Makati Shangri-La

Overview
Rooms
Facilities
Dining

Located in the heart of Manila’s business and commercial district, Makati Shangri-La is a luxury hotel moments from the capital’s best shops, bars, and restaurants. The hotel’s 699 rooms have a classic feel, with wood-paneled walls, an alcove ceiling, and a muted color palette. Soothing touches like a Zen waterfall on every floor creates a feeling of serenity that’s hard to come by in the bustling area surrounding the hotel. Leisure amenities include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and tennis courts. There is no business center, but broadband Internet access and a fax machine is available in every room. The highlight of the hotel is its restaurants, which are popular even with the locals. Of note is the dim sum and Cantonese fine dining at Shang Palace, and Sunday brunch at Circles’ extensive international buffet. Fine dining Japanese and two sophisticated lounges round out the dining scene. Shangri-La Manila is a 30-minute drive from the Manila International Airport.

Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Based in the heart of Manila's shopping and business district, Makati, the Shangri-La offers guests a real taste of downtown Manila, with its exuberant nightlife, shopping and entertainment.

History: Part of Ayala Avenue, where the hotel is located, was once a runway for the Nielson Airport, until the airport was destroyed during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Nowadays, the road is known as the Wall Street of the Philippines.

Service: The hotel provides guests with a range of fabulous services, from 24-hour room service, to butler service in specialty suites, to complimentary shoe shine services.

Destination: Manila, Philippines
Hotel Type: Classic
Location Type: City

Amenities

24hr Room Service
Bar/pub
Boutiques
Business Center
Coffee Shop
Concierge
Family Room
Fitness Center
Meeting/conference Facilities
Outdoor Pool
Poolside Bar
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Boxes
Salon
Sauna
Shuttle Service
Smoking Area
Spa
Steam Room

With four dining restaurants plus, plus four lounges and cafes, guests can truly enjoy the culinary delights of the Shangri-La with a host of different cuisines and settings to delight and inspire the palate. The hotels serves up everything from Chinese, to Japanese, as well as international favourites, the freshest cuts of steak, plus two patisseries where guests may truly indulge.

Circles Event Cafe

This is where delicious dining and entertainment meet. Circles Event Cafe’s open-theatre kitchens are engaging, with chefs cooking up everything from cold appetizers to succulent seafood, and cuisines ranging from the West to the East.

Conway’s

This trendy venue is a place to see and be seen, with live entertainment, a dance floor, al fresco dining, and a tempting list of cocktails.

Inagiku

Inagiku serves up fine Japanese dining in a modern, elegant setting. The restaurant offers a sushi bar, a teppanyaki counter, as well as private tatami rooms.

Lobby Lounge

This elegant lounge is an ideal lunch or coffee spot, where patrons are serenaded by a grand piano or even a 14-piece orchestra in the afternoons, amidst lovely views of lush gardens and cascading waterfalls on the hotel’s grounds.

Pool Bar

Drink and dine poolside at the Shangri-La’s relaxed pool bar, featuring casual dining and delectably fresh drinks.

Red

This sophisticated, yet unpretentious, all-day dining restaurant, serves up an exciting variety of meats, vegetables, seafoods, and more. A list of premium wines has been hand-selected to accompany each dish.

Shang Palace

The Shangri-La’s famous Shang Palace serves up world-renowned Cantonese cuisine in a stylish, elegant atmosphere. Those looking for a more intimate dining experience will enjoy the 11 private dining rooms available here.