.

New World Renaissance Hotel
Esperanza St. cor. Makati Ave.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 811-6888Fax: (63+2) 811-6777
Email: HOTEL@nwrenaissance.com.ph
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $250-$1100

Renaissance Makati City Hotel is a 25-storey deluxe hotel situated in the heart of the country's financial and commercial capital, Makati City.

Services and facilities:

611 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, mini-bar, air-conditioned rooms, coffee & tea making facility, piped-in music, steambath, non-smoking floors, specially-fitted guest rooms for handicapped guests, barber shop, beauty salon, entertainmnet center, golf course, and 12-store arcade
10 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 800 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, air transportation, car rental, shoe shine, wake up call, tour desk, baby cribs, iron/ironing board, medical/dental clinic, foreign currency exchange, massage service, IDD/NDD telephone, fax services, complimentary international newspapers & business ma
restaurants within the hotel include Bocarino's, Emperor Court, New World Hotel Coffee Shop

Dusit Hotel Nikko
Ayala CentreMakati CityMetro
Manila Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 867 3333
Website: http://manila.dusit.com/

For business or leisure, the five-star Dusit Hotel Nikko places you perfectly in the heart of Manila. Situated in Makati, Metro Manila’s premier financial, commercial, entertainment and shopping district, the Dusit Hotel Nikko is within easy walking distance to many Manila attractions and is just 30 minutes from Ninov Aquino International Airport.
Elegant decor is reflected throughout this luxurious Manila hotel. The 542 well appointed guest rooms and suites, including 21 extra-spacious Landmark Suites, two Ambassador Suites and one Presidential Suite, offer the utmost in comfort. Each guest room or suite at the Dusit Hotel Nikko is tastefully furnished and offers panoramic views of Makati’s premier business area skyline as well as an in-room safe, minibar and satellite television with multi channels.

Facilities

The Business Centre
offers a full range of services from telecommunications, including Internet, secretarial and meeting services with modern business equipment and facilities.
Location: 2nd floor
Open:Daily - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
The Heath and Fitness Centre
features state-of-the-art exercise equipment and massage facilities. The facility is supervised by qualified fitness professionals, specialising in personalised exercise programming and nutrition counselling.
Location: 2nd floor
Open:Monday to Friday - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Outdoor Swimming Pool Ideal for sunbathing and taking a break for a relaxing hour or two.
Hotel Facilities and Services
Airport transfer
Baby-sitting service
Barber and beauty salon
Business Centre
Car rental
Foreign exchange service
In-house doctor
Laundry and dry-cleaning services
Room Service
Shopping arcade
Shops and boutiques
Sightseeing tours
Valet parking

The Peninsula Manila
Corner of Ayala and Makati Ave.
1226 Makati City, Metro Manila,
Republic of the Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 887 2888Fax: (63-2) 815 4825
E-mail: pmn@peninsula.com
Website:http://manila.peninsula.com/

Elegantly furnished in classic style, The Peninsula Manila's 498 rooms and suites provide modern, technologically advanced conveniences, including complimentary broadband Internet access for all hotel guests. The Club Floor has been designed with the needs of business travelers in mind and offers an exclusive Club Lounge, serving complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails, as well as a boardroom, Business Center, and Butler service.
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cas
Room rates per day: $295 -$2700
Services and facilities:
525 guest rooms, 47 suites
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, fax machine, air-conditioned rooms, in-room safe, coffee & tea-making facilities, mini-bar, jacuzzi, and steam bath
12 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 800 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone, car rental, voice mail, pay-per-view movies, 24- hour concierge, airport transfers, helicopter services, massage services, and beauty salon
restaurants within the hotel.

More Hotel

City Garden Hotel (Makati)
Makati City
Tel: (632) 899-1111Fax: (632) 899-1415
Email: garden@iconn.com.ph, ctmkt@pacific.net.ph
Web site: http://www.citygardenhotels.com
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $54 - $81

Services and facilities:

150 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, air-conditioned rooms, non-smoking rooms, helipad, coffeeshop
room service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone & voice messaging, in-room safety deposit box, electronic door lock system, massage services, internet connection
restaurants within the hotel.

