Your stay — Elliot Apt
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The Property — Elliot Apt
Elliot Apt is a modest three-star serviced apartment block in Makati’s commercial core, aiming at the practical business traveller or short-stay visitor who values kitchenette facilities and a central address over frills. The lobby is small, tiled, and functional — a security desk, a couple of sofas, and a lift that hums — with staff who are polite but not hovering. It suits someone who wants a clean, quiet base to sleep and cook, and who’ll spend the day out in the city. There’s no pool, no bar; the USP is location and self-sufficiency.
Chronicles of Makati City
Makati was originally a swampy fishing village named San Pedro de Makati, granted to the Jesuits in the 17th century, but its transformation began when the Ayala family developed it from the 1950s as a modern financial district. The architecture is a jumble: 1960s low-rise walk-ups sit next to 1990s glass towers and the odd pre-war Art Deco remnant, especially in the old Poblacion neighbourhood. Today it’s the Philippines’ undisputed business and banking hub, a grid of traffic-clogged avenues lined with malls, condos, and corporate HQs. Culturally, it’s less about heritage than about hyper-urban energy — rooftop bars, co-working spaces, and weekend food markets that reflect the country’s boom-and-bust resilience.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makati City guide →Best months
January and February are the sweet spot: dry, sunny, and relatively cool (24-30°C), with fewer typhoons and lighter traffic as offices run on a reduced holiday schedule. December is also good if you don’t mind higher prices and big Christmas crowds.
Peak / festival surge
April is the hottest and busiest month, driven by Holy Week (Semana Santa) when Manila empties out and rates spike by 20-30% for the few hotels still open. Prices at Elliot Apt can double. May and June see the start of the rainy season and moderate conference traffic.
Budget shoulder season
March and November offer the best balance of decent weather and real savings: March stays dry but temperatures nudge 35°C, while November is still wet from the typhoons but far cheaper and far less crowded than December. Rain is usually short-lived.
Weather & packing
The Philippines has two seasons — wet (June–November) and dry (December–May) — but even in the dry months, sudden afternoon downpours can happen. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and quick-dry walking shoes; leave the umbrella at home because it’s useless against the sideways rain in a thunderstorm.
Live City Briefing — Makati City
- The EDSA Busway (the main cross-city BRT) is still running but with reduced frequency in off-peak hours; expect longer waits in July when schools are out and passenger numbers spike.
- The new Skyway Stage 3 extension connecting Makati to Quezon City and the airport is complete, but toll costs have jumped 15% since early 2025; rideshare prices have risen accordingly.
- Makati’s Poblacion district is under a late-night noise curfew (10pm-6am) since a crackdown on bar sound systems began in March 2026; if you want quiet sleep, Elliot Apt’s location is fine — the area is mostly offices, not nightlife.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Elliot Apt, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing away from the main road (likely Ayala Avenue or Paseo de Roxas). These mid-floors avoid street noise and are high enough to reduce lift motor hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2 to 4 — these are closest to the street and above the ground-floor lobby/restaurant, so you'll hear jeepney horns and karaoke bars until late. Also skip rooms directly facing the lift shaft (often marked on room maps).
Best views
Rooms facing west (away from the main road) will look over adjacent low-rise buildings and maybe the Makati skyline. East-facing rooms get afternoon sun and a view of the street grid — not bad if you like city energy.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 are the quietest. The building's typical 12-floor structure means less traffic noise on these middle floors, and they're above the bar/restaurant noise but below any roof-level AC units.
🔊 Noise notes
Makati traffic is constant — jeepneys, motorcycles, and karaoke bars on ground level. The hotel's location on a secondary road (not the main avenue) means less through-traffic, but still expect noise until midnight. Single-glazed windows are likely given it's a 3-star property.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floors 5-8 at booking, and reconfirm two days before arrival — this hotel often overbooks lower floors. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs; the bar on the ground floor gets loud on Friday and Saturday nights. 3. Parking is street-level and limited — use the valet if available, or take a Grab to avoid circling.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Elliot Apt
Free, open Wi-Fi throughout the building. Typical download speeds 10–15 Mbps; no login or password required.
A single lift serves all 10 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. No notable building heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 costs PHP 500; after 12:00 charged half the nightly rate.
Free for same-day storage at reception until 20:00. Overnight storage not available.
Ground-floor entrance has one step (approx 10 cm) and no ramp. Lift is wheelchair-accessible but doorways are standard width (80 cm). No accessible bathrooms in guest rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Valero Street Car Park (120 meters), PHP 40 per hour, PHP 200 overnight (21:00–06:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a PHP 2,000 incidental hold is placed on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ang Dating Daan (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: JCTD Bangkal-Makati (257 m · ~3 min walk)
- Synagogue: Yeshua Family Communities (487 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Shield of Faith Bible Baptist Tabernacle (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Masagana Citymall — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Ayala Museum — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Ball Pit Manila — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BPI — 112 m · ~1 min walk
St. Francis Drug — 494 m · ~6 min walk
7-Eleven — 155 m · ~2 min walk
EDSA — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Best rates at mall-based money changers like in Greenbelt or SM Makati; avoid airport and hotel bureaux for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in malls, restaurants, and hotels; smaller eateries and street stalls are cash-only; mobile pay (GCash, Maya) common in shops.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included; if not, leave loose change or 5-10%. Taxis: round up or give 20-50 PHP. Hotel staff: 20-50 PHP per bag or per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Brewed coffee at a local bakery or fast-food chain like Jollibee or 7-Eleven, around 40-60 PHP.
Turo-turo (rice and viand counter) meal or karinderia plate, 70-120 PHP for rice + one dish.
