Residence Inn Tagaytay Hotel Review

Just want to disclose that I got this overnight stay as an ex-deal so basically, I didn't pay anything (except for the tax) but technically, this is fully paid for because I rendered a service in exchange.

It was a weekday (part of the condition - weekdays only. No holidays and weekend) when me and my brother checked-in. It was An hour after lunch and it was a breeze checking-in. (they don't have a pen so I used my own pen to register) We were accompanied by the front gate attendant to the front desk then to our room. The room was quite farther than I expected and the way down wasn't easy.

 This is not a senior citizen friendly accomodation - Steep and uneven steps.

I also wouldn't recommend this for kids because it's dangerous. The railings aren't secure enough because kids can easily climb up.

One perk we got though was, we can roam around for free in the Residence Inn Zoo. (Before getting excited in the free zoo entrance, wait for my review of the zoo).

I'm so sorry but I am very particular as to where I sleep. To those who closely know me, you know that YOU CANNOT sit or lie down my bed if you are wearing clothes that aren't fresh from the cabinet or in short, unused clothes. If you do, I'd be changing the sheets before I sleep. I am that OC. When talking about hotels, as long as there are no insects / strands of hair, I'm good with that. I just wear long pants and long sleeved shirt and socks to sleep. I don't put my face in the pillow and I put towel / shirt I brought with me between my head and pillow. I am that OC. I've survived cheaper hotels, smaller rooms and etc. But their beds are clean and it's still good for me. This is probably the worst so far, IN MY LIFE. -Cheftonio

Entrance to our room - No, not a real spider. Halloween hangover.

 Main Bedroom

Bed full of ants. As of 11pm that night, more than a dozen ants killed

Stained Pillows. The other pillow has a long hair. On the feet area of the bed, a short hair.

 Living Room

Notice how we stacked up the pillows? No plans on using them as they are brownish-black

Dirty Sofa - I'm even thinking twice if I'm going to put my luggage there!

Really Dirty Sofa

Rusty Ref- Not even plugged in and never mind, no plans using it.

 Dining Room - the most used room in our entire stay. I just kept on blogging the whole night since I don't want to sleep in their bed.

 

 View of the whole room

 Side Table with Holy Bible, the only nice thing in this room.

 

 Small stairs to the bathroom

 

 Nice lighting accent in the bathroom but, take note, no toiletries provided. Only tissue paper. Bidet is rusty.

 

Dirty Sink with Ants

Dirty tissue holders (Marble design effect?)

 Shower area

 

 Closer look - Shower Area

 

 I don't even know what this is for - This is below the headboard of the bed (Breeding place for insects, perhaps?)

 

 Spider webs and unknown species of spiders in the roof - part of the zoo attraction, maybe?

 

 Ants all over the wall (check out the dotted line in the photo). Actually, ants all over room!!! The lock is not even in good condition. How can you leave the room and not worry?

Again, this is worst than a punishment. Take note that I didn't even pay for the room! This room is not even worth staying in even if it was for free!

I just wanted to experience the hotel. I just wanted to work in the afternoon, roam around the zoo a bit and sleep soundly at night. I didn't sleep at all! I took a nap in the chair in the living room! This hotel is outrageous! I wouldn't even call this a hotel. It's like a cage for animals, only a bit cleaner and with aircon. I wonder who wrote those reviews in trip advisor. Maybe their staff did it? or maybe the owners or investors? They should really look into their facilities! You can roam around the entire zoo. Again, the entire zoo IN 5 MINUTES! 

I checked out Trip Advisor's review from the users about Residence Inn prior to checking in. "A good hotel"? "An A-OK hotel"? Are you kidding me? Where are you sleeping? "I really thought that I was in heaven when I was on this hotel"? What!? I had no idea this was your idea of heaven. Worst ever. Again, wouldn't sleep here even if it's free even though you are paying me to sleep here for 99 grand. If I knew it was this bad, the heck with the free overnight! We were the only ones checked-in that night! This is what I get for trusting the zoo for our accommodation.

Out of the more than 50 hotels I have checked-in worldwide, this is so far the worst. 

Before I forget, there was this huge cockroach, where we stepped on thrice and was still alive. Can you believe that? Thank God it wasn't flying -- or maybe it was.

You've been warned.
Cheftonio