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    03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

    Camaro’s Santiago Hotel Guide

    Gentleman I am about to complete my first long term trip to the Dominican Republic. Although I now live on the north coast I plan to spend time in Santiago frequently therefore I decided to take an extensive look at the Santiago to include monger friendly hotels and the general monger scene.


    Santiago

    Shout out to Natmat, Uncle Ruckus and others who have wrote extensively about Santiago. I too have an interest in Santiago and I intend to synergize what I can into an easy guide for those who share our interest.
    This is not a complete list of all Santiago hotels just the hotels I visited during my stay. I listed the hotels in descending order according to my personal preference. Although Camp David and Hotel Holdelpa are high end hotels at close to $100.00 per night I preferred them because of their unique customer service and amenities. Neither are for the budget monger. I have not included prices on hotel rooms because they vary you can consult the hotel web sites for specific prices and availability.
    Below I have listed my notes for your review.

    Camp David Ranch

    Camp David is a hotel, restaurant bar that is 3000 feet above sea level which provides a picturesque view of Santiago. The view reminds me of Medellin, Colombia and I prefer both views at night with the natural night sky above and the city lights below. The property is reported to be one of the former homes of ex-President Raphael Trujillo. There are vintage vehicles on the property that are reported to have belonged to Trujillo. It should be noted there is some debate about the Trujillo report.
    I have stayed at Camp David 3 times and have enjoyed each stay. It by far is my favorite hotel in Santiago and I intend to return in the future. It is out of the way because of its location but the property is quite and serine. The rooms are spacious with king size beds. The WIFI and cable work well but cell phone reception is spotty depending on where you are on the property.
    Every time I have been the staff has been excellent. This hotel is on par with Hotel Odelpa and is not for the budget monger.

    Camp David Restaurant

    The restaurant has great food however the view is what takes the cake for me. You can eat inside or outside on the balcony. I enjoy the view better at night. Breakfast is included in the basic rate and the dinner menu includes everything from high end lobster and seafood for 1000pesos to low end salads for 500pesos. You can easily drop 3000pesos for dinner and drinks for 2.
    ***The one challenge about Camp David is because of its elevation it can be cool especially if you are sitting on the restaurant balcony so depending on the time of year you might need a jacket or sweater.

    Hotel Hodelpa Centro Plaza - Santiago

    There are 3 other Hodelpa hotels in Santiago, the Hodelpa Centro Plaza is downtown next to Hotel Aloha Sol. These are super luxury 4 star hotels at $100.00 per night and I must admit the accommodations are excellent. The WIFI and TV work well and my room was freezing when I arrived. The room was immaculate with modern furnishings. There is an extensive mini bar which includes candy chips & alcohol.

    There is also a restaurant and gym in this facility. So far this looks like the nicest Santiago hotel I have stayed in. One problem with Hotel Hodelpa Centro is it located downtown Santiago in a very busy area therefore during the day there is a lot of street noise. My other complaint would be the receptionist seemed like she had a STANK attitude when she checked me in...pero lo que sea...

    Vista Bar & Restaurant

    The Hotel Hodelpa has a restaurant on the top floor, when you arrive you see why it is called "Vista Bar & Restaurant" because it has an incredible view of Santiago including the Monument. The waiter staff was great and very attentive the menu had items that ranged from 200 pesos Sanchoco to 1500 pesos steak and seafood.

    This restaurant was a definite compliment to the hotel experience. I had a date and she was as impressed as I was. Our dinner with drinks came to just over 1500pesos. Breakfast is included with your stay which makes for a well-rounded hotel experience.`

    Hotel Platino & Casino

    This is my second time staying at Hotel Platino. My first impression was of a good hotel with small windowless rooms that had the potential to make you feel claustrophobic. On my second visit the staff showed me the different rooms and there are suites that are bigger than my apartment with living room areas and king size beds. I chose the larger room just under the suite and it was very comfortable especially the king size bed. The air-conditioner made you feel like you were in a refrigerator, the cable worked well however the WIFI was intermittent.
    Hotel Platino has a very small bar and restaurant and buffet breakfast is served daily, and there is also a casino on the property.

    Vitolas Cigar Club & Restaurant

    Vitolas is not a part of Hotel Platino but it is next door in the same shopping center. It deserves an honorable mention because the restaurant, food and service is excellent. In fact, dinner at Vitolas with dessert at Hotel Platino makes a perfect date in Saniago.
    ***It should be noted the primary reason I like Hotel Platino is because of the nexus with Vitolas they fit together like hand in glove.

