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[QUOTE=Spam Hog][/QUOTE]Gentlemen:

West Gorordo Hotel has the POSSIBILITY of being NOT Girl Friendly so why take the chance? There are MANY other hotels in the same vicinity, comprable to price, quality etc. I have never stayed at WG, true, However, I HAVE stayed at Richmond hotel less than two block from same, much better and DEFINITELY GF. The Richmond just got a face lift for the Asian Summit and is looking good, then there is Regal Business Park Hotel, just two blocks in the opposite direction, nice quiet place and RIGHT across from Ayala Mall, you can walk across the street and girl watch the honeys from one of the several coffee shops and buy Real bread, imported food etc.

Last but least you can check out the Northwinds Hotel, also in the same core area, usually the cheapest and you can walk to the Sunflower disco at night to check it out.

Good luck

Spamhog[/QUOTE]

regarding the West Gorordo Hotel, I just spent 2 weeks in Cebu, staying at the West Gorordo with my gf who is from Cebu. She is , in fact the one who found the hotel for me, made the initial reservation, and got a better room rate. We never had a problem the 2 weeks we were there, although it seemed to me that the security was very strict, and there could very well be a problem if you tried to bring a different friend in every night. Can't fault the facilities though, service was excellent and friendly, good business center, close to Ayala Mall and Bo's coffee shop.( a prime pick-up spot, at least the 2 weeks I was there) Dont get the suites though, better to get a deluxe roon on the 4th floor with balcony overlooking the street/alley. Much quieter, and a constant flow of interesting foot traffic.

[QUOTE=Base Runner]I will be in Cebu for a month or two and looking for a condo for rent for short term. I have never been to Cebu and wondering what area are the nicer areas. If any one knows of a web site that might be helpful in finds short term vacation rentals please pass them on. Any information would be helpful. Thank You.[/QUOTE]

Base runner, check out the Richmond, right in the heart of Lahug on Gororodo
I used to stay there three weeks at a time back when, they have converted now and have more "condo" type rooms due to demand mainly from foreigners. Expect a bill of about P-20 to 25 thou, but dont forget that includes hosuekeeping. There are some smaller pensione's you can check out but these places are kind of ratty, usually go for as cheap as P7,500 a month.

To Cansx:Jy square is at the intersection of Gorordo, Salinas drive, just a walk from Sunflower disco and Northwinds hotel, I think that hotel you are at is maybe half mile or so. I would say the best place is Cebu Doctors hospital. Just up from Osmena Circle and Robinsons. Those places are in Lahug area (JY Sq) close to Ayala Mall, Sunflower disco, Osmena Circle and the bars in between like black hole, Viking and lonestar. You can also check out this pump disco near Mango square. Lots of hotels around.

Check into Cebu night life I think is the name of the web site, just type that in for a word search, lots of info on hotels etc.

Good luck to you both

Spamhog

I haven't posted here in a while since I was kind of busy in Manila and AC. Acutally VERY busy. So busy that I slept for 15 hours stright upon return. I don't ever remember sleepin so long in my entire life.

Looking up the last ten days of posts I could fine only one thing that I might contribute.....

Someone asked about good med care while they were staying at Cebu Midtown Hotel on Osmena Circle. Not on O Circle, but clearly visible from most spots in that area is the Chong hua Hospital which has a good reputation as far as I know. SH would know better than I, so if he has additional info, I hope he responds.

X Man

I will be travelling to Cebu in June with 2 other friends from downunder.

I am thinking of staying at Mango Park Hotel... I have read about it and it sounds ok. Can anybody offer any advice on this Hotel Thanks??? ( is it gf friendly??)Also I am going to hire a car for a few days to go to the north, I usually hire from Guan's rent-a-car. Does any body know of a better option.

It was gf as of 2003, can't see any reason why it wouldn't be now. Rooms were ok, sort of basic midrange. If your room faces the front you'll have a better view but you'll get traffic noise. If it faces the other way and you're on the first few floors your view will probably be a concrete wall but it will be quieter. So aim for a higher floor facing back. It might cost marginally more.

There's a very small pool on the roof. When I was there they had a so so breakfast included.

It's reasonable walking distance to Mango Avenue bars such as Club Exotica, Black Hole, etc. It's a long walk or very short taxi ride to either SM or Ayala malls. There's a gym in the area if you need it.

All I thought it was a good budget mongering option. They may have remodelled some since '03 so there may more recent reports from someone who stayed there.

Thanks for the advice. I have at the stayed at Waterfront and at the Holiday Plaza Last on my very last visit and it was fine. I just thought I would venture out and try another digs. (the 2 fellas travelling with me a budget conscious so it has to be mid ranged) I was also looking at trying Kiwi Lodge. But I will take your advice on board and make a more informed decision. I am also going to Boracay and will try to find a willing participant in Cebu to be good company.

Thanks again

[QUOTE=Australasia]I will be travelling to Cebu in June with 2 other friends from downunder.

