Angeles City Hotels & Accomodations

[Fedex]

Here is the e-mail I received a few hours ago:

Dear Guest,

We are writing to you to let you know that the Pacific Breeze Hotel reopened two hours ago and we are receiving guests once again. We want to sincerely apologize for any worry or inconvenience that you may have experienced as a result of the closure. As we mentioned earlier, the closure stemmed from a disagreement over past taxes and a recent tax assessment. We were able to come to more reasonable terms with the tax authorities. We did our best to minimize the impact to you, but unfortunately some of our competition chose to get the media involved. That aggravated the situation and as a direct result, those of you staying with us already were directly affected. Again, we sincerely apologize for that.

We appreciate the understanding and kind notes that we received from many of you. It was certainly a difficult time for us and our staff.

We again appreciate your support of the hotel. We look forward to the chance to serve you again.

Sincerely,
Pacific Breeze Management

PS. For privacy, we have blind copied all of the email recipients. If you have specific questions about your booking or anything else for the matter, please email us again.

[Fedex]

Just got the following response from Annie at PB reservations in regards with my inquiry about my November booking:

Subject: Pacific Breeze Hotel Bookings Confirmed.

Hi,

Last week the Pacific Breeze was visited by members of the Manila BIR and temporarily closed. The closure stemmed from a disagreement over taxes on past sales. When we refused to pay the exorbitant amount that the BIR had computed, we were told that they would issue the closure order which they executed. We have been negotiating with the local representatives of the BIR and we have come to a more reasonable assessment which we paid earlier today. The official closure was only supposed to be for only 5 days, ending yesterday on 8 September, but we were told that because of the weekend and the holiday, we will not receive the clearance to reopen until tomorrow or Friday.

We don’t see any reason that we will not be able to honor your reservation in November.

No need to be worried. Have a wonderful day.

Annie
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Fast Eddie, I did call the hotel on Sept 8 and they confirmed that they were closed at the time. They said that the closure "should" last for 5 days or so, and that my reservation "should" be ok for Sept 30. I would like to have some confidence that they are correct, but you can't believe everything that you hear in AC bars and hotels either.

And I did try to email them, but that email bounced back because their mailbox was full. I suspect that a lot of other guys are re-booking their stays right now.

Raz

[RasSpewtin]

RAZ,

I think you should just email the hotel to confirm this after all you cannot always believe everything you read here .

Fast eddie48

Fast Eddie, I did call the hotel on Sept 8 and they confirmed that they were closed at the time. They said that the closure "should" last for 5 days or so, and that my reservation "should" be ok for Sept 30. I would like to have some confidence that they are correct, but you can't believe everything that you hear in AC bars and hotels either.

And I did try to email them, but that email bounced back because their mailbox was full. I suspect that a lot of other guys are re-booking their stays right now.

Raz

[Fast Eddie 48]

Is there anyone now in Angeles City who can give an update on the closure of the Pacfic Breeze? I made my booking last Friday before I saw the news here, which just happened to be the day that they were to be served with closure notice.

My reservation is to commence on September 30, and if appears that the closure is long-term, then I would like to re-book ASAP.

Any man on the ground there who can give us a news update on the PB closure?

Raz

RAZ,

I think you should just email the hotel to confirm this after all you cannot always believe everything you read here .

Fast eddie48

[RasSpewtin]

Is there anyone now in Angeles City who can give an update on the closure of the Pacfic Breeze? I made my booking last Friday before I saw the news here, which just happened to be the day that they were to be served with closure notice.

My reservation is to commence on September 30, and if appears that the closure is long-term, then I would like to re-book ASAP.

Any man on the ground there who can give us a news update on the PB closure?

Raz

[Amavida]

Hungerman111 posted a question, which was IMHO not finally answered.

Like I said, all hotels in ALL the red light districts of PI expect you to have 'company'. If I must type it out in braille - YES THEY ARE _ALL_ GIRL FRIENDLY. In fact most hotels in PI in general are unconcerned who you sleep with as long as you pay for a double occupancy & you both act with decorum. Sly winks & admiring smiles are common from front door/front desk staff. If you get a bit of a rep as an operator in 'straight' hotels you may find the young female staff asking for a session also.

we all certainly remember the attempted crack-down on the business in AC. Sometimes, anything can happen within no time - the closing down of the Pacific Breeze is just a last example for this.

