🇵🇭 Makati, Philippines
I’M Hotel
📍 Makati Avenue, Makati
Photo: official website
Your stay — I’M Hotel
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The Property — I’M Hotel
I’M Hotel is a compact 3-star in Makati’s central business district. The lobby feels like a sleek, grey-toned lounge with a coffee bar and a small pool glimpsed through glass — functional, not flashy. Its USP is the rooftop bar and infinity pool with wide views of the skyline, plus free airport shuttle. It suits budget-conscious business travellers or short-stay tourists who want a clean, modern base close to Greenbelt and Ayala malls.
Chronicles of Makati
Makati was a small farming village during Spanish rule, but boomed after the Americans built Fort William McKinley and Nichols Field in the early 1900s. By the 1950s, the Ayala family transformed it into the Philippines’ financial and commercial heart, with the first shopping mall, Makati Supermarket, opening in 1962. The skyline today is a dense cluster of towers, hotels and malls, with a cultural edge from the Ayala Museum and the nightlife of Poblacion. It remains the country’s wealthiest city by GDP, a fast-paced contrast to Manila’s historic centre.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makati guide →Best months
January to March: the coolest, driest months with clear skies and comfortable 24-30°C heat. Crowds are lighter after the New Year holiday, and hotel rates are moderate.
Peak / festival surge
October to December: peak wet season and holiday rush. Typhoons can cause flight delays, and November sees the holiday surge from Christmas shoppers and overseas workers returning. Hotel prices jump 30-50% in December.
Budget shoulder season
May and November: May has pre-typhoon heat but lower rates; November offers post-typhoon calm, festive lighting and deals before the Christmas peak.
Weather & packing
Manila’s dry and wet seasons are sharply divided; even in July you can get an hour of blazing sun followed by a sudden downpour. Rule: pack a compact umbrella and a light, quick-dry travel towel — the humidity will soak you otherwise.
Live City Briefing — Makati
- The EDSA Busway is undergoing intermittent closures for station upgrades until late 2026; if heading to Manila, check the One Ayala terminal schedule to avoid delays.
- Makati’s green initiative added 500 bike-share docks across Ayala and Salcedo villages; you can rent via the Moovr app for short trips.
- Typhoon season peaks in July; monitor PAGASA forecasts, and note that the hotel’s rooftop pool may close during heavy rain.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to I’M Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room above the 10th floor on the side facing away from Makati Avenue (the quieter interior courtyard side). These rooms get less traffic noise and have better cross-ventilation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2-5 facing Makati Avenue — they catch the worst of street noise from the avenue's heavy traffic, especially during weekday rush hours (7-9am, 5-8pm) and late-night jeepney horns.
Best views
The best views are from rooms on the Makati Avenue side at floors 10 and above — you get the city skyline and a glimpse of the Makati Central Business District towers, though traffic noise is moderate even up there.
Quietest floors
Floors 10 through 16 are the quietest at this hotel — above the lift motor rooms and far enough up that street noise from Makati Avenue fades significantly.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is Makati Avenue traffic — constant jeepneys, taxis, and tricycles from about 6am to midnight. The lift lobby on your floor can be noisy if your room is next to it, particularly on lower floors. Weekend nights can be louder due to nearby bars and clubs.
Insider tips
1) If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room on the side opposite Makati Avenue (the interior courtyard) — it's significantly quieter despite lacking the city view. 2) The hotel's 24-hour front desk means you can request a room change after your first night if your initial room is too noisy; do this by 10am for the best swap options.
- 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 — I’M Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds up to 25 Mbps; requires room number and surname login.
Two lifts serving all 12 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary access to PressReader via dedicated terminal in lobby; no physical newspapers.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available free of charge from 09:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs PHP 1,000; after 13:00, charge is 50% of nightly rate.
Free for checked-in guests; non-guests pay PHP 200 per bag per day.
Step-free entrance from Makati Avenue, lift size accommodates standard wheelchairs; no rooms with roll-in showers.
Valet parking on site, PHP 300 per night. Nearest public car park: Glorietta 5 parking (5-minute walk), PHP 60 per hour flat rate. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 12% VAT included in room rate; no separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for one-night stays. Incidental hold of PHP 3,000 per night at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Korean Methodist Church (311 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Mary Mother of Hope - Landmark Chapel (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: United Pentecostal Church Philippines (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Powerplant Mall — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Ayala Museum — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bitcoin ATM Philippines — 79 m · ~1 min walk
TGP — 134 m · ~2 min walk
Arellanos — 18 m · ~1 min walk
BGC - Ayala Terminal — 2.0 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Better rates at banks or mall exchanges than at the airport or tourist bureaux; avoid the latter.
