Not A Report Yet - Will be After April Visit - Need Info - 1rst trip to Philipinnes
1. Hotel Options - I will be in Philippines for 5 nights arriving on a W at 11pm and returning early the following Monday morning. I am considering stay W-F at the Hyatt in Malate and then ST-SN at the Marriott Renaissance in Makati. Would appreciate input on whether this is a good plan or if better to just stay at one hotel. It hard to tell on maps how far apart Malate and Makati are. I was thinking the Hyatt since it has a pool and the other doesn't appear to have one.
2. Arriving at 11pm - By the time I get baggage, taxi to hotel (what should cost be?) will I have time to go out on W night? If so, what is the best option/venue?
3. Nightlife Location/Cost Factors - Reading the reports it seems like Makati is more high end than Malate so I am wondering what the current pricing structure is for say 4 beers and a beatiful woman till morning. It seems that some bars require that the bar be paid to take out a girl, is it doable to just get there number and have them come over the following afternoon? Also, is the quality of the women that different between these two locations?
4. Daytime Activities - Some of the reports refer to the possibility of going to the malls and meeting girls during the day for afternoon fun? Does this really happen and if so what are the best locations to explore?
5. Daytime Activities/"Must See" Attractions - are there any sites that should not be missed, ie, Manila Zoo, Bayfront, Macapagal Palace?