General Information
Raffles Makati will be situated within a site of approximately 7,377 square meters of prime land on Makati Avenue in Manila. The development will comprise a 30-suite Raffles hotel that will enjoy an exceptional central location within the heart of Manila's Makati central business district.
About Makati
Urban lifestyle and affluence are nowhere more pronounced in the Philippines than in Makati, the country's classiest city. Bustling and modern, it is the country's model for city planning, rising in less than a decade from vast stretches of empty land to become the nations premier city.
This affluent city southwest of Manila is the country's financial center, earning it the nickname, "Wall Street of the Philippines." The major banks, corporations, department stores as well as embassies of the different nations are based here. Situated along Ayala Avenue is the Makati Stock Exchange, which houses the trading of stock. Fully developed, well-reputed city villages provide the perfect address for office buildings, shops, and restaurants.
Attractions in Makati
Philippine Army Museum
It is a repository of antique guns, cannons, tanks, and other relics of World War II as well as captured paraphernalia, ammunition, and weapons of the New People's Army (NPA). A special feature is a tunnel with several arteries leading to different exits.
Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center
Established in 1945, this library provides accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information about the United States. It is a place where lectures and seminars are held. Film screenings and video tape recordings are done here as well. It is likewise a venue of visiting performing artists.
Makati Park and Garden
Considered as the city's main garden park, it has well-lighted park walks around fully landscaped gardens, a man-made lagoon and waterfalls, a gazebo and ornamental islet lighted fence, adjoining park spaces, and an amphitheater for cultural shows like the performing arts of ballet, folk dances, stage plays, contemporary and traditional bands.
Alliance Francaise Art Gallery
This art gallery features paintings done by young and contemporary Filipino artists.