Glorietta 4, Ayala Centre, Makati, Philippines | (541) 362-3741
Central location in Makati, directly above a renowned mall
Elegant, spacious serviced apartments, most with full kitchens
Pleasant outdoor pool complete with a hot tub and a small bar
Fully equipped fitness center with personal trainers
Small spa with treatment rooms and nail services
Cafe serving a nice breakfast buffet
Staffed business center, and meeting rooms
Free underground parking
Free use of two tennis courts
Small outdoor playground and babysitting services
Airport transfer services (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi for one device per room only
The Ascott offers 362 upscale serviced apartments for business travelers and families, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units with full kitchens and washer/dryers. All are stylish and elegant, and have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, and L’Occitane toiletries. On-site amenities include a pleasant outdoor pool, a spa with salon services, a gym with personal trainers, a staffed business center, and a cafe. The property is starting to show signs of wear and tear in some areas, but for longer business stays, the Ascott is a convenient option within walking distance of shopping, dining, nightlife and corporate offices in central Makati.
Scene
An upscale business hotel with stylish serviced apartments and a pool
Housed in a glass and concrete tower built directly on top of renowned Glorietta 4 shopping mall, the Ascott Makati is a natural pick for business travelers and expats who want the comfort of their own home but with all the services of a hotel. The lobby is elegant and classic. High ceilings and huge windows make the space appealing, while plush armchairs and couches with lots of pillows are inviting and stylish.
Location
Within walking distance of shopping, dining and nightlife in central Makati
The hotel is located directly above Glorietta 4, a shopping and entertainment center in central Makati chock-full of restaurants, stores and movie theaters. There are several other malls within walking distance, and Makati Avenue’s famous nightlife scene is also a short walk away. While this location is convenient for business travelers and those looking to go shopping, travelers interested in seeing the historic sights of Manila may want to note that major attractions such as Intramuros, Fort Santiago, University of Santo Tomas, Rizal Park, and the Manila Cathedral are all about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The airport can be reached in 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Rooms
Stylish, elegant studios and apartments with upscale amenities and full kitchens (in most)
Ascott Makati has 362 spacious units, ranging from 380-square-foot studios for one or two guests, to huge 3,140-square-foot three-bedroom/three-bathroom apartments with full kitchens and maids’ rooms. Decor is elegant in all units, with an earth tone palette throughout.
Each units features an LCD TV, a DVD player, an iPod dock, L’Occitane toiletries, and free Wi-Fi access for one device. The hotel caters mostly to business travelers and expats on longer stays, and have a number of welcome homey touches, such as weighing scales, electric kettles, work desks and cordless phones. All units but studios have full kitchens with fridges, coffeemakers, ovens, microwaves, washer/dryers, dishwashers, rice cookers, and four hot plates, as well as all the utensils necessary to prepare and serve a full meal for at least four guests. Bathrooms are clean and classic, with shower/tub combos.
Features
A wide array of business-oriented amenities, plus a few kid-friendly features
The property draws business travelers and expats with a wide array of services catering to them, including meeting rooms, a staffed business center, laundry and dry-cleaning services, airport transfers (for a fee) and a well-equipped fitness center with personal trainers. Many extended-stay guests are here with their families, and the hotel also has specific amenities and services for kids, such as a medium-size pool with a hot tub and a tiny bar, a small playground and babysitting services. The small spa has treatment cabins, a nail salon, and a steam room. Additionally, there are two tennis courts and a cafe serving a nice breakfast buffet. Covered parking is available free of charge.