Angeles City Hotels & Accomodations

[QUOTE=XMan;2343778]Orchid inn is better and more expensive. Orchid has a nice pool. Brass knob has pool tables, and a tiny pool. And don't confuse Orchid Inn with Wild Orchid.

I haven't used Southern Cross Bus in a long time, but I was happy with the service. Last time I was in AC the (former?) expat manager of the bus service was the manager at Phillys Restaurant. I used to know his name, but forgot.

There is also "Fly the Bus", which operates mostly vans these days. They have three trips per day MNL to AC, compared to SC only one a day. They both leave Manila from the Ermita area. Leaving AC, they both are pretty good about picking you up at your hotel.[/QUOTE]Cheap bus service almost hourly to AC drops you off at SM Clark. Problem with Fly the Bus or Southern Cross is that each only have 3 daily departures. I think cost was 300 P.S. And always use a big bus. Others often use a van if not much passengers and could get crowded.

[QUOTE=Fizzman1970;2342919]I was wondering how is staying at Brass knob or Orchid Inn Resort?[/QUOTE]I've stayed in BrassKnob once, but it's many years ago. I don't remember anything extremely negative, but since I didn't stay there again probably it wasn't that great or convincing either.

Hello guys,

Fields walking street hotel is very good. Rooms are clean and cleaned every morning. Prices are good between 2200 and 3000 pesos with 10 % discount if you pay cash. And location like no other I think.

Just 15 meter from Kokomos and in front of Dolhouse. Plus a good swim pool on the roof with a good vieuw.

Travler out.

[QUOTE=Shaver69;2344190]Cheap bus service almost hourly to AC drops you off at SM Clark. Problem with Fly the Bus or Southern Cross is that each only have 3 daily departures. I think cost was 300 P.S. And always use a big bus. Others often use a van if not much passengers and could get crowded.[/QUOTE]I am thinking of taking bus from SM clark to Quezon City. I believe Genesis bus has the service hourly. My question is does it require reservations?

[QUOTE=Sammon;2344848]I am thinking of taking bus from SM clark to Quezon City. I believe Genesis bus has the service hourly. My question is does it require reservations?[/QUOTE]Some Genesis buses have stops at Trinoma and or Ortigas. Don't think they stop in QC.

Reservations are not required. First come first served.

Better to get a reservation for peak hours when the bus is full. You can reserve for that day or a few days ahead with the guy that is stationed there with a little desk and chair by the Genesis vinyl sign.

[QUOTE=ANewTravler;2344678]Hello guys,

Fields walking street hotel is very good. Rooms are clean and cleaned every morning. Prices are good between 2200 and 3000 pesos with 10 % discount if you pay cash. And location like no other I think.

Just 15 meter from Kokomos and in front of Dolhouse. Plus a good swim pool on the roof with a good vieuw.

Travler out.[/QUOTE]How's the noise at night when trying to sleep? Thought about staying there before but opted for a quieter street.

In the room I had, the only window was to the hallway. So it was quiet. The roof pool is very small and there is a barbecue grill up there.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2344853]How's the noise at night when trying to sleep? Thought about staying there before but opted for a quieter street.[/QUOTE]

Why SM Clark? There are lots of buses such as Victory Liner, Philtranco etc from Dau Bus Terminal Mabalacat in Angeles City to Cubao Bus Terminal in Quezon City and you don't need to reserve a seat. Just get in the bus and sit. Pay your fare when the conductor will come to you.

[QUOTE=Sammon;2344848] I am thinking of taking bus from SM clark to Quezon City. I believe Genesis bus has the service hourly. My question is does it require reservations? [/QUOTE]

Stayed in an Executive Double room at PHP 3,200 per night. You get a 10% discount if you pay cash. The hotel is clean. My room was on the first floor just above a bar. At times you hear music from the bar but it stops at midnight except on Saturday night. The roof pool is very small and a little dirty.

You can bring girls anytime during the day or night, no problem. They will give you a code which you will use to open the door on Walking Street otherwise you have to press a button then someone from the reception will unlock the door. Although Kokomo's is near, so is Phillies Sports Bar.

[QUOTE=ANewTravler;2344678] Hello guys, Fields walking street hotel is very good. Rooms are clean and cleaned every morning. Prices are good between 2200 and 3000 pesos with 10 % discount if you pay cash. And location like no other I think. Just 15 meter from Kokomos and in front of Dolhouse. Plus a good swim pool on the roof with a good vieuw. Travler out.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Manfield04;2345084]Why SM Clark? There are lots of buses such as Victory Liner, Philtranco etc from Dau Bus Terminal[/QUOTE]Why not SM Clark? In case you have some luggage why do you want to carry all your stuff to Dau if you can have a bus more or less just across the road?

[QUOTE=Manfield04;2345084]Why SM Clark? There are lots of buses such as Victory Liner, Philtranco etc from Dau Bus Terminal Mabalacat in Angeles City to Cubao Bus Terminal in Quezon City and you don't need to reserve a seat. Just get in the bus and sit. Pay your fare when the conductor will come to you.[/QUOTE]Thanks, I thought SM Clark is conveniently close and the genesis stop in Quezon City is very close seda north hotel where I need to go.

SM Clark is quite close.

Took a girl there for the movies, bought some stuff for the family and such.

Prices are good as well.

Travler out.

You guys are a world of information! After talking member it looks like I will be doing my dental now in AC at Smile MakeOver. Then I can decide if I want to spend 5 days in AC or Go to Subic as I wait for my crowns. This seems to really open up my second week in the Philippines. Everyone was telling me about the bad traffic in Manila and I was thinking of just stay there for the five days. AC works as a nice midway point.

Also thanks for the info on Fly the Bus service. I hadn't heard of them yet. I went to there website and they are now using Southern Cross too. Just more prof I better take KabulGuy advice an be ready to go with the flow, but gather as much information I can here.

"Swagman Manila has closed, Fly the Bus will now leave from the Southern Cross hotel, 1125 M. H. Del Pilar St, Ermita, Manila.

All services remain the same.

Thank you. "

Anyone ever left their hotel bed like this?

[QUOTE=EngineDriver;2347029]Anyone ever left their hotel bed like this?[/QUOTE]I did once a few years ago at a hotel where I had an eye on the house keeping lady responsible for my room. I wanted to give her a message that I want her. Unfortunately, she reported that to management and I was asked to leave the hotel.

Cheers.

A158.