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[QUOTE=RoadGlide]What's wrong with room number 10? I wish I knew what rooms faced the front of the building and which ones were facing the pool. I think the ones facing the back of the house should be the quiet ones.
Anyone know the layout and room numbers?
RG[/QUOTE]Room #10 is right beside the front door, so everytime the gate slams and that should 30 times a night I'll hear it. It's just in a high traffic location, the room itself is smaller but fine. I'll be there to party not sleep.
Room #11 and #12 are the ones just off the pool and IMO the best value for noise as long as you don't plan on sleeping all day. During the night hours, you can't hear other rooms and other rooms can't hear you. I'm booked into room #12 from Feb 10-17
I've stayed in room #5 which is nice sized room but the bed is a bit small. And you windows face the front, so you hear the construction which based on the current state of the building they're putting up, will go on for some time
Rooms #3 and #4 share a bathroom but are good value for the cost conscious.
If you're going to be in the house room #6 is very nice as is room #7 IIRC.
Room #8 is quite tiny and again IIRC, they don't rent room #9 and I don't know the reasons, it's not even on the website and room #1 is Greg's, maybe room #9 is Robert's?
But ya ya, room #10 you hear everything and during peak times, crowds will be gathering outside your door, listening of course to what's going on from the other side of the door!
So now that I've done my best to recollect the pros/cons of each room, anyone have input on my original question regarding the Dann Carlton and Four Points as to whether I can bring guests back there, hassle free?
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[QUOTE=Manizales911]I've been to Colombia 13 times in the last year and a half and if anything am being asked LESS questions now than in the beginning.[/QUOTE]
I think it depends on who is working on the particular day. My last trip was a breeze but the one before was a "Locked Up Abroad"episode. I was stripped searched and carried to the Xray room. The girl Customs agent was convinced I was a mule. Actually I am. Just not that kind!
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[QUOTE=Tweeners]they don't rent room #9 and I don't know the reasons, it's not even on the website[/QUOTE]Answered my own question, was reading another forum where I discovered from one of the first MM guests that room #9 is now what I know as the laundry room.
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Tweeners, just a couple of corrections mate.
[QUOTE=Tweeners]Room #10 is right beside the front door, so everytime the gate slams and that should 30 times a night I'll hear it. It's just in a high traffic location, the room itself is smaller but fine. I'll be there to party not sleep.
Aussie Greg.
You forgot to say also that in the mornings, the talking from the kitchen is also is a problem with noise to room 10.
Room #11 and #12 are the ones just off the pool and IMO the best value for noise as long as you don't plan on sleeping all day. During the night hours, you can't hear other rooms and other rooms can't hear you. I'm booked into room #12 from Feb 10-17
I've stayed in room #5 which is nice sized room but the bed is a bit small. And you windows face the front, so you hear the construction which based on the current state of the building they're putting up, will go on for some time.
Aussie Greg
Double glassed windows, have been for a year now, construction is finished.
Rooms #3 and #4 share a bathroom but are good value for the cost conscious.
If you're going to be in the house room #6 is very nice as is room #7 IIRC.
Room #8 is quite tiny and again IIRC, they don't rent room #9 and I don't know the reasons, it's not even on the website and room #1 is Greg's, maybe room #9 is Robert's?
Ausssie Greg,
We do rent room 9, usually only when we are full though, have done since we have been open. Roberts lives in a private apartment and before that in El Castillo.
But ya ya, room #10 you hear everything and during peak times, crowds will be gathering outside your door, listening of course to what's going on from the other side of the door!
Aussie Greg,
Only once that I can remember of a crowd gathering outside room 10 to hear the action, it was if I can remember correctly, a bit of a joke allround.
So now that I've done my best to recollect the pros/cons of each room, anyone have input on my original question regarding the Dann Carlton and Four Points as to whether I can bring guests back there, hassle free?
Aussie Greg,
Yep, you can bring guests in, not a problem, they will check her I.D. and charge you a double room rate, dont know the amount though. Hope I have of help.
