Where to Book a Stay for the MPL PH Season 13 Playoffs
Alabang is a perfect staycation hub, offering a relaxing respite from the stress and bustle of the busy districts of Manila, Makati, and Quezon City.
For the first time, the MPL Philippines is staging its Playoffs in the south. Happening on May 22 to 26, 2024, the Playoffs will be held in SM Southmall’s Event Hall, a new space the mall opened in 2023. The hall, which can be converted into a basketball court, has an area of 1,900 square meters and can accommodate up to 1,000 people for sporting events, and 2,000 people for concerts and live events.
But Southmall is on the southern end of Metro Manila, a good 39 kilometers away from the previous season’s playoffs venue, EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Luckily, Alabang is just a stone’s throw away from Southmall. The business district is home to many hotels that offer good accommodations for bargain prices. Alabang is a perfect staycation hub, offering a relaxing respite from the stress and bustle of the busy districts of Manila, Makati, and Quezon City.
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The following hotels near SM Southmall are some of the best hotels to stay in the south of Metro Manila if you’re going to watch the MPL Philippines Season 13 Playoffs.
1. The Bellevue Manila
- Category: 5-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.4 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 4.6 kilometers
- Rate: P3,867* on Agoda
The Bellevue Manila is on our list for its friendly rates and quality accommodations. If you leave before the rush hour, it is 10 minutes away from Southmall. One of our favorite hangouts in this hotel is the speakeasy bar and steakhouse on the top floor called Johnny’s Steak and Grill by Cellar 22. Bellevue is one of the hotels situated in Alabang’s Filinvest area, a carefully manicured patch of urban development that reminds us of Singapore. In Alabang, The Bellevue Hotel was one of the first hotels to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals, doing away with single-use plastics.
2 | B Hotel Alabang
- Category: 3-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.3 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 3.3 kilometers
- Rate: P3,000* on Agoda
Part of the Bellevue Group, B Hotel Alabang offers decent accommodation. For a 3-star Hotel, it has a relatively high rating on Google. If you book a stay here, you must try its hearty steak fare at Johnny’s Steak and Grill on the ground floor, available for dinner.
3 | Vivere Suites
- Category: 5-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.4 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 4.6 kilometers
- Rate: P4,066* on Agoda
Vivere was one of the first luxury hotels to open in Alabang in the early 2000s. Offering five-star facilities and services, Vivere is favored by discerning guests. After more than 20 years of operations, it remains one of the best hotels in Alabang.
4 | Acacia Hotel
- Category: 5-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.3 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 4.9 kilometers
- Rate: P3,640* on TripAdvisor
One of the winners of TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards in 2023, Acacia Hotel offers the warmth of Filipino hospitality. The hotel is inspired by Filipino architecture. It promotes local culture through its cuisine, design, and ambiance.
5 | Azumi Boutique
- Category: 4-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.2 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 4.6 kilometers
- Rate: P3,286* on Booking.com
A trendy hotel with minimalist designs in rooms, Azumi Hotel offers comfortable accommodations without the frills. It also offers rooms with multiple bunk beds, perfect for people who are just looking for a place to spend the night. What’s great about these bunk bed rooms is that they are also afforded floor-to-ceiling glass walls like other rooms, allowing natural light to brighten the interiors.
6 | Somerset Alabang
Category: 4-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.5 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 4.7 kilometers
- Rate: P6,500* on Agoda
Somerset is listed on TripAdvisor as #5 in 13 hotels in Muntinlupa. Compared to other accommodations, Somerset is on the pricier end for an overnight stay. Rooms are well equipped, with microwave ovens, kitchenettes, working and living areas, and high-speed wifi, among others, reasons why the hotel is favored by business people.
7 | Crimson Hotel
- Category: 5-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.6 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 5.2 kilometers
- Rate: P4,344* on Agoda
Located at the southern end of the Alabang-Zapote Road, Crimson Hotel is conveniently situated near the Alabang interchange of the Skyway. One of our favorite spots in Crimson is the Alibi Lounge, a secret bar with a hidden entrance on the ground floor of the hotel. “The bar’s enigmatic entrance is marked by a changing keycode, challenging patrons to keep pace with its allure,” reads its description.
8 | Azur Hotel
- Category: Unlisted
- Rating on Google: 3.2 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 0.5 kilometers
- Rate: P2,758* on Booking.com
If you’re not very particular about where to stay, you can book at Azur, which is only 500 meters from SM Southmall. There are several catches, though. The road to the hostel is very narrow, and don’t expect stellar accommodations as it has a relatively low rating on Google. The hotel made the list because of its proximity to the MPL Playfoss venue, which is a priceless convenience if you’re from Quezon City or somewhere farther.
9 | The Excelsior Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.2 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 0.65 kilometers
- Rate: P4,278* on Trip.com
A relatively new hotel in Las Pinas, The Excelsior Hotel is only 650 meters away from SM Southmall and offers an urban tropical vibe. It has three restaurants, a bar, a gym, and a spa.
10 | Parque Espana
Category: 4-Star Hotel
- Rating on Google: 4.2 Stars
- Distance from SM Southmall: 4.6 kilometers
- Rate: P3,133* on Agoda
As a residence hotel, Parque Espana offers the comfort of home in all its suites. Its interiors have warm Spanish motifs, modern furniture, and parquet floors. It is the choice of tasteful travelers who want to experience a bit of Spain in the Philippines.
