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

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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
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