Aussie Greg.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Tweeners]Room #10 is right beside the front door, so everytime the gate slams and that should 30 times a night I'll hear it. It's just in a high traffic location, the room itself is smaller but fine. I'll be there to party not sleep.
Room #11 and #12 are the ones just off the pool and IMO the best value for noise as long as you don't plan on sleeping all day. During the night hours, you can't hear other rooms and other rooms can't hear you. I'm booked into room #12 from Feb 10-17
I've stayed in room #5 which is nice sized room but the bed is a bit small. And you windows face the front, so you hear the construction which based on the current state of the building they're putting up, will go on for some time
Rooms #3 and #4 share a bathroom but are good value for the cost conscious.
If you're going to be in the house room #6 is very nice as is room #7 IIRC.
Room #8 is quite tiny and again IIRC, they don't rent room #9 and I don't know the reasons, it's not even on the website and room #1 is Greg's, maybe room #9 is Robert's?
But ya ya, room #10 you hear everything and during peak times, crowds will be gathering outside your door, listening of course to what's going on from the other side of the door!
So now that I've done my best to recollect the pros/cons of each room, anyone have input on my original question regarding the Dann Carlton and Four Points as to whether I can bring guests back there, hassle free?[/QUOTE]You should send emails to both hotels asking what their guest policy is. IMHO there is no need to hide or go around people's backs. It's either they do or they don't. The way you word the question can differ but I would simply state that I know people in Medellin and would they be allowed to visit me while I am staying at the hotel.
I usually don't have people spending the night so I include that in my email. "just a visit". If people sleep over then you should be charged. I would do the same if I ran a hotel. However some hotels don't charge you. My hotel [url]www.hotelboteroplaza[/url] didn't nor did hotel lucas or hotel florida in laurales.
Bring a copy of the email when you arrive.
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[QUOTE=Aussie Greg]Tweeners, just a couple of corrections mate.[/QUOTE]Thanks Greg for the hand.
I was trying to remember all I could, and certainly didn't want to pass myself off as an expert.
Night I arrived for my last visit, Had Hector pick me up, arrived at the MM about 9:00ish and Greg had taken everyone to an Italian place for dinner so it was Hector, me and the security guard getting me set-up and showing me which keys belonged to which door.
Apparently the guest in room #10 chose not to go to dinner and was entertaining a young lady, I have to admit it was tough to keep a straight face while Hector and the night guy were giving me the basics with the athletes in room #10 in high groove....
Looking very much forward to my return visit!
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[QUOTE=Artisttyp]You should send emails to both hotels asking what their guest policy is. IMHO there is no need to hide or go around people's backs. It's either they do or they don't. The way you word the question can differ but I would simply state that I know people in Medellin and would they be allowed to visit me while I am staying at the hotel.
I usually don't have people spending the night so I include that in my email. "just a visit" If people sleep over then you should be charged. I would do the same if I ran a hotel. However some hotels don't charge you. My hotel [url]www.hotelboteroplaza[/url] didn't nor did hotel lucas or hotel florida in laurales.
Bring a copy of the email when you arrive.[/QUOTE]This is an excellent idea!
Cheers Artisttyp
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[QUOTE=Artisttyp]You should send emails to both hotels asking what their guest policy is. IMHO there is no need to hide or go around people's backs. It's either they do or they don't. The way you word the question can differ but I would simply state that I know people in Medellin and would they be allowed to visit me while I am staying at the hotel.
I usually don't have people spending the night so I include that in my email. "just a visit" If people sleep over then you should be charged. I would do the same if I ran a hotel. However some hotels don't charge you. My hotel [url]www.hotelboteroplaza[/url] didn't nor did hotel lucas or hotel florida in laurales.
Bring a copy of the email when you arrive.[/QUOTE]Unfortunately, most hotels don't know what an E-mail is.
They won't even respond to E-mail reservation requests.