PB has had a bit of a checkered history with the bureaucracy there. Took a lot of time to get the thing up & flying in the first place if I recall correctly. Thats business in PI

Last but not least, I look forward to meeting some of you senior monger guys in AC when I am there in about 12 days... Perhaps there is some news we can exchange.

Wish we could catch up but alas my attentions are needed by my #1 GF in Manila that time.

Cheers & have a great time! ;)

AV

[Wonderer]

Thanks a lot for the great advices. I really appreciate.

However, I am afraid to disappoint you. I have visited AC already before, and I am pretty familiar with the place - except for the LG Hotel.

There is nothing I would need to "defend" here. But just a few humble thoughts for the much more experienced guys.

First, I have experienced in other monger places (eg. Pattaya) that some top class hotels made some trouble when you brought a girl to your room. In some of these hotels you had to pay an additional "fee". With asking the hotel directly, I know at least that there is no such fee, and I can bring whoever I want - without any embarrassment.

Second, Hungerman111 posted a question, which was IMHO not finally answered. So, I thought by posting my comment, it would be an idea next time for a newbie in town: just ask if you are not sure. I believe, asking is always better - whatever "surprise" it means to the hotel staff. Many times, asking questions helps to avoid unnecessary embarrassment.

Third, we all certainly remember the attempted crack-down on the business in AC. Sometimes, anything can happen within no time - the closing down of the Pacific Breeze is just a last example for this.

Last but not least, I look forward to meeting some of you senior monger guys in AC when I am there in about 12 days... Perhaps there is some news we can exchange.

Have fun!

Wonderer

[Amavida]

They were closed down this morning. All guests moved to other hotels. The word is that it will be for a few days only...

See pics.

Sigh, unfortunately thats business in the PI. Erratic one day, unpredictable the next...
In this case I assume the correct amounts of currency will rectify this 'mistake' quickly ;)

AV

[Amavida]

I directly asked the hotel, before booking, and they confirmed that they are very girl-friendly. It is no problem to bring your guest for a stayover / night.

I trust this clarifies.

Wonderer

What a hoot, the whole bar area is one big bordello. Asking this shouts newbie in flaming six foot high letters hee hee.
Even a cursory search of the PI forums would indicate that ALL hotels in ALL the red light districts of PI assume you will have 'company' ;)

Just a little to chaps visiting for the first time. Do always book & pay for a DOUBLE OCCUPANCY in the first instance fellows.
If entertaining more than two 'guests' for the evening, notify the front desk & offer to pay the extra 'beds'.

This shows a little class & practically eliminates the unpleasantness of an argument at the door of the hotel or an argument at the front desk when paying the bill.

The hotels are running a business not a freaking charity. Even AC hotels will get a bit pissed with cheap charlies. After all this is some of the cheapest mongering/hotels anywhere in SEA.

As for 'how much' to give to the girls there is a balance between selfishly cheap & stupidly extravagant. I tend to err on the side of caution & stick to prevailing local prices with an occasional splurge. Although I can afford anything I avoid staying in the top end hotels as this sends the wrong message to the girls IMHO.

Happy punting!
AV

[Sukhumvitter]

They're in trouble with the BIR. Anyone hear about this?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/b...%80%99-program

They were closed down this morning. All guests moved to other hotels. The word is that it will be for a few days only...

See pics.

[Finrod]

They're in trouble with the BIR. Anyone hear about this?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/b...%80%99-program

[Rubberyman]

They must have been pretty surprised by such a question.
Welcome to AC...... :D

Cheers!

Actually if a bloke DOESN'T have someone come in for the night they might think he was dancing on the other side of the floor...so to speak. :)


I dread the day when AC hotels actually disapprove of, ahem, 'guests'.

[Ekspat]

I directly asked the hotel, before booking, and they confirmed that they are very girl-friendly.

They must have been pretty surprised by such a question.
Welcome to AC...... :D

Cheers!

[Wonderer]

Is the Lewis Grand Hotel girl-friendly? Please advise. This will be my first time to AC. And also the Philippines for that matter.

I directly asked the hotel, before booking, and they confirmed that they are very girl-friendly. It is no problem to bring your guest for a stayover / night.

I trust this clarifies.

Wonderer

[X Man]

To supplement my earlier, and mostly negative, review of America Hotel, I attach this picture of the spacious bathroom. Yes, this is the notorious bathroom with no toilet seat.

The gal is not recommended either.

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