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Hey Rodeo? Mandingo Al is right, theres no connections with FOD, and Crystals Futher more' the infamous Billy, has no ownership at all. Hes more symbolic. We talked to Alberto' I believe thats his name is the real owner, So Billy owns absolutely nothing. Mandingo Al and myself, talked directly to the real owner. It was funny when we arrived at the Field of Dreams. When we mention Billy as the owner, we got eyes rolled and out right laughter. We did see the Famous Billy. But we knew he owned absolutely nothing. And he explained the story of Lino. I won't go into it but yeah. Alberto is the man pullimg the strings and hes a great person.

On my second trip I stayed in the Jacuzzi Suite for 7 nights. It is a large room, sofa, small bar (you provide the drinks), King size bed and a couple of chairs. The Jacuzzi is a tub shower combo and you take your life in your own hands getting in and out as it get VERY slippery. The Jaccuzzi takes forever to fill and you will run out of hot water before it is filled enough for you to use. The bathroom has a very high cieling that is screened in on top which makes the bathroom very hot. If you leave the bathroom door open the air conditioner can not keep the room cool so you must always remember to close the door. The room is large so it takes a good amount of time to cool the room down in general. The good thing about the rooms over the Bar is they still have AC when the power goes out and the generator kicks in. I would save your money and reserve rooms D-4 or D-5...see description below.

Rooms over the Bar. (All rooms have cieling fans, AC, Refridgerator, TV etc.)
D-2: is at the top of the stairs....nice room ac is so / so but is right by the entrance to the disco and the noise is very very loud. Room looks out over the pool bath room is small..B- / B
D-3: Jacuzzi Suite already discussed...not worth the extra money...B-
D-4: One of my favorite rooms. Away from most of the noise and can be kept very cool with King size bed and the bathroom is a good size. B+ / A-
D-5: Nice open room, King size bed but the bathroom is a bit small and a little more noise. B+ / A-
D-6: Small..... very small room. Queen size bed and the room looks out over the Jacuzzi. AC can be a bit of a problem as the drain tube can freeze and water gets the sofa a curtains wet. C+ / B-

I have stayed in each of these rooms for 6 - 7 nights (D-4 and D-5 four or five times) in the past 2.5 years so I feel very comfortable with the + /-. For me the most important thing is the KING size bed in the room. Just my two cents!

Anybody stay in the penthouse?

How is it?

From a personal standpoint I like the Delux Singles. The Standard Singles are much smaller than the Delux and if memory serves correct they only come with a queen size bed. The Delux is much larger than the Standard, has a king sized bed and only 5 buck more than the Single.

The Jacuzzi Suite is the only one I haven't seen, but I can second Trav's comment on the hot water. Although the hot water is warmer and better than it used to be, filling up a tub that size and having it be of the desired temperature is an iffy proposition at best. With the jacuzzi out of the mix, all you are getting is a bigger room, which you can get with the Delux.

The Double Delux isn't quite what it is cracked up to be either. Yes there is a larger common area with a bar (you stock), but the second bed is queen sized and only seperated from the common area by a partition. The AC is in the main bedroom and getting the whole place cool is difficult. At 99 bucks it only makes sense if 2 guys share, but then you deal with the lack of AC and the partition, as privacy is only acheived if you close the main bedroom door.

The "D" rooms are above the office and in a separte building from the main hotel. They do have the advantage of the air conditioners working when the power goes out (and believe me the power WILL go out sometime during your stay). I will say they don't work at peak efficiency when that happens, but it does work. The biggest negative for me with the "D" rooms is that they are right by the bar and disco and it can get noisy if you want an early night. The "D" rooms do offer the advantage of not walking past everyone as you go to your room and sometimes it is nice to "sneak" in your room with your chica when you might be trying to go there un-noticed.

My favorite Delux is C-1. It is on the third floor and in the top corner of the main hotel, and tends to be very quiet for those early nights. It is a good sized room and windows on the side and back to provide a nice cross breeze. I have also been able to get a wireless internet connection there, so I don't have to do my computer business in front of everyone. The lack of AC when the power stops hasn't been much of an issue for me because of the breeze, but if that is really important to you, at least stay in the "D" building.

