Fairmont MakativsRaffles 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
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Tablet
Michelin Guide
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
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
Tablet "In Metro Manila’s financial hub of Makati, a luxury tower houses two distinct hotels — and guests at either get the best of both worlds. Fairmont Makati is the larger of the two, with..." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In Metro Manila’s financial hub of Makati, a luxury tower houses two distinct hotels — and guests at either get the best of both worlds. Fairmont Makati is the larger of the two, with..." Full review
Raffles Makati Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph Tablet Michelin Guide
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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Raffles Makati debuted in a brand-new 30-story tower in the Philippines’ central business district, Makati City." Full review
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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 Telegraph8.0
"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" Full review
Tablet "It’s not common for a pair of luxury hotels to share a single building, but in the case of Raffles Makati and its neighbor, Fairmont Makati, the arrangement benefits everyone. Of the two,..." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It’s not common for a pair of luxury hotels to share a single building, but in the case of Raffles Makati and its neighbor, Fairmont Makati, the arrangement benefits everyone. Of the two,..." Full review
