Enroute to Becoming Tagaytay's First 5- Star Hotel? Its English Tudor mansion- style design evokes a classic appeal, and its amenities and services are being upgraded to become Tagaytay's first 5- Star Hotel. Here's a must- read Taal Vista Hotel Guide if you are already planning to stay here or if you are looking for an out- of- town destination in Tagaytay. It also includes some tips for Taal Vista Management on how to improve the overall experience. Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City, Philippines. Taal Vista Hotel is your perfect haven in Tagaytay. Find out more at http://www.taalvistahotel.com/.![]() ![]() Lake Wing Rooms. The BEST rooms in Taal Vista are the Taal Lake View Rooms. Each room has a veranda that has an awesome view of Taal Lake. It's always relaxing to see Taal Volcano in the Taal Lake with its varying moods, depending on the weather. We stayed in a Premier Lake View room with 2 beds - - just perfect for our family of 2 adults and 3 kids. The beds are a bit hard on the back, though, and the pillows feel like they need more fluff inside. The restroom is spacious with split shower and toilet, with the wash basin and mirror in the middle. The toiletries were just OK. ![]() ![]() ![]() Better bring your own set. It has a veranda with 2 chairs and a table so that you can enjoy the view while eating or drinking coffee in the morning. The BEST part in any Tagaytay hotel experience along the ridge is watching the sunrise unfold slowly before your eyes. Batangas Suite @ Lake Wing. Taal Vista Hotel is known to have the best. Our Awesome Planet by Anton Diaz is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. If you need a bigger room, go for the Batangas suite room, which also has a stunning view of the lake. The restroom is big and equipped with a bathtub that kids would love to play in. It has a sala family room area to entertain guests or just to hang out and watch TV in. Batangas Suite Rates: 1- bedroom Batangas Suite - P1. Batangas Suite - P2. Mountain Wing Rooms(Photo by Taal Vista Hotel)The Mountain Wing rooms were refurbished in a palette of soothing creams, dusky golds and rich blues with dark wood accents - - as if to compensate for the lack of the Taal Lake view directly from the room. Mountain Wing Rates: Superior Room - P7,2. Deluxe Room - P7,8. Premier Room - P8,4. Deluxe Suite - P1. Taal Suite - P1. 4,7. Taal Suite - P2. 2,1. Tagaytay Suite @ Mountain Wing. The Tagaytay Suite, the 1. Dining at the Lobby Lounge (Photo courtesy of Taal Vista Hotel) Taal Vista did a good job in upgrading the look of the Lobby Lounge, elevating it to a warm, casual yet elegant ambiance with gold and chocolate hues. It looks out into the sprawling gardens, with the lake as the centerpiece. We love the plush chairs and couches... There are cool acoustic performances at night and Philippine cultural dances every weekend at 1. Cafe on the Ridge. Cafe on the Ridge All Day Dining Food Cafe on the Ridge is the all day dining restaurant of Taal Vista, serving Filipino and Tagaytay favorites and Western cuisine. You have to be patient though since there's very laidback service, which needs to be addressed if they want to become a 5- Star Hotel. CAFE ON THE RIDGE DINING MENU (1. Appetizers, Salads, Soups. Crisp hearts of romaine, tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing, crisp bacon bits with croutons. You won't go wrong with ordering greens in Tagaytay, which are always fresh and crisp. Gourmet Crispy Tawilis (P2. Deep- fried, lightly breaded crispy fish found only in Taal Lake, served with native kaong vinegar, freshly crushed garlic and Tagaytay peppercorns. One of the unique tasty treats in Taal Lake is the crispy tawilis - - it's usually fried and very crispy. You have to eat all the fish meat with the bones and, yes, even the head. The Taal Vista version is really good.(Another one to try would be Maliputo, but it's very seasonal.)Minestrone Soup (P1. Rich, tomato- based vegetable soup garnished with penne noodles. The minestrone soup is also good, served hot, and flavorful. Gambas Al Ajillo (P3. Tiger prawn tossed in Spanish paprika, olive oil, garlic and freshly squeezed lemon and zest. A good starter too but a bit expensive, served with a few pieces of prawns. Chicken Fingers. For the kids, you can always order chicken fingers with gravy and fries. Oxtail Kare- Kare (P4. Braised ox tail and tripe in a rich peanut sauce with banana heart, eggplant, string beans and pechay, served with shrimp paste (bagoong alamang). One of their signature dishes is the Kare Kare. The rich and peanut- y sauce is very good. The only thing is, the bagoong is too salty. Sizzling Bulalo Steak (P3. Sizzling tender beef shank smothered in mushroom gravy and homemade demiglace from the Batangas Bulalo Shanks. Bulalo is also a signature dish in Tagaytay. You can order it with soup or have it served sizzling style. The Sizzling Bulalo Steak version is delicious too, with good portions of meat and yummy bone marrow. Margherita Pizza (P4. Basil tomato, pesto and melting white cheese. The pizzas are good too, served in thin crust version with ample toppings. Volcano Eruption (P2. Our signature