November 13, 2024

Hotel Carlito in Tagaytay: Radiating the Lush European Lifestyle to Travelers

Inspired by travels across the globe, particularly through Europe, Hotel Carlito gives you a piece of the lush European lifestyle in the heart of Tagaytay. Established in 2018, this five-story boutique hotel radiates a modest yet elegant ambiance from its overall European-inspired architecture inspired by travel experiences.

Hotel Carlito in Tagaytay / IMAGE from Hotel Carlito

IMAGE from Hotel Carlito

It houses a total of 22 rooms with each highlighting different European countries. Take a pick from their Deluxe Suite King or Deluxe Suite Twin and Junior Suite rooms that boast a clean and satisfying aura, and a great window view of the Tagaytay ridge and Taal Lake. These rooms are good for two people with an option to add two extra beds for those staying in groups.

Deluxe Suite King / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Junior Suite / IMAGE from Hotel Carlito’s Facebook page

The main attractions of the hotel are the Royal Suites and Presidential Suite because of their simple yet comfortable and well-decorated European interiors.

Royal French Suite (Php 12,000)

Presidential Suite / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

One of which is the Royal Greek Suite that will remind you of the iconic beauty of Santorini, Greece. Furnished with a vibrant royal blue and white color palette, digital fireplace, separate living area, and an over the top bathroom, this suite is perfect for couples on their honeymoon.

Royal Greek Suite / IMAGE from Hotel Carlito

When booking the Royal Suite, guests may also enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine and fruit platter as well as various room amenities including a mini bar, free standing bath tub, 48″ flat screen TV, high quality toiletries, and more that aims to give you a relaxed and comforting stay at Hotel Carlito.

Free Wi-Fi is included during your stay, and all rooms feature a sitting area, note pads, telephone, writing desk, coffee and tea sets, and more, ensuring that you can also work remotely during your stay.

Completing the hotel’s amenities are a fitness gym, swimming pool, and function rooms like their event hall and conference room for special occasions and business meetings.

Fitness gym

Aside from the rooms, their in-house Lyon Fine Dining restaurant and Café Étoile is another reason to stay as they will not fail you with their exquisite European fares and Filipino cuisine.

IMAGE from Hotel Carlito’s Facebook page

Sumptuous European and Filipino fares at Lyon Fine Dining restaurant and Café Étoile

All details of the hotel’s interior and rooms are well-decorated from the intricately hand-painted ceiling design, the mural map of Europe at the reception, up to the furnishings and decor in every hallway.

The reception

These small intricate details are pleasingly hand-picked by the owners themselves, ensuring a world-class standard of hospitality experience to their guests.

The living area on the second floor of the Hotel Carlito

Last but not the least, Hotel Carlito is also one of the best spots to go sight-seeing as their strategic location enables guests to see a 360-degree view of Taal Lake and the cityscape from the hotel’s rooftop.

How to get here

Hotel Carlito is located one minute away from Olivarez Plaza along Tagaytay-Calamba Road. From Olivarez Plaza, drive at the Tagaytay Rotonda bound to Tagaytay-Calamba Road. The hotel is on the left side of the road.
The nearest landmarks are Colette’s (before Hotel Carlito) and McDonald’s (in front of Hotel Carlito).
Parking space is available for hotel guests.

This first appeared in Philippine Primer Japanese and English magazine December 2019 issue.
Images courtesy of Hotel Carlito
Written by Deneca Ordinanza