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    Red Planet Amorsolo

    Red Planet Amorsolo

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 kmMakati City
    ₱₱

    My first impression of Red Planet Hotels while perusing it online was that it was a cheap hotel…read morechain. I kept seeing it popping up on my searches, but never even considered it at all. But it had a very good rating on Booking.com, and my sis liked the location, so close to her office. RED PLANET AMORSOLO When we arrived at Red Planet Amorsolo, what immediately struck us was the clean and bright parking area. It was full, though, so we were directed to park out front. The front desk is located on the second floor, and there's a small cafe there where you can order some light snacks like muffins, and use some public computers. The area is nice and clean, if a bit simple and no-frills. The building looked new and clean. The elevator is modern. The corridors were also nice and clean. Most importantly, the RED PLANET AMORSOLO FELT SAFE. My sis tried another budget hotel in Makati last week, on the same price range (around P2,000 per night), and it was old and musty and did not feel safe. Red Planet Amorsolo is located just behind the Burgundy Corporate Tower in Makati, near Makati Medical Center. You can easily walk to Pasong Tamo (Chino Roces Ave.), Buendia (Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.) or Ayala Ave. Okay, I am not a fan of the name changes of the streets. Many places to eat are within walking distance, the better ones nearby are along Ayala Ave., but Ministop, Mang Inasal and McDonald's are the nearest. If too lazy to head out, you can always have food delivered! Just call the front desk and let them know that you are expecting a delivery. They will assist the delivery guy in going to your room. UPDATE: There's a small Taiwanese grocery store in the building just immediately to the left of the hotel. It's called TPE Market, but it's not very visible because a lot of trucks and cars are parked in front of it, covering the sign and the door. They sell very good bento box meals for only P190! THE ROOM The room was actually quite small, smaller than we expected, and it was pretty basic. However, it was bright and clean, the bed looked clean, nice and inviting, the bathroom was clean and new, the hot/cold water pressure was strong. There's a small safe. Bath towels are provided, but that's it. There's a soap dispenser and a 3-in-one shampoo, body wash and conditioner liquid dispenser in the shower. There's no toothbrush provided, so bring your own. The bathroom door is frosted glass, but the rest of the bathroom has real walls. There is no closet area, and there are no amenities for coffee/tea. You can ask for some hot water from the front desk, but that is just too much trouble to do every time. So I took a quick trip to Shopwise, just a quick, P7.00 jeepney ride along Chino Roces (Pasong Tamo) around the corner, and luckily found an electric kettle on sale for P388.00 for my coffee / tea / oatmeal and instant cup noodle needs. While there, I also bought some supplies like snacks and dish soap. There is no refrigerator, so only bring snacks that don't need any refrigeration. Oh, and bring your own mug. Luckily, I brought my travel utensils set, a spoon, fork and chopsticks set with case that I bought from 168. Also, be careful if you're eating in the room. Upon checking in, we were told that we would be charged for any stains that we might make. We also bought drinking water and whatever else we needed from the 7-Eleven on the ground floor of the hotel. Aircon is cold, and there's a ceiling fan as well. There's a little bar with hangers where you can hang up some clothes. Also, there's no phone in the room. They have an app you can download to chat with the staff if you have any requests, I guess. There's a phone near the elevators that you can use to call the Front Desk. There's a big flat screen TV that has all the basic cable channels, including CNN and the Asian Food Channel. There's FREE WIFI and the internet speed is pretty decent but won't win any speed awards. SUMMARY At this price range, I think this is the best option for a budget hotel stay within the heart of Makati. If all you need is a clean, safe, affordable place to stay in Makati, I'd recommend the Red Planet Amorsolo. I would stay here again if I ever needed a place to stay in Makati -- this is now Option #1 if stranded in Makati. Rainy days are coming, you know. Better to bunk here for the night with friends or officemates, where it's safe and dry, than go through 8-hour traffic or epic floods trying to get home. It is run professionally, with young staff who are educated and professional. If I didn't know it was a hotel, I would have thought that it was one of those popular, expensive gym chains! The place is clean, new, well-lighted and feels safe. There's also a guard at the front who will help you out with parking and what not. It was the total opposite of what I expected the hotel to be (I expected it to be cheap-looking and dirty).

