(+) Very friendly and helpful staff, newly refurbished building, nice gym, great shower, good-sized studio rooms, good location – right beside the Saturday Salcedo Market

(-) The bed is a bit hard, the A/C works better in some rooms than others, not walking distance to the major shopping malls like Greenbelt or Glorieta.

For years, Makati City was lacking in good quality boutique-style hotels. Thankfully, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences is now available as a great value and alternative for Makati area. This is an old building that was gutted out and tastefully refurbished. The highlight of my stay was the overall friendliness of the staff – from the moment I stepped into the lobby until check-out. Aside from the rather stiff bed mattress, the rooms are comfortable and quiet (especially when facing the rear). The shower is great and the A/C worked well. However, I discovered that not all rooms have the same A/C performance. I got a good deal from agoda and I’m glad to have tried this hotel. ALthough the facilites are adequate with no pool, I will definitely consider staying here again.

Restaurant Tip : If you are staying over a weekend, be sure to check out the Saturday Salcedo Market at the park beside the hotel. You’ll get a great dose of fresh Filipino food/snacks/products plus fresh meats and vegetables.?

Frank M. – Philippines

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