Angeles City (Balibago) Tips - Page 77

Ah_Hia · #**1141** 01-07-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by southaddress

I small FR, As I remember this sweet gal from my last trip.

Nice FR. When is ur next trip ?
Buy u a beer then.

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Originally Posted by OodN

As recommended by senior bros, I will also go hotel-hopping. I've tried Phoenix, Ramadas and Brass Knob(rubbish hotel) so far. I've only been to Angeles three times. Would try Bangkok Hotel(tiny rooms i've heard) the next time. Saw a decent review in one of the older posts. Any new updates on Bangkok hotel? Seems like they don't have a website.

Some food-hopping experience would be great as well. For the more adventurous, I've had satay or bbq from the roadside, fried chicken (they usually only have chicken necks/ backbone etc), goreng pisang. So far so good. Their roast chicken looks good but have not tried it before.

Charcoal grilled chicken about 150pesos is great.
buy 1 or 2 and have it delivered to ur fav bar and all the girls will join u.
Same goes for BBQ sticks.

Goreng pisang full of caramelized sugar. Yucks.....

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Originally Posted by etsys

Try Savannah - and maybe you will find out the reason I recommend it ..

Well, I never try street food .. not in AC .. never .. because you don't know what goes in ..once I was eating something when my girl friend blurted out that it was pig's intestine seasoned in something .. waaaaahhh

Dun feel anything great about Savannah.
I'd rather stay in Lewis Grand or ABC if i have the money to throw.

Seriously, ABC hotel would be the safest hotel in AC.
If u been in AC long enough, u will know the reason why.

Cheers !

taxi69 · #**1142** 07-07-2010, 12:41 PM

Price in AC seems 2 increase

Airport taxi frm airport to fields ave is 500pesos now(315p previously)

Ah_Hia · #**1143** 07-07-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by taxi69

Price in AC seems 2 increase

Airport taxi frm airport to fields ave is 500pesos now(315p previously)

Was there mid May, prices actually went down from 315 to 300 for a regular taxi.
Did u see the price list posted on the counter just outside the arrival hall ?

Rub&Buah · #**1144** 07-07-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ah_Hia

Was there mid May, prices actually went down from 315 to 300 for a regular taxi.
Did u see the price list posted on the counter just outside the arrival hall ?

I got email a few hotel abt the pick up/drop off fees.Some charge 300php some 500php?

Btw bro u guys know Where is the place for ST place like etc soi 6 pattaya

,Or usually how is the St practice there?read something abt santo street near swiss chalet?

Thanks

Ah_Hia · #**1145** 07-07-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub&Buah

I got email a few hotel abt the pick up/drop off fees.Some charge 300php some 500php?

Btw bro u guys know Where is the place for ST place like etc soi 6 pattaya

,Or usually how is the St practice there?read something abt santo street near swiss chalet?

Thanks

We are talking about official airport taxi fares to Fields Ave.
Some hotels give free pickup,charge 300pesos or 500pesos.

ST bars ?
A couple of them on A Santos down the street from Kokomoz.
Black Pearl, Honky Tonk, a couple more i cannot remember the names.
Used to be alot more but some apparently sold now to Lewis Grand for the erecting of a tall condo cum hotel.

Further up on Perimeter u can find Matrix Brawn on the main st.
And 3 more ST bars on the side st.
One of them is called Rios.

They are not as wild and fun as a Soi 6 bar in Pattaya.
Hope that helps.

mongerx · #**1146** 07-07-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ah_Hia

Lewis Grand is way better !

In the spirit of YMMV, I am going to disagree. Savannah has nicer rooms, fantastic beds, equal incompentent and indifferent pinoy service standards, and better car service than Lewis Grand. At Lewis Grand you do have a much nicer and bigger pool (although it is often dirty.) On average your room at Lewis Grand is larger but the bathroom only has those overhead cheap rain showers. They are not mantained or clean and have nast buildups on them. Plus with only the water coming straight down it's difficult to wash well those important areas of yours and your girls. (And there is no hygeine hose next to the toilet to pick up the slack) Also, in the winter the chronic lack of hot water is rather inconvienent.

While the rooms at the Savannah are a little smaller, the furnishings are typically much higher quality. And for the price of a deluxe room at Lewis Grand you can get a junior suite with a large 3 person jacuzzi!

