Visiting Makati on a Budget
It isn't easy to be thrifty when you're in Makati City, the Philippines' business and commercial center. What with the many high-end stores that can be found in malls such as Greenbelt and Glorietta or the numerous classy yet expensive hotels peppering the place, getting around the city on a tight budget can be a challenge for the first-time visitor. But if you know where to look, whether it's cheaper shopping venues or budget-friendly accommodations that you seek, being frugal in Makati will come easy.
For a more affordable shopping experience, for example, there's the SM Makati Mall and Makati Cinema Square, which offer items with prices that are less hurtful on the pocket compared to its more upscale counterparts. Another option worth checking out, especially if you're a foodie, is the Salcedo Weekend Market, which features vendors selling fresh fruit, vegetables, pastries, grilled fish, and meat products at reasonable prices.
For affordable accommodations, you'll want to stay at Saint Illian's Inn. This budget hotel in Makati is currently offering a 20% discount to guests who book a minimum four-day, three-night stay — perfect if you wish to save up on lodging expenses while in town. It is situated just four blocks east from Ayala Avenue where the central business district is located and one block away from the downtown financial district of Legaspi Village. It is also within easy travel distance of the Glorietta, Greenbelt, SM, and Makati Cinema Square malls, The Ayala Museum, Makati Medical Center, and Rockwell, not to mention the many restaurants, bars, and cafes that can be found at almost every corner, making it a convenient jump-off point for exploring the business hub.
This hotel provides clean, cozy rooms that have all the basic features to suit your needs. All are efficiently prepared to provide comfort and relaxation, fitted with practical features like air-conditioning, cable television, en suite bathroom, PABX phones and intercom system, centralized running hot water, and full carpeting.
To further ensure that guests have a pleasant experience during their stay, a 24-hour coffee shop is ever-ready to serve diners with unpredictable appetites. Convenient services such as reflexology treatments, cell cards, IDD/NDD access, laundry, vehicle rentals, Internet access, and airport transfers are also available.
So next time you're in Makati, keep an eye out for those budget-saving deals, and you (and your pocket) will be fine!
The discounted rate promo of Saint Illian's Inn can already be availed until March 31, 2011 and is applicable to reservations of any room type of the Makati hotel. For more information and to book your Makati accommodations direct, visit http://www.saintilliansinn.com/.
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