[QUOTE=Ponderosa] The Double Delux isn't quite what it is cracked up to be either. Yes there is a larger common area with a bar (you stock), but the second bed is queen sized and only seperated from the common area by a partition. The AC is in the main bedroom and getting the whole place cool is difficult. At 99 bucks it only makes sense if 2 guys share, but then you deal with the lack of AC and the partition, as privacy is only acheived if you close the main bedroom door.[/QUOTE]I can second that about the A/C, that is a major problem for that bed out front. I don't know how many of these they have but the one I had there was this damn rooster right outside the window. But another BIG issue is the bathroom, which is in the master bedroom. So yea you have to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] and your bud is sawing ass or fell asleep with the door locked and you can't get him up LOL. Guess what your running across the pool area to the public bathroom.

But the positives: The room is used for the bikini contest (changing area) and if you wish you can go in there and hang out while they get ready/change. I must admit I didn't do it but was told I could so if that is your thing it may work for you. Also if you and your wingman both get all nighters it can lead to some fun partying in the room. Not orgies but nude lapdances, drinking, etc.

[QUOTE=DeepMmpactt]Hey Rodeo? Mandingo Al is right, theres no connections with FOD, and Crystals Futher more' the infamous Billy, has no ownership at all. Hes more symbolic. We talked to Alberto' I believe thats his name is the real owner, So Billy owns absolutely nothing. Mandingo Al and myself, talked directly to the real owner. It was funny when we arrived at the Field of Dreams. When we mention Billy as the owner, we got eyes rolled and out right laughter. We did see the Famous Billy. But we knew he owned absolutely nothing. And he explained the story of Lino. I won't go into it but yeah. Alberto is the man pullimg the strings and hes a great person.[/QUOTE]


That would make sense.
Alberto bought a hotel in Costambar years ago and Billy got it off
the ground and managed it.
It was called "The Sandtrap Inn."
Eventually Alberto sold it and it became "BlackBeards."

Whether he's the owner or the manager, anyone who's had any experience with Billy will attest that he's a great guy and a font of information.

[QUOTE=Yanqui69]That would make sense.

Alberto bought a hotel in Costambar years ago and Billy got it off the ground and managed it.

It was called "The Sandtrap Inn. "

Eventually Alberto sold it and it became "BlackBeards. "

Whether he's the owner or the manager, anyone who's had any experience with Billy will attest that he's a great guy and a font of information.[/QUOTE]Yes come to think of it Yanqui, Alberto did mention he bought and sold BB.

So I guess, he buys businesses, then flips them. I guess kinda like us flipping chicas. LOL We didn't interact with Billy, we dealt more with Alberto. I'm sure Billy is a great person, just wanted to share my expierience there at FOD. Its alot more personal now. They have the same staff, along with some new faces. And the morning bartender is gorgeous. You got to check her out.

[QUOTE=Doker44]I can second that about the A/C, that is a major problem for that bed out front. I don't know how many of these they have but the one I had there was this damn rooster right outside the window. But another BIG issue is the bathroom, which is in the master bedroom. So yea you have to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] and your bud is sawing ass or fell asleep with the door locked and you can't get him up LOL. Guess what your running across the pool area to the public bathroom.

But the positives: The room is used for the bikini contest (changing area) and if you wish you can go in there and hang out while they get ready/change. I must admit I didn't do it but was told I could so if that is your thing it may work for you. Also if you and your wingman both get all nighters it can lead to some fun partying in the room. Not orgies but nude lapdances, drinking, etc.[/QUOTE]So I'm not the only one to be kept awake by that muthafuckin' rooster ! LOL

[QUOTE=DeepMmpactt]Yes come to think of it Yanqui, Alberto did mention he bought and sold BB.

So I guess, he buys businesses, then flips them. I guess kinda like us flipping chicas. LOL We didn't interact with Billy, we dealt more with Alberto. I'm sure Billy is a great person, just wanted to share my expierience there at FOD. Its alot more personal now. They have the same staff, along with some new faces. And the morning bartender is gorgeous. You got to check her out.[/QUOTE]

Apparently Alberto is a local professional investor (Damn, in the DR, that takes guts).
He has an investment company (ANOECA).

Actually, Billy has a great job, in my opinion.
As a Canadian retiree, he gets his pension, and runs the hotel(s) for Alberto.
Billy's been in the DR for years and if anyone has the chance to stop and have a beer and some conversation, its worth the time to chat; he is a good guy and has a world of experience and information regard to mongering, life in the DR, etc.

