Angeles City Hotels & Accomodations

[Bkgee]

Hi,

I was curious if anyone has had the massage service offered in-house at Central Park Tower hotel? And, is it strictly legit?

Thanks guys!

Hey,

Don't was your time, got out to the main road. Walk down towards the big pharmacy, when you come to the block, make a left and there about 3 or 4 massage spots there with happy endings. I even get hair cut on that street, all in one shot.

[Bkgee]

Just got back from Angeles City a couple of weeks ago. I stayed, with the suggestions of my fellow ISG members, at The Central Park Tower Resort. I want to comment that this hotel is an unbelievable value if you are looking for 4 star acommodations in AC. I received a rate of 3800 pesos per night (about $83 USA Dollars or 76 Euros per night) and I was able to take an extra 10 percent cash discount by paying in cash at then end of my reservations. The standard room is about 10 dollars cheaper and was the same size as my room however it does not have the glass shower that opens up the room a bit more and I believe you are on a lower floor. But, this is still an excellent room with a good size of 26 sq meters. So, they don't collect payment until the end of your stay and simply take a credit card authorization which is huge plus. Then, they offer you an extra 10% cash discount and this an all year end promotion. The room was beautiful, new, with a glass shower enclosure, good views, comfortable bed, and the hotel is in great condition as it is new. It is very girl friendly and has full time doormen to let you in that act as security. The staff will try to accomodate most basic needs such as iron, adapters for outlets, and make suggestions of places to eat and visit. If you cannot afford the $65 rate, then for about $45 to $50, Valentinos across the street is still a decent value.

I stayed at central Park for 3 trips now, and going back in May, the place is great, food is pretty good there also. Nice rooftop deck with pool, and live band on the weekends.

[PPMassage]

Hi,

I was curious if anyone has had the massage service offered in-house at Central Park Tower hotel? And, is it strictly legit?

Thanks guys!

[Hutsori]

Hey guys,

After my last trip to Manila I've come to the conclusion I want to live there for 6 months to a year. I have a budget of 50-60 k a month for rent and I can't decide between Angeles or manila.

I'm leaning more towards manila over Angeles but I was wondering if anyone here lives in Angeles and could give me an idea of what the community of foreigners is like and what else there is to do besides monger? I obviously love bars and clubs but there needs to be other actives if its a year long deal.

Cheers

Certainly golf is available. There is also horse riding. Years ago I took some ultralight flying lessons in AC. Clark has activities for motoring and racing enthusiasts. For long-term residents I recommend looking at education and tutorials because it's cheap yet decent; no, it's not world-class but for a hobbyist it's suitable. There are cooking classes, dance schools, music and voice lessons, photography, video and computer instruction. One can even learn how to fence. A girl I was meeting was really into archery; there used to be a range inside MOA but that's closed. Of course there are gyms, yoga and martial arts. If you're an enthusiast or a wannabe Manila has plenty of opportunities covering just abut anything. I'm sure you can find places in AC; for example a quick google shows several cooking schools and krav maga gyms in the AC area. If you desire a more sedentary lifestyle there are bridge clubs; trust me, one can spend many hours playing bridge. Of course there well-known social clubs such as the Hash House Harriers, http://thehashhouse.org/philippines/.

[Wicked Roger]

Hey guys,

After my last trip to Manila I've come to the conclusion I want to live there for 6 months to a year. I have a budget of 50-60 k a month for rent and I can't decide between Angeles or manila.

I'm leaning more towards manila over Angeles but I was wondering if anyone here lives in Angeles and could give me an idea of what the community of foreigners is like and what else there is to do besides monger? I obviously love bars and clubs but there needs to be other actives if its a year long deal.

Cheers

If you really think AC will give you the other activities other than bars ad girls then you will be very wrong IMHO. I only go there as Xman says if you really feel the desire.

Live in the Visaya (Cebu) as for that rental budget you can get a nice condo (same for same parts of Manila am sure also) but the Visayas is a better place and not full of crazies drinking one bottle of beer all night etc. Well that's my impression ad been there a few times and now stay I he Visayas LOL.

[X Man]

I don't, but I'm pretty sure that some ISGers live in AC. In fact, I know a few bat-shit-crazy guys who live there.

If I had your budget and time frame, I'd live in Visayans. I'd spend less on the place and then fly here or there with the money saved.

SNIP .. I was wondering if anyone here lives in Angeles ..
SNIP

Cheers

[JjBee62]

TripAdvisor competitions trying to destroy each other in a small scale cyber war. Then you have the cheap tourists who are never happy and try to get free rides, TripAdvisor a dump for the evil minded. "trivago" is a good accommodation search engine it only lacks a breakfast tick box. Your own experience is still the best.

Every site that has reviews has its share of useless reviews. In my experience, TripAdvisor is no worse than any others.

