Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Superboy1;1485887]I have to agree, the new alcohol policy sucks big time. So now I have to pay a fee to drink any alcohol outside of my room including the pool area if I brought the alcohol outside of the Mansion. Just another way to get money from its customers. I may have to rethink staying there in the future.[/QUOTE]I am not taking up for the Mansion guys (I do not stay there anymore) , but is there some special reason why you MUST drink outside of your room or by the pool? I always kept alcohol in my room and would drink it with any chica I brought to the room. Never had the need to want to share it every monger and chica staying at the mansion.

When I visited La Cueva I would just buy water or nothing most of the time. I usually wasn't in there long enough to want to drink because I'd find a chica to take back to the room and drink (my alcohol) with. If a chica ever asked me to buy her a drink (and if she was hot) , I'd always respond "no, but I have alcohol back in my room. Quieres ir conmigo?"

[QUOTE=SavePros321; 1485920]I am not taking up for the Mansion guys (I do not stay there anymore) , but is there some special reason why you MUST drink outside of your room or by the pool? I always kept alcohol in my room and would drink it with any chica I brought to the room. Never had the need to want to share it every monger and chica staying at the mansion.

When I visited La Cueva I would just buy water or nothing most of the time. I usually wasn't in there long enough to want to drink because I'd find a chica to take back to the room and drink (my alcohol) with. If a chica ever asked me to buy her a drink (and if she was hot) , I'd always respond "no, but I have alcohol back in my room. Quieres ir conmigo?"[/QUOTE]For me it is the principal of it, as they are already charging a premium for the rooms.

[QUOTE=Jonesie;1485505]Dupe / overflow content from unknown location.[/QUOTE]Willing to provide contact info or location?

I enjoyed reading it. It was wise you did not stay in El Centro in the night.

[QUOTE=Brendo1234; 1485880]Gents,

I just completed my 1st trip to Colombia a couple of weeks ago. I was browsing the Colombia forums before my trip and would like to thank people who input valuable information. The best work I have found come from the maps / lists supplied worldtraveller69 & mattpsyche on all forums so thanks. I tried posting a couple of questions on the board but either received no response or negative ones. At the time it pissed me off but after reading this forum for a few weeks now I can understand the backlash as there is a lot of useless posts. As a newbie the information on here is great, my below post isn't going to be anything new for most people but I thought I would post my report to get some creditability for future requests and information.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=SavePros321; 1485920]I am not taking up for the Mansion guys (I do not stay there anymore) , but is there some special reason why you MUST drink outside of your room or by the pool? I always kept alcohol in my room and would drink it with any chica I brought to the room. Never had the need to want to share it every monger and chica staying at the mansion.

When I visited La Cueva I would just buy water or nothing most of the time. I usually wasn't in there long enough to want to drink because I'd find a chica to take back to the room and drink (my alcohol) with. If a chica ever asked me to buy her a drink (and if she was hot) , I'd always respond "no, but I have alcohol back in my room. Quieres ir conmigo?"[/QUOTE]A lot of people drink alcohol they brought from else where outside there rooms at the Mansion, me for one likes to relax by the pool with a few beers or rums and a nice cigar or cigarette, because you cannot smoke in the rooms which I fully understand.

I think a big rethink on this one by the owners or more and more people will just end up renting apartments.

[QUOTE=Superboy1; 1486221]A lot of people drink alcohol they brought from else where outside there rooms at the Mansion, me for one likes to relax by the pool with a few beers or rums and a nice cigar or cigarette, because you cannot smoke in the rooms which I fully understand.

I think a big rethink on this one by the owners or more and more people will just end up renting apartments.[/QUOTE]I have no interest in the new policy but I can see why they would do it and why people would be against it. The most obvious problem would be that you need to have your own rolodex of girls and that just isn't the case with some dudes and newbies. With this lack of chicas in a apartment has the "No new chica" problem too; at the Mansion new girls are always poping into the scene so you know fresh blood or the option to sit and chill with a girl before you take her to your room. Plus the loss of "buddies" and being able to crew up and go out with the toher guests. In a way that bar at the Mansion and Liquid Lounge lessens these issues. The biggest part you need to think on is that pretty much every rental places clearly states that your rental has a policy of no loud parties so if you want to have a gang of chicas over don't get too nuts.

So the cost of the "corking fee" or buying drinks at the Mansion vs the leg work of getting your own girls. Which is more important to you?

