Philippines Review #11
During my last visit to Manila I stayed in this modern, contemporary boutique hotel, the A-Venue Suites. Since then this property was purchased / taken over by Best Western.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=EmMipKQ-OFYfM32mqQ036A
LOCATION: On Makati Avenue, adjacent to the A-venue mall. You'll find some shops and restaurants there, plus a few others in the surrounding area. It's a 5 to 15 minute taxi ride (depending on traffic) to the much larger and nicer Greenbelt mall complex. One time due to heavy traffic I decided to walk to and from Greenbelt, which was good exercise, but it was quite a long (and sweaty) walk.
The lobby has a clean, contemporary look to it.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=o2tisgXoe4zR5fYM02kaRQ
I booked this location because I liked the look and the price. I decided to "splurge" and book a 1 bedroom suite. Fortunately at the time, was only like $58++ US (P2700) per night, which I thought was fantastic. Breakfast was included each morning, as well as free in room wi-fi.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=4ANc3hfuhUqIHWRzb5koLA
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=soIoR99Iq1OUlE5Nj_pRZA
The room had a kitchenette too, but couldn't do any actual cooking as there was only a microwave.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=lq7DhvYj1ScpwBNfmjB1QQ
A pretty nice gym was available for guest use too.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=ENitK21c9RSm_tl99RBPng
I also enjoyed this impressive, covered but outdoor infinity edge pool on the 5th floor.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/best-western-plus-antel-hotel-makati?select=LQ7ZYGQm7m519MoLg_ngPQ
OVERALL: A very nice boutique hotel in a pretty good location, close to some restaurants and entertainment, plus just a short taxi ride to the large Greenbelt mall complex. read more