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[Red Kilt]

I also called Elizabeth and booked that triple room, I hope it is ok and beds are comfortable and especially big enough even though they are single ones. 2500 pesos a night wasn't too bad imo.

Well they are single beds Pekk.
No way was I going to have 3 single beds in one room.
Single beds in the Phils means good for one. Damn small.
If you want to have a girl then it will be very cosy. If you actually wanna sleep as well then it is gonna be difficult with her on top of you all night hehehe.

[Pekkakoo]

There must be some kind of convention in Cebu this forthcoming week.
All the major hotels as well as the cheapies are booked out.
Even the Elizabeth (on soft opening) only has triple rooms (ie 3 single beds) left.

I also called Elizabeth and booked that triple room, I hope it is ok and beds are comfortable and especially big enough even though they are single ones. 2500 pesos a night wasn't too bad imo.

[Red Kilt]

There must be some kind of convention in Cebu this forthcoming week.
All the major hotels as well as the cheapies are booked out.
Even the Elizabeth (on soft opening) only has triple rooms (ie 3 single beds) left. I called up a number of them personally and they all told me "fully booked".
I managed to sneak into Parklane so I am OK but I was a bit concerned for a while.
If you plan to visit this week (Nov 22- 27) then get in quick.

[Wicked Roger]

So, is that a no?

Rjsss212

As Mortman says....you are barking up the wrong tree in the wrong geographic location...misinformed misunderstood. I also know the member and can vouch for M's FR

[Cansx]

Hey guys,

I've been staying near Ayala Mall for the last year. I need a change of pace can anyone recomend a good location in this area? I would love a simliar place in the olongapo area where there is a mall and girlie bars near by? I would love info on monthly stays in the area with internet in the room.

[Rjsss212]

Me also thinks you are flaming the wrong guy. I know the member personally and think you are making unfounded insinuations

So, is that a no?

[Sir Van Koff]

Would not recommend. Stayed there for a couple of nights before moving back to Parklane. The hotel and the rooms are quite nice (first impressions), but design flaws hit you once you check in and try to live there.

The bathroom floods when you use the shower. The water doesn't drain out. Had to borrow a mop from housekeeping. Poor lighting in bathroom.

The wired internet point is behind the TV table and not the writing desk. Stupid!

No power point near bed to charge phone overnight in an accessible spot.

Power savings / cost cutting means no a/c in lifts, hallways and lobby, low a/c in restaurant. Made me nauseous and suffocated.

No facility to dial a mobile phone from the room. Front desk girl said come down and use her mobile. Unbelievable!

No in-house laundry. No facility to borrow ironing stand.

Decent breakfast, but inadequate cooling had me sweating.

If you can put up with the above it's quite decent for 55 USD. I chose to spend USD 83 for the more professional service and comforts of Parklane.

Is GF but the night guards made me feel kinda uncomfortable. Also, one of my DIA girls was made to sign-in when she visited me alone (I think it's a good thing though). Very unlike Parklane, where they professionally avoid any embarrassment when dragging in your lay for the evening.

[Brymor]

So were you involved with her business enterprise in any way?

Me also thinks you are flaming the wrong guy. I know the member personally and think you are making unfounded insinuations

[Rjsss212]

Regarding ISG members who "recommend" and have a "vested interest" in girls. As anyone who visits Peru knows, I try to help any ISG member who wants to be "fixed up". I don´t make a cent, and refuse freebies from the chicas. If I spend time with a girl, I pay the same as anyone. I do this because ISG members are always helpful to me on my trips and I want to give something back,

So were you involved with her business enterprise in any way?

[Pekkakoo]

I'll be in Cebu for the first time from the 26th November for at least 4 nights. Feel free to PM me and I promise to buy you a beer or two for some hints about the city and its nightlife etc. I am 33 years old, staying close to Ayala mall.

[Wicked Roger]

Very good report WR I agree in every single point. And stay now in elizabeth after some days in malapascua again.

Only 2 little additions:

- Hold room key card with magnetic stripe down right, and you need only one try to open door.

- Even if you get only one room key and need it to keep air con running while outside, there is an easy way how to manage. Take an old telephone card from germany, a non working crtedit card or the german AAA membership card, and it is working well. I am sure cards from australia, USA or any other place will do the same job.

Good point GB2, or ask for second key if you booked double ocupancy.

