Review: Hop Inn, Alabang

Hop Inn is located in Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa. I booked a room for one night so that Sherome and I can just crash on the bed after Color Run Blacklight Run. It was a lot cheaper than staying at Azumi Boutique Hotel even if there were the partner hotel of the organizer.

View from the window of our room

I have requested a corner room that's on a higher floor and far from the elevator. All were given to me. The room itself is what you see on their site. It is pretty simple and clean. I do love the color scheme they have, it is cool to the eyes. The room cost is 1,260 Php or roughly 25 USD.

Their staff is nice and very welcoming. It did not take long to check-in. The lobby was gorgeous and spacious as well. There is a 7/11 on the ground floor so if you're planning to just sleep and relax in the room, you can buy your snack from there.

The bed was okay it did have the leathery feel to it. I was able to sleep well and that is enough for me. I'm not sure if the walls are thin but I did hear some noise from maybe another room while trying to sleep... What the sound was I will leave it for you to guess.

I would admit though there was nothing to do at Hop Inn. They did not have a pool or gym. They do not have free breakfast. However, if you just want to explore Alabang and have a place to sleep after all the fun you had in other places in the area then, Hop Inn is a good place to stay!

Silventure: Color Manila Blacklight Run

So last July 20 Color Manila had the Blacklight run in Laguna! In that light, I would like to talk about my Blacklight experience las May 25 ni Alabang. Yes, I think that was a back segway.

JBL freebie

Ever since I have heard of this fun run, I wanted to try it even just once. Good thing Sherome is game to go this. We have tried fun runs before but with zombies and we had to stay "alive". This one was a lot more simple we just have blacklight headlamps and we get to play with colored powder.

Reason for joining to see my hair glow in blackligh

It was fun as it was done at night you don't have to wake up early. You get to finish it on your own phase as the event was not timed. It was weird to see some people really trying to finish it quickly and that was not even interested in the colored powder.

This is the run for you if you do not like the sun and waking up early. The event opened at 5pm and the assembly time was supposed to be at 8pm. Although the crowd started building up at around 9pm so yes the Gun Start for the people taking the 10K route was late.

We have done the runners pledge. Plus there were warm-ups from different sponsors like Anytime Fitness and Pinoy Fitness (not too sure about this one). When it was our time (5K runners) to start, I thought it will just be one surge of runners. They let people run in batches, I guess to make sure that there are enough time and space for everyone.

Our batch started to run around 9:45pm. Sherome and I got back around 11pm. Yap that was long, we were just brisk walking. We took our time with the color stations. Overall it was fun. I wish we had more friends with us though.

After crossing the finish line we got our colored powder and medal as well as the free water. We did not stay for the after-party or the group photo where you can throw the powder in the air for a great photo op. Once we had our freebies, we changed clothes and went back to the hotel.

Yap I still have the powder at home

Food Tripping: Size Matters – Alabang Town Center

The size of something does it really matter? Yes it does in body size, shoes size and in food servings too, for me the bigger the better for food that is. XD Size Matters can help you with that.

I have been hearing a lot about this burger joint Size Matters; we went to the Alabang Town Center Branch. They serve burgers, sausages and steaks. For a burger joint that sell big burgers this place is pretty small, the shop as two seats inside and 3 tables outside. Check the photo below, I took the photo and I’m basically leaning on the glass behind me.

Enough about that let’s go to the main course the burgers! You can have a 1/4 or 1/2 pound burger pattie, next time we will try the sausages. So I got The B.S.B. Burger & Sausage Burger (Php189/269*) plus Php60 to have it in a combo (12 oz Drink and Fries). Verdict, I’m hungry again just thinking about it.

B.S.B - Burger Sausage patty with colby jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and lots
garlic mushroom 

My partner got The I.B.J Italian Burger Job (Php189/269*) same size as mine and he got the combo as well.

I.B.J - Caramelize Onion on Italian sausage patty with Monterey Jack,
Garlic cream Cheese, lettuce and tomato in an oat bun  

*price for the 1/4 or 1/2 Pound respectably  

Why did I try Size Matters? I wanted to see why this place does not seem to be as well known as Zark’s or maybe I’m just someone that lives under a rock. The price is pretty much the same, the bottomless iced tea and a bigger location are the plus point of Zark’s. For Size Matters it the fact that their patties are grilled it healthier so to say. I love the smell of grilled food and even if the place itself is small I like it, it’s really fast food as you have to really go after you finished your food and there is no crazy line ^_^

 Hi there thanks for reading this. Below is the map to get to Size Matters ATC and all there contact details.

just follow the blue lines to the cinema entrance on the side,
Size Matters is right beside Cinema 5 you will not miss it

FB: Size Matters,

ATC Branch

The Block North Edsa Branch

Ps I’m not linked to anyone from Size Matters; they need to update the ATC branch Facebook Page

Plus link to the coupon on Metro Deals for the ATC branch

More photos

the menu

the partner in crime with the menu

the happy line of condiments 

where I'm looking?

Yes, burger you should be worried as I'm about to eat you!

Zark's review here
Cross Poster here