Ascott Makati
by the TopOfHotel team
Ascott Makati is the best 5-star serviced residence in the city for families and long stays — full kitchens and genuinely roomy units.
Ascott Makati is the best 5-star serviced residence in the city for families and long stays — full kitchens and genuinely roomy units.
In-Depth Review
Ascott Makati is a 5-star serviced residence built for long stays and families — every room has a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and fridge, and the bigger layouts add a washing machine too. It scores 8.6/10 on Booking.com, sits 300 metres from Ayala MRT, and starts around $137 a night.
Rooms and decor
The entry-level room is a large studio, and the range climbs to one-, two- and three-bedroom units for families. The look is clean and modern, and guests keep pointing to the space — and to a kitchen that's actually usable rather than just for show. Beds are soft, bathrooms are clean, and there's a proper work desk, which matters if you're a business traveller settling in for a while.
Food and amenities
The real draw is the in-room kitchen, so most guests cook for themselves at least some of the time. There's a full gym, the rooftop pool over the Makati skyline that reviews single out, and an in-house restaurant that's fine but modest. You won't mind, because the streets around the hotel are packed with places to eat — you're in the middle of the business district.
Location and getting there
You're 300 metres from Ayala MRT, and both Greenbelt Mall and Ayala Center are a comfortable walk. That puts the metro, the malls and a wall of restaurants all within a few minutes on foot, which is exactly what you want from a long-stay base in Makati.
Things to know before booking
This is a residence, not a classic hotel, so the service is lighter than a traditional 5-star — there's no constant front-of-house fuss. The price starts around $137 a night, which is steep if you're only here for a night or two; the value lands when you stay longer. And the in-house restaurant is modest, so plan to use the kitchenette or eat out.
Our take
If you're travelling with young kids or you're a business traveller in town for more than a week, this is the one. The kitchen cuts your food bill and the extra room makes it feel like a home base rather than a hotel. Short-trip travellers chasing full hotel service should look elsewhere, but for everyone settling in, Ascott Makati earns its 8.6/10.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Every room type has a kitchenette with a stove and microwave, and the larger units add a fridge and a washing machine — the setup that makes a week-long stay actually work.
- Rooms are noticeably larger than a typical hotel at the same 5-star tier, with space for a family to spread out rather than trip over each other.
- The rooftop pool looks straight out over the Makati skyline, and guests single it out as a highlight.
- You're 300 metres from Ayala MRT, and Greenbelt and Ayala Center are both an easy walk — you can leave the car behind for shopping and dinner.
- Layouts run from a generous studio up to one-, two- and three-bedroom units, so it scales from a solo business traveller to a family of five.
- At roughly $137 a night and up, it's steep for anyone only staying one or two nights — the value really shows over a longer booking.
- It's a residence at heart, so don't expect the constant hand-holding service of a traditional 5-star hotel.
- The in-house restaurant is modest; you'll lean on the kitchenette or the many places around the business district for most meals.
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Insider Tips
- Book a one-bedroom or larger unit if you want the fridge and washing machine — the smaller rooms have the kitchenette but not always the full set.
- Stock up at the supermarkets in Greenbelt or Ayala Center on arrival so you can cook in and skip the modest in-house restaurant.
- Ask for a higher floor facing the city if you want the skyline view that pairs with the rooftop pool.