The story behind Makati in Philippines gives anyone the impression of a city having arisen from the ashes. After the Second World War, the city was left a devastated pile of rubble and a prosperous future for the city seemed unfathomable. However, Makati’s luck changed with the assistance of the Ayala family and witnessed rapid rates of development as the devastation left by the war was seen as an opportunity to rebuild.
The city of Makati has now been transformed in to being Philippines’ financial capital and houses a large number of corporations, major hotels and embassies as well as the Philippines’ Stock Exchange while the large number of towering skyscrapers that dominate the city’s skyline is illustrative of Makati’s rapid development and financial strength.
Life is on the fast track in this city and an urban sanctuary like Washington Sycip Park is a welcome change of pace. Located on Legazpi Street, the park is green, luscious and welcoming providing a stark contrast to the busy city streets of Makati. The garden is filled with tall branched trees blocking out even the blue sky at times and allows only the smallest ray of sunshine to travel through its leafy branches thereby giving the traveller the illusion of being in an isolated forest. The only reminder that you are still very much in Makati is through the rare sightings of the many skyscrapers that can be seen through the gaps between trees. For these reasons, the park is an ideal place to escape to for a moment of solitude and peace away from the bustling city. 

Makati accommodation is greatly varied and a fit for every type of traveller can be found with ease. As the city is the financial pulse of the country, it is a common destination for many a businessman flying in for meetings and conferences and for them, serviced apartments Manila are an ideal choice of accommodation. Somerset Millennium Makati with its convenient location provides easy access to a number of financial and business institutions and each of their apartments are designed especially to cater to the needs of the business traveller. Such service apartments offered by Somerset Millennium in Makati are an excellent option for those who wish to combine convenience and luxury throughout their stay in Manila.