Makati

Hello Guys.

I m back to the forum. I m not very practice on Manila. As I m from Phuket. I would like some help. I can find a massage parlour in Makati (P. Burgos) at the second Floor of a restaurant and offering Lingam, I've been there already once and I want to go again there and I can't remember these informations. Somebody Have the mobile phone / address / Open time?

Thanks guys!

Does any one know or remember their aprox fare from the International terminal to Makati area?

Is there a taxi, say the yellow ones, I should avoid? I ignore touts.

Planning a trip so doing some research.

Devils 1 has posted an excellent report in June 2008.

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?1006-Makati&p=739582&viewfull=1#post739582[/url]

Could someone please confirm if this is still valid.

Are all hotels guest friendly?

I am planning to book a hotel close to Green Belt to cut short commuting time. Is that a good idea?

Thanks for information

[QUOTE=Jp Slicky; 1320898]Does any one know or remember their aprox fare from the International terminal to Makati area?

Is there a taxi, say the yellow ones, I should avoid? I ignore touts.[/QUOTE]If you take the white cabs on the left (diagonally) as you exit the terminal (the 'approved' taxis with big blue letterson the door) it it between 330 to 450pesos depending where you say in Makati (eg Dusit or St Giles)

Yellow cabs are metered and cheaper but I can't be bothered after a long flight to wait etc so I use the white ones . Plentiful and easy to see / find and no hassles

[QUOTE=Wicked Roger; 1321268]If you take the white cabs on the left (diagonally) as you exit the terminal (the 'approved' taxis with big blue letterson the door) it it between 330 to 450pesos depending where you say in Makati (eg Dusit or St Giles)

Yellow cabs are metered and cheaper but I can't be bothered after a long flight to wait etc so I use the white ones. Plentiful and easy to see / find and no hassles[/QUOTE]For a few pesos more I veer left and go to the white taxis. Its a fixed price, taxis are clean and drivers courteous. You know what you are getting into and know that you will arrive at your destination with a minimum of problems. And you get onto a white cab faster as you would be required to wait in line for the next yellow. No driver from white cabs at the airport has asked me if I want to buy a girl, go to a club or anything like that. They target on my destination and they are appreciated and tipped well.

[QUOTE=Wicked Roger; 1321268]If you take the white cabs on the left (diagonally) as you exit the terminal (the 'approved' taxis with big blue letterson the door) it it between 330 to 450pesos depending where you say in Makati (eg Dusit or St Giles)

Yellow cabs are metered and cheaper but I can't be bothered after a long flight to wait etc so I use the white ones. Plentiful and easy to see / find and no hassles[/QUOTE]From what I remember, it's a real pain in the butt trying to get to the yellow taxi's. I don't even remember how I did it, but I think I went up to the departure area to grab a yellow taxi. In the arrivals section, it's pretty much all white taxi's.

[QUOTE=Jp Slicky; 1320898]Does any one know or remember their aprox fare from the International terminal to Makati area?

Is there a taxi, say the yellow ones, I should avoid? I ignore touts.[/QUOTE]I also use the white taxis. But before I get in, I say, 'Meter, please." When they start, I look to see if they have started the meter. If not, I tell them again. If they do not immediately start the meter, I tell them to stop, I will get out. Most of them start it without the reminder. A few have not started it even with the reminder, so I holler at them to stop the damned cab, I'm getting out. I've only had to get out of one cab in about 50 I've taken in Manila. Cost to Ermita close to MBC has been 180-275 pesos, depending on traffic.

[QUOTE=YG365;1321283]From what I remember, it's a real pain in the butt trying to get to the yellow taxi's. I don't even remember how I did it, but I think I went up to the departure area to grab a yellow taxi. In the arrivals section, it's pretty much all white taxi's.[/QUOTE]I think you got it backwards. Departures are where people are getting dropped off and you can probably get a white metered taxi to take you after they dropped someone off there. Their meter rate is probably slightly cheaper than the yellow metered airport taxis and start off at a lower price than the yellows. The yellows are just outside the doors of customs that you have to go out anyway if it's an international flight. Either way the signs are posted where to go with "Meter Taxi" or something to that sort. The yellow airport taxis are really only good for leaving the airport as they are more expensive, with a starting drop rate of something like 70 pesos vs. 35-40? Pesos on a regular metered taxi. The whole system is backwards because going to the airport sometimes causes a problem with regular metered taxis as they aren't supposed to pick up passengers from the airport so sometimes try to get more than meter rate to compensate for possibly not getting another passenger for awhile as they'll have to drive out of the airport area looking for one.

