🇵🇭 Makati City, Philippines
Florentina Building
📍 9652, Pililia Street, Makati City, 1208
Your stay — Florentina Building
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The Property — Florentina Building
The Florentina Building is a no-frills, clean and secure three-star property in the middle of Makati’s commercial grid. It feels like a business traveller’s pragmatic choice – a small lobby with a security desk, tiled floors, a lift and a quiet, purposeful atmosphere. The USP is location: it sits on the corner of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, right between the Legazpi Village restaurants and the Ayala Centre malls. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers and professionals who want a safe, central base without any resort pretence.
Chronicles of Makati City
Makati began as a swampy fishing village called San Pedro de Macati before the Americans developed it as a military reservation. In the 1950s, the Ayala family transformed it into the Philippines’ premier financial district, building the first modern office towers and the Ayala Triangle gardens. Its skyline is a dense, vertical grid of glass-and-steel high-rises from the 1970s onward, punctuated by historic Art Deco buildings like the Guijo Street houses. Today, Makati is the country’s corporate and dining heart, where multinational offices sit beside street-food stalls and weekend markets. The city’s character is one of intense energy, merging colonial-era urban planning with 21st-century commerce.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makati City guide →Best months
January and February: dry, cool and sunny, with comfortable daytime temperatures around 30°C and low humidity. August: slightly wetter but quieter, with hotel rates dropping after the peak.
Peak / festival surge
December (Christmas season) and April–May (summer vacations and fiestas). December fills hotels with holiday shoppers and tourists; Ayala Triangle’s Christmas lights draw crowds. April–May sees school holidays and the Pahiyas Festival in nearby Lucban. Hotel prices in Makati can jump 30–50% above shoulder rates.
Budget shoulder season
June and September: the start and tail of the rainy season. June offers lower occupancy after summer peak, with still-decent weather. September is wetter but deeply discounted, and the city feels less frantic.
Weather & packing
Manila’s climate is tropical monsoon: year-round humidity over 75%, with a distinct wet season from June to October. Pack a compact umbrella and a lightweight, quick-dry jacket or poncho – sudden torrential downpours are a near-daily reality in July.
Live City Briefing — Makati City
- The EDSA Busway project continues to re-route buses; expect longer journeys between Makati and Pasay during peak hours. Check bus stops near Ayala Avenue before travelling.
- Construction on the Makati Subway (a new underground rail line along Ayala Avenue) has blocked the footpath on the north side near the hotel; use Glorietta walkway for pedestrian shortcuts.
- The Legazpi Sunday Market is currently relocated to the open lot on Tordesillas Street until repairs finish at the original Salcedo Village park.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Florentina Building, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 8 facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building, away from Pililia Street. These mid-level rooms avoid street noise while still getting decent ventilation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 through 3 facing Pililia Street—these get direct street-level noise from jeepneys and tricycles. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift can be noisy.
Best views
Rooms at the rear or side of the building overlook nearby low-rise residential buildings and possibly a sliver of the Makati skyline. Front-facing rooms just look onto Pililia Street and the building opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 5–8 are your quietest bet—far enough from the street noise of Pililia Street but not high enough to pick up roof-level HVAC hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Pililia Street is a narrow city street in Makati—expect daytime traffic noise from jeepneys, motorbikes, and occasional construction. The lift motor and service entrance (likely at ground level on the side) add noise at peak check-in/out times.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 'service entrance side' (usually quieter at night because delivery trucks stop by 9pm). 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper—even the quiet floors can pick up bass from nearby bars along Poblacion.
- 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 — Florentina Building
Free basic Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, 10 Mbps down; no premium tier
One elevator serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No newspapers or digital newsstand; no notable heritage quirks (converted 1980s apartment block)
Check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00; early bag drop available free from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs PHP 800
Free storage on day of check-in/out only
No step-free entrance (two small steps at lobby door); no designated accessible rooms; lift fits a wheelchair but not all rooms wide enough
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Pioneer Street Car Park (5-min walk), PHP 100 for 12 hours, PHP 200 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platforms required; incidental hold of PHP 1,000 on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Korean Methodist Church (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: The Feast Makati Salcedo (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: World Mission Society Church of God (1.6 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Powerplant Mall — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Ayala Museum — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Samsung Performing Arts Theatre — 932 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
DBP — 265 m · ~3 min walk
TGP — 179 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 314 m · ~4 min walk
Punta — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use local banks (BPI, BDO) or ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and mall exchange bureaux which often give poor rates.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in malls, restaurants, and hotels, but smaller eateries and street vendors are cash-only; contactless/mobile pay is common in chain stores.
Not required but appreciated: round up taxi fares or leave small change (PHP 20-50) for good service in restaurants; tip hotel staff PHP 50-100 per bag or service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant 3-in-1 coffee from a convenience store or small bakery: around PHP 25-40.
Local eatery (carinderia) rice with viand (ulam): PHP 80-120.
Simple meal at a neighbourhood resto: rice + main dish around PHP 120-180.
Along Poblacion (south of 1208) or near bus stops: grilled skewers, fish balls, and isaw (chicken intestines) from PHP 10-30 each.
Puregold, SM Supermarket, or Savemore are the common budget chains in the area.
SM Makati or Greenbelt pedestrian walkways: budget chain like H&M or local brand stalls; Divisoria is farther but cheaper for bulk.
Jeepney ride (PHP 13-20) for short hops, or tricycles (PHP 100-150) for nearby spots; from airport, take the P2P bus to Makati CBD or a metered taxi (around PHP 250-400).
1) Eat at carinderias or food courts in SM Makati. 2) Use jeepneys instead of taxis. 3) Buy bottled water from supermarkets, not convenience stores.
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 Florentina Building
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · DBP — 265 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · TGP — 179 m · ~2 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Florentina Building?
Request a room on floors 5 through 8 facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building, away from Pililia Street. These mid-level rooms avoid street noise while still getting decent ventilation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Florentina Building?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 through 3 facing Pililia Street—these get direct street-level noise from jeepneys and tricycles. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift can be noisy.
Is Florentina Building noisy?
Pililia Street is a narrow city street in Makati—expect daytime traffic noise from jeepneys, motorbikes, and occasional construction. The lift motor and service entrance (likely at ground level on the side) add noise at peak check-in/out times.
Which rooms have the best views at Florentina Building?
Rooms at the rear or side of the building overlook nearby low-rise residential buildings and possibly a sliver of the Makati skyline. Front-facing rooms just look onto Pililia Street and the building opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Florentina Building?
1. Ask for a room on the 'service entrance side' (usually quieter at night because delivery trucks stop by 9pm). 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper—even the quiet floors can pick up bass from nearby bars along Poblacion.
What time is check-in at Florentina Building?
Check-in at Florentina Building is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Florentina Building have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, 10 Mbps down; no premium tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Florentina Building?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Florentina Building?
Local eatery (carinderia) rice with viand (ulam): PHP 80-120.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Florentina Building?
Jeepney ride (PHP 13-20) for short hops, or tricycles (PHP 100-150) for nearby spots; from airport, take the P2P bus to Makati CBD or a metered taxi (around PHP 250-400).
When is the best time to visit Makati City?
January and February: dry, cool and sunny, with comfortable daytime temperatures around 30°C and low humidity. August: slightly wetter but quieter, with hotel rates dropping after the peak.
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.