Both places are out on Perimeter and offer free SUV car service up to friendship, to SM mall, and down to Fields. You can just sms them to pick you up for free as well (I usually tip 20-50 per ride though). At Lewis Grand my experience is that the car is available about 50% of the time, while they have a car about 80% of the time at Savannah.

I have stayed at Savannah three times this year, and I just returned from from 5 nights at LG. I booked it on an off season promotion of 2900 pesos a night for a deluxe room. LG really screwed up my reservation. I had three e-mails indicating a 5 night reservation. However after my 3rd night they tried to kick me out stating my reservation was only for 3 nights and they needed my room. I had to go back and forth with them for about an hour - they went from telling me I had to leave, to I had to change rooms, and then OK I could stay. Finally when I went to check out, they tried to charge me for 6 nights instead of five. They tried saying I had extended for three more nights and I should pay because I was leaving early and had not warned them!

mongerx · #**1147** 07-07-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub&Buah

I got email a few hotel abt the pick up/drop off fees.Some charge 300php some 500php?

Btw bro u guys know Where is the place for ST place like etc soi 6 pattaya

,Or usually how is the St practice there?read something abt santo street near swiss chalet?

Thanks

You can try the new aircon jeepney shuttle service that will take you to main gate for 30 pesos

There are some ST blow row places down past the Orchid Inn and Las Vegas with rates or 600-700 pesos. Many perimeter road bars will have a ST option but it is usually only 200-300 less than the full Long Time (whatever that means in AC these days) price.

JWNY · #**1148** 07-07-2010, 11:27 PM

...was down to my last night, 1,000 pesos in pocket. With no bonk in mind due to funds...left my Royal Amsterdam room and walked to Pagcor Casino nearby. (already had my fair share the last 2 nights

) only brought 10,000 pesos.

went to the slots and my 2 pals came to see how i was doing. Cursed luck with those monkeys around, my money was diminishing faster than my buying LDs @ Treasure Island bar

buddies was bored and proceeded to play roulette and poker...they said "call us if you need anything"

barely less than them making a 100 steps...bingo, i had struck a mini lottery!! 12,000 pesos!!!!! (not a lot in Sinkie terms, but not too bad in Angeles City) ...called them back as i cashed out

and in true sammyboy cheongster spirit...we did what any samster would have done...splurge it all on ladies!

so i paid all the bar fines and LDs for a night to remember...even had enough to give each girl 1,000 pesos tips each. Hell, even the customs officers got 500 pesos each! Just picked up some ladies we were familiar with at Champagne (just below Royal Amsterdam)

those are the sweet memories...

JWNY

taxi69 · #**1149** 08-07-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ah_Hia

Was there mid May, prices actually went down from 315 to 300 for a regular taxi.
Did u see the price list posted on the counter just outside the arrival hall ?

Yap,stated 500p

taxi69 · #**1150** 08-07-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JWNY

so i paid all the bar fines and LDs for a night to remember...even had enough to give each girl 1,000 pesos tips each. Hell, even the customs officers got 500 pesos each! Just picked up some ladies we were familiar with at Champagne (just below Royal Amsterdam)

JWNY

Bro,customs officers no need 2 give 1(even though the $ is given by the casino)

I think is beside rather than below

norice · #**1151** 08-07-2010, 01:27 PM

JWNY,

Congratulation, you lucky man! Earlier that day, did you step on a certain brown dropping on the street? I've been to Las Vegas 16 times and I only won once, after that being coming to Thailand ever since!

JWNY · #**1152** 08-07-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by taxi69

Bro,customs officers no need 2 give 1(even though the $ is given by the casino)

I think is beside rather than below

Money in pocket sure tio check bro...always being harassed for "x'mas gifts"

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Originally Posted by norice

JWNY,

Congratulation, you lucky man! Earlier that day, did you step on a certain brown dropping on the street? I've been to Las Vegas 16 times and I only won once, after that being coming to Thailand ever since!

haha...lucky break for me bro

JWNY

Little Gun · #**1153** 08-07-2010, 05:36 PM

Congratz, bro JWNY! Next time I go to AC, definitely will give the casinos a go.... Luckily am not a compulsive gambler so not going spend it all there. If not, then I pity the girls lah....