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Makati Shangri-La, Manila
Makati, Philippines · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Ayala built the Makati Shangri-La in 1993 on the cleared site of the Rizal Theater, a cinema and performing-arts house by National Artist Juan Nakpil, to keep Ayala Avenue as Manila's luxury address, and it soft-opened on 27 April 1993 with about 703 rooms over 28 floors. COVID losses closed it on 1 February 2021, and it reopened on 8 August 2023 with 696 rooms, while the retail arcade below kept trading.
- 696 rooms
- Opened 1993
- Neighborhood: Ayala Center / Makati Central Business District
- Rooms from 355 sq ft (33 m²)
- Architect: Kanko Kikaku Sekkeisha, Yozo Shibata & Associates; G. Formoso & Partners
- Interiors: Adam Tihany, Wilson Associates
About Makati Shangri-La, Manila
- Makati Shangri-La opened in 1993 on the former Rizal Theater site, a cinema and performing-arts house designed by National Artist for Architecture Juan Nakpil.
- The Ayala family built it under a long lease to keep the block Manila's premier luxury address, and it soft-opened on 27 April 1993.
- It closed on 1 February 2021 because of COVID-19 losses and reopened on 8 August 2023.
- The two-level retail arcade stayed open while the guest rooms were dark.
- Entry-level rooms start at 355 sq ft (33 m²).
History
Makati Shangri-La Manila opened on April 27, 1993, as the second Shangri-La property in the Philippines following Edsa Shangri-La, developed through a long-term lease with the Ayala family on land formerly occupied by the Rizal Theater. The hotel underwent a major $130 million renovation completed in 2002, enhancing its modern luxury appeal. It temporarily closed in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopened on August 8, 2023, with progressive refurbishments to guestrooms and facilities.[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makati_Shangri-La,_Manila), [Esquire Philippines](http://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/shangri-la-makati-history-a2512-20230614-lfrm)
The setting
Makati Shangri-La stands at the intersection of Ayala and Makati Avenues, built on the site of the Rizal Theater — designed by National Artist Juan Nakpil — which was cleared to make way for this $118-million landmark that opened in 1993 under a long-term lease with the Ayala family, who erected it to preserve the avenue's status as Manila's premier luxury address. The Ayala Museum, five minutes on foot, showcases pre-colonial gold artifacts; Ayala Triangle Gardens is a ten-minute stroll; and Greenbelt's luxury alfresco retail another ten minutes away. The Peninsula Manila stands just 200 metres north, cementing this block as Metro Manila's most storied concentration of five-star hotels. 6 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Circles Event Café — Café · International
- Shang Palace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Sage Grill — Restaurant · Grill
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
- Pool Bar — Poolside
- Inagiku — Restaurant · Japanese
Experiences
- Ayala Museum — Visit the Ayala Museum, nearby from the hotel.
- Ayala Triangle Garden — Stroll through Ayala Triangle Garden across the hotel.
- Nightlife and dining nearby — Colorful nightlife and endless dining and entertainment options around the city.
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- health club
- spa
- tennis courts
- Horizon Club Lounge
- conference facilities
- Hot tub
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Best Philippines City Hotels (
- Top 3 Best Business Hotel in Manila (
- Travelers Choice Award (
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