Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay City Review: My Personal Thoughts

Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay City Review: My Personal Thoughts

It was my eldest son's 4th birthday last December 14. Instead of throwing him a party, we decided to take the opportunity to have a family vacation out of town. I picked Tagaytay for a change, booked a Deluxe Room in Taal Vista Hotel for December 13 to 15 through Agoda, planned the whole trip, and excitedly waited another 2-3 weeks.

December 13 - it was already 8 pm when we arrived at the hotel to check-in. We were stunned by the elegance of the main lobby and other areas surrounding their Christmas tree.

And the disappointment came. After walking to the Mountain Wing, we realized there were no elevators. Just stairs.



We stayed optimistic even though we got lost. The hotel staff carrying our bags wasn't with us because they had a "different route."

The room? Oh, the room. It was "okay." Dust on the corners of the room, two flies warmly welcomed us. What a start! I prefer carpeted rooms, especially since my son tends to pull many acrobatic stunts from time to time, so a dusty tiled floor is a minus for me.

Honestly, I've been to different hotels with better, cleaner, and more comfortable rooms. They're even more affordable than this one. So I guess we paid for the hotel's history and facade.

Back to the positive stuff - their complimentary breakfast buffet was excellent! From different loaves of bread, salads, rice dishes, and soups to fruits, it's definitely for everyone! I wasn't able to take pictures of the buffet, but I was able to capture the areas surrounding the Veranda (the breakfast area).

The hotel also has its breathtaking view deck, a swimming pool, a play area for the kids, a clinic, function areas, etc.

Verdict:

I love the hotel, not the room/s. For Php 10,000 a night, maybe the hotel staff needs to re-check every room and their definition of cleanliness.