Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

This Holiday Inn opened in mid-2013 as part of the Glorietta and Ayala Center redevelopment works. Its style is contemporary and cheerful throughout, with a mix of dark brown, gray and beige furniture with clean lines, and yellow, red and green accents. The vibe is relaxed and friendly while offering all the amenities expected of an upscale business hotel, including a fitness center, fully equipped event spaces, and comfortable rooms with modern conveniences. The hotel is known among local businesspeople for its rooftop lounge, which is a popular spot for after-work drinks and can get busy in the evenings. Nevertheless, its rooftop pool, central Makati location, kid-friendly policies, and spa make it well-suited for all other types of travelers as well. 

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is located in central Makati, amid malls, restaurants and corporate offices. In fact, the hotel was built directly above Glorietta Mall, one of the most renowned shopping centers in the area, and home to dozens of stores and dining options. The area is busy day and night, but traffic noise can’t be heard from inside the hotel, as it is a little off the main road. While this location is convenient for business travelers and those looking to go shopping, travelers interested in seeing the historic sights of Manila may want to note that major attractions such as Intramuros, Fort Santiago, University of Santo Tomas, Rizal Park, and the Manila Cathedral are all about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The airport can be reached in 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

The hotel features 348 bright rooms, many with expansive city views. Decor is contemporary and cheerful, with mustard and beige-striped carpeting, and a few gray accents. The modern dark wood furniture and the bed throws in solid colors may make them look a little generic, but rooms are appealing overall and a refreshing departure from older business hotels in the area. Large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, iPod docks, and electric kettles with free tea and coffee are all standard amenities. Suites feature a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed and a coffee table, as well as a slightly larger bathroom with a shower/tub combo; standard Deluxe Rooms feature showers with glass doors. Suite guests also get free access to the Executive Lounge, offering free Wi-Fi and free breakfast with a view.

Flavors is a stylish and contemporary restaurant serving both buffet and a la carte menus on the lobby level. Those looking to explore other cuisines can take the elevator down to the ground floor, where the hotel connects with Glorietta Mall, home to dozens of restaurants. Right off the small front desk area is the lobby lounge, an attractive space with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor seating, cheerful decor, and a small bar area serving liquor. Aside from a lounge popular among local businessmen and women for after-work drinks, the rooftop area also houses an outdoor pool with a handful of padded loungers, and a small spa offering massages and salon services. The fitness center is bright and spacious, with up-to-date equipment and flat-screen TVs. The hotel also offers nine fully equipped meeting rooms and a staffed business center. On-site parking is also available for a fee.