I am thinking of staying at Mango Park Hotel... I have read about it and it sounds ok. Can anybody offer any advice on this Hotel Thanks??? ( is it gf friendly??)Also I am going to hire a car for a few days to go to the north, I usually hire from Guan's rent-a-car. Does any body know of a better option.[/QUOTE]I was there in late January and they had just started their renovation. It was a nightmare of construction noise and toxic fumes. Planned on staying for 5 days but eleft after 3 hours. Not a bad place once they finish. BUT CALL first to make sure they have completed work

[QUOTE=Australasia]I will be travelling to Cebu in June with 2 other friends from downunder.

I am thinking of staying at Mango Park Hotel... I have read about it and it sounds ok. Can anybody offer any advice on this Hotel Thanks??? ( is it gf friendly??)Also I am going to hire a car for a few days to go to the north, I usually hire from Guan's rent-a-car. Does any body know of a better option.[/QUOTE]


You can take your chances with mango park, I beleive the renovation is done, just passed the hotel yesterday, looks like they are in full swing, always were girl friendly. You can also try eddies hotel right around the corner and still walk to the clubs mentioned herein. You say you are hiring a car and driving north, does that mean you are actually doing the driving? Are you aware that you can hire a van in several of the public outlets for about P250 a head to go to points north (I'm guessing you mean dan Bantayan, Bantayan island or Malapasqua, all great spots) You can get a van going north at SM mall, just go to the rear and see the slots they park in, one thing, the driver suually tries to get fifteen passenegrs to make his trip. Get there early and try to get the front seats, cramped for somebody with long legs. You would probably save money as hiring a car and driver might be like P4000 to P5000 total.

good luck

Spamhog

Thanks Spamhog & Emale for your comments, Yes I will hire & drive as I Will stay in Bogo myself to check on a small business venture I have an interest in there (These other 2 tryers are first timers there, so I am treating them a comfortable trip to start with and I have driven there before several times). I'll drop these 2 others off at the boat to bantayan and pick them up again in a couple of days. Then back to Cebu to find a hottie who wants to BE a good time in Boracay with me. Last time I was there I never ventured past past Papillion. Chose well and had a keeper for 4 days that I took to Bohol with me. Actually had a FanF#atkintastic time. Which is the better establishment to start at for lurking purposes. In order of say 1st to 5th. Not looking for the extremely fat wallet joints.

Metropolis Court Hotel, V Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu City.

If this Hotel has changed names, does this meen the massage service has changed also?

It is nwo the Crowne Regency, does that meen no more Massage extra service?

Apologies for changing the subject but does anyone know if there is a bar in Cebu that shows live sport - football and cricket?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Asheron]Metropolis Court Hotel, V Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu City.

If this Hotel has changed names, does this meen the massage service has changed also?

It is nwo the Crowne Regency, does that meen no more Massage extra service?[/QUOTE]
Yes, it is now the Crown Regency something. I stayed there last summer for a weekend. I don't remember seeing a massage service. I thought I overpaid for the room: I paid 3200pp per night and someone mentioned they used to get rooms there for 2100pp per night when it was still the Metropolis. You should be able to search the thread for reports.

I'd love to hear more about this place called Bogo! Although I've taken the ocean jet from Cebu City to Bohol, I haven't explored the beaches of Cebu Island (other than the disappointing Mactan beaches). Maybe next time.

My favorite bars: Lone Star, Papillion (spent several days with Janeth), and Viking (Alexa is hot if she's still there). A lot of people don't realize it, but you can go from Papillion to Dimples through a back way. Dimples often has attractive women, but the music is too loud. I get a headache after one beer. I've done very well at Black Hole, although it was dissapointing in Dec 06.

My history at Black Hole: Jam (apparently married now), Summer (could've been tighter), and one lady I met in front of the rest room. She was a dancer from another bar who just happened to be bar hopping. I gave her my card and got several days of great service.

Silver Dollar can be fun, and occasionally they hire a stunner. I had a freebie with one of the bartenders there a while back.

[QUOTE=Australasia]Thanks Spamhog & Emale for your comments, Yes I will hire & drive as I Will stay in Bogo myself to check on a small business venture I have an interest in there (These other 2 tryers are first timers there, so I am treating them a comfortable trip to start with and I have driven there before several times). I'll drop these 2 others off at the boat to bantayan and pick them up again in a couple of days. Then back to Cebu to find a hottie who wants to BE a good time in Boracay with me. Last time I was there I never ventured past past Papillion. Chose well and had a keeper for 4 days that I took to Bohol with me. Actually had a FanF#atkintastic time. Which is the better establishment to start at for lurking purposes. In order of say 1st to 5th. Not looking for the extremely fat wallet joints.[/QUOTE]

This town has a fair sized college, maybe others. So it's a good source of sweet, young things. I briefly had a squeeze there about 10 years ago, in the old days of pen pal letter writing.

I know there are several cheap beach resorts in the area. I think there's a pretty upscale golf and beach resort in San Remigio, a nearby town. Also, the Alegre Beach Resort (pretty expensive), is in Sogod, about half an hour or so away. It's probably better to not be right in town. That way when you take a girl back there isn't the small town, everybody is watching factor.

This place could also be a good stop to break up a trip to Malapascua or Bantayan.