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Fairmont Makati
Makati, Philippines · Fairmont · High Luxury
Fairmont Makati opened on 3 December 2012 as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' first property in Southeast Asia, conceived by Arquitectonica with interiors by Bent Severin International using Filipino materials, coco-twig resin, crushed mahogany seeds embedded in walls, abaca laminated glass, in a 30-storey tower co-developed with Ayala Land. The hotel was awarded One Michelin Key in 2025.
- 280 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Ayala Center / Makati Central Business District
About Fairmont Makati
- The architects specified local Filipino materials throughout: walls embed crushed mahogany seeds, glass panels are laminated with abaca fibre, and coco-twig white resin appears as a surface finish, an unusually literal translation of vernacular craft into a luxury-tower interior.
- Fairmont Makati was Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' first Southeast Asia property when it opened in December 2012, sharing a 30-storey tower with the 32-suite Raffles Makati in a dual-brand development with Ayala Land.
- The Michelin Guide awarded Fairmont Makati One Michelin Key in 2025, placing it among only five Philippine hotels to receive the designation in the guide's inaugural Philippines hotel list.
History
Fairmont Makati opened in 2013 in Makati City, Metro Manila's premier financial and business district, connected to the Raffles Makati through a shared lifestyle complex. The dual-brand development brings together Fairmont's luxury hotel offering and Raffles' iconic brand in a single integrated property. The hotel is positioned as the foremost luxury destination in the Philippine capital, catering to corporate travelers, expatriates, and upscale domestic guests. It is situated adjacent to Ayala Center, Manila's most prestigious shopping and commercial district.
The setting
Fairmont Makati anchors a landmark address on Raffles Drive at Makati Avenue, at the epicenter of the Philippines' premier financial and commercial district — a corridor the Ayala family developed into Manila's definitive luxury enclave. The Ayala Museum, five minutes on foot, houses rare pre-colonial gold artifacts and Philippine history dioramas; Greenbelt's alfresco boutiques are a six-minute walk; and Ayala Triangle Gardens eleven minutes away. Makati Avenue is the city's financial spine, and the hotel's position within this dense cluster of flagship luxury properties offers immediate access to upscale retail, corporate headquarters, and the cultural institutions that define Metro Manila's commercial heartbeat. 9-minute walk to Greenbelt Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Spectrum — Restaurant
Experiences
- Fairmont Gold — Hotel-within-a-hotel with private lounge access, all-day honor bar, complimentary breakfast, evening canapés and a dedicated concierge.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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