[QUOTE=DeepMmpactt]Yes come to think of it Yanqui, Alberto did mention he bought and sold BB.

So I guess, he buys businesses, then flips them. I guess kinda like us flipping chicas. LOL We didn't interact with Billy, we dealt more with Alberto. I'm sure Billy is a great person, just wanted to share my expierience there at FOD. Its alot more personal now. They have the same staff, along with some new faces. And the morning bartender is gorgeous. You got to check her out.[/QUOTE]Is the morning bartender off limits or on the menu? I'm going to be at FOD starting this Monday.

[QUOTE=Manizales911]Is the morning bartender off limits or on the menu? I'm going to be at FOD starting this Monday.[/QUOTE] I think the morning bartender can be had. But I'm a playful person by nature. I think if you developed at quick friendship with her, What I usually do is my tried and true shock value. Theory. I get really friendly with the staff, I guess I use mi amor, about a hundred times in a conversation. Then I go from there to mi esposa. LOL then I just joke I want to go out with. Ahem. Mi esposa" Mandindo Al can attest to this. Then I asked them How much por mi esposa. Thats the shock. If she seems appalled, then I usually, act like I'm joking if she buys into it, then I'm fucking the shit outta her. It may not work for everyone here, but man its a helluva jedi mind trick (for all you Star Wars fans) I've used it with Rossi, the hostess there back in the day when I heard it couldn't be done. And a side note You will see Johanny, the morning office assistant. She has a smile that lights up a room, I tried my mind trick with her We all went out we danced the night away, but Damn the force"wasnt with me she wanted 250 US. I almost chocked, and she emphasized 250 US! YEAH my, so called shock value left nobody in shock, but my ass. I declined so the force was not with me. But it worked in several other places like a charm.

[QUOTE=Doker44]I can second that about the A/C, that is a major problem for that bed out front. I don't know how many of these they have but the one I had there was this damn rooster right outside the window. But another BIG issue is the bathroom, which is in the master bedroom. So yea you have to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] and your bud is sawing ass or fell asleep with the door locked and you can't get him up LOL. Guess what your running across the pool area to the public bathroom.

But the positives: The room is used for the bikini contest (changing area) and if you wish you can go in there and hang out while they get ready/change. I must admit I didn't do it but was told I could so if that is your thing it may work for you. Also if you and your wingman both get all nighters it can lead to some fun partying in the room. Not orgies but nude lapdances, drinking, etc.[/QUOTE]I agree with Doker. That front room has some issues. The lack of restroom access can be a problem. Especially if you've had a few drinks, banged a chica and then have to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] like a race horse. I could also do without the F-in roosters. That being said, I had a great time while I was there and plan to go back. I plan on getting a single deluxe in the main building when I return.

I'm pretty experienced on these general P4P scene but heading to BB for the first time. Any advice regarding their airport pick up service. 45 usd, should I take that of just take a normal taxi and change money / visit pharmacy on my way?

Thanks for any advice.

[QUOTE=DeepMmpactt]I think the morning bartender can be had. But I'm a playful person by nature. I think if you developed at quick friendship with her, What I usually do is my tried and true shock value. Theory. I get really friendly with the staff, I guess I use mi amor, about a hundred times in a conversation. Then I go from there to mi esposa. LOL then I just joke I want to go out with. Ahem. Mi esposa" Mandindo Al can attest to this. Then I asked them How much por mi esposa. Thats the shock. If she seems appalled, then I usually, act like I'm joking if she buys into it, then I'm fucking the shit outta her. It may not work for everyone here, but man its a helluva jedi mind trick (for all you Star Wars fans) I've used it with Rossi, the hostess there back in the day when I heard it couldn't be done. And a side note You will see Johanny, the morning office assistant. She has a smile that lights up a room, I tried my mind trick with her We all went out we danced the night away, but Damn the force"wasnt with me she wanted 250 US. I almost chocked, and she emphasized 250 US! YEAH my, so called shock value left nobody in shock, but my ass. I declined so the force was not with me. But it worked in several other places like a charm.[/QUOTE]Deep,

Thanks for your words of wisdom. I'm always up for a challenge so I'll let you all know how I do trying to bed the help at FOD.

Anybody know or want to estimate what I should pay those thieving bastard taxistas at the airport to go to FOD? It is directly across from the employee entrance to Playa Dorada.