    Hotel Matum Casino Complex

    The Hotel Matum Casino Complex next to the Monument that is known for its freelance action. All that is required is look for women who maintain extended eye contact. I have listed the following venues on its property:

    • Casino
    • Club Pure
    • Tabu

    I checked all the venues and they were very slow but I believe I was there at the wrong time of the week. Santiago often doesn’t get cranking until after 1am.

    Hotel Matum

    Hotel Matum is within walking distance of the Monument. It is a complex with hotel casino and 2 night clubs. I booked a double so if I have a guest she should be able to sign in with no charge, however extra guest are charged an extra fee. I believe this is because Hotel Matum is known for having freelancers work the casino and 2 clubs.
    The room was decent and clean with good WIFI and air-conditioning. The cable was intermittent with certain channels, but then again I am not here to watch television. The hotel was dated but comfortable and centrally located.
    Originally I booked for 3 nights because I was going to use the hotel as my base for Santiago and La Vega operations but the guest fee encouraged me to find another Santiago hotel option.

    Hotel Matum Restaurant

    Hotel Matum has a restaurant upstairs on the second floor. It is a small restaurant with less than a dozen tables. Breakfast is included in the hotel rate. The breakfast is comida tipica with mangu salami fruit etc.

    Hotel Los Jardines

    Hotel Los Jardines reminds me of Hotel Platino because it is a small hotel with small rooms. The staff is very friendly you a greeted by the bellboy who handles your bags and brings you a soft drink as a welcome.
    The room was dated but clean and nice. There were 3 towels which is better than some hotels that don’t give you enough in the event you have company. The bathroom had a closet with hangers which I have never seen before. The cable and WIFI worked well.

    Hotel Los Jardines-Las Orqudeas Resturante

    Las Orquedeas Resturante is the restaurant for Hotel Los Jardines. It is only open in the morning for breakfast and in the afternoon and evening for dinner. There is a very light complimentary breakfast that is served; eggs sausage pancakes etc but very small portions. I usually like drinking jugo de chinola for breakfast but this time I tried jugo de tamarindo which was good although I like the flavor of chinola better.

    Hotel Aloha Sol

    Aloha Sol is right around the corner from Hotel Hodelpha Centro Plaza and what a difference between night and day. Aloha Sol is a 2-3 star hotel and Hotel Hodelpha is a 4-5 star. The ambiance, staff, furniture and total experience is different. Many of the rooms in Aloha Sol do not have windows which leaves you with an incarcerated feel. The room has a small flat screen and a mini bar that just has beverages no candy chips or various types of alcohol. The room was very basic but it will get the job done.
    The Aloha Sol has a small restaurant next to the lobby and complimentary breakfast is served.

    Hotel Century Plaza

    Hotel Century Plaza is an upscale hotel with fancy lobby waterfalls and restaurant attached. I got a basic room that wasn’t much larger than the rooms at Hotel Platino and Hotel Los Jardines. The room was comfortable with an array of items in the mini bar including small bottles of alcohol. The cable and air-conditioning worked well. The WIFI was terrible in my room connecting and disconnecting. Apparently there was a router problem because the WIFI worked well in the lobby.

    Hotel Century Plaza –Restaurant

    Hotel Century Plaza has a restaurant connected and breakfast is included. I ate breakfast which was a self-serve typical Dominican breakfast with mangu, eggs, fruit and salami. I did not eat any meal in the restaurant other than breakfast but the dining room had a very elegant ambiance.
    I saw several Mercedes and Range Rovers in the hotel parking lot and the clientele seemed to be people of above average means. In addition I saw a couple of elderly gentleman with strikingly gorgeous young women…I wonder what the deal was???

    Aparta Hotel Jardines Metropolitanos

    The Aparta Hotel Jardines is very difficult to find because there is no signage to identify the hotel; it is in the Residential Matilde complex and you will miss it if you do not know what you are looking for.
    The hotel reminded me of Apart Hotel Lormar in Puerto Plata, this is a 1 star dated property. After spending time at Hotel Los Jardines & Hotel Matum this is a gross disappointment in appearance. The room is and studio style with a mini kitchen dining room table & chairs and a queen size bed. For me this is a place to sleep not a place to entertain company.
    The WIFI and air-conditioner worked well but the remote control for the TV did not. The staff was friendly and it will have to do for 2 nights.

