Location: Ayala corner Makati Avenues, Makati Business Center, Makati City, Philippines
Approaching Shangri-La Makati Hotel
Christmas is more vibrant at hotels where Christmas lights make up the night landscape of its facade and interior. This was what we did with my pregnant wife last December 29, 2019 after enjoying the Gallery of Lights at Ayala Triangle Gardens.
The classic lobby of Manila Peninsula
Manila Peninsula is just across Makati Avenue. It is a 5-star luxury landmark hotel which opened in 1976. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 8 dining options and a spa. It has a favorable location since it is just a stone's throw to Glorietta, Landmark and Greenbelt malls. It is located within Makati Central Business District which is still a part of the rich barangay of Urdaneta.
Part of the classic lobby of Manila Peninsula
It was a relaxing stay at the lobby listening to the instrumental music of Richard Clayderman like the Ballade pour Adeline, Winter Sonata, Boulevard Des Solitudes, The Sound of Silence and the rest of its long playing album.
Manila Peninsula's iconic man-made cascading water falls and fountain
Philippines is indeed fortunate that of the 10 Peninsula Hotels, which is considered a world's leading luxury hotel brand, one is being operated in the country named as Manila Peninsula. This hotel brand is owned and operated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH). Other peninsula hotels operating are in Hongkong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Paris and Bangkok. Three more are under development in London, Istanbul and Yangon.
My wife and I at Shangri-La Makati
Going to Shangri-La Makati Hotel is just across Ayala Avenue. It is one of the four Shangri-La hotels in the Philippines with the other three named as Edsa Shangri-La, Shangri-La The Fort (BGC) and Shangri-La Mactan.
My wife at Shangri-La Makati
Shangri-La Makati has its advantage being at the center of Makati Business Center. Glorietta Mall, Landmark Mall and Greenbelt Mall are just walking distance from its location.
