Winford Hotel

We are often asked us the question "Which hotel is perfect for a weekend staycation in Manila where the rooms are beautiful and room rates are very affordable?" It has always been a difficult question to answer until we tried out Winford Hotel in Manila. It is home-grown hotel brand which is located in the San Lazaro Business and Tourism Park, just beside SM City San Lazaro, in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Winford Hotel opened in 2016 making it one of the newest hotels in Metro Manila.

Best Hotels in Roxas City, Capiz

Roxas City, the capital of the province of Capiz, is one of the commercial and education hubs of Western Visayas, and is also fast becoming a tourism destination for local and international travelers. We have listed down the best hotels in Roxas City suitable for both business and leisure travelers.

Somerset Alabang Manila

Going on a weekend staycation is one of the reasons why we would travel all the way south to Alabang. If you have been following our blog for while, you would have already known that Ascott is one of our favorite international serviced residence brands for staycations. We are pleased to announce that Ascott finally opened Somerset Alabang Manila, the first serviced residence in Southern Metro Manila, and the sixth property under The Ascott Limited management in the Philippines.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is a first class mid-scale hotel located at the Araneta Center in Quezon City, near retail and dining outlets, BPO offices, as well as major thoroughfares and transport hubs. It features 401 contemporary and stylish guestrooms and suites which cater to the needs of international and local business and leisure travelers.

Somerset Olympia Makati

Somerset Olympia Makati is a serviced residence centrally located in the Makati Central Business District, along Makati Avenue and right across the Ayala Triangle Gardens. It features 149 serviced apartments ranging from studios, one-bedroom suites to two-bedroom loft units. Somerset Olympia Makati is managed by The Ascott Limited and caters to business travelers on short- and long-term assignment in Makati. as well as to leisure travelers and staycationers who require privacy and comfort of a home and convenience of a full-service hotel.

Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2016 (Part 3)

This is the third and last installment of our Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila list. If you reach this page from an external site, be sure to check first the Top 1-10 & Top 11-20 lists (links below).

Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2016 (Part 2)

This is the second installment of our Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila list. If you reached this page from an external site, be sure to check first the Top 1-10 list (link below).

Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila for 2018 (Part 1)

Hotel Staycation in Metro Manila has become a popular activity for many Filipino families and is slowly becoming an alternative to out of town vacations. With hundreds of hotels to choose from, ranging from mid-scale to luxury hotels, choosing the best hotel for staycation in Metro Manila has become a difficult task. With our readers in mind, we have created this list of Best Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila which ranks all the hotels in Metro Manila which we have personally tried. List and ranking may change from time to time, so make sure you bookmark this page.

Makati Diamond Residences

The Makati Diamond Residences is the newest serviced residence in the Makati Central Business District featuring 420 elegantly designed studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites outfitted with top of the line contemporary Italian home furniture and furnishing brands such as Furnitalia and Caligaris. The property combines the comfort of a full-scale serviced apartment, the efficiency of a business hotel and the glamour of a luxury hotel. Like a gem, the Makati Diamond Residences is a sparkling new addition to the Manila hospitality scene.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, Iloilo City

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is a 149-room business hotel situated at the center of Iloilo Business Park, a premier business and lifestyle township project in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The hotel will cater to the growing development of Iloilo City as the business and commercial center of Western Visayas, with a strong focus on the Information Technology (IT), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Meetings-Incentives-Conferences-Exhibitions (MICE) industries.

The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences

The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences is a 136-room hotel that combines the charm of a boutique hotel with the comfort and convenience of a serviced residence. The Picasso offers a unique hotel stay experience through its rooms and living spaces, as well as common areas, that are beautifully designed with art pieces and stylish furniture that seamlessly blend with its modern technology amenities

Somerset Millennium Makati

Somerset Millennium Makati is a serviced residence featuring 147 serviced apartments ranging from studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. Each serviced apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and a home entertainment system, and is designed with a stylish contemporary interior. Managed by The Ascott Limited, Somerset Millenium Makati caters to leisure travelers visiting Manila for vacation, business travelers on short- or long-term assignment in Makati Central Business District, and weekend staycationers looking for a hotel that offers the comfort and convenience of a home.

