Fairmont MakativsRed Carabao Manila Hostel & Tours
Both Fairmont Makati and Red Carabao Manila Hostel are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Makati ranks significantly better than Red Carabao Manila Hostel. Fairmont Makati comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
99.6
"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
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).
"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
"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
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
Red Carabao Manila Hostel & Tours
Lonely Planet
2819 Felix Huertas Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, Luzon 1003, Philippines
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Top choice
"Where the cool kids hang out, this hipster hostel offers a more authentic local experience in a nontouristy neighbourhood." Full review