Raffles Makati: All-suite financial capital palace on Ayala Avenue with Mirèio, Writers Bar, and heated outdoor pool

Reigning with classical colonial elegance in the heart of Manila’s premier financial and shopping district in Makati, Philippines (directly connected to Greenbelt luxury shopping mall, just 20 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport), Raffles Makati opened as the Philippines’ premier luxury all-suite grand palace. Featuring only 32 palatial suites, the intimate boutique palace combines 19th-century colonial heritage with modern residential luxury. Featuring the acclaimed French Provençal fine-dining institution Mirèio (with a 9th-floor terrace overlooking the Makati skyline), the iconic The Writers Bar, the sunlit café Spectrum, an outdoor heated freshwater swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens, and the serene Raffles Spa, this property is Makati’s ultimate luxury grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Filipino warmth and aristocratic colonial splendour: liveried Raffles Butlers greet guests beneath the glass-and-stone canopy on Makati Avenue before entering the marble lobby with classical oil paintings, crystal chandeliers, and chilled calamansi-ginger iced tea. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Manila cultural, historical, and shopping pursuits: stepping directly into Greenbelt and Glorietta luxury shopping malls (steps away), private guided walking tours of historic Intramuros and San Agustin Church (20 minutes away), visiting the Ayala Museum (steps away), swimming in the 4th-floor heated outdoor pool, indulging in Philippine virgin coconut and pearl therapies at Raffles Spa, enjoying signature Pan-Asian high tea at The Writers Bar, and reserving dinner at Mirèio.

Palace living balances active Manila metropolis business with serene all-suite wellness: Raffles Spa features private luxury treatment suites, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, the heated outdoor pool, and therapies utilizing organic Philippine coconut oil, sea salt, and volcanic stones. Dining is an extraordinary French-Filipino culinary summit: refined Provençal gastronomy at Mirèio by French chefs (featuring bouillabaisse, duck confit, and French Grand Crus), international show kitchens at Spectrum, afternoon tea at The Writers Bar, and cocktails at Mirèio Terrace.

Accommodations comprise 32 palatial suites styled in rich Philippine hardwood, hand-woven textiles, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Makati skyline ranging from 60 to 150 square metres. Each residence features dedicated 24-hour Raffles Butler service, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom amenities.

Suite lovers, culinary connoisseurs, and luxury travelers seeking Makati location, Mirèio French dining, and all-suite Raffles Butler luxury in Manila should book Raffles Makati without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 3,400 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 4,600 reviews.