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati (马卡蒂套房假日酒店) is a mid-range hotel with 348 guest rooms and suites located at Ayala Center, Makati Central Business District. It primarily serves as a business hotel during weekdays, while on weekends, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is an urban haven for friends and families who wish to have a relaxing staycation. Guests also enjoy direct access to Glorietta Mall housing a number of shopping, dining and leisure establishments.



Checking-in at the hotel is no easy task, especially when you have a luggage full of clothes for a week-long business trip, or when you have kids with you. Checking-in at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is made effortless by the efficient and helpful front office receptionists of the hotel. We were warmly greeted and were quickly assisted with our bags.



Guests checking-in at the hotel are also offered free membership to the IHG Rewards Club loyalty program. Signing-up comes with two welcome drinks of juice, coffee or tea. Children staying with their parents will also receive Kinder Joy chocolates. Guests planning to stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has four guestroom categories and three suite categories to choose from.

Room Category	Room Size (sqm)	Bed Configuration	Executive Lounge Access
Deluxe Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	none
Leisure Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	none
Premium Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	none
Executive Club Room	32	King Bed or Twin Beds	yes
Corner Suite [READ MORE]	48	King Bed	yes

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► FEATURED SUITE: CORNER SUITE

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The Corner Suite is the lead-in suite category of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Commonly categorized as a junior suite in terms of room layout, the Corner Suite is basically a spacious bedroom with an integrated living area.



Key features of the suite include:

• spacious seating area
• 40-inch LCD television with local and international cable channels
• coffee and tea making facility
• iron and ironing board
• spacious bathroom with tub and shower combination
• read more ►

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► EXECUTIVE LOUNGE AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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Guests staying in an Executive Club Room or a Suite enjoy complimentary access to the exclusive Executive Lounge. Lounge guests are accorded with the following personalized services:

• personalized check-in and check-out service.
• express check out
• complimentary high speed internet access in the lounge
• complimentary pressing of one set of suit/dress per day
• complimentary local calls (applicable charges will apply for mobile phone calls and non-city calls)
• complimentary use of DVD player (exclusive for suite category only) and DVD selections subject to availability
• 20% discount on printing and scanning services
• shoe shine services as requested

Lounge guests also enjoy a host of food and beverage privileges, including:

• daily exclusive breakfast at the Executive Lounge from 6:30am to 11:00am or at the Flavors restaurant from 6:00am to 10:30am
• complimentary sodas, premium coffee and specialty teas from 6:30am to 10:00pm
• afternoon tea from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
• evening cocktails (complimentary beer, wine, standard alcoholic beverages and hors’d oeuvres) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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► DINING OUTLETS AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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Guests staying at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati have a total of three dining outlets to enjoy within the comfort of the hotel. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati also welcomes walk-in guests from nearby offices as well as families and friends who are looking for restaurant to celebrate over local and international cuisines.

• Flavors Restaurant - the all-day dining restaurant of the hotel offering buffet and a la carte dining, serves Filipino, Pan-Asian and Western cuisines in a casual dining setting, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Citron Cafe - serves pasta, sandwiches and other light snacks paired with coffee, tea, chilled juices and cocktails
• Oz Bar - the rooftop bar serving specially crafted cocktail selection paired with tapas and bar snacks, guest DJs and bands entertain guests with chill out and acoustic music

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► FEATURED RESTAURANT: FLAVORS RESTAURANT

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Flavors Restaurant is the all-day dining restaurant of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Guests can dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet or order from the a la carte menu. Flavors Restaurant serves Filipino, Pan-Asian and Western cuisines in a casual dining setting. Read more ►

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► BREAKFAST VENUES AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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Guests staying at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati have a variety of option to start their day with breakfast. Whether you are looking for light or heavy breakfast, in a hurry or feeling lazy, the hotel can ensure that you have a fulfilling breakfast.

• Buffet Breakfast at Flavors Restaurant (6:00am to 10:30am) - guests who booked a bed & breakfast room package can enjoy the extensive selection of breakfast dishes from the buffet, choices include freshly baked breads and pastries, cereals and salads, Continental and Asian dishes, a la minute noodles and egg dishes, walk-in guests are also welcome to dine, children 12 years old and below can eat for free with their parents 
• Semi-buffet Breakfast at the Executive Lounge (6:30am to 11:00am) - guests staying in Executive Club Rooms or Suites can also enjoy the semi-buffet at the Executive Lounge, there's fewer selection of dishes, mostly limited to premium items, a la minute egg dishes are also available, setting is less hectic than the buffet restaurant
• Grab & Go Breakfast from Citron Cafe (from 8:00am) - guests on the rush and have no time for a seated breakfast may opt to buy sandwiches and coffee from the Citro Cafe, ordering in advance by phone will even save you more time
• In-Room Breakfast (6:00am to 11:00am) - for guests who are on a staycation, I recommend ordering in-room breakfast so you don't need to wake up early to catch the buffet breakfast at the restaurant, this is also ideal for solo travelers since the bed & breakfast room rate covers for two persons

