Manila

[Razzor]

They told me they would be getting broadband soon last time I was there. What i've done in the past is use a dial up card from 7-11, cost-php100. Each call from the hotel for internet is Php10, no matter how long you are online. I've use this many times.

RaZZoR

You might add this to the Manila Hotels thread so everyone can look this up more quickly. But I do have one question: do they have broadband Internet access there? In the rooms? Or business center only? Thanks very much.

[Csun213]

Thanks for all the feedback on Cherry Blossoms Hotel. I think I will try and book there since so many people recommend it. Last question is should I book a single or a double? Just wondering if they will charge a fee if I book a single and then bring a girl back to my room. Thanks

[Finrod]

I've stayed at the Cherry Blossoms more than 15 times in the past 5 years, and will stay there again in my future visits. It's gone through a lot of growth over that time. They have added two more floors, remodeled the others. I've had my ups and downs with them, but they are a fine hotel that only gotten better and better over the years. I would recommend the place to anyone. It's within a 1 minute walk to Robinson's Mall and less than a 5 minute walk to all the clubs and bars of interest in Ermita. Make your reservation through email at blossoms@i-manila.com.ph and ask for the special, it was Php1250 then went to Php1375, I'm not so sure what it is today, but it's always been a great value in Ermita for the location. By the way, the place has always been clean when I stayed there, very courtesy staff no matter how many different ladies you bring in, security always call if the lady leaves alone and breakfast for 2 free. Stay there you won't regret it.

RaZZoR

You might add this to the Manila Hotels thread so everyone can look this up more quickly. But I do have one question: do they have broadband Internet access there? In the rooms? Or business center only? Thanks very much.

[Razzor]

I've stayed at the Cherry Blossoms more than 15 times in the past 5 years, and will stay there again in my future visits. It's gone through a lot of growth over that time. They have added two more floors, remodeled the others. I've had my ups and downs with them, but they are a fine hotel that only gotten better and better over the years. I would recommend the place to anyone. It's within a 1 minute walk to Robinson's Mall and less than a 5 minute walk to all the clubs and bars of interest in Ermita. Make your reservation through email at blossoms@i-manila.com.ph and ask for the special, it was Php1250 then went to Php1375, I'm not so sure what it is today, but it's always been a great value in Ermita for the location. By the way, the place has always been clean when I stayed there, very courtesy staff no matter how many different ladies you bring in, security always call if the lady leaves alone and breakfast for 2 free. Stay there you won't regret it.

RaZZoR

I have done a search on Cherry Blossoms hotel. It received mostly good reviews from people that have stayed there. Since they have no website and you have to call to make a reservation for a room, I just would like to asked for more feedback from people that have stayed there recently. First, are there any problem with the hotel as far as being clean, also how far would I need to make the phone reservation? Thanks

[Csun213]

I have done a search on Cherry Blossoms hotel. It received mostly good reviews from people that have stayed there. Since they have no website and you have to call to make a reservation for a room, I just would like to asked for more feedback from people that have stayed there recently. First, are there any problem with the hotel as far as being clean, also how far would I need to make the phone reservation? Thanks

[Traveler1234]

I know the hotel quite well,Since Eddie Yeo the GM is a friend.It is a Singaporean run hotel part of the Singaporean Copthorne group.It has a Casino on premises and being geared towards the China,Taiwan,HK market It has a good Chinese restaurant.There are working girls in the lobby and the hotel is dominated by Gamblers and Chinese guests,It is a 4 star ranked Hotel.Hope this helps

Never been there so no personal experience. However have stayed at one of the Copthorne in Singapore multiple times- which is at best a 4 star hotel. Service is good, rooms vary, renovated ones good. See their webpage below - they rate themselves as 5 star....www.heritagehotelmanila.com/

[Cebu Local]

It's not that great a place. It's an easy walk diagonally across the street to EDSA, which is the best thing about it, but the service isn't very good and the rooms are run down. On the other hand, it's not a dive and it's a good location, with lots of taxis out front on EDSA all the time.

