Manila Hotels

[ToneyDlc]

I'm coming to Manila next month want to do some outcall escorts do have have any hotel recommend. Maybe one that the girl can come up to my room without me having to come down and get her.

[WestCoast1]

I have stayed at hotels near LACafe and walked everywhere even in the middle of night and never had a problem. Yes, there are scams but if you do not do stupid things like trying to pick up street girls with mamasans or flash your cash and jewelry you should be fine.

Agree with some trepidation. I too have walked most streets of Malate / Ermita at every hour of the day. The area of LAC. GPoint. Robinson's / Eurotel, and the Korean area just south, from Roxas over to Adriatico, is pretty rough-looking. But I find it to be only a look. Have walked it drunk a number of times. Have seen gangs of street kids attempting to pick-pocket. Plenty of homeless sleeping on the sidewalks. Yet, never experienced much of a problem in the last decade. I don't worry about it at any hour of the day; even when I have initial inbound jetlag for a few days and can't sleep in the night, I like to go walking in the area because the evening breeze is nice and it works off some energy. And you can get a blisteringly good deal at LAC at 3:30 AM. I want to tell CTC that everything will be fine, but its a dodgy area, and just my luck next week he will write in to say he's been mugged (or pocket picked or such). Go, CTC, enjoy the place. Drink in the vibrant nightlife.

If you are scared take taxi. Make sure it is a cruising taxi and not ones waiting outside.

Sammon correct me if I'm wrong. Sammon is speaking of when you depart LAC. Sometimes waiting just outside at the street are taxi's just sitting there, waiting for customers to come out of LAC. Often the drivers are not willing to use the meter, they will want to haggle with you a price to go to your (often times nearby) hotel that is too high. Example: LAC to Eurotel is straight down Del Pilar street 2 blocks south, turning left (east) on to Pedro Gil St, then 3 blocks more to Eurotel. In late evening traffic (very light), it can be 3-4-5 minutes, or about p46-50 on the meter (its 1/2 km, meaning the meter will never tick up the p13 for each km). Assuming the driver is running a meter. Ripoff drivers waiting outside LAC will quote you p300 up front before you get into the taxi. Feel free to ignore those guys and wait for a passing taxi and flag him down (or order a Grab in before departing). OTOH, many gents won't mind paying the p300 as its a dodgy area, and $6 USD is not too much to pay to get out of there.

Also, some LAC girls will not walk out the door with you, they will insist that you depart a minute after them, and meet them just across the street, then get a taxi or walk to your hotel. I believe the reason for this is that the girls are required to buy at least one drink, and they receive a chit for it when purchased. They are not allowed to leave the bar with a customer unless they can provide the chit to the door security. They can depart without the chit if they are not with a customer. Hence, some girls who have not purchased a drink (don't have the money) will only leave the bar separately from you and meet up the street. Some girls tell customers that the customer must buy the girl a drink in order to leave with her. That's not true, she is just trying to get you to pay for the (overpriced) lady drink so she can get the chit and walk out the door with you. When girls tell me they want to go with me for the agreed amount, but I must first buy her a drink, I tell the girl to skip that and meet me across the street after I depart, and that is what happens. Other gets have experience with this last item? Sometimes even the waitresses try and get me to buy this or that girl a drink. Many girls order a bottle of water, which has a cap, and can be nursed for as much as 24 hours.

[Sammon]

Never mind on Guijo Suites, but same questions for decent priced hotel Eurotel Pedro Gil. Seems okay on paper, but Google maps says 5 minute walk from LA Cafe. Not sure if that means good (convenient) or bad (neighborhood)?

I have stayed at hotels near LACafe and walked everywhere even in the middle of night and never had a problem. Yes, there are scams but if you do not do stupid things like trying to pick up street girls with mamasans or flash your cash and jewelry you should be fine. If you are scared take taxi. Make sure it is a cruising taxi and not ones waiting outside.

[CenTexCrash]

Never mind on Guijo Suites, but same questions for decent priced hotel Eurotel Pedro Gil. Seems okay on paper, but Google maps says 5 minute walk from LA Cafe. Not sure if that means good (convenient) or bad (neighborhood)?

[CenTexCrash]

Any hobbyists have any knowledge / rec of Guijo Suites in Makati?

