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Can someone tell me just how expensive is Burgos st. I understand the barfine is 3,000. But how much for Lt.? When I went every place was like dead with no mongers there. I figured the price for Lt. was off the wall. I don't think this has been talked about. Maybe every girl there has a different price.

You mention youare staying at the old Hyatt. I was looking on the Hyatt website yesterday and from 31 December this year Hyatt Corp will no longer manage that property so try to find out which hotel group will be taking over the lease.

I posted a summary of my evening at Havana Cafe and Flamingo in the Makati section.

Thanks Chevy68 for the recommendation to go to EDSA and AsiaFLoyd I will ask at the old Hyatt, and I mean by that the one on Roxas blvd, what will happen after they close.

The reason I am staying there by the way, is because right now Hyatt has a "Mastercard" promotion described on their web-site, which provides a free night in any Hyatt worldwide after every 2 stays at a Hyatt paid for with a mastercard. Manila is probably one of the best places to take advantage of this promo, $100/n at the Hyatt Casino and $80/n at the old Hyatt, after 1 night in each you can stay for free at a $200 or $300/night hotel anywhere in the world, not a bad deal at all and worth switching hotels in the middle of your stay. Plus as you said the old Hyatt is near EDSA.

As far as the girl's fee for 1 night, it varies widely, I have seen girls ask for 1500 and others frown at 4000. I usually do not go above 4000, except if that is included in the barfine like at MU. When I picked up a girl at Flamingo yesterday we agreed we would decide later if she was going to stay ST or LT, it seems the barfine was 1900 P either way.

Mahal i signed up for the mastercard promo yesterday as i plan to stay at Hyatt Casino end of Jan, but there could be limitations on the promo, for example the Hyatt in Sydney want $AUD300-400 per night and i think certain hotels have exclusion but i could be wrong.
I would be happy with the Hyatt Erawan in BKK.

[QUOTE=Chevy 68]Can someone tell me just how expensive is Burgos st. I understand the barfine is 3,000. But how much for Lt.? When I went every place was like dead with no mongers there. I figured the price for Lt. was off the wall. I don't think this has been talked about. Maybe every girl there has a different price.[/QUOTE]

Barfines can be up to 3,500 now with the recent price increases and LT tip will run you about 2,500 to 3,000. And considering that it can cost 350 for a ladies drink and even 300 for a customers drink, this is now one expensive place. With the 12% drop in the $ and 15% increase in prices, it now costs almost 30% for a night out on Burgoss then it did a year ago. The only good thing is that you can now get a seat at Flamingo if you go there on a Saturday night, but since I rarely can afford the privilage, what difference does it make. I must admit however that when I think back to the very best girls I have had in Manila. The ones that really rocked my world, they allmost all came from Burgos. The only really good, affordable bar in the area that is left is Rogues. Ladies drinks are 250. Barfine is 2,500. And a cocktail for a customer is 150-200. And considering that happy hour goes all the way until 10:00, this place will cost you less then a EDSA bar before 10:00. And the line up is quite good, much better then the recent past (cute girls go where the customers are).

[QUOTE=LoveAsian*****s]Barfines can be up to 3,500 now with the recent price increases and LT tip will run you about 2,500 to 3,000. And considering that it can cost 350 for a ladies drink and even 300 for a customers drink, this is now one expensive place. With the 12% drop in the $ and 15% increase in prices, it now costs almost 30% for a night out on Burgoss then it did a year ago. The only good thing is that you can now get a seat at Flamingo if you go there on a Saturday night, but since I rarely can afford the privilage, what difference does it make. I must admit however that when I think back to the very best girls I have had in Manila. The ones that really rocked my world, they allmost all came from Burgos. The only really good, affordable bar in the area that is left is Rogues. Ladies drinks are 250. Barfine is 2,500. And a cocktail for a customer is 150-200. And considering that happy hour goes all the way until 10:00, this place will cost you less then a EDSA bar before 10:00. And the line up is quite good, much better then the recent past (cute girls go where the customers are).[/QUOTE]


LAW,

I enjoyed reading your report. I was most interested in the comparison of Burgos Street and EDSA complex. I found EDSA very reasonable once you quickly worked out the game there. EDSA asks only 1,000 bar fine and the tip is fully negotiable between you and the girl. The start at 2,500 ST and 4,000 LT but that is the starting price only and they don't expect to get it unless you are Japanese lol. Similar with ladies drinks in EDSA. I asked the girl first how much and she said 300 so I laughed and said, "that's 2 nights salary for you lol". She also laughed and said that they have ladies drinks for 180, I said. O.K. then. If it is a quiet night and you make the girl laugh a bit first, they will stay with you all night for 2,500 no probs. Even less if you call them on their cp the next days and chat to them. If they really like you they will come for free in future on their days off but never loose sight of their agenda, THEY WANT A BOY FRIEND OR HUSBAND TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR FAMILY. This is my experience anyway.

Enjoy.

