“From the city” makes an apt proverb for Citadines, the beloved hospitality brand which traces its service excellence back to 1894, when it opened its doors in France. Now, Citadines everywhere are becoming a highlight of the city they’re in and a gateway for what the area has to offer.
Photo: Citadines Benavidez Makati
Nestled along the quiet street of Benavidez, just a short walk from the busy central business district of Makati City, is Citadines Benavidez Makati. Celebrating their 2nd Anniversary this September, they introduce a fresh new look to the charming coffee corner of Legazpi Village with a new City Hack to help everyone rediscover the area’s best-kept secrets.
A Catalogue for every craving
When staying in Citadines Benavidez Makati, you can’t help but mention the Catalogue Restaurant and Bar. Complete with a breakfast and all-day dining menu, they are the à la carte location of choice when staying at the hotel.
Catalogue Restaurant & Bar (Photo: Citadines Benavidez Makati)
Aside from being spoiled with food options, you’ll have your pick of all types of beverages from juices and shakes to coffee, and even cocktails for a nightcap should the mood call for it. No matter the occasion, trust that Catalogue will have something to satisfy your craving.
Japan comes to life with Little Tokyo
Be transported to Japan when you visit Makati. Home to Little Tokyo, the area is filled with incredible finds for Japanese cuisine. Household names like Izakaya Kikufuji, Yakiniku A5 Toku, and Yamazaki, together with Tsukiji and Nihonbashitei found along Arnaiz Street, are all great options for first-timers of varying itineraries and budgets. However, Mazu, an affordable, authentic Yoshoku restaurant right in front of the property, and Kappou Nakaji, a hole-in-the-wall Izakaya just around the corner along Amorsolo Street, are each hidden gems of the area, both worth a visit from returning visitors.
Spoiled for your very own “3rd Place”
Having your choice of somewhere that really captures the third-place culture is an incredible find any day. As an avid café goer or even as a casual foodie, the options for cafés are endless around Citadines Benavidez Makati. Catalogue and Mazu, both mentioned previously, have their own robust selection of coffee delights. Then you have Looms Café hidden in the building right across the hotel, Pedal Café along Araniz Street, and Black Bean Coffee at the end of Salcedo Street, before you turn to Benavidez Street. The list goes on when you include longer-standing names such as Toby’s Estate, Duces, Curator’s Coffee, and Yardstick, all within a ten to fifteen-minute walk from the property.
Something old and new with the Sunday Market
Of course, we can’t mention Legazpi Village without its namesake Sunday Market, a beloved and long-standing attraction for locals and travelers alike. Open from 7:30 in the morning till 2:00 in the afternoon, the renowned flea market quickly grew to a hub for entrepreneurs and small businesses alike to showcase and sell their unique goods and services. From furniture and home goods to local produce and street eats, the revolving door of stalls that pop up leaves the market goers curious as to what they’ll get to see and sample next.
Photo: Citadines Benavidez Makati
Having experienced another year of bringing Citadines’ unique brand of curated hospitality to its guests, Citadines Benavidez Makati, with its 207 well-appointed and carefully curated rooms and amenities, continues to serve as a gateway to the best of what Legazpi Village has to offer. Its doors open and welcome travelers from all walks of life, whether business traveler or leisure traveler, Citadines Benavidez Makati will continue to bring you to the city and the city to you.
