The Foodinista: May 2018

TRYP Hotel by Wyndham Mall of Asia Manila: Hotel Tour & Review

Monday, May 14, 2018

Lobby

TRYP by Wyndham is a select-service urban hotel brand with over 100 hotels in some of the most exciting cities in the world. It is located in the heart of Manila within the Mall of Asia complex in Seaside Blvd. I love how it is strategically located just across Mall of Asia and nearby restaurants, spas and amusements parks which makes it convenient and exciting for travellers and business people alike. Adventure is just within reach once you go outside the hotel!

Tryp Hotel is relatively new compared to the other hotels nearby. I was so excited and privileged to be able to visit Tryp when we were doing an ocular for a project. So to clarify, I wasn't able to spend a night here, rather I was only able to roam around the whole hotel and check its rooms & facilities.

Tryp Hotel Exterior

This is the view of Tryp Hotel from the outside. I love the grayish-blue tones of the fascade which adds a modern young vibe to the overall look of the venue! There's a huge parking space within the premises so it's not a problem if you are to spend a night here.

What I just don't like about this hotel is where it is situated which is literally beside the seawall so there is an unavoidable awful smell. The smell is a combination of a stinky trash, dumpsite and moist from the sea. It stinks so bad to be honest so I won't recommend staying in the parking lot for long cause the smell could hurt your stomach. The unbearable scent doesn't reach the upper floors of the building though so that shouldn't hinder you from staying at Tryp.

Lobby

Hotel Lobby

The lobby looks very accommodating. It's very open and doesn't look too uptight and formal. The design isn't traditional so it's less intimidating and really welcoming. The light coming from the window adds warmth and gives the lobby a very calming feeling. The staff are all smiles and very hospitable too.

I like that even the lobby lounge is a place that can be used to hang out! They also have a library where you can read books, use your laptop and have your me-time. There is also a conference room that can be used to set private meetings or conference calls.

THINGS TO LOVE

Airport Transfers
Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms
Daily House Keeping
Beautiful Sunset View & Rooftop Pool
Prime Location
Modern Vibe & Ambiance
Tourist-Friendly & Business-Friendly

View from the elevator lobby on the 14th Floor

Dining Area / Restaurant

The interior of this hotel is really impressive. The attention to detail is amazing. They even have hand-painted walls inspired by Philippine destinations and Filipino heroes. Traditional hotels would usually have very intricate designs and traditional decorations which is what makes Tryp different from them. Tryp Hotel's minimalist and modern take on the overall interior, decorations and design adds a classy minimalist yet fun & youthful vibe to the hotel.

Aren't these luscious greens planted on white pots relaxing to the eyes? I'm sure millennials would love this! Very picturesque! Or shall I say pinterest-y?

Hallway

Lounge

Conference Room

Room Complementaries

ROOM RATES ~ Room price starts at P4,000 up depending on the room type. It can go as high as P10,000 a night per room.

ROOM TYPES: (7)

Cityscape Room (Double or Twin)
Bayside Room (2 Queen Beds)
Premium Bayside Room (2 Queen Beds)
Accessible Room (1 Queen Bed)
Family Room (1 Queen with Bunk Beds)
Loft (1 Queen with Bunk Beds)
Sunset Suite (1 King Bed)

Loft (1 Queen Bed, 3 Bunk Beds)

All rooms include:

Toilet
Air-conditioning
Alarm Clock
Clothes Rack
Desk
Hair Dryer
In-room safe box
Linens
Refrigerator
Shower
Telephone
Toiletries
Towels
Wake-up Services
Satellite Cable Channels

View from the Loft

The loft is my favorite! I would book this room if I were to stay here with my friends.
The loft has a very modern minimalist vibe. When I saw this room I instantly thought about my friends! It is really spacious and feels like home. This room is perfect for barkadas who wants to spend quality time together or maybe for those clingy groups who wants to stick together after walwal nights. This room is also great for families with kids! It's easy to move around and they won't be bored with the space.

Room Balcony

Bunk Beds

We were toured to the Sunset Suite which isn't big of a suite but has a heck of a view -- jaw- droppingly stunning. It's facing the sea so you will get to have a beautiful panoramic view of the sea during golden hours where you can drink your hot coco or sip a wine as you enjoy the landscape. This room is perfect for couples and honeymooners!