Mercure Millenium Plaza Hotel
Makati Ave. cor. Eduque St.
Makati City
Tel: (+632) 899-4718, (63+2) 899-4747
Fax: (+632) 899-4755, (63+2) 899-4746
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $35 - $252

Services and facilities:
252 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, gym, business center, air-conditioned rooms, minibar, barbershop / beauty parlor, coffee shop, and jacuzzi
room service, laundry service, valet parking, cable tv, massage service, 24- hour security, foreign currency exchange, IDD/NDD telephone, transportation service, foreign currency exchange, safety deposit box, and indoor parking.

Royal Bellagio Hotel
5010 P. Burgos St.Poblacion,
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 899-5555Fax: (63+2) 897-2056
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: from $50

Services and facilities:

56 guest rooms
1 function room with maximum capacity for 50 persons
room service, cable tv, Wi-fi Access

The Copa Businessman's Hotel
912 Pasay Road.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 844-8811Fax: (63+2) 844-6126
Email: copabh@skyinet.net

Services and facilities:

35 guest rooms, 6 suites
business center, and coffee shop
room service, laundry service, cable tv, transportation service, safety deposit box, basement parking, stand-by generator, IDD/NDD telephone, dry cleaning services, voice mail box, and fax service.

Asian Mansion II Condotel
107 Dela Rosa St. cor. Nieva St.Legaspi Village,
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 844-9061Fax: (63+2) 844-9061
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $50 - $145

Services and facilities:

48 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, gym, business center, visitor's monitor outlet, dining facilities, kitchen facilities, jacuzzi, mini-golf putting green, whirlpool, air-conditioned rooms, and children's play area
1 function room for meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 40 persons
laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, foreign currency exchange, daily monthly rate, bank, carpark, IDD/NDD telephone, secretarial services, safety deposit box, in-house interior system, and visitor's monitor outlet.

BSA Mansion Condotel
108 Benavidez StreetLegaspi Village,
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 812-2671, (63+2) 892-7777
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $50 - $140

Services and facilities:

40 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, gym, business center, jacuzzi, kitchen facilities, air-conditioned rooms, whirlpool, children's play area , and mini-golf putting green
1 function room for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 50 persons
laundry service, limousine service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone, photocopying & facsimile services, daily & monthly rates, foreign currency exchange, carpark, safety deposit box, travel agency office, and 24-hour security

Fraser Place Serviced Residence
Forbes Tower Valero St.Valero St.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 818-1818Fax: (63+2) 818-4222
Email: sales.manila@fraserhospitality.com
Web site: http://www.fraserhospitality.com
Modes of payment: All major credit cards,Cash

Services and facilities:

swimming pool, business center
limousine service

Makati International Inn
2178 Pasong Tamo cor. Pasay Rd.
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 816-1187, (63+2) 892-5989Fax: (63+2) 819-5722

Services and facilities:

in-house movies, bar and Shiatsu Health Spa
room service, laundry service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone, catering services and car rental

Oxford Suites
Durban Cor.p.burgos St.
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 899-7888, (63+2) 899-6891Fax: (63+2) 897-7900
Email: reservations@oxfordsuitesmakati.com
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $48.78 - $158

Services and facilities:

232 guest rooms
gym
1 function room for meetings with maximum capacity for 100 persons
room service, internet, secretarial services: duplicating, photocopying and faxing of documents, and courier coordination, IDD/NDD direct dial telephones

Here are some of the best place to dine and to dance the night away while your in Makati City

Max Brenner Chocolate Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian/international Cuisine
Bar Type: Café Bar
728-8810, 728-8810
Greenbelt 3, Ground Level,
Along Makati Ave.
Ayala Center Makati City,

Max Brenner is the best restaurant for me chocolate everywhere hehe. i have been there only once but cant wait to go back and eat again cant forget there Pork Scallops and Chocolate sufflie(spelling check)

M Cafe
Cuisine: International, Asian
Bar Type: Bar Restaurant
757-3000, 757-6000
Greenbelt, Ground Level
Makati Avenue cor. Legaspi St.
Ayala Center Makati City.