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► FITNESS & WELLNESS FACILITIES AT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MAKATI

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After breakfast, guests can spend the rest of the morning at the roof deck swimming pool area. It is designed with plant boxes, unglazed non-slip tiles and additional floor mats for safety. Lifeguards on duty were very attentive. There is also a 24-hour fitness center for guests who wish to keep fit while on a business or leisure travel.



The best way to end a business trip or a staycation in Makati is to have a relaxing massage at the in-house spa. Guests can choose from a variety of body and facial treatment as well as soothing massage packages. The spa also has a sauna which guests can use free-of-charge during their stay.



Overall, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is one of our most recommended hotels in the Makati Central Business District. It is ideal for business travelers looking for a value for money accommodation also for domestic travelers looking for a place to stay in Makati when visiting embassies and consular offices in Makati. It is also one of the most child-friendly hotels in Makati, making it an ideal staycation hotel for families. Finally, Flavors Restaurant is reason enough for you to visit Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. It has one of the most affordable buffets in Makati that serves good quality Filipino and international cuisines.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
Glorietta 1, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
Contact Number: +63 (02) 909-0888; Toll Free: 1800-1651-8888
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Dusit Thani Manila

Dusit Thani Manila is a 537-room luxury hotel located in the Makati Central Business District, the financial and retail capital of the Philippines, collocated with some of the biggest shopping malls and office buildings in the Ayala Center. Having its address at the corner of EDSA and Pasay Road, Dusit Thani Manila is easily accessible from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and is just a few steps away from offices, restaurants and boutiques.

Cocoon Boutique Hotel

Cocoon Boutique Hotel is a 39-room boutique hotel located at the corner of Scout Tobias and Scout Rallos Street, only a block away from Timog Avenue, in Quezon City. The hotel opened in late 2012 and features modern tropical interiors, with a touch of classic Filipino design, using sustainable building materials and employs energy saving technology and environmental design, making it the first truly green boutique hotel in the Philippines.

The Manor at Camp John Hay, Baguio City

The Manor at Camp John Hay is a 176-room luxury hotel located at the former American air base in Baguio City, featuring a four-story property built in a log cabin design and boasts of five-star accommodation, amenities and services. The hotel beautifully blends with the surrounding pine trees and it is one of the very few hotels in Baguio City that offers a scenic view of the verdant side of the Cordillera mountain range that is not obstructed by buildings and houses.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria is a luxury hotel located at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and ADB Avenue. It has a total of 263 rooms divided into nine categories: Deluxe Room (40 sqm), Grand Deluxe Room (50 sqm), Premiere Room (58 sqm), Executive Room (41 sqm), Club Deluxe Room (41 sqm), Executive Suite (63 sqm), Grand Club Suite (77 sqm), Premiere Suite (77 sqm), and the Crowne Suite (112 sqm). The hotel is easily accessible from Robinsons Galleria, with its own basement parking available for its guests.

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is a 285-room hotel located in Ortigas Center, Quezon City. The four-star hotel is conveniently interconnected to Robinsons Galleria, breaking the hassle of exiting the hotel to go to the mall. We often visit Robinsons Galleria to shop, watch movies or when we feel like eating out on a weekend. It is only now that we got the chance to visit Holiday Inn Manila Galleria for a family staycation.

Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila

Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila is a new serviced residence located at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), featuring 220 luxurious and spacious studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom penthouse units that offer comfort, convenience and privacy of a modern home, matched with state-of-the-art amenities and the highest standard of service expected of a luxury hotel.

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila (马尼拉奥迪加斯马哥孛罗酒店) is a luxury hotel located along Meralco Avenue, in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It is the first sky hotel in the Philippines occupying the high-rise floors of a 45-story mixed-use building. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is the third Marco Polo Hotel branded property in the Philippines operated by Hong Kong's Wharf Hotels.