[Radian]

I am getting deja vu all over again because I responded to your similar query over in the BKK Hotel forum. But that's ok, I like variety too and usually rotate MNL or Jakarta with my visits to BKK. It is too bad to hear that the Grand Hyatt's pool is in shade. I was planning to stay there for part of my next visit. Was being the key word. Likewise The New World Makati has a great pool too that is in shade most of the day. No good for me although I am sure the Filipino and other Asian guests prefer shade.

Ok here is my list of 5 star MNL Hotels with real nice pools in the sun:

1. Makati.

Peninsula - Great pool! Good location.
Shangri-La Makati - I have not stayed here, but pool looks real good. Now that the Grand Hyatt is out I will give this hotel some consideration. Great Location!
Fairmont - I really like this hotel although it was better before Accor took over. Pool is very nice and in sun 10 to 4.

2. Manila Bay.

Sofitel - (on the bay) - great pool and in sun all day.
Hyatt City of Dreams - I like the casino all night restaurants. Pool is in shade in the morning and is crowded with Filipino families ugh, but it gets hot and sunny after 12 pm and deserted. HA HA.
Conrad - I have never been there, but the pool looks real good.

I like to split my MNL visits in 2 parts Makati and Bay.

Thanks for all the info, including in the BKK thread! I owe you a beer.

I'm not a fan of the bay area as I haven't heard good things regarding the quality out there in say LA Cafe etc. Think I'm going to stay at the Fairmont on this visit but I agree with you that the Shangri-La pool looks pretty good and I'll try that out at some point. Think I've decided on going to Manila as it suits my needs a little better at the moment.

[Member #4698]

Have an open itinerary and thinking about going back to Manila for a few days. Currently BKK is in the lead because it has better weather, but MNL girls speak better English and I do have a soft spot for Kojax as its everything I want in a gogo bar. I'm looking for a 5 star hotel, that has a decent pool that gets a good amount of sunlight during the day as I want to relax / work during the day and then have fun in the evening.

Grand Hyatt. Nice enough room. Pool was great. Spacious, well laid out etc. Unfortunately, in typical ass backwards Filipino style, it doesn't get any direct sunlight during the day either because of the hotel tower or another tower nearby.

I am getting deja vu all over again because I responded to your similar query over in the BKK Hotel forum. But that's ok, I like variety too and usually rotate MNL or Jakarta with my visits to BKK. It is too bad to hear that the Grand Hyatt's pool is in shade. I was planning to stay there for part of my next visit. Was being the key word. Likewise The New World Makati has a great pool too that is in shade most of the day. No good for me although I am sure the Filipino and other Asian guests prefer shade.

Ok here is my list of 5 star MNL Hotels with real nice pools in the sun:

1. Makati.

Peninsula - Great pool! Good location.
Shangri-La Makati - I have not stayed here, but pool looks real good. Now that the Grand Hyatt is out I will give this hotel some consideration. Great Location!
Fairmont - I really like this hotel although it was better before Accor took over. Pool is very nice and in sun 10 to 4.

2. Manila Bay.

Sofitel - (on the bay) - great pool and in sun all day.
Hyatt City of Dreams - I like the casino all night restaurants. Pool is in shade in the morning and is crowded with Filipino families ugh, but it gets hot and sunny after 12 pm and deserted. HA HA.
Conrad - I have never been there, but the pool looks real good.

I like to split my MNL visits in 2 parts Makati and Bay.

[Kabul Guy]

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Take it from a Filipino. I hope I wouldn't have to read another complaint about taxi drivers ripping you off in this forum. It's already 2020 and we should be way past that already.

Personally in about 3 years in total here I have never been scammed or attempted to be scammed by a taxi driver. Some have asked outrageous amounts up front but I consider that a negotiation tactic not a scam.

I use Grab if I am somewhere that there is wither a long taxi line or a place where cabs are not dropping off passengers. When I stayed at Jazz Residences, I would just go to the lobby and take a cab that was dropping someone off, usually faster than waiting for a Grab.

In Travoli Gardens, I would book a grab because there was not as many cabs dropping people off and always a wait as others were trying the same tactic.

