Fairmont Makati Hotel and Raffles Suites and Residences [30F|com]

[reyvil888]

There are actually 2 pools at Raffles , this one is located along Makati avenue.

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while this one, fronting Park Terraces

Originally Posted by [dx]

[robluat]

Very Nice

[dandman]

will have a nice view of Makati CBD by the pool all around...especially at night.....

[Ulidia]

Originally Posted by reyvil888

There are actually 2 pools at Raffles , this one is located along Makati avenue.

Is one of the pools for hotel guests and one for those in the residences?

[amarula]

Originally Posted by Ulidia

Is one of the pools for hotel guests and one for those in the residences?

Yes

[jhomai14]

indeed very nice. A great additon to one of Ayala Center's posh amenities.

[Lovin My Raffles]

Originally Posted by amarula

Yes

There are 2 gyms, 2 pools etc. If you own a unit you can use whatever one you want.

[TokyoToffee]

Originally Posted by Lovin My Raffles

There are 2 gyms, 2 pools etc. If you own a unit you can use whatever one you want.

Both pools are tiny though.....I was thinking of introducing this condo to some of my friends but with no balconies and no real substance other than the name of Raffles + location....I dont really see the value.

It's more of an extension to the hotel imo.

[Lovin My Raffles]

Originally Posted by TokyoToffee

Both pools are tiny though.....I was thinking of introducing this condo to some of my friends but with no balconies and no real substance other than the name of Raffles + location....I dont really see the value.

It's more of an extension to the hotel imo.

That may be the case but I'm not too fussed about the pool size. My friend lives in Shang Tower which is 2 buildings. I've never seen more than 4 people at the same time in that pool ..

[amarula]

Originally Posted by Lovin My Raffles

There are 2 gyms, 2 pools etc. If you own a unit you can use whatever one you want.

Really? If that's the case they should have just expanded the gym and pool and had one of each. Then the extra room from the other pool/gym could have increased the size of the club amenities or even added a spa etc. Built a restaurant, bar etc

[Lovin My Raffles]

Originally Posted by amarula

Really? If that's the case they should have just expanded the gym and pool and had one of each. Then the extra room from the other pool/gym could have increased the size of the club amenities or even added a spa etc. Built a restaurant, bar etc

Hotel guests can only use one pool and one gym..Residents can use either. There is already a spa and like 5 restaurants.

[tchitz]

Does anyone know what kind of air-conditioning is installed here? There are no balconies or ledges where an air-conditioning compressor can be placed common to other Condominium Buildings. I wonder if it’s the same type of setup common to newer high rise condominium buildings in the West like what I have in Canada - centralize to the unit AC using air ducts to distribute cold air & heat, cooling system at the roof with piping system to pump cold water to an AC in every unit, utility room or cabinet or washroom ceiling to store the AC/furnace/air filter. I like this type of AC because it is quiet & cheaper (I think) if one is to have continuously running AC 24 x 7 x 365.

[princenitram]

Originally Posted by tchitz

Does anyone know what kind of air-conditioning is installed here? There are no balconies or ledges where an air-conditioning compressor can be placed common to other Condominium Buildings. I wonder if it’s the same type of setup common to newer high rise condominium buildings in the West like what I have in Canada - centralize to the unit AC using air ducts to distribute cold air & heat, cooling system at the roof with piping system to pump cold water to an AC in every unit, utility room or cabinet or washroom ceiling to store the AC/furnace/air filter. I like this type of AC because it is quiet & cheaper (I think) if one is to have continuously running AC 24 x 7 x 365.

This type of development will use centralized a/c

[rough]

Originally Posted by tchitz

Does anyone know what kind of air-conditioning is installed here? There are no balconies or ledges where an air-conditioning compressor can be placed common to other Condominium Buildings. I wonder if it’s the same type of setup common to newer high rise condominium buildings in the West like what I have in Canada - centralize to the unit AC using air ducts to distribute cold air & heat, cooling system at the roof with piping system to pump cold water to an AC in every unit, utility room or cabinet or washroom ceiling to store the AC/furnace/air filter. I like this type of AC because it is quiet & cheaper (I think) if one is to have continuously running AC 24 x 7 x 365.

No need for the compressor ledges for centralized a/c. Theres an AHU inside on each floor.

[absolutblue]

Does each unit have a separate A/C duct system or is it shared between units?

[d00dz]

From the Raffles website, progress as of June 20:

[TokyoToffee]

The carpet looks truly awful.

[absolutblue]

Originally Posted by TokyoToffee

The carpet looks truly awful.

Yes it does the unit looks very nice though.

[TokyoToffee]

Originally Posted by absolutblue

Yes it does the unit looks very nice though.

True, but the interior designer needs a slap.....everything cramped together....

Will be nice to see the finished product

[princenitram]

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Got some hi-res pics for your viewing pleasure.. Hope the link is not broken....