🇵🇭 Makati City, Philippines
Havitat Boutique Hotel
📍 6060, R. Palma Street, Makati City, 1210
Your stay — Havitat Boutique Hotel
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The Property — Havitat Boutique Hotel
Havitat Boutique Hotel feels more like a thoughtful apartment than a 3-star chain. The lobby is small but carefully curated with dark wood, local art and a quiet coffee nook. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a calm, design-led base in Makati without paying Ayala Avenue rates.
Chronicles of Makati City
Manila was founded in 1571 by Spanish conquistadors as a walled colonial capital, but Makati only emerged in the 20th century as a planned financial district. After World War II destroyed much of the old city, Makati became the country's premier business hub, lined with skyscrapers and shopping centres. Its contemporary identity is a blend of American-influenced corporate efficiency, Spanish-era cathedral pockets and a street-food scene that hums day and night. The city remains the Philippines' economic engine, but its traffic and heat are legendary.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makati City guide →Best months
January to March are driest and coolest, with highs around 32°C and low humidity. December also works if Christmas crowds aren't a problem.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the wettest months, with frequent typhoons and daily downpours. Hotel rates drop sharply because locals avoid travel, but you risk flight cancellations and flooding. No major festivals drive peak crowds in July.
Budget shoulder season
April and May offer lower rates and fewer tourists, but expect 35°C heat and afternoon thunderstorms. June is the cheapest before the rains fully arrive.
Weather & packing
July means daily monsoon rain — expect 2–3 hours of downpour each afternoon, not constant drizzle. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry shoes; leave leather sandals at home.
Live City Briefing — Makati City
- The EDSA Busway extension is still under construction near Ayala Avenue, causing lane closures — avoid driving in Makati during peak hours.
- Several new rooftop bars have opened along Paseo de Roxas, including a speakeasy on the 20th floor of a 1990s office tower.
- Makati's new bike lane network now connects to Bonifacio Global City, but helmet rental is not provided — bring your own if cycling.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Havitat Boutique Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing away from R. Palma Street. These mid-floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy lift range, and the rear orientation overlooks the quieter inner courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 directly overlooking R. Palma Street — they catch jeepney and tricycle noise from the junction with Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street. Also skip any room next to the lift shaft on any floor (usually marked as 'near elevator' on the floor plan).
Best views
Rooms on the R. Palma Street side offer a direct view of the street and distant Makati skyline. Rear-facing rooms have a quieter outlook over residential rooflines and trees. No significant landmark views — this is a compact city hotel.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest — far enough from street traffic and lift motor vibration, and less foot traffic from the lobby and ground-floor bar/restaurant.
🔊 Noise notes
R. Palma Street is a secondary road but carries local jeepneys and tricycles, plus pedestrian chatter from nearby shops and sari-sari stores. The hotel's ground floor has a small bar/eatery that can be audible in front-facing rooms until 10pm. Lift doors opening and closing echo in the corridors, especially after midnight.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking — use the nearby public car park on Don Pedro Street (50 metres south) or take a Grab to avoid street-parking hassles. 2. Request a room on the rear side at booking — staff will often note it if you call ahead rather than using an online form.
- 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 — Havitat Boutique Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, one device per person; speed approximately 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname; no time limit but throttled after 2 GB daily usage.
One passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections. Lift may be slow during peak hours (08:00–09:00 and 17:00–18:00).
No physical newspapers. Complimentary access to PressReader (100+ titles) via a lobby tablet; no personal login provided.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop at the front desk anytime without charge (room subject to availability). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at PHP 500 per hour until 18:00, after which a full night applies.
Complimentary storage for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage only with prior arrangement and at guest's own risk.
Step-free entry from street level; one wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor (Room 102). No grab bars in standard bathrooms; narrow corridors in wings may limit turning space for larger chairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Poblacion Public Parking' at 5900 Zobel Roxas Street, PHP 40 per hour or PHP 300 overnight (entry 20:00–08:00). No EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Makati City does not levy a separate city tax; 12% VAT is included in quoted rates).
Deposit & card hold: Full first-night prepayment required at booking; a refundable PHP 2,000 incidental hold is placed on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Korean Methodist Church (736 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Word International Ministries Makati (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: World Mission Society Church of God (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Powerplant Mall — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Ayala Museum — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Samsung Performing Arts Theatre — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
DBP — 215 m · ~3 min walk
TGP — 358 m · ~4 min walk
7-Eleven — 137 m · ~2 min walk
UV Express Terminal — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use ATMs in malls like Greenbelt or Glorietta for mid-market rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which give poor rates
Credit cards widely accepted in malls, restaurants, and hotels; small street stalls and jeepneys are cash-only
10% optional at mid-range/upscale restaurants if no service charge; round up taxi fare; P20-50 for hotel porters
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Small local coffee shop or carinderia brewed coffee: around P30-60
Rice-and-two-viand meal at a carinderia or food court: about P100-150
Main dish at a casual Filipino restaurant: around P150-250
Side streets and markets near Pasong Tamo have stalls selling fish balls, kwek-kwek, and barbecue for P10-20 per stick
Puregold and SM Supermarket are the most affordable chains in the area
Department stores in SM Makati and Shopwise for budget basics; Divisoria is a 30-minute jeepney ride away for even cheaper finds
Jeepney rides cost P13-15 within the area; from NAIA Airport, take the P2P bus to Ayala then connect via jeepney (total about P50)
Eat at food courts in malls like Glorietta for P100-150 meals; bring a reusable water bottle – filtered water refills are common in carinderias; use jeepneys over taxis for short trips
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 Havitat Boutique Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · DBP — 215 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · TGP — 358 m · ~4 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 Havitat Boutique Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing away from R. Palma Street. These mid-floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy lift range, and the rear orientation overlooks the quieter inner courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings.
Which rooms should I avoid at Havitat Boutique Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 directly overlooking R. Palma Street — they catch jeepney and tricycle noise from the junction with Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street. Also skip any room next to the lift shaft on any floor (usually marked as 'near elevator' on the floor plan).
Is Havitat Boutique Hotel noisy?
R. Palma Street is a secondary road but carries local jeepneys and tricycles, plus pedestrian chatter from nearby shops and sari-sari stores. The hotel's ground floor has a small bar/eatery that can be audible in front-facing rooms until 10pm. Lift doors opening and closing echo in the corridors, especially after midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Havitat Boutique Hotel?
Rooms on the R. Palma Street side offer a direct view of the street and distant Makati skyline. Rear-facing rooms have a quieter outlook over residential rooflines and trees. No significant landmark views — this is a compact city hotel.
What are insider tips for staying at Havitat Boutique Hotel?
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking — use the nearby public car park on Don Pedro Street (50 metres south) or take a Grab to avoid street-parking hassles. 2. Request a room on the rear side at booking — staff will often note it if you call ahead rather than using an online form.
What time is check-in at Havitat Boutique Hotel?
Check-in at Havitat Boutique Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Havitat Boutique Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, one device per person; speed approximately 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname; no time limit but throttled after 2 GB daily usage.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Havitat Boutique Hotel?
None (Makati City does not levy a separate city tax; 12% VAT is included in quoted rates).
Where can I eat cheaply near Havitat Boutique Hotel?
Rice-and-two-viand meal at a carinderia or food court: about P100-150
What is the cheapest way to get around from Havitat Boutique Hotel?
Jeepney rides cost P13-15 within the area; from NAIA Airport, take the P2P bus to Ayala then connect via jeepney (total about P50)
When is the best time to visit Makati City?
January to March are driest and coolest, with highs around 32°C and low humidity. December also works if Christmas crowds aren't a problem.
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.