[Radian]

Have an open itinerary and thinking about going back to Manila for a few days. Currently BKK is in the lead because it has better weather, but MNL girls speak better English and I do have a soft spot for Kojax as its everything I want in a gogo bar. I'm looking for a 5 star hotel, that has a decent pool that gets a good amount of sunlight during the day as I want to relax / work during the day and then have fun in the evening. Obviously somewhere in Makati / BGC as I'll be in and around Burgos and the grab out to the bay area would take too damn long. Off topic for this thread, but since I have an extended period available would I be able to get a hotel like this in Angeles and opinions whether its worth venturing out there in terms of girl quality?

I've previously stayed at:

City Garden Grand. Close to Burgos, nice enough but is a good 4 star rather than a true 5 star place. Good room service at a great price. Nothing wrong with this place, I just prefer something a little better. The rooftop pool does get good sunlight, but its small and is busy as people are allowed in to go to the bar / restaurant at the top of the hotel without being guests.

Makati Diamond. Have a great system where if you don't eat the breakfast they preload a card with 400 PHP that you can use at nearby restaurants, and given that Greenbelt is over the road this means I never had to get up early and had loads of food options available for breakfast / lunch. Upgraded to the bigger suites and it was a really nice and spacious room. Room service was good and reasonable prices. I never used the pool when I was there but unfortunately I believe it is an indoor pool, so no sunlight.

Grand Hyatt. Nice enough room. Pool was great. Spacious, well laid out etc. Unfortunately, in typical ass backwards Filipino style, it doesn't get any direct sunlight during the day either because of the hotel tower or another tower nearby.

None have ever stopped me bringing a girl back late in the evening or made me check them in at reception.

[Wicked Roger]

These white taxi incidences are rare (non-existent in Grab).

Never had an issue with the white taxis from the airport just those in town but as you noted it is easy to overcome as the driver needs the fare.

The cell site problem is one all over the world where the mobile network is poor.

But such is life and these are minor problems for me that can be overcome. More with a cutie on your arm LOL.

Westie- can you check PM as am trying send you one.

[WestCoast1]

This. I was back in Manila late last year after a 5 year break and Grab was a game changer for me. I have had my share of issues with Taxi drivers and Grab changes everything. Some aspects of Grab can be a little different for a visitor from the you. S, but it was worth it for me.

Take it from a Filipino. I hope I wouldn't have to read another complaint about taxi drivers ripping you off in this forum. It's already 2020 and we should be way past that already.

Respectfully disagree (sometimes). I like Grab for its convenience that I don't have to worry about having cash on hand, drivers not making change, drivers are courteous, and so on. But only when its convenient. I use Grab in several different cities on almost a daily basis, so I am a believer. However, the Grab system is dependent on cell tower traffic in the same way your phone is. When the network is overloaded, or your / my phone is in a bad reception area, there are problems. In Phils, this happens regularly. Any cell signal below 4 G (and sometimes even up to 4 G+ with full bars) can cause the Grab app to either be slow, or not work at all. Some pics are provided. In all of these pics, the delay was so long on the App that the App timed out, or I had to get another form of transportation (motorcycle or taxi).

Some Grab code: "Give it a moment to connect" = Go make a sandwich and check back later. "Nothing new here" and "Something went wrong, tap to refresh" = Go make a sandwich and try back later.

Notice in the pic that says Ayala, 4 g signal and either Grab or the network speed was so slow that it could not locate the Ayala mall that I was standing in with my GPS turned on.

In the pic with the map (4 g+ and full bars). Grab / network took almost a minute to find my original location (major mall in the big city), another minute to find my destination, another 30 seconds do draw the green route on the map, and then it timed out trying to find what rides were available in my area (taxi, grab car, etc). However, when I originally pulled up the app a few minutes prior, and before entering locations, the map showed a dozen taxis in the area surrounding the mall.

