Fairmont to Open Makati Hotel in December

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will expand its portfolio of hotels in Asia Pacific with the opening of the Fairmont Makati on 3 December 2012.

Located in one of the 17 cities comprising Metro Manila - one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia - Fairmont Makati joins a growing portfolio of Fairmont hotels in the region, including the recently opened Fairmont Jaipur in India and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel.

The tower housing Fairmont Makati also is home to Raffles Makati, a 32-room, all-suite hotel, and Raffles Residences, featuring 237 one to four-bedroom residences for both short and long term stays. Raffles is a sister brand under the parent company Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.

Fairmont Makati will offer 280 deluxe rooms and suites, including Fairmont Gold, the hotel's exclusive hotel within a hotel.

A focal point of each guestroom is the floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the bustling city.

A wide array of F&B options will be available at the Fairmont Makati. Spectrum is the hotel's all-day dining restaurant where guests can enjoy international cuisine with five 'Culinary Theatres' surrounding the main dining room, bar and lounge seating areas. Cafe Macaron offers a tantalizing selection of freshly baked bread, desserts, pralines and pastries while the Lounge at Fairmont serves afternoon tea and after dinner snacks. The famous Long Bar at Raffles Hotel Singapore is the inspiration behind Long Bar featuring light snacks as well as the renowned Singapore Sling and, for a quieter escape, the Writers Bar is located at the lobby of the Raffles Makati.

For meetings and special events, the hotel offers 1,700 square meters (18,000 square feet) of function space including a 900 square meter ballroom.

Fairmont's signature Willow Stream Spa totals 1,200 square meters (14,000 square feet) of soothing surroundings, featuring five fully equipped treatment rooms, hair salon, full-service nail studio, a mineral pool, an outdoor swimming pool and terrace.

With its premier location in the heart of the Ayala Centre, Makati's financial and entertainment district, the hotel is within walking distance to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala Museum and some of the city's most luxurious shopping areas.

To celebrate its opening the hotel has launched a special introductory offer for stays between 4 December 2012 and 31 March 2013. Under the promotion guests who stay three nights need only pay for two with the Seeing is Believing package. Rates start from US$239 (PHP9,800) per night, excluding taxes. Terms and conditions apply.

The hotel has been conceived by architects Arquitectonica, and interior designers Bent Severin International.

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