The Alabang ‘staycation’ guide
by Aaron Tom Silvestre / May 3, 2017
Get your vacation fix quick and easy, go on a staycation in Alabang! We like to describe Alabang as the city away from the city. A greener environment will instantly greet you upon your arrival in Filinvest. Roads are a little bit more gentle compared to the ones in Makati, and the traffic is lighter compared to EDSA’s bottleneck day-to-day experience. Amenities are easier to access, and leisure spots are not too crowded compared to other cities in Manila. Thus making Alabang perfect for anyone who’s looking to relax but doesn’t want to travel all the way to the province. Here is our top 5 list:
Crimson Hotel
Crimson hotel is a 5 star hotel that caters mostly to visitors who are business savvy and leisure travelers. The hotel is seated in the middle of Alabang Muntinlupa and is easily a recognizable landmark if you’re coming from the northern metro or even if you live in the southern metro. It is also a part of Entrata, a residential/office complex, so don’t get confused when you enter the building as the hotel starts in the 8th floor.
Crimson hotel is complete with the right facilities to keep you feeling like you’re in a vacation, a swimming pool, an executive club with a good view of the city, and last but not the least, a gym for the health conscious. The hotel is also a walking distance away from Festival Mall and it’s also not too far from food hubs like Westgate or shopping center, Alabang Town Center.
Here’s how you can find Crimson Hotel.
Acacia Hotel
If you’re looking to relax and enjoy a laid back afternoon then Acacia Hotel is perfect for you! The 5 star hotel is located in Alabang Filinvest Commerce Ave and is easily accessible through SLEX and Skyway. A beautiful interior would welcome you as you enter the lobby, and the earthy color theme of the interior gives off a relaxing and cozy feeling.
Hotel rooms range from the regular Two Bed Deluxe to the more premium Acacia suite. A buffet dining with a wide range of food selection, a spa and a gym with sufficient equipment are all available for your convenience.
Here’s how you can find Acacia Hotel.
Vivere Hotel
Vivere is a 5 star – 31 story hotel located in Filinvest Alabang. It has 16 guest rooms that range from deluxe suite to presidential suite. The hotel also has leisure amenities such a restaurant, a spa center, just to name a few.
But the most outstanding attraction that stood out for us is their restaurant that sits on the 31st floor called, The Nest. They serve comfort food such as, beef salipicao, burgers, and american grade steak, but all the more you also get to enjoy a beautiful view of the city lights of the city.
Here’s how you can find Vivere Hotel.
Bellevue Manila
You can find everything you need for your staycation in Bellevue Manila Hotel. Rooms range from deluxe to signature suites. Bellevue feels and looks premium the moment you step into their lobby. The hotel features complete amenities from, restaurants, gym, and of course a swimming pool.
Bellevue offers an exiting variety of food choices, Cafe D’ Asie an all-day buffet that offers a wide selection of food, Chinese restaurant, Phoenix Court, and the Japanese restaurant, Hatsune. If you fancy a drink and live music you can head up to the 22nd floor and hang out in Vue Bar. The bar also showcases a 360 view of the southern metro where you can get to enjoy the glimmering lights of the city.
Here’s how you can find Bellevue Hotel.
Azumi Botique Hotel
Azumi Boutique Hotel is situated in Alabang Madrigal Buisness park. Azumi is a Japanese word that means “safe residence” and they want their visitors to feel at home and safe during their stay. The interior features a modern stylish design. The hotel has a nail spa, function room, a cafe, and a lovely infinity pool.
One of the biggest attraction of this hotel is their infinity pool. You get to enjoy a beautiful view of the city while swimming in a seamless like pool. Apart from their swimming pool the hotel is also close to two leisure and shopping destinations, Molito and Alabang Town Center.
Find out how to get to Azumi Hotel here.
Disclaimer*: All images are from the hotel’s respective Instagram accounts.