The trick is to learn how to weed out the garbage. When you have 5 or 6 reviews in a few days, all talking about how great the manager is, they are probably shills. When you have 1 or 2 reviews with the lowest score, it's just someone trying to trash the place because something wasn't perfect for them.

Look at a few sites for the reviews, read through a good sampling, before making a choice. Make sure you check for the important things, like a / see and private bathroom. No fun sharing 1 toilet with 4 rooms when everyone made the mistake of drinking the water.

[LOLWTFBBGirl]

Hey guys,

After my last trip to Manila I've come to the conclusion I want to live there for 6 months to a year. I have a budget of 50-60 k a month for rent and I can't decide between Angeles or manila.

I'm leaning more towards manila over Angeles but I was wondering if anyone here lives in Angeles and could give me an idea of what the community of foreigners is like and what else there is to do besides monger? I obviously love bars and clubs but there needs to be other actives if its a year long deal.

Cheers

[You69Me]

Correction "trivago" is a good accommodation search engine it only lacks a "room with windows" tick box. Be aware there are many cheap deals online. All you get is a dungeon type room where you never know if it's day or night. I don't like rooms without windows.

TripAdvisor competitions trying to destroy each other in a small scale cyber war. Then you have the cheap tourists who are never happy and try to get free rides, TripAdvisor a dump for the evil minded. "trivago" is a good accommodation search engine it only lacks a breakfast tick box. Your own experience is still the best.

[You69Me]

TripAdvisor competitions trying to destroy each other in a small scale cyber war. Then you have the cheap tourists who are never happy and try to get free rides, TripAdvisor a dump for the evil minded. "trivago" is a good accommodation search engine it only lacks a breakfast tick box. Your own experience is still the best.

Just to make things perfectly clear, I am not the one that posted the Tripadvisor review. I read it and was just interested in feedback. I stayed at ABC and loved it. Maybe some competitor put up the review. I do not know. People often use the Tripadvisor to help them make a choice with regards to picking a hotel. I have contributed to Tripadvisor over 100 reviews from my recent travels and 60,000 people have read them. The impact of Tripadvisor cannot be underestimated. Perhaps the hotel owner should make some response on Tripadvisor to what appear to be false and unsubstantiated claims. Peace out!

[GoodEnough]

When Angeles Beach Club (ABC) first opened they had signs which said $99. I seem to remember at least one person here saying that no one would pay that much for a hotel in Angeles city. There were also jokes about the beach, but ABC actually does have a cat-litter sized "beach" poolside. Never stayed there BTW.

I paid much less than $100 at Wild Orchid when I stayed there, but I wasn't using dollars and had a very favorable exchange rate situation. Unfortunately that situation has changed a bit.

Amazing, given I would say an average price of about $140 per night that the place is often sold out and a new building is under construction.

GE.

[X Man]

When Angeles Beach Club (ABC) first opened they had signs which said $99. I seem to remember at least one person here saying that no one would pay that much for a hotel in Angeles city. There were also jokes about the beach, but ABC actually does have a cat-litter sized "beach" poolside. Never stayed there BTW.

I paid much less than $100 at Wild Orchid when I stayed there, but I wasn't using dollars and had a very favorable exchange rate situation. Unfortunately that situation has changed a bit.

Presume you are referring to Wild Orchid. They have always been priced at around $100 for the entry level room. ABC on the other hand is exorbitant. I don't know why. Neither is it close to Fields nor it has a great pool, but the rooms are excellent. Boudoir style almost. Probably closest to Ponytail, that's why! ROFL.

[Blanquiceleste]

Not always first time I stay there I paid 58 usd a night for standard room that is back in 2002

That is remarkable. The days of glory pricing. Gone forever. I have never tried PB. I am back there in December, will give it a spin. Thanks heaps.

[Fast Eddie 48]

Presume you are referring to Wild Orchid. They have always been priced at around $100 for the entry level room. ABC on the other hand is exorbitant. I don't know why. Neither is it close to Fields nor it has a great pool, but the rooms are excellent. Boudoir style almost. Probably closest to Ponytail, that's why! ROFL.

To Blanquiceleste.

Not always first time I stay there I paid 58 usd a night for standard room that is back in 2002 after PB open I switch over there for their pool, wild Orchid is too expensive now but service there is great.

Fast eddie 48.

Fast eddie 48.

[Blanquiceleste]

Do you remember which class of room you stayed in and what the cost was? It is one of the most expensive places in AC. ?

Presume you are referring to Wild Orchid. They have always been priced at around $100 for the entry level room. ABC on the other hand is exorbitant. I don't know why. Neither is it close to Fields nor it has a great pool, but the rooms are excellent. Boudoir style almost. Probably closest to Ponytail, that's why! ROFL.