Abbie Real Dimaano

Review of Makati Shagri-la Manila

There was a time when Shangri-La Makati is all the...

There was a time when Shangri-La Makati is all the rage and the place to be. It's still a good hotel but it's becoming very old and is being eclipsed by new and modern hotels (like its sister - the new Shangri-La in BGC). The interiors are becoming outdated and the lobby - once very grand and opulent - is now becoming old.

What I Love

- The Food! You can never go wrong with Shangri-La's dishes. Their breakfast buffet is filled with delicious food and Shang Palace is still one of the best dimsum places in Manila. Their spread during events are also good. The dinner buffet is just so-so though.

- The function rooms and Rizal Ballroom are still nice and elegant and can fill-in hundreds of people. I always love attending events in Shang.

- The Fitness Center and Spa are fabulous. They are open 24 hours and have complete machines and facilities,

What I Don't Love

- The rooms can use some renovation and redecorating. They are very outdated and even the bathroom is just so-so. They are still very clean though.

I'd still recommend Shangri-La but I would personally go to other hotels with a more modern feel like Raffles/Fairmont or even The Penninsula.