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High-rise architecture on Ayala Avenue in Makati
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Under €200 Local five-star with design credentials

I'M Hotel Makati

Makati, Philippines

Often seen around €85–€150 outside peak dates

75 / 100
Strong value
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Seasonality

When to go

Best time for weather

Best: Dec–Feb. Drier, cooler Manila weather; Jul–Oct is rainier and less ideal.

Avoid means simply not ideal, not impossible. Moving holidays/festivals may change crowds year by year.

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Good
  4. Apr Good
  5. May Possible
  6. Jun Possible
  7. Jul Avoid
  8. Aug Avoid
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Avoid
  11. Nov Possible
  12. Dec Best

Best time for price

Cheapest: Jun–Oct. Most expensive: Dec; Christmas/New Year and conferences can lift rates.

Most expensive is used only where the evidence is strong. Ramadan/Eid, Easter, Tet, Christmas/New Year, school holidays and local festivals move year by year.

  1. Jan Expensive
  2. Feb Average
  3. Mar Average
  4. Apr Average
  5. May Good value
  6. Jun Cheapest
  7. Jul Cheapest
  8. Aug Cheapest
  9. Sep Cheapest
  10. Oct Cheapest
  11. Nov Good value
  12. Dec Most expensive

Why consider this hotel

  • Strong design identity in Manila's most upscale district
  • Good rooftop and dining facilities
  • Makati is the most practical and comfortable base for Manila

Worth knowing before you book

  • Manila traffic can be severe — plan for it
  • More practical as a city base than as a destination in itself

Images from the stay and destination

Manila Philippines Pizza-Taxi-in-Makati-Business-District-01 in or near Makati / Manila, Philippines
Manila Philippines Pizza-Taxi-in-Makati-Business-District-01 - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Makati Skyline from Skyway, a stay or neighbourhood image for Makati / Manila, Philippines
Makati Skyline from Skyway - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Makati City's Skyline at Sunset in or near Makati / Manila, Philippines
Makati City's Skyline at Sunset - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Ayala Triangle Gardens in or near Makati / Manila, Philippines
Ayala Triangle Gardens - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Cuisine of the Philippines 49, a local food or culture image for Makati / Manila, Philippines
Cuisine of the Philippines 49 - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Manila Bay at Night in or near Makati / Manila, Philippines
Manila Bay at Night - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Why it is interesting

Makati is the financial and commercial heart of Metro Manila — the most organised, walkable and upscale district in the metropolitan area. I’M Hotel brings a design-led identity to this setting that distinguishes it from the generic business hotel alternatives. For travellers using Manila as a gateway to the Philippines’ extraordinary islands, beaches and diving, a comfortable, well-located base here makes the logistics considerably smoother.

Why it is good value

Manila’s hotel market is competitive and the Philippines remains an affordable country overall. A design hotel in Makati at rates that regularly sit well below comparable properties in Singapore or Bangkok offers reasonable value for travellers who need quality accommodation in the city.

Price notes

Manila’s rates are relatively stable, with the main premium periods around Christmas/New Year and major local holidays. Weekend rates may differ from weekday rates given the business-travel demand profile.

Location and nearby sights

Makati is well positioned for the Ayala Center shopping complex, the Ayala Triangle Gardens and the city’s best restaurant and café district. The colourful Poblacion neighbourhood — now one of Manila’s most interesting dining and nightlife areas — is within easy reach. Intramuros, the Spanish colonial walled city, requires a taxi but is worth visiting.

Food and things to do nearby

Filipino food is one of Asia’s most underrated cuisines internationally. Lechon (whole-roasted pig), sinigang (sour tamarind soup), kare-kare (oxtail in peanut sauce) and the extraordinary range of regional dishes available in Manila’s restaurants are all worth exploring. Makati’s restaurant scene is modern and varied.

Best time to book

November to April is the dry season and the most comfortable period. The rainy season (May to October) brings typhoon risk and heavy rain, though Makati itself is generally less flood-prone than other Manila districts.

Watch out for

Metro Manila traffic is among the most severe in Southeast Asia. Budget significant time for any cross-city journey. The city is more practical as a base for the broader Philippines than as a destination in its own right for leisure travellers.

Verdict

Strong value. A well-designed hotel in Manila’s most practical district for visitors, at a price that reflects the Philippines’ overall affordability as a travel destination.

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