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[QUOTE=Tweeners]In the event that I want to bring a date home, are the Dann Carlton or Sheraton Four Points at all paisa friendly? It's no big deal I guess unless I meet non-pro's (which I would like to do). I can always take the pro's to the MM and taxi elsewhere when I need to sleep.[/QUOTE]I stayed at the Sheraton Four Points in MDE in June of 07 and had no issues bringing back two girls at a time to my room. I booked my room as double occupancy. The only caveat is that I was Platinum with Starwood at the time.
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[QUOTE=Mule69]The girl Customs agent was convinced I was a mule. Actually I am. Just not that kind![/QUOTE]Maybe she only wanted to check if it was true what she's heard of your "equipment". :D
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Room 9 at the Mansion
Tweeners,
Mate, wrong again, room 9 is off the kitchen, below the office, the laundry is in the other direction, its noisy in the mornings as people come for breakfast and talk in the kitchen, it is used quiet regulary now as where full most of the time. When guests are booking, all this information is told to them from Marcy, our reservations secretary.
If you need any other updated info, just ask me, I live here.
Aussie Greg.
[QUOTE=Tweeners]Answered my own question, was reading another forum where I discovered from one of the first MM guests that room #9 is now what I know as the laundry room.[/QUOTE]
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4 Point Sheraton
I had a problem bringing girls back to the room. The hotel made a copy of evey guest id that visited me. I really didn't have a problem during the days as there were many people coming and going. However at night when I had numerous vistors it became a problem. I booked a double room, but was told that the 2nd guest need to leave a copy of there passport, and it couldn't be changed. I would avoid if you plan on having mutiple guest in the evening.
Good Luck
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[QUOTE=Bonhead]I stayed at the Sheraton Four Points in MDE in June of 07 and had no issues bringing back two girls at a time to my room. I booked my room as double occupancy. The only caveat is that I was Platinum with Starwood at the time.[/QUOTE]Took a gander again at Dann Carlton and Four Points, price is the same whether I book as 1 guest or two, so I'll book double occupancy and roll that way. I hope they don't ask name of the 2nd guest that isn't checking in with me at the time.
If they press for a name, they're getting my ex-wife's name! Which just adds to the irony that I'm checking in on her birthday! Nah I'm not bitter.
I wonder how long it'll be before she ever speaks to me again? :P
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[QUOTE=Aussie Greg]Tweeners,
Mate, wrong again, room 9 is off the kitchen, below the office, the laundry is in the other direction, its noisy in the mornings as people come for breakfast and talk in the kitchen, it is used quiet regulary now as where full most of the time. When guests are booking, all this information is told to them from Marcy, our reservations secretary.
If you need any other updated info, just ask me, I live here.
Aussie Greg.[/QUOTE]Yup.
The moderated posts make it impossible to go back and make alterations, liek when I learned I was mistaken not 10 seconds after I submitted my post.
Oh well c'est la vie
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[QUOTE=DetJunky]I visit Colombia frequently, after my 15th visit in less than two years, I am being stopped by customs everytime I visit colombia or infact any border, they ask me 1000 questions, why I am visiting colombia, who did I visit, where did I go, who did you speak with, why frisk me, they open my stuff. I never do any drugs or smoke a joint, I clean as hell, never done anything illegal here or in colombia. I am wondering as a US citizen I cannot travel anywhere I want ?
Is there a limit on how many times you can visit colombia, does anyone have similar experiences with customs.[/QUOTE]The same thing happens to me bro. I can never ever make it threw customs anymore. They even now stop me when I get into Colombia. JFK held me for stomach x-rays and a strip search the last time. They took down all the numbers in my cell phones accused me of being a drug traffiker told me that I was not a citizen and would not let me go for about 4 hours. They even called my family and questioned them to make sure my story added up. My lawyer said that you don't have to tell them anything, just let them do there job, but if you don't couperate they can hold you like they did me. And if you don't let them x-ray you they told me that they can hold you for 24 hours until a judge can video conferance in and order you to take the x-ray. It sucks but its the price we pay. I'm a young guy so I think that has something to do with it. I even get the Homeland security cards in my bags now when I fly domestic.