Makati Shangri-La, Manila

Adjacent to shopping, dining and entertainment at the Alaya Center, this lavish hotel is 6 kilometers from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. 

Sleek rooms with city views have minibars, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Ornate suites add lounges; some include kitchenettes, dining areas and butler service. Club-level quarters offer access to a lounge with free breakfast and cocktails.

There are 8 dining options, including a poolside bar, a Japanese restaurant, and a garden-view lounge serving afternoon tea with live classical music. Other perks include an outdoor pool and a spa, plus tennis courts and a 24-hour gym.