Collection O BRBlock Boutique & Residences, Santa Cruz Olympia, Makati

With its minimalist interiors and elegant furnishings, Makati’s BR Block Boutique and Residences is the perfect place to rest in after a long day out. Aside from elegantly appointed rooms, the hotel has a top floor cafe that serves breakfast and a stunning view of the city.

The 28 air-conditioned rooms at the BRBlock Boutique and Residences range from Deluxe and Family Rooms, all of which are equipped with a hot and cold shower, safe, flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle. Both types of rooms also have private balconies where guests can look out onto the city. Free WiFi connection is also included.

Breakfast is served at the hotel’s top floor cafe from 6 AM to 2 PM, and it is also another place to appreciate the city view. For travelers looking for more cuisines, Poblacion has a bevy of choices for them to choose from. They can try out Lebanese cuisine at Yalla Yalla or enjoy drinks at Oto.

Guests looking for things to do other than eat can check out the Century City Mall, which is only a nine-minute walk away. Aside from its three cinemas, Century City Mall is also home to Mystery Manila, puzzle rooms that people can solve alone or with a group of friends.

Foodie haven Poblacion is a 17-minute walk away, while shopping centers like Greenbelt Mall and Glorietta are a 15-minute and 20-minute drive away, respectively. Both the Ayala Triangle Gardens and the Philippine Stock Exchange are 30 minutes away.