Spot Stays: A Spa Getaway Awaits You at This Luxe Makati Hotel

I'M Hotel
7862 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati
Rates start at P5,700

At a Glance
Rooms: Aptly-sized, well-designed spaces with sleek modern interiors
Food and drink: The hotel offers in-room dining serviced by their restaurant and a rooftop bar that serves drinks, snacks, and late-night munchies.
Staff: Generally responsive, helpful, cheery, and polite. The standout star is the General Manager Melissa Lim, an all-around supporter of her team; from manager to chef, she's on top of your needs.
Why you should stay: If you're looking for a place to relax and unwind but don't want to travel far from the Metro,  this is the spot for you, right at the heart of Makati CBD.

(SPOT.ph) When you hear the word Makati, one wouldn't immediately associate it with rest and relaxation. In fact, you'd think the complete opposite. Makati is known to be a business district. Makati fits all the clichés: the hustle and bustle culture of a fast-paced city full of things to buy, to get, to have left and right. Heck, even recreational trip in this part of the Metro is tiring to the typical tita, a string of clubs and parties—not the peaceful respite your tita self needs after a long tiring week at the office. But ironically, located along the outskirts of the business center and in the party district of Poblacion lies I'M Hotel, an establishment that promises to bring its guests a relaxing and renewing experience unlike anything you can get in the CBD. 

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Here's what you should know about this Makati hotel:

I'M Hotel got its name as an homage to the guests. It wants to rise to the challenge of suiting its guests' various personalities and preferences by creating a highly curated experience for each of its visitors. The hotel is the first five-star property in the Poblacion district and is touted as the first to offer a complete spa experience right in the urban jungle. 

There are various room options available, from basic studio-type rooms to full two-bedroom suites. Regardless of your room type, you will be treated to carefully designed modern luxury amenities with the goal of leaving you in awe. 

What to Do

Even with the most basic stay package, I'M Hotel provides its guests access to its renowned spa facilities—the I'M Onsen Spa. Facilities include a Japanese-style onsen, a sauna, and a steam bath. Aside from these, guests are also welcome to use other wellness facilities, such as the in-house gym and the infinity pool.

The pool has an acrylic bottom, which means you can see through the water to the street below you, providing an extra level of thrill to the usual swimming experience. 

Guests may opt for extra services such as massages, hair treatments, and private baths to enhance their relaxation experience. 

Aside from wellness activities, I'M Hotel offers numerous packages that provide guests with unique experiences. This includes their latest promo, the Artcation package, which includes a pottery lesson; and the Teacation package, which consists of an afternoon tea set.

Where to Eat

While the hotel is located near lots of Poblacion food spots, I'M Hotel has two main food spots in its building. On the ground floor, you could find The Common Good restaurant which serves breakfast for hotel guests, in-room dining, and all-day casual meals. Diners can expect mostly Asian-inspired comfort food with a few hints of western cuisine here and there from this food haunt.

The second food outlet in the hotel is located on the building's rooftop. Antidote Gastropub serves bespoke cocktails and tapas, not to mention it being a great place to chill and lounge around. And if you're wondering what sets apart the dim mood lighting, it's the faint glow of Antidote's jellyfish-clad walls you're probably seeing. Yup, real live jellyfish adorn Antidote's walls, making it the Metro's first jellyfish bar. But it doesn't stop there, Antidote also has an al fresco area with 360-degree views of the Makati skyline, and if you're at the bar early enough, you could catch a glimpse of the beautiful Manila sunset while sipping on your cocktails.

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I'M Hotel is at 7862 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City. Rates start at P5,700. For more information, visit I'M Hotel's website.