I'M Hotel Makati
Makati, Philippines
Often seen around €85–€150 outside peak dates
A practical guide to this affordable five-star hotel in Makati, Philippines - a five-star hotel without five-star prices in the under €200 tier when the dates line up.
Last updated: 31 May 2026
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Why consider this hotel
- Strong design identity in Manila's most upscale district
- Good rooftop and dining facilities
- Makati is the most practical and comfortable base for Manila
Why it is cheap
Often seen around €85–€150 outside peak dates
- The Philippines has a low cost base and a soft peso, so design-led city hotels stay affordable by international standards.
- Makati is a business and financial district, so rates ease on weekends and outside the convention calendar.
- It is a polished local five-star boutique rather than a grand international brand, competing on style and price.
Five-star reality
Local five-star with design credentials
Read the profile below for an honest take on how this hotel’s five-star label holds up in practice.
Best months to book
Best weather
Best: Dec–Feb. Drier, cooler Manila weather; Jul–Oct is rainier and less ideal.
Cheapest value
Cheapest: Jun–Oct. Most expensive: Dec; Christmas/New Year and conferences can lift rates.
Watch out for
- Manila traffic can be severe — plan for it
- More practical as a city base than as a destination in itself
Location
Where this hotel is
In Makati, useful for restaurants, Poblacion nightlife, Ayala shopping and business-district convenience.
Nearby
- Poblaciondining / nightlife - nearby
- Ayala Triangle Gardensurban park - short taxi ride
- Intramurosold city - taxi trip
Illustrative snapshot. Use Google Maps for the exact location.
Seasonality
When to go
Best time for weather
Weather comfort, average temperature and humidity.
Best: Dec–Feb. Drier, cooler Manila weather; Jul–Oct is rainier and less ideal.
- Jan Best 27°C / 81°F 72% humidity
- Feb Best 28°C / 82°F 70% humidity
- Mar Good 29°C / 84°F 68% humidity
- Apr Good 31°C / 88°F 68% humidity
- May Possible 31°C / 88°F 72% humidity
- Jun Possible 30°C / 86°F 78% humidity
- Jul Avoid 29°C / 84°F 80% humidity
- Aug Avoid 29°C / 84°F 81% humidity
- Sep Avoid 29°C / 84°F 81% humidity
- Oct Avoid 29°C / 84°F 80% humidity
- Nov Possible 28°C / 82°F 77% humidity
- Dec Best 27°C / 81°F 74% humidity
Air quality
Air quality by month
Best air is usually Jul–Aug. Air quality appears broadly manageable across the year.
- JanModerate21.3
- FebModerate22.1
- MarModerate20.5
- AprModerate18.8
- MayModerate16.4
- JunModerate13.1
- JulModerate12.3
- AugModerate12.3
- SepModerate13.9
- OctModerate15.6
- NovModerate17.2
- DecModerate20.5
PM2.5-based monthly estimate. Local air can vary due to traffic, dust, fires, weather and live conditions. Check live AQI before booking if you are sensitive to pollution.
Best time for price
Typical monthly price value.
Cheapest: Jun–Oct. Most expensive: Dec; Christmas/New Year and conferences can lift rates.
- Jan Expensive
- Feb Average
- Mar Average
- Apr Average
- May Good value
- Jun Cheapest
- Jul Cheapest
- Aug Cheapest
- Sep Cheapest
- Oct Cheapest
- Nov Good value
- Dec Most expensive
Images from the stay and destination
Why it is interesting
Makati is the financial and commercial heart of Metro Manila — the most organised, walkable and upscale district in the metropolitan area. I’M Hotel brings a design-led identity to this setting that distinguishes it from the generic business hotel alternatives. For travellers using Manila as a gateway to the Philippines’ extraordinary islands, beaches and diving, a comfortable, well-located base here makes the logistics considerably smoother.
Why it is good value
Manila’s hotel market is competitive and the Philippines remains an affordable country overall. A design hotel in Makati at rates that regularly sit well below comparable properties in Singapore or Bangkok offers reasonable value for travellers who need quality accommodation in the city.
Price notes
Manila’s rates are relatively stable, with the main premium periods around Christmas/New Year and major local holidays. Weekend rates may differ from weekday rates given the business-travel demand profile.
Location and nearby sights
Makati is well positioned for the Ayala Center shopping complex, the Ayala Triangle Gardens and the city’s best restaurant and café district. The colourful Poblacion neighbourhood — now one of Manila’s most interesting dining and nightlife areas — is within easy reach. Intramuros, the Spanish colonial walled city, requires a taxi but is worth visiting.
Food and things to do nearby
Filipino food is one of Asia’s most underrated cuisines internationally. Lechon (whole-roasted pig), sinigang (sour tamarind soup), kare-kare (oxtail in peanut sauce) and the extraordinary range of regional dishes available in Manila’s restaurants are all worth exploring. Makati’s restaurant scene is modern and varied.
Best time to book
November to April is the dry season and the most comfortable period. The rainy season (May to October) brings typhoon risk and heavy rain, though Makati itself is generally less flood-prone than other Manila districts.
Watch out for
Metro Manila traffic is among the most severe in Southeast Asia. Budget significant time for any cross-city journey. The city is more practical as a base for the broader Philippines than as a destination in its own right for leisure travellers.
Verdict
Strong value. A well-designed hotel in Manila’s most practical district for visitors, at a price that reflects the Philippines’ overall affordability as a travel destination.
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