[QUOTE=Jonesie;1485505]Dupe / overflow content from unknown location.[/QUOTE]Very nice, my type of chica.

[QUOTE=Jonesie;1485505]Dupe / overflow content from unknown location.[/QUOTE]I'll second that.

[QUOTE=Superboy1; 1486221]A lot of people drink alcohol they brought from else where outside there rooms at the Mansion, me for one likes to relax by the pool with a few beers or rums and a nice cigar or cigarette, because you cannot smoke in the rooms which I fully understand.

I think a big rethink on this one by the owners or more and more people will just end up renting apartments.[/QUOTE]That's it, sure tell Greg, Robert and Boyd how you really feel! [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssC77hapv0g[/url]

The price differencial is minimal vs the cost of doing what we do when we go to MDE. The price differential is what? 5K? 10K? 20K? If you spent a few hundred or a thousand bucks to go to the city of Eternal Spring and have our way with as many gorgeous women as we can possibly have, then chalk it up to the price of doing business. Besides, it lightens the luggage and the chances of some moronic bag carrier on the flight from destroying the private stash on the way to Medellin. It has happened to me more than once!

[QUOTE=SlamCity7777; 1486297]I have no interest in the new policy but I can see why they would do it and why people would be against it. The most obvious problem would be that you need to have your own rolodex of girls and that just isn't the case with some dudes and newbies. With this lack of chicas in a apartment has the "No new chica" problem too; at the Mansion new girls are always poping into the scene so you know fresh blood or the option to sit and chill with a girl before you take her to your room. Plus the loss of "buddies" and being able to crew up and go out with the toher guests. In a way that bar at the Mansion and Liquid Lounge lessens these issues. The biggest part you need to think on is that pretty much every rental places clearly states that your rental has a policy of no loud parties so if you want to have a gang of chicas over don't get too nuts.

So the cost of the "corking fee" or buying drinks at the Mansion vs the leg work of getting your own girls. Which is more important to you?[/QUOTE]

So I personally prefer the Mansion and don't want to stay anywhere else. BUT finding girls is not that hard for vets. They are everywhere. Facebook, Romancelatina, LatinCupid from the internet. You can go to casas like New Life, Sexi, etc and get number. Strip Clubs and if you want a Mansion girl just go meet them at Liquid Lounge. Hell half of them have been reviewed on here and other forums. In fact it is cheaper to stay in an apartment. I pay the extra cost to stay at the Mansion because of things like being able to share a bottle of alcohol, food, music, etc I have brought in. Take that away and why don't I just go to an apartment? Just my 2 cents, everyone has their own opinion.

[QUOTE=SlamCity7777; 1486297]I have no interest in the new policy but I can see why they would do it and why people would be against it. The most obvious problem would be that you need to have your own rolodex of girls and that just isn't the case with some dudes and newbies. With this lack of chicas in a apartment has the "No new chica" problem too; at the Mansion new girls are always poping into the scene so you know fresh blood or the option to sit and chill with a girl before you take her to your room. Plus the loss of "buddies" and being able to crew up and go out with the toher guests. In a way that bar at the Mansion and Liquid Lounge lessens these issues. The biggest part you need to think on is that pretty much every rental places clearly states that your rental has a policy of no loud parties so if you want to have a gang of chicas over don't get too nuts.

So the cost of the "corking fee" or buying drinks at the Mansion vs the leg work of getting your own girls. Which is more important to you?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Brendo1234;1485880]I spend 4 nights in Medellin Wed-Sun staying in a 3 bedroom apartment from Poblado rentals with 3 bedroom being the only one available when I booked. I used the managers recommended driver who picked me up from the airport for 72,000 pesos and took me to the apartment and organised Ruben to meet me there with the keys etc. I thought this was the easiest option instead of trying to organise meeting Ruben there myself without a phone. The apartment was great and independent so no problems with bringing girls there as it wasn't in an high rise apartment building. Cable tv, internet and mobile phone were all provided which was nice. It was about to blocks from parque lleras with bars and restaurants. Highly recommended, $105 per night for 1 person.[/QUOTE]I think I stayed in this place recently. The location is great because you are close to parque lleras. The actual facility was OK, but I did have a few minor issues. The water pressure in the shower was really low, the back door only had a gate on it so it was virtually open to bugs or the weather elements. That wasn't a problem other than my roomies said they saw a gigantic roach in the kitchen, that they eventually killed. Also, it got really chilly one night with no door in the back. There was also a significant rip in the couch that made it look kinda ghetto and a few other very minor things.

