Mommyhood Moments: T-House Tagaytay

I was able to buy a voucher from one of the group buying sites for an overnight stay at T-House Tagaytay last July. Since we specifically requested for a room with a bath tub, we had to wait for 3 months to be able to book the room. I actually didn't mind since October is the birthday month of Kyle. However, what I didn't foresee during the time that I booked our room is that there will be a typhoon during our chosen weekend! What a bummer! In any case, we decided to push through with our plans despite the heavy rains...

We arrived at T-House Tagaytay around 2:00pm amidst heavy rains. My first impression upon seeing the place is that it looked a bit old - not quite similar to the earlier photos I've seen of the place. The reception area wasn't that bad except that since it's not enclosed, a portion of the area gets wet during heavy rains. Still, check in was a breeze and in a few minutes, we were led to our room...

Lobby Reception Desk

Homemade goodies for sale at the reception area

Lounge area near the lobby

The room that was assigned to us was supposedly an "upgrade" of the typical standard garden room since it has a bath tub. The room was not that big but the bathroom was relatively "spacious". Still, the room was quite old and the finishes of substandard quality. However, I liked the few small touches in the room like rose petals in the bed, reading magazines and Ilog Maria soaps in the bathroom...

Ilog Maria soap as part of the bathroom amenities

The cafe/restaurant was cozy and clean. Due to the heavy rains, we decided to just have dinner there. Quite a mistake since the food wasn't that good even if we supposedly ordered their "specialties/best sellers"...

Facade/entrance leading to the cafe/restaurant

Restaurant/cafe which can seat approximately 40 pax

For starters, we ordered the T-House Signature Salad, supposedly their best selling salad. It had feta cheese, dried mango bits, salad greens, carrots, cucumber, onions and a vinaigrette dressing. The salad that came out was quite disappointing. It wasn't visually appealing and it tasted bland. Too bad because I love fresh vegetable salads. I can definitely do a better version of this at home!

T-House Signature Salad (P200)

For the main course, we ordered Salmon with Wasabi Mash, which was highly recommended by the waiter and Fish Fillet ala Creme Saffron. Again, the food was "so-so". Definitely nothing to rave about... The wasabi mashed potato didn't work for me. I ended up not eating it and just gave it to my husband who eats everything! :)

Fish Fillet ala Creme Saffron (P370)

Salmon with Wasabi Mash (P450)

For our 5-year old son, we just ordered french fries and gave him some of the fish fillet we ordered.

Homemade French Fries (P125)

Despite our not-so-pleasant dinner experience, I decided to still order dessert - Panna Cotta Duo (Mango and Strawberry) for me and a scoop of ice cream for my li'l boy!

Panna Cotta (P95)

The meal ended on a really bad note since the panna cotta tasted 'stale'. I've eaten panna cotta a number of times in the past so I know that this one tasted rather funny. Thus, I decided to just eat the fresh mango topping and didn't bother eating the panna cotta. :( My son on the otherhand, enjoyed his ice cream with chocolate syrup.

Ice cream with chocolate syrup (P50)

Before we slept that night, we got a surprise treat from the hotel - tea and cookies for evening snacks! :) Yay! My son ate the cookies while I drank some tea.

The following day, we had breakfast at the cafe/restaurant as part of our overnight package.

Now, I must say that breakfast is the saving grace of the cafe/restaurant. I'll go back here if only for the breakfast. I am a hearty breakfast eater and their breakfast meal didn't disappoint. :)

Smoked Beef Tapa with Garlic Rice & Scrambled Egg (P350)

Crispy Tawilis with Garlic Rice & Scrambled Egg (P350)

For our free drinks, I ordered Batangas Coffee while my husband ordered fresh pineapple shake.

Both our breakfast meals were yummy and filling! Even the drinks were good. :) Definitely good way to start our day! :)

After breakfast, I took a short stroll in the hotel premises. I decided not to go to their spa anymore because I was planning to go to Nurture Spa for a massage after we check out.