    Aparta Hotel Jardines Metropolitanos - Restaurant

    The Aparta Hotel Jardines has breakfast included in their 2nd floor restaurant that is a very basic dining room and kitchen. When you arrive the receptionist ask you what you want for breakfast from a limited 4 item menu and it is prepared for you at a specific time. I was sleeping and someone came to my door to let me know that my breakfast was ready. The breakfast was basic Desauyno Americano and the eggs were folded like an omlet instead of scrambled well done. Breakfast was light and hit the spot.

    Closing thoughts:

    • My favorite hotels are Camp David Ranch because of the view and the staff, Holdepa because of the appearance and restaurant and Platino because if its location and adjoining restaurant Violas. The aforementioned hotels make great date options because of what they have to offer.
    • My worst hotel experience was at Apart Hotel Jardines not because of the staff but after being at some of Santiago’s finest hotels it just could not compare.
    • Although I did not bring chicas to all of the hotels I believe all are chica friendly especially if you book for 2 persons.


    Depending on what your objective is in Santiago apartments might be a better option, especially if you are pursuing civilian non pros. Apartments give more or the appearance of legitimacy for date-like experiences and you can cook or have food brought in for a different vibe. There are apartments all over Santiago for different prices and can be sought out on the internet the same way you can find hotels.


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    Re: Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

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    OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
    cosign...really helpful stuff...thanks Cam . I gotta get to Santiago one of these days for the Santiago smokers

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    Awesome write up, a few things if I might add

    - Camp David is really amazing. The rooms are cheaper than the 4 star hotels. $75-85 per night. The food is the best I've had so far in all of DR(also the most expensive). The problem I found with this place is that its reallyyy hard to get chicas to come. If you don't have a car don't even think about staying here unless you plan on not going anywhere else. I stayed here for 3 days one time and must've driven up and down that mountain 10-15 times, do not recommend it lol.

    - Platanos I stayed 2 nights and the room I got was extremely small. The bathroom was literally in the room, its kind of hard to explain. Its like the bathroom is a room thats built into the bedroom rather than being a separate room. Definitely do not get their small rooms, they also charged me almost $70 after taxes for that crappy room. Never again. The food here was surprisingly really good.

    - Matum used to not have a fee but I hear they do now so wont be going there again..it sucks because it had a great price for the location and pretty decent all around.

    - Aparta Hotel Los Jardines Metropolitanos I was suppose to stay 2 nights but only ended up staying 1. This place is the weirdest hotel I've been in. The owner is a married couple, the guy takes care of the property and the woman makes the food and they bring it to you in the mornings. But at night they have this metal gate that is locked. You have to ring the door bell for one of them to open it for you, so its really inconvenient. Also its absolutely not chica friendly, which was the main reason I only stayed 1 night. I checked in with 1 chica paid for a double room for 2 people. I tried to bring someone else there and they wouldnt let me, not even for a fee. They said they are a "family" establishment and basically accused my chica of being a call girl. She actually was not, she was a regular chica I was trying to get to know. Stay away from this place. You could also end up being in a room on the 4th floor and they have no elevator. The AC does not work well either. They shut down the power completely from like 11AM-5PM.

    - Hotel Los Jardine I believe is the best budget hotel thats chica friendly in Santiago. They let me bring in as many as I want, the rooms are bit small (but much better than platanos) but it has a window, was very clean and the price was very reasonable. I think around $55. It also right around the corner from Santiago's best hotel Gran Amirante. It is also located very close to the Bella Terra mall and Plaza Internacional where there always something going on at night. My one complaint is that the food sucksss. The restaurant is terrible. The breakfast is really small and just was not good. Also had room service dinner that was terrible as well.

    - Aloha Sol is the best mid priced hotel in Santiago. I think its about $65-70 per night. They are so chica friendly that it's almost dangerous. One of my chicas actually knocked on my door because nobody even stopped her to check who she was when she was coming in. The rooms are decent sized and its centrally located. Walking distance to the bar and restaurants around Monument.