[QUOTE=Key Master;1321337]I think you got it backwards. Departures are where people are getting dropped off and you can probably get a white metered taxi to take you after they dropped someone off there. Their meter rate is probably slightly cheaper than the yellow metered airport taxis and start off at a lower price than the yellows. The yellows are just outside the doors of customs that you have to go out anyway if it's an international flight. Either way the signs are posted where to go with "Meter Taxi" or something to that sort. The yellow airport taxis are really only good for leaving the airport as they are more expensive, with a starting drop rate of something like 70 pesos vs. 35-40? Pesos on a regular metered taxi. The whole system is backwards because going to the airport sometimes causes a problem with regular metered taxis as they aren't supposed to pick up passengers from the airport so sometimes try to get more than meter rate to compensate for possibly not getting another passenger for awhile as they'll have to drive out of the airport area looking for one.[/QUOTE]LOL thanks. Sorry about that. You get the idea though. The one thing I hate really hate about Manila though is how awful the airport is! It's probably one of the worst airports I've ever been to in my life! They also need a McDonalds or KFC in there!

So I can assume about 450 Peso to the St. Giles? Should be about 2:30 PM so no rush hour (That is where I will be staying.) Only reason I set foot on Burgoes, is to go have breakfast at Howzat bar. Lots of folks form the UK hang out there. No WGs Alot of tvs with football and cricket on. Oh the smallest tv in the place did have American football on LOL.

[QUOTE=Mc Don;1312570]Agreed, its a good place with some very very naughty girls. Speak to the waitresses or mamasan and tell them what you are looking for.[/QUOTE]Where exactly is The Bronx Basement?

[QUOTE=Snow Koala;1321469]Where exactly is The Bronx Basement?[/QUOTE]Ground Floor of the Royal bellagio hotel on P. Burgos street Makati.

I haven't been on for a while but I see some questions in this thread that have been unanswered so I will provide some answers.

Bronx is on P. Burgos down stairs next to Filling Station restaurant (with the Bob's Big Boy out front).

Eustacia Inn is on Pasay Road (old name) or Arnaiz Ave (new name) about a block down west from Roman Suites on the same side of the road. The only difference now is that instead of an aquarium, a door opens to a hallway where the girls are all standing looking at you. You can even walk down the hallway and talk to the girls if you want.

I don't remember the rate but I think it is about 1500-1800 pesos for the room and 1500 tip for the girl.

As mentioned, Roman Suites on Pasay Road and Palacio Don Pedro near P. Burgos are still closed.

The lingham massage place is on P. Burgos past Jools on the same side of the road. The first corner after Jools and after the 7/11 is Gen Luna and has an optometry shop on the corner. Keep going until the next corner. Right before it there is a Korean restaurant on the bottom floor but once you enter the first door, there is a door on the left to go up stairs. Ask the guard out front if it is that massage place. I think the place begins with a M but the name escapes me.

[QUOTE=Jp Slicky;1321383]So I can assume about 450 Peso to the St. Giles? Should be about 2:30 PM so no rush hour (That is where I will be staying.) Only reason I set foot on Burgoes, is to go have breakfast at Howzat bar. Lots of folks form the UK hang out there. No WGs Alot of tvs with football and cricket on. Oh the smallest tv in the place did have American football on LOL.[/QUOTE]Yes if you take the white taxis at the airport. Less hssle and always cars there waiting. I find it quick and efficient.

Howzat and Handlebar (in Polaris Street near to Oxford Suites also) are nice places with no real distractions and the food is OK so is a reason to be at St Giles. To visit there for a decent breakfast!

Try both places JP

[QUOTE=MrHombre;1321296]I also use the white taxis. But before I get in, I say, 'Meter, please." When they start, I look to see if they have started the meter. If not, I tell them again. If they do not immediately start the meter, I tell them to stop, I will get out. Most of them start it without the reminder. A few have not started it even with the reminder, so I holler at them to stop the damned cab, I'm getting out. I've only had to get out of one cab in about 50 I've taken in Manila. Cost to Ermita close to MBC has been 180-275 pesos, depending on traffic.[/QUOTE]This is good info to have. Thanks because I was looking for this for my next trip. Last time I got a hotel pick up.

When I checked out of St Giles the porter boys grabbed me a taxi off the street to the airport. I think it was terminal 3 but the meter read 119. I tipped the guy an extra 30 I think. The hotel wanted 600 or something like that. As others have commented, rogue taxis seem to be the exception to the rule. I too only had good experiences and even when one guy tried to talk me into going to some place he dropped it very quickly when I asked him to. Act confident and they will leave you alone.