    Good simple hotel if all you need is a place to rest. It's cheap and you have the option of booking…read morewith free breakfast included. I was waking up past breakfast time (0700-1000) so I wasn't able to check it out. I would suggest to just book the accommodation and just get some grub outside of the hotel. The room was clean. Had ample lighting and a flatscreen tv. The bathroom was also clean with a dispenser for shampoo/body wash. Check in/out was a breeze and the reception area had 4 Apple computers you can use to browse the web.

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    Red Planet Amorsolo - Nice bed

    Nice bed

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    The Mini Suites - Filthy toilet seat and floor

    The Mini Suites

    2.8(5 reviews)
    0.1 kmMakati City

    When our business class fight to Los Angeles was canceled Philippine airlines put us here. To say i…read morehave seen prison cells with nicer amenities is not even an exaggeration but since i had the whole day to wait for my evening flight i figured I'd just sit my ass down by the pool and chill. It was closed.... If it wasn't for the Dean and Deluca in the lobby i would have just upped and moved entirely. Praying that the concerned looking exterminator i saw roaming the halls was not after something ominous that may now be living in my suitcase. I would rather donate a kidney than stay here again.

    The lobby is kind of hidden, but when you find I there are seats around to sit and the service was…read moregood. very nice front desk workers, even though it was super busy to check in. Our meals got delivered to our room and they even brought us vegetarian food, as we asked for no meat. The room was small and very basic, and there was only 1 bath towel for 2 people, not even a hand towel or washcloth. There were 2 pairs of slippers to walk on the floor, which was nice because the floors are tile. The bed was kinda hard, but we only stayed 1 night, as the airline put us here due to a delayed flight. Checking out was quick and easy. This is a decent place to stay for one night, or if you are only using it to sleep in and going out during the days.

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    The Mini Suites - Cold water only

    Cold water only

    The Mini Suites - The first meal came at 10pm... we were asleep and I'm a vegetarian. The breakfast at 6:30am

    The first meal came at 10pm... we were asleep and I'm a vegetarian. The breakfast at 6:30am

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    Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Love this place

    Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

    4.2(21 reviews)
    1.2 kmMakati City
    ₱₱₱

    This is our go to hotel whenever we are here in the financial district. They recently made…read morerenovations and I like the update. It has been long overdue. The Filipinos are known for their hospitality and friendliness and this hotel look like hired the best of the best. The fronk desk were really nice and as diamond elites, we got a complimentary room upgrade. Not only that... couple hours later we recieved a plate of pastries which my kids got excited and at the same time my cute 6 year old son heaitated to take a bite because its so cute. The rooftop pool is a must to try. It may not be that big but feels good and luxurious. The proximity of this hotel to nearby malls and food places made it perfect for me and my family.

    I've always found that Holiday Inns across the world are much nicer than Holiday Inns located in…read morethe US. The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites in Makati once again proved that theory to be correct. This hotel room was very comfortable and had all the essentials we would need. Including extra toothbrushes, since we both forgot to pack ours. The staff is is very friendly, personable, and helpful. The hotel is in a nice location walkable to malls and restaurants. We arrived very late at night and had a morning flight the next day, so I didn't have a chance to take any pictures or venture too far from the hotel.

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    Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Updated bath.

    Updated bath.

    Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Wood room key

    Wood room key

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    Amelie Hotel Manila - Street entrance to hotel

    Amelie Hotel Manila

    4.0(4 reviews)
    3.9 kmManila City

    So this place was nice. The staff was accommodating & pleasant. Breakfast was enjoyable every…read moremorning. Somewhat meager, yet surprisingly sufficient enough. I wish the choices were better. But, there were a lot of roach-looking bugs in the dining area most days I went to breakfast. I saw some crawl on the breakfast rolls on the table. At the end of my stay, the front desk accused me of stealing towels. The housekeeping only put one set in my room on the last night of my stay since they knew I was staying there solo. I'll be checking my credit card bill just to make sure no funny charges come up... I won't be going back & I don't recommend the hotel due to the erroneous accusation. Extremely rude of them to do & done in very poor taste.