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    And this gentlemen, is how it is done. Thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beyondthewall View Post
    Awesome write up, a few things if I might add

    - Camp David is really amazing. The rooms are cheaper than the 4 star hotels. $75-85 per night. The food is the best I've had so far in all of DR(also the most expensive). The problem I found with this place is that its reallyyy hard to get chicas to come. If you don't have a car don't even think about staying here unless you plan on not going anywhere else. I stayed here for 3 days one time and must've driven up and down that mountain 10-15 times, do not recommend it lol.

    BTW, I forgot to mention on Cam's other report.. The head waiters always know a couple of girls who are willing to make the trip up.

    I've seen on a few occasions where they have 5-6 girls come up in a taxi van. Buy them all a beer, chose the one you want, send the rest back down the hill. Costs a couple of bucks, but it can be entertaining.
    If you think it's love try not paying in the morning..

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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

    Quote Originally Posted by camaro1257 View Post
    Camaro’s Santiago Hotel Guide

    Gentleman I am about to complete my first long term trip to the Dominican Republic. Although I now live on the north coast I plan to spend time in Santiago frequently therefore I decided to take an extensive look at the Santiago to include monger friendly hotels and the general monger scene.


    Santiago

    Shout out to Natmat, Uncle Ruckus and others who have wrote extensively about Santiago. I too have an interest in Santiago and I intend to synergize what I can into an easy guide for those who share our interest.
    This is not a complete list of all Santiago hotels just the hotels I visited during my stay. I listed the hotels in descending order according to my personal preference. Although Camp David and Hotel Holdelpa are high end hotels at close to $100.00 per night I preferred them because of their unique customer service and amenities. Neither are for the budget monger. I have not included prices on hotel rooms because they vary you can consult the hotel web sites for specific prices and availability.
    Below I have listed my notes for your review.

    Camp David Ranch

    Camp David is a hotel, restaurant bar that is 3000 feet above sea level which provides a picturesque view of Santiago. The view reminds me of Medellin, Colombia and I prefer both views at night with the natural night sky above and the city lights below. The property is reported to be one of the former homes of ex-President Raphael Trujillo. There are vintage vehicles on the property that are reported to have belonged to Trujillo. It should be noted there is some debate about the Trujillo report.
    I have stayed at Camp David 3 times and have enjoyed each stay. It by far is my favorite hotel in Santiago and I intend to return in the future. It is out of the way because of its location but the property is quite and serine. The rooms are spacious with king size beds. The WIFI and cable work well but cell phone reception is spotty depending on where you are on the property.
    Every time I have been the staff has been excellent. This hotel is on par with Hotel Odelpa and is not for the budget monger.

    Camp David Restaurant

    The restaurant has great food however the view is what takes the cake for me. You can eat inside or outside on the balcony. I enjoy the view better at night. Breakfast is included in the basic rate and the dinner menu includes everything from high end lobster and seafood for 1000pesos to low end salads for 500pesos. You can easily drop 3000pesos for dinner and drinks for 2.
    ***The one challenge about Camp David is because of its elevation it can be cool especially if you are sitting on the restaurant balcony so depending on the time of year you might need a jacket or sweater.

    Hotel Hodelpa Centro Plaza - Santiago

    There are 3 other Hodelpa hotels in Santiago, the Hodelpa Centro Plaza is downtown next to Hotel Aloha Sol. These are super luxury 4 star hotels at $100.00 per night and I must admit the accommodations are excellent. The WIFI and TV work well and my room was freezing when I arrived. The room was immaculate with modern furnishings. There is an extensive mini bar which includes candy chips & alcohol.

    There is also a restaurant and gym in this facility. So far this looks like the nicest Santiago hotel I have stayed in. One problem with Hotel Hodelpa Centro is it located downtown Santiago in a very busy area therefore during the day there is a lot of street noise. My other complaint would be the receptionist seemed like she had a STANK attitude when she checked me in...pero lo que sea...

    Vista Bar & Restaurant

    The Hotel Hodelpa has a restaurant on the top floor, when you arrive you see why it is called "Vista Bar & Restaurant" because it has an incredible view of Santiago including the Monument. The waiter staff was great and very attentive the menu had items that ranged from 200 pesos Sanchoco to 1500 pesos steak and seafood.

