Raffles Makati
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Character and identity
Raffles Makati occupies its own floors of a 30-storey tower in the heart of Manila's central business district, sharing the complex with Fairmont Makati and the Raffles Residences. It's an all-suite property, just 32 keys, designed by Bent Severin International with crisp white interiors that frame some 1,600 works by Filipino artists. Expect dedicated butlers, a Provençal brasserie called Mirèio, the all-day Spectrum, and The Writer's Bar (home of the gold-flecked Makati Luxury Sling). The Willow Stream Spa, two outdoor pools, and a private underground walkway to Greenbelt round out the picture. The register is Old World warmth with local polish.
Who's it for
Best for:
Business travellers needing proximity to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the embassies, plus design-literate couples and art enthusiasts who want suite-only accommodation, a butler on call, and direct mall access without stepping outside. Long-stay guests should look at the Residences, which scale up to four bedrooms.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone after a resort feel, a beach, or a quiet retreat. This is a tower hotel in dense urban Makati, and leisure guests chasing Philippine scenery will get more from an island property. Families with small children will find the all-suite, butler-led format formal rather than playful.
Bottom line
What sets this hotel apart is the combination of small scale (just 32 suites), personal butler service, and an unusually serious art collection woven through the public spaces. Book if you want a polished urban base with strong food and spa, and ask for an art tour with your butler. Long stays of ten days or more belong in the Residences.