Bed Space
Cuisine: International
Bar Type: Cafe Bar Dance/Disco
729-4498, 728-8036
Greenbelt 3, 3rd Level
Ayala CenterMakati City

A great place to dine, drink dance and relax yes relax. well its for you to find out how you can relax in a bar.

Absinth Cafe Bar
Cuisine: Asian, European, Continental
Bar Type: Café Bar, Dance/ Disco
757-4966, 840-5875
Greenbelt 3, 3rd Level
Ayala Center Makati City,

Love the place Great Music and nice crowd its one of the fave haunt of local celebs and models. so expect to see beautifull people. dress code: dress to impress. i also love there signature booze here.

Zen Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
Bar Type: Restaurant
892-6851
Glorietta 3, 1st Level, Glorietta 3
Ayala Center Makati City

Tropezz Restaurant and Bar
Cuisine: International Bar Type: Live Bands & Performers
757-4484
Greenbelt 3, 2nd Level
Ayala CenterMakati City,

The Oak Restaurant
Cuisine: International
Bar Type: Café Bar
729-8888
Glorietta 4, Ground Floor Oakwood Premier
Ayala CenterMakati City,

The Aristocrat
Cuisine: Filipino
Bar Type
895-0101, 895-0725
146 Jupiter cor. Saturn Sts.
Bel-Air Village Makati City.

Temple Bar and Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian
Bar Type: Dance/ Disco, Live Bands & Performers, Music Bar
757-4813, 757-5113
Greenbelt 2, 1st Level Estrella St.
Ayala Center Makati City.

well your not in bangkok yet. hehe temple is one of the place to check out in ayala center. great music and interior. the booze is fine as hell i love their kamikaze blue and the buddha statue in the middle of the dance floor. crowd is compose of yuppies and students the place is jampacked on weekends. almost no space to shake your boootie

Old Swiss
Cuisine: Continental
Bar Type
818-8251, 812-1010 loc 511, 512
Ground Level Olympia Countryard Suites.
Makati Ave. cor. Sto. Tomas St.Makati City

Italiannis Restaurant
Cuisine: American, Italian
Bar Type: Reataurant
757-1323, 757-1324
Glorietta 4, Level 2,
Ayala CenterMakati City,

Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Institute

Beverly Hills 6750.
11/F 6750 Bldg., Ayala Avenue
Makati, PhilippinesPhone: 893-8888
Fax: 893.6750Mobile: +63917.8936750
E-mail: inquiries@bh6750.com
Website: http://www.bh6750.com

Beverly Hills 6750 is Asia's latest premiere center dedicated to excellence in aesthetic plastic surgery and aesthetic.

Shopping:

Shopping in makati can be cheap or very expensive depends on where and what you whanna shop. famous signature label have there boutiques in some of the malls around the area. cheap and local quality products are still available in some malls.

Ayala Center Makati

Ayala Center Makati is a development of Ayala Land Inc. and is located in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ayala Center Makati is a recreational, shopping, dining and entertainment development centered on two Ayala Center Malls, Ayala Center Glorietta and Ayala Center Greenbelt, both an upscale shopping center. The two Ayala Center Malls are surrounded by other department stores and retail centers. These are SM Makati, The Landmark, Park Square 1, Park Square 2, Rustan's Makati, and 6750. It is dubbed as one of the most "first-class" shopping malls in the world. beat that!

Rockwell Center

Conveniently tucked away in the verdant "city within a city" that is the Rockwell Center, Power Plant Mall provides a unique and leisurely experience for the discerning shopper. Its four-level complex incorporates a mix of specialty brands, both international and local, a supermarket, lifestyle retailers, signature mini-anchors, themed restaurants and state-of-the-art cinemas and bowling alleys. Power Plant Mall. Where Fashionable Manila shops.

Sources
http://www.clickthecity.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makati