dessert! Rich chocolate cake oozing with chocolate fudge, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The best dessert for us is the Volcano Eruption. The chocolate lava in the middle really oozes delectably. Warm Buko Pie ala Mode (P1. Homemande coconut and custard pie. Their homemade version of the buko pie is good and has soft coconut layers. Perfect with ice cream! Don't order the cakes on display. This was a bit stale already when we ordered it. Taal Vista Buffet Breakfast. The breakfast buffet is simple, has good variety, and is just right to satisfy your breakfast craving. Best of all, you have the option to dine al fresco with a good view of the lake. Best to eat early and avoid the breakfast crowd, especially during peak seasons. They have Homemade Taho. Salted fish of the day that changes from Daing to Danggit. Really good and hot soup of the day options. Panini for a quick sandwich fix. Waffles and Pancakes. Egg station.#3: WHAT TO DO AT TAAL VISTA? What to do with Kids(Photo courtesy of Taal Vista Hotel)You can swim with the kids when the sun is out and the weather's warm. The pool is located in the mountain wing area. High Altitude Romance @ Asmara Spa. Asmara Spa Menu: Synergies and Indulgences . This euphoric experience for two begins with a foot bliss of your choice and continues with a salt and aloe vera body glow. The highlight of this pampering is a scented flower bath while enjoying a glass of wine. Your sensual interlude concludes with an aromatherapy massage using Ylang Ylang essential oil, known for its aphrodisiac and relaxing qualities. You might want to try their couple's package. Enjoy the Rolling Hills and Taal Lake View. The best feature of Taal Vista is still its hilly, sprawling garden... I love how they decided to keep an open frontage along the ridge where families can just enjoy the view, unobstructed. You have to be a checked- in guest or restaurant customer to enjoy the view. Taal Volcano is always the perfect backdrop for that memorable family portrait.(My dad and brother Rommel in the photo.)The view is priceless - - lush mountain greens in the foreground, Taal Lake as the centerpiece, and the clear blue sky as the background. At night, the big dome lights up with different colors. Enjoy Special Events Out of Town: Taal Vista is a good place to celebrate awesome occasions with the family, like Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the long weekends. You can even watch special events there like Manny Pacquiao fights or special concerts. They always have special promotions during special events. Attend a Beautiful Tagaytay Sunday Mass. It's wonderful to hear mass at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish church along the main highway and near the Tagaytay rotunda. Check out the Daily and Sunday Mass schedules. Overall, Taal Vista Hotel is a good default venue for celebrating special occasions out of town with the family. It's also a good place to treat balikbayans to a hearty Filipino meal and to enjoy the cool Baguio- like weather and panoramic view of Taal Lake. You have to be patient with the service though (especially during peak seasons) because it is a bit provincially lax. This is the first thing they need to address to achieve 5- Star Hotel status. The beds and pillows are a bit old, but the veranda lake view compensates for it. The spa needs refurbishment too. Nevertheless, the food is good - - and the ambiance and view make it more yummy. As the world’s smallest active volcano, it is a breathtaking sight that is not to be missed. The English Tudor Mansion- style hotel features a brilliant blend of timeless architecture and first- class modern amenities, while the surrounding lake is evocative of an even more magical atmosphere that will leave you breathless. Unsurpassed in terms of style and service, peerless location, and favored by a crisp, cool climate—Taal Vista Hotel is your perfect haven in Tagaytay. TAAL VISTA HOTEL Kilometer 6. Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City, Philippines. Manila Sales Office Ground Floor, One. E- com. Center Ocean Drive, Mall of Asia Complex CBP- 1. A Pasay City 1. 30. Philippines. Telephone Number: +(6. Mobile: +6. 3 (9. Website: www. Taal. Vista. Hotel. com. Facebook: www. facebook. Twitter: @Taal. Vista. Hotel. Mountain Wing: Superior Room - P7,2. Deluxe Room - P7,8. Premier Room - P8,4. Deluxe Suite - P1. Taal Suite - P1. 4,7. Taal Suite - P2. 2,1. Tagaytay Suite - P3. Lake Wing: Deluxe Room - P7,8. Premier Room - P9,0. Deluxe Suite - P1. Batangas Suite - P1. Batangas Suite - P2. All rates with buffet breakfast for 2 except for all 2- bedroom suite rooms, which include buffet breakfast for 4. What's new in Tagaytay in 2. Series: Live an Awesome Life, Founder, www. Our. Awesome. Planet. Follow @antondiaz and Like our Official Facebook Page: Our Awesome Planet : ) If you have tips on awesome food and travel destinations, please email me at anton@diaz. Full Disclosure: We stayed a number of times at Taal Vista but our recent stay was courtesy of Taal Vista Hotel. We only feature awesome experiences in the blog. 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