    I'm giving this place 5 stars,not because it's perfect, but it gave me enough reason to be…read moredeserving. The location is on a congested narrow street, but don't be deceived. It is near a shopping mall, which means it is just a few yards away from basic necessities, including varieties of food to indulge in. Upon entering, the lobby welcomes with quietness, cleanliness and tranquil mood. Just what I like--a place to get away from the disorders and the undesirables. Did I mention this place was clean? Hotel has a pool, a small one, up on the roof; has a small weight room. Parking is probably the downside on this hotel. I noticed that on booking websites, they would label hotels (in the Philippines) as "free parking", but forgetting or ignoring the specifics like: is there really a SUFFICIENT parking lot or space to accommodate its guests? Or is it "free" because it is partly, if not wholly, street parking? Although I had no issue about parking with Amelie, this might be a problem to some. What I saw as available parking spaces were the 5 or 6 spaces in front of the edifice--first come, first served type of thing. The hotel has friendly staff. No problem there, too. They even would've allowed us to have a late check out until 2 PM, no additional charge. That was nice of them. Price was fair. I wouldn't mind staying here again.

    Makati Shangri-La - Lobby dining and entertainment

    Makati Shangri-La

    4.3(52 reviews)
    0.9 kmMakati City
    ₱₱₱₱

    Beautiful hotel in Makati. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They work very hard to…read moreensure guests are taken care of from the second you walk in the door. The room... Clean and spacious accommodates US and European plugs, USB and kind USB outlets as well. Bathroom complete with toothbrushes shampoos soap etc. two liters of glass bottled water. TV channel selection a little small but I get it. First time I ever watch MLB is Japanese! Pool etc... Large pool with two swim lanes for those who like to do that. Two tennis courts a decent size gym and an outdoor smoking area for those who smoke. The food... Lobby Lounge Service most times was excellent with a few gaps at times. Chicken Cesar was very good, decent amount-of chicken and just the right amount of dressing. The cheese burger was good as well. But if you have the time hit the sage grill for the Wagyu burger, much juicer and actually cheaper. Sage Bar... Nice interior and again super friendly and attentive staff. Wagyu burger with fries was very good. Cooked perfectly and was very juicy. A solid choice. I thought the burger was good but the pork belly was just as good. The apple marmalade was a great addition. Circles... Very large buffet that had all kinds of options. We usually went for breakfast but everything from eggs to sushi fish head and some regional dishes. Recommend to try some nee things as you can take a bite or two Really enjoyed this place while balancing work and exploring the area.

    Such a beautiful hotel with great service and fabulous views. Security is high priority and every…read morecar entering the driveway is inspected? As well as luggage before being brought inside. We had a 26th floor room and loved the relaxing view of the bustling city below Room service was very efficient and worked with our schedule and respecting our property. The lobby features elegant dining and entertainment. Service there is rather slow but still worth the experience. I only wish we could have stayed longer. The experience was just that good.

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    Makati Shangri-La
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    New World Makati Hotel

    New World Makati Hotel

    4.2(35 reviews)
    0.9 kmMakati City
    ₱₱₱

    I wanted to give New World a try after meeting a friend at the lobby here once. The lobby is…read moreexpansive and well lit creating a very good impression of a modern hotel that can stand up to the likes of the adjacent Shangri-La and Peninsula, and a natural extension of the classy Greenbelt 3 mall across the street. However underneath the facade of the lobby is a very meh and dated hotel room. Desks with old wooden squeaky drawers, an air conditioner with a mind of its own, no DND indicator at the door, and a faucet controlled by two knobs that need constant fine tuning throughout the shower. The check-in and check-out process seemed to take forever, and I can't imagine what it would be like during peak season when they're likely slammed. It's not all bad though. I think it's nice that they use Malin+Goetz products in the bathroom. And the bed itself seemed the one new contemporary thing in the room, which made for a comfortable sleep. The breakfast selection was decent, and a complimentary welcome drink was a nice touch. Still, given the variety of competition and options in the neighbourhood, I wouldn't make it a top choice despite it being the closest walk to Greenbelt.

    We stayed here while visiting our relatives in the Philippines and frankly was not expecting much…read more Their rooms are top notch, their elevators are smooth and quick, we were blown away with the customer service. They truly reflected Filipino hospitality. The breakfast buffet is amazing quality as well! The location is amazing. It is within walking distance to shops. We would definitely use this place again!

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    New World Makati Hotel - Me and my son enjoying the moment..New World Makati bringing families together...

    Me and my son enjoying the moment..New World Makati bringing families together...

    New World Makati Hotel
    New World Makati Hotel

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