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As much as we love the camaraderie you can get at hostels, and as much as we are charmed with the homey beauty of B&Bs, we know that at the end of the day, it’s to each his own.
Some travelers like their accommodations basic; others, efficient; still others, stylish. Enter Makati Diamond Residences on Legazpi Street. It’s a 28-story, 400-room serviced apartment that was just completed in 2014.
It’s a good choice for businessmen working around the Makati CBD because apart from its primo location — can’t go wrong with Legazpi Street, baby! — it also has a slew of meeting and function rooms, a scotch and cigar bar, and of course, a restaurant.
But it’s also a great choice for stylish individiuals who like their bric-a-brac. Designed by FBEye International — a 10-year-old design company best known for upgrading the Philippine Airline’s Mabuhay Lounge and designing the Westin Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, and Pan Pacific in Singapore — Makati Diamond Residences will definitely make an impression, lobby pa lang.
If you must know, it also has an indoor pool and a private cinema staying true to its ‘ultimate luxury home away from home’ tag.
At the moment, you can book Makati Diamond Residences via its website, Agoda, or Booking.com.
Check out the restaurant! FBEye used sculptural lighting in its All Day Dining restaurant showcasing the venue’s smooth functionality
The indoor pool which is perfect for end-of-day relaxation
A warm and homely but also confidently elegant lobby
Check out the bar, complete with luxurious finishes, leather bar stools, and tufted banquette seating
