Holiday Inn · Premium
Ayala Center, Makati CBD
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A 348-room, 19-floor Holiday Inn built atop Glorietta Mall in Ayala Center, Makati's CBD, about 8 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Last updated August 14, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Makati opened April 1, 2013 as part of the New Glorietta Phase 1 redevelopment, built atop Glorietta shopping mall within Ayala Center -- IHG's second partnership with hotel-and-mall developer Ayala Land after InterContinental Manila. The 19-floor tower holds 348 guest rooms across six categories (Deluxe, Premier, Executive Club, Corner Suite, Executive Suite, and Makati Suite), and the property went entirely smoke-free in 2016. Facilities include an outdoor pool, rooftop bar, all-day dining restaurant, a Kids Play Area with the brand's Kids Stay and Eat Free programme, and an Executive Lounge serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails. Guest reviews and a March 2024 travel-blog review consistently praise the spacious, recently refreshed rooms, attentive service, and direct connection to Glorietta Mall in the heart of Makati's Central Business District. TripAdvisor rates the hotel 4.0/5 and ranks it around #9-10 of roughly 1,370 hotels in Metro Manila. Sitting about 8 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, it is one of the more airport-convenient IHG options in Makati while remaining squarely within the CBD.
| Address | Glorietta Mall, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City 1224, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Holiday Inn |
| Neighborhood | Ayala Center, Makati CBD |
| Distance From Airport Km | 8 |
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Yes -- the hotel was built directly atop Glorietta Mall as part of the New Glorietta Phase 1 redevelopment in Ayala Center, giving guests indoor access to shopping and dining, with Greenbelt Mall and the One Ayala transport hub also within a short walk.
The hotel has 348 guest rooms spread across 19 floors and six room categories, ranging from Deluxe rooms up to the Executive Suite and the top-tier Makati Suite, making it one of the larger Holiday Inn properties in Metro Manila.
It is about 8 kilometers from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, generally a shorter and more predictable drive than IHG's Ortigas-area properties, which makes it a reasonable option for travelers who want both airport proximity and a Makati CBD base.
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