Staycation at Cityland Prime Residence at Tagaytay
For our 8th Anniversary of my previous Boyfriend now Husband I chose Tagaytay City as our destination, Yes, I was the one who prepared this vacation celebration as a gift for him. The last time we went to Tagaytay is way back 2013, I'm not familiar to the place anymore so with the help of Google and Facebook I searched some Hotels to stay in for 2 days 1 night. Looking at Facebook, Agoda and Trivago theres a lot of hotel on the area but to find out there is also a "CONDOTEL" much more affordable than Hotels and with a great view of Taal.
Prices range from P1,500 to P4,000 it depends if it is Weekday or Weekends and if it is Pool View, Mountain View or Taal View but the only thing I don't like about it is i need to pay over the Bank or Remittance Center, I know this is for their assurance for slot/room reservation but for me it's kind of hassle because of the busy schedule everyday. I tried at Agoda and Trivago but because its 2 days before our chosen date some are already fully booked.
12am Thursday i saw this room online and im shocked that it is so affordable for only P1,800, I looked for the owner online and it is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Taposok and they named it Aristides Appartelle located at Cityland Prime Residence Tagaytay. I asked them if it is ok we will pay onsite because they also need a down payment for assurance and with a little of convincing that i am sure she blocked me the date. After we call it a day she send me a message about the info, rules and regulations and contacts
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House Rules:
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Check in time is 2PM - 5PM
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- Cooking is allowed but please do not cook/bring smelly food e.g Dried fish,
stinky fish, durian, etc.
- Please observe quite time from 10pm to 7am
- The provisions stored in the bedroom cabinet are for housekeeping use only.
- Please turn off & unplug appliances not in use or when going out to save
electricity and for safety reasons.
- Do not hang anything on balcony for when caught will be penalized.
- Only registered guests are allowed to enter the unit.
- Keep the unit clean and fixtures/decorations undamaged. Any damaged item will
be charged accordingly.
- Please do not flush tissues, especially sanitary napkins into the toilet
bowl. We've provided trash cans so please use it.
- Please secure your belongings. We shall not be held liable for any lost
items.
- Kindly respect the place as you would your own home.
- Please don't forget to lock the doors when going out and secure the keys.
Lost keys will be charged 1,500.
- Please observe the maximum number of guests. We want you to be comfortable
during your stay. Only 4 pax are allowed including children.
Guest access
As registered guests, you will have access to the Pool located at the 3rd level
of the building. However, please note that it is only available from
Tuesdays-Sundays from 6am to 9pm as it is closed during Mondays for cleaning.
You may also access the roof deck lounge and jogging path located at the 23rd
level of the building to witness the beauty of Taal Volcano and lake.
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Friday, January 19 we arrived at the Condo and payed P50 for the Parking Ticket. Our room is Located at 11th floor.
I also payed P300 pesos at Mrs. Taposok's Assistant for a simple set up a banner and a balloon you can also add the following:
Wine - P 300
Cake - P 300
Banner - P 200
Balloons -P 100
Flowers - I forgot the price
Picture of my husband where i surprised him. Balloons are scattered on the Bed and a Banner on the wall above the Beds head board
Here are some of the pictures inside the room
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| View in front of the door ( my husband in front of the closet) |
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| Door has double lock on it so we feel secure |
TOILET AND BATH
Toilet with bidet free 2pcs guest kit a mirror and sink a trashcan and tissue. Water pressure is excellent but the heater turn cold or super hot even without adjusting it. I remember jumping out of the shower because i switch it to heat #3 when i test it first its hot but when i put it to the handle it turns back to cold as in super cold ha ha 😅
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| A hand wash and air freshener |
a separate shower with heater
KITCHEN AREA
While cooking spaghetti and opened the Kitchen Ventilation I quickly turned it off because of the burnt smell i thought it is because of the electricity but hubby told me its like burnt plastic he pointed the burnt plastic spatula and we guess that maybe the other guest accidentally burnt it while cooking .
Hubby loves to sip a coffee before he go to sleep looking for the Electric Kettle on the cabinet only to find out this is the burnt plastic we smelled earlier. I immediately send a message to the owner.
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| Rice cooker and Induction Stove |
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| Kitchen Utensils |
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| Microwave and Microwave safe mugs |
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| Refrigerator |
DINING AREA
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| Sofa Bed |
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| small dining area |
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| Internet and Telephone |
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| Four-seater Dining Table |
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| 43-inch LG Smart TV and Cable |
BEDROOM
The bed was so comfy clean bed sheets the whole room is so organized and clean the view from our room is not that great but i really love it i feels like I'm home~
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| Division at Dining Area and Bedroom |
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| Closet |
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| Banner |
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| Bedside table with Bedside Lampshade |
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| Double size Bed |
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| balcony with table and chair |
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| Balcony Door |
SWIMMING POOL, ROOF DECK, PLAYGROUND AREA AND LOBBY
I'm not that interested on their pools that's why I don't have any pictures in the pool area
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3rd floor going to lobby and play ground area
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Playground area (photo credits to Aristides Apartelle)
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Pool area (photo credit to Aristides Apartelle)
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Guest access
As registered guests, you will have access to the Pool located at the 3rd level of the building. However, please note that it is only available from Tuesdays-Sundays from 6am to 9pm as it is closed during Mondays for cleaning.
You may also access the roof deck lounge and jogging path located at the 23rd level of the building to witness the beauty of Taal Volcano and lake.
Pay Parking
Located @ 3rd Floor & Ground Floor
Cityland Parking Rates :
Weekdays : P 50.00 24 Hrs ( Multiple Entry )
Weekends : P 50.00 ( Per Entry )
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Overall Hubby and I really like the place the only downside we encounter is shouting kids at the subdivision area in the middle of the night and the sounds of tricycles, the noise can be lessen if we close the balcony door and windows the owner notify us about this.
It is so cold that night so we choose to open one of the window and turn off the A/C.
Ill give Aristides Apartelle 4.8 out of 5.
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How to get there?
From Manila via private car:
Make a U-turn at the end of the barricade.
Make a right turn at the corner of 7-11, right after Olivarez Plaza (McDonalds).
Go straight, the building is at the right side.
Go up the ramp to park at the 2nd level.
From Tagaytay-Calamba Road:
The building entrance is at the right side, right next for the commercial spaces containing 7-11.
Park at the 3rd level.
From Mendez/Amadeo-Tagaytay junction:
Turn left and drive straight passed the rotunda.
Building is at the left side, right after the new McDonalds cafe.
Park at the 3rd level.
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