Cards accepted at most restaurants, shops, and hotels; smaller stalls and jeepneys are cash-only.
Not mandatory but appreciated; 10% in nicer restaurants, round up taxi fares, 20-50 PHP for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup from a local bakery or convenience store; around 40-60 PHP.
Rice-and-meat combo at a carinderia or food court; about 100-150 PHP.
Main dish at a casual Filipino restaurant; roughly 150-250 PHP.
Grilled skewers, isaw, and kwek-kwek along side streets or near public markets.
SM Supermarket, Puregold, and Rustan's Fresh are common chains in this area.
Affordable options at malls like SM Makati or Greenbelt; market stalls for bargains.
Jeepneys cost 13-20 PHP per ride; from the airport, take the P2P bus or jeepney to EDSA then transfer.
Eat at carinderias or food courts instead of sit-down restaurants; use jeepneys instead of taxis for short trips; buy snacks from supermarkets rather than convenience stores.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Makati, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at I’M Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bitcoin ATM Philippines — 79 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · TGP — 134 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
NAIA Terminal 3 → Ayala Center, Makati (near Pasia)
💡 Look for the 'P2P' sign outside arrivals. Bus to 'Greenbelt' stops closest to Pasia. Sit on the left side for air-con vent control.
Anywhere in Makati → Pasia Hotel
💡 Book standard 'GrabCar' not 'GrabTaxi' for fixed price. Add the drop-off as 'Pasia Hotel, Pasay Road' to avoid confusion with the street name.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Pasia Hotel, Makati
💡 Queue at the official airport taxi booth to avoid haggling. Fare is metered plus a 25-PHP surcharge. Have small bills for payment.
Pasia Hotel (Pasay Road) → Baclaran Church (transit hub)
💡 Hail jeepneys with 'Pasay Road' or 'Baclaran' sign. Pay the driver directly; tell him 'Para' (stop) at the corner of Taft Ave. No change given—carry 10-PHP coins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at I’M Hotel?
Request a high-floor room above the 10th floor on the side facing away from Makati Avenue (the quieter interior courtyard side). These rooms get less traffic noise and have better cross-ventilation.
Which rooms should I avoid at I’M Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 2-5 facing Makati Avenue — they catch the worst of street noise from the avenue's heavy traffic, especially during weekday rush hours (7-9am, 5-8pm) and late-night jeepney horns.
Is I’M Hotel noisy?
Main noise source is Makati Avenue traffic — constant jeepneys, taxis, and tricycles from about 6am to midnight. The lift lobby on your floor can be noisy if your room is next to it, particularly on lower floors. Weekend nights can be louder due to nearby bars and clubs.
Which rooms have the best views at I’M Hotel?
The best views are from rooms on the Makati Avenue side at floors 10 and above — you get the city skyline and a glimpse of the Makati Central Business District towers, though traffic noise is moderate even up there.
What are insider tips for staying at I’M Hotel?
1) If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room on the side opposite Makati Avenue (the interior courtyard) — it's significantly quieter despite lacking the city view. 2) The hotel's 24-hour front desk means you can request a room change after your first night if your initial room is too noisy; do this by 10am for the best swap options.
What time is check-in at I’M Hotel?
Check-in at I’M Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does I’M Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds up to 25 Mbps; requires room number and surname login.
Is there a city or tourist tax at I’M Hotel?
12% VAT included in room rate; no separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near I’M Hotel?
Rice-and-meat combo at a carinderia or food court; about 100-150 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from I’M Hotel?
Jeepneys cost 13-20 PHP per ride; from the airport, take the P2P bus or jeepney to EDSA then transfer.
When is the best time to visit Makati?
January to March: the coolest, driest months with clear skies and comfortable 24-30°C heat. Crowds are lighter after the New Year holiday, and hotel rates are moderate.
Top Attractions in Makati
💡 Come at 6pm for the lights and music show on weekends—it's free and runs for 15 minutes.
💡 The carp feeding near the chapel is free if you bring bread from home. Avoid the duck food sellers charging PHP 50.
💡 Arrive before 8am for the best selection of fruit and cooked snacks—try the bibingka or puto bumbong from the stalls near the corner.
💡 Masses are at 7am and noon daily—if you go during Mass, stay quietly at the back. No photography during service.
💡 Go on the first Sunday of the month when entry drops to PHP 50. Book online to skip the queue.