New World Makati Hotel is our pick for travellers who want to stay in Makati, the modern business and shopping district, and be in the middle of it. It stands at the corner of Esperanza Street and Makati Avenue in the Ayala Center, directly across from Greenbelt, the leafy mall complex of restaurants, bars and shops that is the social heart of the district. Its 578 rooms range from superior and deluxe rooms to premier rooms, Residence Club rooms with lounge access and a set of suites up to a presidential suite. The hotel is consistently among the best rated in the city, scoring 9.4 out of 10 from Expedia guests, thanks to its service and its easy, practical comfort. There is an outdoor pool with loungers and a children’s splash pool, a 24-hour gym with sauna and steam, and massage treatments. Dining includes Jasmine, a well-regarded Chinese restaurant, Café 1228 for all-day buffets, The Lounge, and Bar Rouge for evening drinks. The airport is about nine kilometres away, and airport transfers can be arranged for a fee.
Location and getting around: Makati is about thirty minutes or more by car from Intramuros, depending on traffic, so this is a base for travellers who value restaurants, shopping and a polished, walkable district over being next to the old city. From the hotel you can walk to Greenbelt, Glorietta and the Ayala Triangle Gardens, and the Poblacion bar district is a short ride. For Intramuros, Binondo and the National Museum, use Grab outside rush hour, or join day tours, many of which pick up from Makati hotels.
Rooms: superior and deluxe rooms are spacious and calm, premier rooms add more room, and Residence Club rooms include lounge access with breakfast and evening drinks. Suites suit families or longer stays.
Who it suits: business travellers, food lovers who want Makati’s restaurant scene on the doorstep, families who appreciate a pool and a central mall, and anyone using day tours that pick up in Makati.
Good to know: Makati traffic is at its worst on weekday evenings, so plan Intramuros or Binondo trips for mornings or weekends. Book Jasmine ahead for weekend dim sum. Airport transfers need to be arranged at least 48 hours in advance.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and kids splash pool
- ✓Jasmine Chinese restaurant
- ✓Café 1228 all-day dining
- ✓Bar Rouge
- ✓Residence Club lounge
- ✓24-hour gym with sauna and steam
- ✓Across from Greenbelt
- ✓Airport transfers for a fee
Good questions
Where is New World Makati Hotel?+
It is at the corner of Esperanza Street and Makati Avenue in the Ayala Center, directly across from Greenbelt. The airport is about nine kilometres away.
Is Makati a good base for sightseeing in Manila?+
Makati is best for restaurants, shopping and nightlife, and many day tours pick up there. Intramuros and Binondo are thirty minutes or more away by car, so plan those trips outside rush hour.
Does New World Makati Hotel have a pool?+
Yes, it has an outdoor pool with loungers and a children’s splash pool, plus a 24-hour gym with sauna and steam rooms. Massage treatments are available.