    This restaurant was a definite compliment to the hotel experience. I had a date and she was as impressed as I was. Our dinner with drinks came to just over 1500pesos. Breakfast is included with your stay which makes for a well-rounded hotel experience.`

    Hotel Platino & Casino

    This is my second time staying at Hotel Platino. My first impression was of a good hotel with small windowless rooms that had the potential to make you feel claustrophobic. On my second visit the staff showed me the different rooms and there are suites that are bigger than my apartment with living room areas and king size beds. I chose the larger room just under the suite and it was very comfortable especially the king size bed. The air-conditioner made you feel like you were in a refrigerator, the cable worked well however the WIFI was intermittent.
    Hotel Platino has a very small bar and restaurant and buffet breakfast is served daily, and there is also a casino on the property.

    Vitolas Cigar Club & Restaurant

    Vitolas is not a part of Hotel Platino but it is next door in the same shopping center. It deserves an honorable mention because the restaurant, food and service is excellent. In fact, dinner at Vitolas with dessert at Hotel Platino makes a perfect date in Saniago.
    ***It should be noted the primary reason I like Hotel Platino is because of the nexus with Vitolas they fit together like hand in glove.

    Hotel Matum Casino Complex

    The Hotel Matum Casino Complex next to the Monument that is known for its freelance action. All that is required is look for women who maintain extended eye contact. I have listed the following venues on its property:

    • Casino
    • Club Pure
    • Tabu

    I checked all the venues and they were very slow but I believe I was there at the wrong time of the week. Santiago often doesn’t get cranking until after 1am.

    Hotel Matum

    Hotel Matum is within walking distance of the Monument. It is a complex with hotel casino and 2 night clubs. I booked a double so if I have a guest she should be able to sign in with no charge, however extra guest are charged an extra fee. I believe this is because Hotel Matum is known for having freelancers work the casino and 2 clubs.
    The room was decent and clean with good WIFI and air-conditioning. The cable was intermittent with certain channels, but then again I am not here to watch television. The hotel was dated but comfortable and centrally located.
    Originally I booked for 3 nights because I was going to use the hotel as my base for Santiago and La Vega operations but the guest fee encouraged me to find another Santiago hotel option.

    Hotel Matum Restaurant

    Hotel Matum has a restaurant upstairs on the second floor. It is a small restaurant with less than a dozen tables. Breakfast is included in the hotel rate. The breakfast is comida tipica with mangu salami fruit etc.

    Hotel Los Jardines

    Hotel Los Jardines reminds me of Hotel Platino because it is a small hotel with small rooms. The staff is very friendly you a greeted by the bellboy who handles your bags and brings you a soft drink as a welcome.
    The room was dated but clean and nice. There were 3 towels which is better than some hotels that don’t give you enough in the event you have company. The bathroom had a closet with hangers which I have never seen before. The cable and WIFI worked well.

    Hotel Los Jardines-Las Orqudeas Resturante

    Las Orquedeas Resturante is the restaurant for Hotel Los Jardines. It is only open in the morning for breakfast and in the afternoon and evening for dinner. There is a very light complimentary breakfast that is served; eggs sausage pancakes etc but very small portions. I usually like drinking jugo de chinola for breakfast but this time I tried jugo de tamarindo which was good although I like the flavor of chinola better.

    Hotel Aloha Sol

    Aloha Sol is right around the corner from Hotel Hodelpha Centro Plaza and what a difference between night and day. Aloha Sol is a 2-3 star hotel and Hotel Hodelpha is a 4-5 star. The ambiance, staff, furniture and total experience is different. Many of the rooms in Aloha Sol do not have windows which leaves you with an incarcerated feel. The room has a small flat screen and a mini bar that just has beverages no candy chips or various types of alcohol. The room was very basic but it will get the job done.
    The Aloha Sol has a small restaurant next to the lobby and complimentary breakfast is served.

    Hotel Century Plaza

    Hotel Century Plaza is an upscale hotel with fancy lobby waterfalls and restaurant attached. I got a basic room that wasn’t much larger than the rooms at Hotel Platino and Hotel Los Jardines. The room was comfortable with an array of items in the mini bar including small bottles of alcohol. The cable and air-conditioning worked well. The WIFI was terrible in my room connecting and disconnecting. Apparently there was a router problem because the WIFI worked well in the lobby.

    Hotel Century Plaza –Restaurant

    Hotel Century Plaza has a restaurant connected and breakfast is included. I ate breakfast which was a self-serve typical Dominican breakfast with mangu, eggs, fruit and salami. I did not eat any meal in the restaurant other than breakfast but the dining room had a very elegant ambiance.
    I saw several Mercedes and Range Rovers in the hotel parking lot and the clientele seemed to be people of above average means. In addition I saw a couple of elderly gentleman with strikingly gorgeous young women…I wonder what the deal was???