Blastoff,

I cant find the contact info for Gpoint that you mentioned in an older posting. The website is dead, do you still have it and can you post please?

Many thanks,

DF

I used to bring cash on my first visit to the PIs 6 years ago and had no problems with any exchangers either in Nila or AC. Now a day, I still don't understand why people still bring cash with them. Even with a debit or credit card from some blow joe bank, you can still get cash while you're in Timbuktu. I bet you guys are the ones still write checks at the supermarket, aren't you. Can anyone explain this to me?

[QUOTE=Columpuss]I used to bring cash on my first visit to the PIs 6 years ago and had no problems with any exchangers either in Nila or AC. Now a day, I still don't understand why people still bring cash with them. Even with a debit or credit card from some blow joe bank, you can still get cash while you're in Timbuktu. I bet you guys are the ones still write checks at the supermarket, aren't you. Can anyone explain this to me?[/QUOTE]Some day the bank computers will be down and the guys with cash backup will be laughing at you.

[QUOTE=Dafacer]Blastoff,

I cant find the contact info for Gpoint that you mentioned in an older posting. The website is dead, do you still have it and can you post please?

Many thanks,

DF[/QUOTE]


No probs. Here is the URL it has all contact details. Rose is the Swiss owners wife (Very hot!) and Morgan works in the office so it will be one of those 2 who will take care of you. I had nothing but great hotel booking experiences with them even with 24 hours notice.

[url]http://gpoint-philippines.com/contact_us.html[/url]

Cheers.

[QUOTE=Columpuss]I used to bring cash on my first visit to the PIs 6 years ago and had no problems with any exchangers either in Nila or AC. Now a day, I still don't understand why people still bring cash with them. Even with a debit or credit card from some blow joe bank, you can still get cash while you're in Timbuktu. I bet you guys are the ones still write checks at the supermarket, aren't you. Can anyone explain this to me?[/QUOTE]


Some people have what we refer to as "Black money" meaning they haven't declared it or paid the right taxes so to use a credit card connected to this cash would blow their cover and get them in trouble. That is why cash is still used often.

Now you know. ;)

[QUOTE=Blastoff]No probs. Here is the URL it has all contact details. Rose is the Swiss owners wife (Very hot!) and Morgan works in the office so it will be one of those 2 who will take care of you. I had nothing but great hotel booking experiences with them even with 24 hours notice.

[url]http://gpoint-philippines.com/contact_us.html[/url]

Cheers.[/QUOTE]


Just curious for anyone who might know (blastoff???) is G point the former G spot???? If so it was GREAT mongering place that was little known. More than two years ago, I hit G spot on a regular basis, (I recall the owner WAS a foreigner but cant remember what European country he was from) most of the girls were freelancers, a few regular girls from the mall or nearby offices would stop in also and flirt with the foreigners, IMHO it was better than LA cafe due to the laid back atmosphere and fewer people, it was also a good place to "Hunt" in the early afternoon.

Regards

Spamhog

[QUOTE=Spam Hog].. recall the owner WAS a foreigner but cant remember what European country he was from) most of the girls were freelancers, a few regular girls from the mall or nearby offices would stop in also and flirt with the foreigners, IMHO it was better than LA cafe due to the laid back atmosphere and fewer people, it was also a good place to "Hunt" in the early afternoon..[/QUOTE]
.. and play pool. Owner is from the smorgasbord country & girls with blond hair .. he prefers black? Sounds like the same place, agree with the relaxed atmosphere. Website seems to be redone and running again - nice, this page looks very handy for overseas travelers, like myself - [url]http://www.gpointmanila.com/local_hotels.html[/url] ..cheers.

[QUOTE=Spam Hog]Just curious for anyone who might know (blastoff???) is G point the former G spot???? If so it was GREAT mongering place that was little known. More than two years ago, I hit G spot on a regular basis, (I recall the owner WAS a foreigner but cant remember what European country he was from) most of the girls were freelancers, a few regular girls from the mall or nearby offices would stop in also and flirt with the foreigners, IMHO it was better than LA cafe due to the laid back atmosphere and fewer people, it was also a good place to "Hunt" in the early afternoon.

Regards

Spamhog[/QUOTE]

I can't answer that but you can email them and ask. It is across the street from Jolly Bee around the corner from Mabini Street. Yes it is a small bar with a live band most nights. Lots of freelancers but not as good as LA IMHO. Food is good there but not cheap by local standards.

The Cowboy Br and Grill is just up on Mabini Street and is a lot of fun to.

Enjoy.

Blastoff

I suspect there are many of those in the PIs but never thought of it as that way

cba20

So you bring your own car to the PIs because one bus might break down some day?

When I carried cash on my first trip I had to hide them in several places in my luggage, carry-on, and wallace to lessen the chance of loosing everything at once. But I still worried that I might loose them all. This alone would just ruin the fun there. With the card, even if you loose it, you don't loose the money unless you are stupid enough to write the pin number on it. In rare situation like that, there is still western union.