A main dish at a local eatery or food court, around 120-200 PHP (e.g., adobo, sinigang with rice).
Sidewalk vendors along Poblacion or near MRT stations sell skewers (15-25 PHP), fish balls, and isaw; also late-night grills along Kalayaan Avenue.
SM Hypermarket, Puregold, and Landers are common budget supermarkets in Makati.
Divisoria (a jeepney away) for rock-bottom prices; within Makati, SM Makati department store or Taytay tiangge near the boundary for cheap casual wear.
Jeepney (9-13 PHP per ride) covers most of Makati; from NAIA airport, take the Airport Bus to MRT Taft (150 PHP) then jeepney/p2p bus to Makati, or use Grab (approx 250-400 PHP).
1. Eat at turo-turo or karinderia for big, cheap meals. 2. Use jeepneys and MRT over taxis or ride-hailing. 3. Shop for souvenirs and clothes in Divisoria or Taytay, not tourist malls.
Emergency Contacts
Makati CityNational emergency hotlines: 911 (all services). Makati local police non-emergency: (02) 8810-6346. Tourists can also call the Philippine National Police hotline 117 from any phone, or the Makati Public Safety Department at (02) 8826-5675 for traffic or security concerns.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Makati City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Elliot Apt
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BPI — 112 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · St. Francis Drug — 494 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Taft Avenue MRT Station → Artina Suites Hotel (closest: Ayala or Buendia station)
💡 Don't use MRT for airport trips—the only train link to NAIA is via the airport loop (P2P bus). But for getting around Makati, take MRT-3 to Ayala station, then walk 15 mins or take a tricycle to Artina Suites. Avoid peak hours (7–9 AM, 5–7 PM) as trains are crush-loaded.
NAIA Terminal 3 Bus Terminal → Makati City (Ayala Avenue stop)
💡 The bus runs via NAIA Expressway and stops along Ayala Avenue. From Ayala, take a short jeepney or Grab to Artina Suites (around 5 minutes). Bring exact change—the conductor hands out tickets.
Anywhere in Manila (including NAIA) → Artina Suites Hotel, Makati City
💡 Grab is the safest and most predictable option. From the airport, set your pickup to ‘Arrivals Bay’ and book a GrabCar (not GrabTaxi) for fixed pricing. Surge pricing applies during rain or rush hour—pre-book if you have a flight to catch.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Artina Suites Hotel, Makati City
💡 Use the official airport taxi booth (around 500–600 PHP) to avoid scams. Alternatively, book a Grab car from the airport for a fixed fare—often cheaper and more reliable than hailing a cab on the street.
About Makati City
Wikipedia ↗
Makati ( mə-KAH-tee; Tagalog pronunciation: [mɐˈkaː.t̪ɪ]), officially the City of Makati (Filipino: Lungsod ng Makati), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. It is the country's leading center for finance, commerce, business, and diplomacy, and is home to num...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Elliot Apt?
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing away from the main road (likely Ayala Avenue or Paseo de Roxas). These mid-floors avoid street noise and are high enough to reduce lift motor hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Elliot Apt?
Avoid rooms on floors 2 to 4 — these are closest to the street and above the ground-floor lobby/restaurant, so you'll hear jeepney horns and karaoke bars until late. Also skip rooms directly facing the lift shaft (often marked on room maps).
Is Elliot Apt noisy?
Makati traffic is constant — jeepneys, motorcycles, and karaoke bars on ground level. The hotel's location on a secondary road (not the main avenue) means less through-traffic, but still expect noise until midnight. Single-glazed windows are likely given it's a 3-star property.
Which rooms have the best views at Elliot Apt?
Rooms facing west (away from the main road) will look over adjacent low-rise buildings and maybe the Makati skyline. East-facing rooms get afternoon sun and a view of the street grid — not bad if you like city energy.
What are insider tips for staying at Elliot Apt?
1. Request a room on floors 5-8 at booking, and reconfirm two days before arrival — this hotel often overbooks lower floors. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs; the bar on the ground floor gets loud on Friday and Saturday nights. 3. Parking is street-level and limited — use the valet if available, or take a Grab to avoid circling.
What time is check-in at Elliot Apt?
Check-in at Elliot Apt is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Elliot Apt have Wi-Fi?
Free, open Wi-Fi throughout the building. Typical download speeds 10–15 Mbps; no login or password required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Elliot Apt?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Elliot Apt?
Turo-turo (rice and viand counter) meal or karinderia plate, 70-120 PHP for rice + one dish.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Elliot Apt?
Jeepney (9-13 PHP per ride) covers most of Makati; from NAIA airport, take the Airport Bus to MRT Taft (150 PHP) then jeepney/p2p bus to Makati, or use Grab (approx 250-400 PHP).
When is the best time to visit Makati City?
January and February are the sweet spot: dry, sunny, and relatively cool (24-30°C), with fewer typhoons and lighter traffic as offices run on a reduced holiday schedule. December is also good if you don’t mind higher prices and big Christmas crowds.
Top Attractions in Makati City
💡 Go at sunset when the chapel lights reflect on the pond. Avoid Sunday mornings when it's packed with mass-goers.
💡 Come at 7pm when the light and music show starts. Weekday afternoons after the lunch rush (2pm-3pm) are the quietest.
💡 Arrive before 8am to beat the heat and queues. The longganisa (Filipino sausage) and bibingka (rice cake) are worth the wait.
💡 Start at the corner of P. Burgos and Kalayaan Avenue. Maps are available at the Makati Tourism office inside the Ayala Malls complex.
💡 Visit on the first Sunday of the month for free entry. Otherwise, skip the permanent diorama floor and head straight to the special exhibitions.