Summary: Craving for some serious retail therapy? Here are 5 popular malls in Mandaluyong that you can easily check out while enjoying a weekend vacation in the city.

Itching to treat yourself to a major shopping spree after a long week? Well, why not start canvassing for great Mandaluyong hotel deals and make a weekend holiday of it? Here are 5 popular shopping malls that you can easily check out for that much delayed retail therapy, while enjoying a vacation in the Philippine city.

Robinsons Pioneer Mall

Located along EDSA at the corner of Pioneer Street, Robinsons Pioneer is perhaps the easiest to get to as it is situated right by the MRT Boni Station. It has a supermarket, cinemas, restaurants, cafes, and numerous shops that sell everything from clothes to accessories.

EDSA Shangri-la Plaza

This upscale mall, more commonly called The Shang, is located within the Ortigas Center and is also conveniently close to the MRT station in Shaw Boulevard. This is the mall to go to if you are seeking more high-end brands like Armani Exchange, Burberry, Nine West, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Cartier, and Gucci for your shopping.

SM Megamall

Just a short walk from The Shang is the massive SM Megamall. True to its name, the sprawling establishment spans about 21 hectares, housing an eclectic range of stores to choose from. Because of the variety that it offers, it endures heavy foot traffic daily, attracting both bargain hunters and the more discerning shoppers alike.

The Podium

Just a couple of blocks behind Megamall right in the heart of the Ortigas Business District is The Podium. While it is significantly smaller and has less stores than the rest, it is similar with The Shang in the sense that it caters to the upscale market. If you wish to avoid the bustling crowd that the larger malls often attract, The Podium would be ideal for you. It is also close to many upscale hotels in Mandaluyong, Philippines [http://www.legendvillas.com.ph/specialoffers.php].

Robinsons Galleria

The flagship mall of the Robinsons properties, Galleria is also located along EDSA but is located at the corner of Ortigas Avenue. Like its sister mall in Pioneer, it too offers excellent shopping options. You also get an extra treat of seeing the famous EDSA Shrine, the towering gold statue of Mother Mary, Lady of Peace, while you're there.

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