:D

GE

I know the hotel quite well,Since Eddie Yeo the GM is a friend.It is a Singaporean run hotel part of the Singaporean Copthorne group.It has a Casino on premises and being geared towards the China,Taiwan,HK market It has a good Chinese restaurant.There are working girls in the lobby and the hotel is dominated by Gamblers and Chinese guests,It is a 4 star ranked Hotel.Hope this helps

[GoodEnough]

Have RTFF and searched for the low down on above hotel - which I'm already booked into 18-23 October. - but have only gotten minimal info. Know that its next to the EDSA complex but not much more.
Would appreciate any advise/info you could provide in regards to our hobby.
Also, am good for a few beers after dinner if anybody....
SE Asia Joe
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It's not that great a place. It's an easy walk diagonally across the street to EDSA, which is the best thing about it, but the service isn't very good and the rooms are run down. On the other hand, it's not a dive and it's a good location, with lots of taxis out front on EDSA all the time.

:D

GE

[Auz Guy]

Anyone plan of being there in April?

[SE Asia Joe]

Have RTFF and searched for the low down on above hotel - which I'm already booked into 18-23 October. - but have only gotten minimal info. Know that its next to the EDSA complex but not much more.
Would appreciate any advise/info you could provide in regards to our hobby.
Also, am good for a few beers after dinner if anybody....
SE Asia Joe
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[Firedick]

CL,

Your PM box is full again.

I'll be in MNL for 3 night (12-14th) then heading south.

FD

Anyone is welcome for a beer

[X Man]

Hello,

I'm thinking about getting a tooth capped on my trip in December. Can anyone recommend a good dentist in the Manila area? Prices?

X

[LoveAsianWhores]

Dr Slim,

This has always been the case for me when flying to the Philippines from either the USA, Hong Kong or Korea on as many as 6 different air lines. In the past you may have been purchasing a round trip ticket and therefore they did not ask you this question. Had you purchased a one way ticket to the PI before this situation? If so I would find that odd based on my experience.

FF

This happend to me only once before I wised up (had to buy a ticket, and then go and get a refund. Pain in the fucking ass.) I Then Edited my Continetal domestic e-ticket and changed it into a Jetstar E-ticket for an outbound Philippines flight one year in advance. I keep it permanently with my passport, and changed the date one year ahead when the flight had come up, and just printed out a new one. So, it's 30 minutes for the first year, 5 minutes for each subsequent year. For frequent Philippines travelers, it is time well spent.

[Cebu Steve]

I just booked on Cebu Pacific - Hongkong Manila Hong Kong - on their internet site. Each leg was HK$400, plus HK$387.16 tax etc for total $1,187.16. At least HK$600 cheaper than what I could have gotten on PI. Also, each leg of the journey is booked sepaqrately with different prices posted for different time/date etc. ranging from this $400 to $1,000 per leg.

The booking has been OK - but the question is - what is the actual flight going to be??!! Anybody have any info/experience to pass along for this budget airline - i.e. can I expect not to be served anything, is it going to be chock-a-block with chattering Domestic helpers, are the seats going to be back breakers, is the airplane going to be held together with bailing wire?

Also, have sent them an e-mail asking if they will allow me to bring my golf bag ON TOP OF the 20KG free baggage allowance - believe that this is the case for most other airlines? Of course have not yet received a reply!

Any input would be much appreciated.

SE Asia Joe

I've flown Cebu Pacific several times in the past year. From Manila to Cebu and from Manila to CDO. All of the flights I've taken have been on brand new planes (Airbus A319 or A320). Flight attendents are fun (and of course cute), they try to entertain with trivia games for Cebu Pacific themed prizes. Planes are reasonably comfortable for economy class, I try to get the exit row for some more leg room. HK to PI is less than 3 hours, so I'd only expect beverage and snacks.

I did have the same issue with response to email inquiry. They are not internet savvy.

CS

[Eaglestar]

Wading through 100's of messages to try to get a feeling for what's best options for my trip to Manila and then on to Boracay. Have been to Manila once before and had a great time in Makati. The plan this time is to spend 3 to 4 nights in Manila possibly to find a bed friend to take onto to Boracay. Suggestions on the top 10 places to go in Manila to find great talent would be appreciated.

I should just tell you to RTFF but I am in a jovial mood so I will give you the link

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...ead.php?t=2023