Sunset Suite

Sunset Suite Bed View

View from the Rooftop

ROOFTOP POOL
The pool is so captivating. I can't help but gush over it. The minimalist design again makes everything stand out. It's so unique and incomparable to other pool area in other hotels that I have visited. The wooden tiles gives you a sauna / hot bath vibe just like those in Japan. I really love the view from the rooftop. It would be romantic to spend a dinner date here or watch the sunset with someone special!

Rooftop Pool

Nearby Accessible Landmarks

Mall of Asia (Largest Mall in the Philippines)
SM By The Bay Amusement Park
Resorts World Manila (Casinos, Clubs & Hotels)
Cove Manila (Club)
Star City (Amusement Park)
Numerous Hotels, Spa & Popular Restaurants
Dessert Museum at S Maison Mall
DAMPA! (Seafood Restaurants)

View from the window lobby

After the tour, I can't help but wish to be able to spend a night here.

This is definitely one of the most beautiful modern hotels in the metro!

Experience a new hotel and get #PoweredbytheCity!

Beauty

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation: Product Review

Thursday, May 10, 2018

MAYBELLINE FIT ME MATTE PORLESS LIQUID FOUNDATION (30ML

I have never been a fan of drugstore beauty products. Drugstore make up purchases are to blame for some of my bad experiences with make up especially with foundation. I don't even know a good local brand that has a cheap quality foundation on their line so i'd rather spend a hefty amount on pricey but high quality products to get the most out of my purchase. I usually get skin allergies whenever I use drugstore products because my skin is very sensitive and it gets irritated easily. Tiny bumps would appear on my skin right after removing the product especially if it contains low quality ingredients or skin irritants that i'm not aware of.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation has been raved by many beauty gurus! Even my beauty enthusiasts friends kept recommending this so I had to give it a try to see for myself if the product really delivers.

I have an oily-combination skin and I would usually oil up on my T-zone area. I don't sweat heavily on the face but I have visible pores on the cheeks so this product really caught my attention when it claims to give a natural poreless finish. I got so excited when they brought it here in the Philippines cause they didn't sell it here before it became a hit!

Shade: 128 - Warm Nude Beige Chaud

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is a lightweight mattifying foundation which refines pores and leaves a natural seamless finish. It is ideal for normal to oily skin. It can control shine and blur pores. Dermatologist tested. Allergy tested and Non-comedogenic.

My shade is Shade 128 Warm Nude Beige. The shade of most Filipinas would be Natural Beige, Warm Nude, True Beige & Natural Buff -- they are some of the best-selling shades here in PH which usually gets out of stock.

Available Shades [From Maybelline Ph Website]

There are 10 shades available in the Philippines but this line has 40 shades in the US! Can you believe that? The range of skin tones the product can cater to is wide enough that it's almost impossible not to find the perfect shade for your skin!

BEST WAY TO APPLY

1. Swatch the foundation on your jawline to find the right shade that matches your skin tone

2. Pour a small amount of your shade on your forehead or the back of your hand to get the most accurate color

3. Dab on it using your ring finger.

4. Apply on 5 points of your face.

5. BLEND

Purchased for P399 Only

HONEST REVIEW

What I love About the Product

Consistency of the product isn't super heavy but a little goes a long way
It can be a good daily foundation
It has a buildable consistency so it can also be a nice foundation for night events, parties or special occasions
It doesn't have a funky smell yet has a very mild scent
Easy to apply
Has a matte powdery finish
Long-lasting (Stays up to 5 hours which is pretty acceptable for a drugstore product)
VERY AFFORDABLE!
WIDE Range of shade (10 in PH, 40 in US)
Contains a lot of product that can last you for 5 to 6 months depending on usage
Doesn't not irritate the skin

What I didn't like about the Product

Dries Quickly (Tip: Apply then blend, don't leave foundation patches on the face as it will dry fast!)
Not ideal for travel make up (eg.:beaches, hiking etc.) due to heaviness and thickness of the product even with light application.
The foundation oxidizes so the shade gets darker after a few hours
The packaging is not hygienic. I wish it had a pump rather than an open mouth lid to avoid the product from spilling easily.

Aside from the quality of the product, the PRICE POINT is really commendable!

For a quality drugstore foundation that costs P399 this product is so affordable and worth the buck. I can recommend this as an everyday foundation especially to women who can't go out without wearing make up. It even goes out on sale sometimes for P299. What a steal!

Maybelline's FIT ME Series is really good. All of the products on this line from the foundation down to the concealers and powders are reliable! If I can't think of a new purchase and have a limited budget to spend, Maybelline Fit Me products will definitely be on my list!