Hotel Monticello Tagaytay vs Similar Hotels

Some rooms described as tired and needing renovations; lighting issues reported.

Room quality generally good but some complaints about size and room allocation.

Rooms described as large, cozy and comfortable with complete amenities and good views; minor maintenance/cleaning comments temper the score slightly.

Standard quality for this hotel tier; no major complaints highlighted.

General cleanliness noted; some negative mentions like cockroaches and unpleasant smells.

Some concerns regarding cleanliness were noted, especially around the swimming pool.

Generally clean facilities and rooms were praised, but multiple mentions of dirty carpets, windows and areas needing repainting/maintenance lower this score slightly.

Bathroom needs remodeling; some complaints regarding noise.

Perfect location for wedding venues; easily accessible.

Location praised for the view, but weather conditions affected experience.

Frequent praise for scenic Taal Lake views and a peaceful, tucked-away setting — a standout feature mentioned across reviews.

Great location near wedding events, appreciated by guests.

Staff are consistently described as friendly and accommodating.

Staff was friendly and provided good service, fulfilling requests adequately.

Staff repeatedly described as warm, friendly, accommodating and A+++; front desk handled emergencies well. Minor service slowdowns at the café noted but overall service is a strong positive.

Super friendly and accommodating staff; staff contributed to the positive experience.

Breakfast is good, but limited options; buffet smaller than usual.

Breakfast service and food quality were positively reviewed.

Food receives positive mentions (buffet breadth, pumpkin soup, good café items) but isolated complaints about cold breakfast items, understaffed café service and some dishes (pastas) need improvement.

Delicious food options; variety of options noted.

Heated pool available upon request; generally good facilities.

Amenities noted, but some require attention, such as the swimming pool.

Heated pools (including infinity/heated pool), water dispensers and recreational options (pickleball) are strong; missing/limited spa facilities, infrequent shuttle times and wine availability reduce this score.

Good activities for kids; disappointment with pool temperatures.

Decent value but paired with some complaints regarding room maintenance.

Concerns about what was offered for the cost relative to expectations.

Many repeat bookings and comments that the buffet and overall offering are worth it; minor food/service issues noted but do not appear to undermine perceived value.

8k for one night felt overpriced; breakfast was limited.