All in all, I would recommend the place. However, if you go with roommates remember that there are only 2 bathrooms and one is in the master bedroom so the guys with the other rooms and their chicas might be stuck with one bathroom. Obviously, this wasn't a problem for you because you went alone. Glad you had a great time!

I had the Master Bedroom so I was good.

[QUOTE=JayHighFive;1486652]So I personally prefer the Mansion and don't want to stay anywhere else. BUT finding girls is not that hard for vets. They are everywhere. Facebook, Romancelatina, LatinCupid from the internet. You can go to casas like New Life, Sexi, etc and get number. Strip Clubs and if you want a Mansion girl just go meet them at Liquid Lounge. Hell half of them have been reviewed on here and other forums. In fact it is cheaper to stay in an apartment. I pay the extra cost to stay at the Mansion because of things like being able to share a bottle of alcohol, food, music, etc I have brought in. Take that away and why don't I just go to an apartment? Just my 2 cents, everyone has their own opinion.[/QUOTE]I thought the alcohol policy was much ado about nothing. I wouldn't think of bringing my own booze to drink around the pool at the Intercontinental. But, Jay makes a lot of sense. I get it. My gut feeling is that the "no alcohol" policy was not well thought out. Greg proclaims that he "doesn't give a shit." He doesn't have an interest in the club, but Robert's monopolistic edict does the Mansion, no good. In a sense, it changes the culture. I've spent my share of time around the pool sharing an excellent single malt whiskey with those around. And it's not anything that is available on site. Scotch is not Chivas Regal; no blends for me. Times chance and so does the experience of staying at the Mansion, but I hope the "you can't bring your own booze and share around the pool" rule is revisited and abandoned. This is something that Greg ought to give a shit about: The hotel is business.

Only good energy, amigos

[QUOTE=Orgasmico; 1486667]I think I stayed in this place recently. The location is great because you are close to parque lleras. The actual facility was OK, but I did have a few minor issues. The water pressure in the shower was really low, the back door only had a gate on it so it was virtually open to bugs or the weather elements. That wasn't a problem other than my roomies said they saw a gigantic roach in the kitchen, that they eventually killed. Also, it got really chilly one night with no door in the back. There was also a significant rip in the couch that made it look kinda ghetto and a few other very minor things.

All in all, I would recommend the place. However, if you go with roommates remember that there are only 2 bathrooms and one is in the master bedroom so the guys with the other rooms and their chicas might be stuck with one bathroom. Obviously, this wasn't a problem for you because you went alone. Glad you had a great time!

I had the Master Bedroom so I was good.[/QUOTE]Yep that's the same apartment with the same problems. I think even thou its three bedrooms its ideal for two people so that way you have separate bathrooms and more privacy.

[QUOTE=SlamCity7777; 1486297]I have no interest in the new policy but I can see why they would do it and why people would be against it. The most obvious problem would be that you need to have your own rolodex of girls and that just isn't the case with some dudes and newbies. With this lack of chicas in a apartment has the "No new chica" problem too; at the Mansion new girls are always poping into the scene so you know fresh blood or the option to sit and chill with a girl before you take her to your room. Plus the loss of "buddies" and being able to crew up and go out with the toher guests. In a way that bar at the Mansion and Liquid Lounge lessens these issues. The biggest part you need to think on is that pretty much every rental places clearly states that your rental has a policy of no loud parties so if you want to have a gang of chicas over don't get too nuts.

So the cost of the "corking fee" or buying drinks at the Mansion vs the leg work of getting your own girls. Which is more important to you?[/QUOTE]Not really an issue. Even a complete newbie can find chicas all over in MDE. Facebook, Liquid Lounge, the strip clubs, the casas, etc. And FWIW, the Mansion is quite a bit more expensive than an equivalent room elsewhere.

IMO the only reason to stay at the Mansion (or up the hill) is the camaraderie with fellow guests. All of my visits to MDE have been by myself and IMO it's worth it to have a group of guys to hang out with. Usually most of the guests are guys I know from previous visits. That type of social atmosphere is something I'm not going to find anywhere else that I'm aware of. If one doesn't need or want that type of setting, it makes little sense to stay at the Mansion. And I say that being a big fan of the place!