Another thing is there is an in room safe also for those who need that sort of thing...Hug Monster..if you exist in reality, this hotel not for you cant use lock and chains :D

GB2 nice to meet you glad you had fun Malapascua and safe travels See you again

[GermanBoy 2]

Room keys: they give you one as you then use it to turn on the power, the AC etc, ask for 2. Can be a bit of a trial and error to figure out which way to use the card to open the door as no way of knowing (hopefully this will change).

Very good report WR I agree in every single point. And stay now in elizabeth after some days in malapascua again.

Only 2 little additions:

- Hold room key card with magnetic stripe down right, and you need only one try to open door.

- Even if you get only one room key and need it to keep air con running while outside, there is an easy way how to manage. Take an old telephone card from germany, a non working crtedit card or the german AAA membership card, and it is working well. I am sure cards from australia, USA or any other place will do the same job.

[Redman69]

been here going on a week. Have winged man with WR. Stand up guy. Man to go down any alley with. Have been with Jyn who is the girl who had the baby a couple of months ago. GL did good by her. she is not a wg but she is ok.went to her home and it is the size of a prision cell for 5. the mother was crying for what us ISG guys have done to help.

I am at the parklane, It is a fine hotel with good staff. never an issue. I would eat out as the mall accross the street has better deals.

There is a thai massage place. go out of robinson and turn right. go 1.5 blocks on mango and it is in an office biuilding lower level on your right 200p. after 24 hour travel it was great.

next had a incedent where walking down mango, 3 kids about 9 tried to pick my pockets. I mean wide open trying. I walked into the street with traffick they followed so walked into strip mall and the local girl clerks ran them off. What the emotion is, I know my god loves those kids more than me. I also know I am not going to let someone take something from me. it was very emotional.

I have been hit on in the malls 10 times each time i go. so easy. Went to the silver dollar. cheap ladys drinks but none of the girls did it for me. They have a fair price menu and I got the shepards pie on top. It was good.

doing the dia thing is hit and miss. had two good goes with straight girls but then it goes down hill. could be me. have been told they will give you the tease but then you got to buy a house.

Have been with a few of the local fabs. Allways a good time.

DS, if you are around I owe you the cantour of richards.

guys the city economy is booming. I am from the states. I pray we had this many cranes up and running. Yet still lots of squaters areas. Have felt safe while here. will right more latter RED

[Wicked Roger]

WR

If you are reading Jackson, I agree with one of the other posters on this thread; that it would be a great idea to have a seperate thread for Cebu Hotels, since this is often the topic of much debate here.

I would again second that as would be a good to have his thread given that a few new hotels are entering the Cebu market next year and more mongers are coming to Cebu

Jackson I did request in the appropriate thread a while back but am sure you are a tad busy with flame wars to place this as a priority but can we have sometime soon? Thanks

[Brymor]

Mortman

If you think Kosovo is ...we should swap stories. Was in Banilad the other day and saw the hotel, maybe visit it next time and have a look at the rooms etc, but I do like to walk to Ayala and the Elizabeth is very nice. But unless they get their rates sorted (ie gets itself onto the various discount hotel web sites) post soft opening I may go / be forced to go elsewhere

Shame we miss each other again but will PM if plans change

WR
Some of the rooms are a bit jaded, the ones near to the swimming pool are newer, plus you do not have the walk of shame through reception each time. WiFi is available in all the rooms but you have to pay, there is a business suite where you can use desk top PCs, FAX etc. I use the place because my gf has two young kids and the grounds of the hotel are very secure, there is loads of space for them to run around and the pool is one of the best I have seen in Cebu City. Breakfast is good but not anywhere near the standard of the Marriot, but then it does not charge Marriot prices. It is right behind Country Mall which has provided me with a fertile hunting ground in the past, but Country Mall is not on the same level as Ayalla and lacks the size and facilities that comes with Ayalla. Taxi ride to Ayalla is about 50-60 pesos I seem to recall. I think the Montebello lays claim to the fact that it is the oldest hotel in Cebu and it does have a bit of a colonial feel to it, all part of the charm. Although very modern in most parts, some areas do seem like they have not been upgraded since the turn of the century. I paid 2500 per night on my last trip there in May and turned up without a booking. If you are reading Jackson, I agree with one of the other posters on this thread; that it would be a great idea to have a seperate thread for Cebu Hotels, since this is often the topic of much debate here.