Ascott Makati vs Raffles Makati
Both are in Manila, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Makati
Ascott Makati
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Makati
Raffles Makati
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Ascott Makati
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Ascott Makati if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 362 / 32)
Choose Raffles Makati if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 9.0)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 362)
Why is Ascott Makati better than Raffles Makati?
- 1Has a spa
- 2More guest reviews (5,217 vs 390), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (362 vs 32 rooms)×11.3
Why is Raffles Makati better than Ascott Makati?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.0)+0.5
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (32 vs 362 rooms)−330
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ascott Makati vs Raffles Makati: which hotel is better? | Ascott Makati | Raffles Makati |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.5 +0.5 |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +3.4 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +5.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.5 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 5,217 +4,827 | 390 |
| Rank in Manila | top 9% | top 1% +9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Distance to Makati centre | 850 m | 700 m −150 m |
| To public transport | 230 m −110 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23 | 29 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 12 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 362 | 32 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 16 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Ascott MakatiRaffles Makati
- Ascott Makati is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Ascott Makati: €132 a night on average · Raffles Makati: €304 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Manila by month
All months
| Month | Ascott Makati | Raffles Makati |
|---|---|---|
| December | €121 | €343 |
| January | €130 | €323 |
| February | €130 | €343 |
| March | €139 | €298 |
| April | €133 | €287 |
| May | €134 | €313 |
| June | €133 | €287 |
| July | €131 | €287 |
| August | €133 | €287 |
| September | €133 | €287 |
| October | €137 | €287 |
| November | €132 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
410 m apart
Ascott Makati: city centre: 640 m, nearest station Rapide-Pasay Road: 230 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 4.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
Raffles Makati: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Rapide-Pasay Road: 330 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 4.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
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Ascott Makati or Raffles Makati: common questions
Which is better, Ascott Makati or Raffles Makati?
Ascott Makati leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. Raffles Makati is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Ascott Makati or Raffles Makati?
Over the year Ascott Makati costs about €132 a night on average against €304 at Raffles Makati, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Raffles Makati is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 850 m for Ascott Makati.
How far apart are Ascott Makati and Raffles Makati?
The two hotels are 410 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score