For the positives of Grab, I still use it. But only when its fast. White taxi's are the go-to choice when Grab isn't being the bomb. Have not had much in the way of any problems for a while with taxis until a few nights ago. My girl and I came out of a bar at the end of our outting one night, 12:30 am, light traffic. At the street a white taxi pulled over right away and the driver rolled down a window as I was still waiting for Grab to connect. "Where you go sir?" BTW, never answer this question while standing outside the taxi. I opened the rear door and ushered the girl inside before me and I hopped in. XYX Residence, guy (4-6 minutes, depending traffic lights). "Its 500". Meter, guy. "No meter. Its 500". The girl, in her naivete, said to me: "You give 500". Wish she hadn't done that. Meter+20, guy, I politely insist. "Five hundred". Pulled out my phone and took his picture, as I said again: Meter, and he turned to say to me 500 again. "F*ck!" I grabbed the girl's wrist and shhhhed her before she said anything. We can sit in your taxi all night guy. Or you can drive to a police station and explain it to them that you refused a metered fare. He switched on the meter and he dropped us at the XYZ for meter + 20. Interestingly on the drive to the condo he was a nice and chatty guy. Never chat a driver thru an open window when discussing location or fare. Don't get out of a taxi just because the driver doesn't want to take you somewhere on the meter (or agreed price that he wants to increase), just grab your phone and read ISG or such. Eventually he's going to want to get a fare and he's going to take you where you want to go for a more reasonable price. These white taxi incidences are rare (non-existent in Grab).

[TxDGuy]

Not even locals in their right mind would choose to ride a taxi when there are alternatives. I guess that all of you use a smartphone. Please download Grab from the app store. It won't cost you a peso. Book a ride from the app. You're going to pay exactly what is displayed on your phone screen. Nothing more. Furthermore, the driver's name, license plate, and car model are displayed as well so if you ever have any complaint it is easy. You can also rate the driver as well.

Take it from a Filipino. I hope I wouldn't have to read another complaint about taxi drivers ripping you off in this forum. It's already 2020 and we should be way past that already.

This. I was back in Manila late last year after a 5 year break and Grab was a game changer for me. I have had my share of issues with Taxi drivers and Grab changes everything. Some aspects of Grab can be a little different for a visitor from the you. S, but it was worth it for me.

[Paladin30]

Not even locals in their right mind would choose to ride a taxi when there are alternatives. I guess that all of you use a smartphone. Please download Grab from the app store. It won't cost you a peso. Book a ride from the app. You're going to pay exactly what is displayed on your phone screen. Nothing more. Furthermore, the driver's name, license plate, and car model are displayed as well so if you ever have any complaint it is easy. You can also rate the driver as well.

Take it from a Filipino. I hope I wouldn't have to read another complaint about taxi drivers ripping you off in this forum. It's already 2020 and we should be way past that already.

[MutantChicken]

Tried out this bar twice.

Once was around 4 pm in the afternoon until 7 pm.

Place was packed by hookers. Usual rate is 3 k but you have to pay 300. So the hooker can buy food after.

Face value was like 6-7/10.

The seocnd time I went around noon.

Not much hooker.

So sad.

It true from my limited experience there are not many lookers maybe 2-3 in the 20-30 women that are there, but from the many reports and opening bids that girls have given me I'm fairly certain that you can reduce it to 1.5-2 k, many reports have said 1.5 LT but they don't state what time frame is LT IE picking up a girl at 3 am and having her till 7 am is practically the same as me picking up a girl at 6 pm then having her till 8 pm ST.

Just a newbie question.

If you pay the bar fine. Do you need to pay the girls after?

And how much usually for the tip.

Cause I know you'll be paying 3 k-4 k for the bar fine already. How much for the girl then after the sex deed? Thanks.

You have not states where you are asking but generally as per the reports, which I suggest you read carefully, bars in Burgos and edsa have a barfine of 3.4 k then you are expected to give the girl 3-5 k but feel free to negotiate less.

Bars in Angeles is barfine of 2-4 k and a tip of you happy 500 peso, my last trip I was getting only freelancers who were happy with 1 k or 1. 5 k plus taxi, overall Angeles is much cheaper but there are definitely options available in manila at local place where you can get decent looking women for 1200-2200 without the hassle of going to Angeles.

[JasperLaguitao]

Tried out this bar twice.

Once was around 4 pm in the afternoon until 7 pm.

Place was packed by hookers. Usual rate is 3 k but you have to pay 300. So the hooker can buy food after.

Face value was like 6-7/10.

The seocnd time I went around noon.

Not much hooker.

So sad.