Makati Shangri-La is one of the grandest addresses in Manila and our pick for travellers who want a polished, full-service base in the city’s business and dining district. The hotel has 696 individually furnished rooms and suites, an outdoor pool with a separate children’s pool, sun loungers and a lifeguard, a garden, two outdoor tennis courts and the Spa at Shangri-La, which offers massages, facials and body treatments. Four restaurants cover breakfast, lunch and dinner and include a Chinese restaurant, and there is also a poolside bar and a café. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms and free self-parking and valet parking are included, which is unusual for a hotel of this class in Manila. Service is attentive and the public areas are spacious and calm, a welcome contrast with the traffic outside. It is a place to unwind after a hot day of sightseeing, whether you plan to spend the evening at the pool, at the spa or at one of the restaurants.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands in the heart of the Makati Central Business District, within about a five-minute walk of the Ayala Center, Greenbelt and Glorietta malls, which hold dozens of restaurants, cafés, cinemas and shops. Ayala Station on the MRT is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is about half an hour away by car in normal conditions, and much longer in the evening rush, so allow generous time for transfers. Intramuros, Rizal Park and the National Museum are across the city, so plan sightseeing for early mornings or weekends and use Grab for the trip.
Rooms
Room types range from deluxe rooms to club-level rooms and suites, and most come with comfortable beds, a work desk, a marble bathroom and views over the city skyline or the garden. Higher floors are quieter. Expect a refined, classic style with attentive housekeeping rather than cutting-edge design, and check what the rate includes, since breakfast and club-floor privileges are not always part of the base price.
Who it suits
Business travellers, couples, families who will use the pool and travellers who value restaurants and shopping on the doorstep. Visitors planning to spend most of their time in Intramuros and Rizal Park may prefer a base in Ermita or the walled city, while those who prefer a comfortable and orderly base, with a long list of restaurants within walking distance, will enjoy Makati.
Good to know
Tour operators for Tagaytay, Pagsanjan and other day trips often pick up from Makati hotels, so staying here saves a cross-city journey at the start of the day. The pool is open from early morning until late evening and is popular at weekends. Book well ahead for the Christmas season, Holy Week and any major conference dates in Makati.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓The Spa at Shangri-La
- ✓Four restaurants
- ✓Poolside bar and café
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Garden and tennis courts
- ✓Walk to Greenbelt and Ayala Center
Good questions
Where is Makati Shangri-La?+
It is in the Makati Central Business District, about a five-minute walk from the Ayala Center, Greenbelt and Glorietta malls. The airport is roughly half an hour away by car in normal traffic.
Does Makati Shangri-La have a pool and a spa?+
Yes, it has an outdoor pool with a separate children’s pool, plus the Spa at Shangri-La. There are also two outdoor tennis courts and a garden.
Is parking free at Makati Shangri-La?+
Free self-parking and valet parking are available for guests, as is free Wi-Fi in the rooms. Check the details when you book.