    Aparta Hotel Jardines Metropolitanos

    The Aparta Hotel Jardines is very difficult to find because there is no signage to identify the hotel; it is in the Residential Matilde complex and you will miss it if you do not know what you are looking for.
    The hotel reminded me of Apart Hotel Lormar in Puerto Plata, this is a 1 star dated property. After spending time at Hotel Los Jardines & Hotel Matum this is a gross disappointment in appearance. The room is and studio style with a mini kitchen dining room table & chairs and a queen size bed. For me this is a place to sleep not a place to entertain company.
    The WIFI and air-conditioner worked well but the remote control for the TV did not. The staff was friendly and it will have to do for 2 nights.

    Aparta Hotel Jardines Metropolitanos - Restaurant

    The Aparta Hotel Jardines has breakfast included in their 2nd floor restaurant that is a very basic dining room and kitchen. When you arrive the receptionist ask you what you want for breakfast from a limited 4 item menu and it is prepared for you at a specific time. I was sleeping and someone came to my door to let me know that my breakfast was ready. The breakfast was basic Desauyno Americano and the eggs were folded like an omlet instead of scrambled well done. Breakfast was light and hit the spot.

    Closing thoughts:

    • My favorite hotels are Camp David Ranch because of the view and the staff, Holdepa because of the appearance and restaurant and Platino because if its location and adjoining restaurant Violas. The aforementioned hotels make great date options because of what they have to offer.
    • My worst hotel experience was at Apart Hotel Jardines not because of the staff but after being at some of Santiago’s finest hotels it just could not compare.
    • Although I did not bring chicas to all of the hotels I believe all are chica friendly especially if you book for 2 persons.


    Depending on what your objective is in Santiago apartments might be a better option, especially if you are pursuing civilian non pros. Apartments give more or the appearance of legitimacy for date-like experiences and you can cook or have food brought in for a different vibe. There are apartments all over Santiago for different prices and can be sought out on the internet the same way you can find hotels.
    Having stayed in Santiago for 5 weeks a few years ago Camaro is 1000000% right 1AM at the monument it is jumping with young people enjoying life. I've stayed at the Matum, & Camp David, Hotel Platino and Casino, as well as another place with waterbeds in the room (I forget the name) but the stay was proper every time. Camaro good info and thank you.
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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

    I expect you to now compile all your data on Sosua chicas and give us a guide. Price, quality, fuckable holes. And bc it's you, what time of the month they get their period.. great list. Now you have to check out the budget places. Alberto suites ect.. they have several in that area..
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    Quote Originally Posted by tgunz View Post
    I expect you to now compile all your data on Sosua chicas and give us a guide. Price, quality, fuckable holes. And bc it's you, what time of the month they get their period.. great list. Now you have to check out the budget places. Alberto suites ect.. they have several in that area..
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    Quote Originally Posted by tgunz View Post
    I expect you to now compile all your data on Sosua chicas and give us a guide. Price, quality, fuckable holes. And bc it's you, what time of the month they get their period.. great list. Now you have to check out the budget places. Alberto suites ect.. they have several in that area..
    Alberto suites jumped the shark.. they raised their prices from 900 to like 1200 or 1300 I forget , but the worst part is theyturn off the AC in the middle of the night in your room , even after telling them to turn it back on like 3x..they control the a/c with Fuse boxe panel downstairs.. .Sneaky fuckers.. no more.

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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

    Quote Originally Posted by JD426 View Post
    Alberto suites jumped the shark.. they raised their prices from 900 to like 1200 or 1300 I forget , but the worst part is theyturn off the AC in the middle of the night in your room , even after telling them to turn it back on like 3x..they control the a/c with Fuse boxe panel downstairs.. .Sneaky fuckers.. no more.
    I wanted to stay at Alberto Suites so I could report objectively on it but I heard some other horror stories about it so I passed...

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    Quote Originally Posted by camaro1257 View Post
    I wanted to stay at Alberto Suites so I could report objectively on it but I heard some other horror stories about it so I passed...
    If the the crippled lil guy still works there and his cousin. Tell them your friends with papi shampoo... lol. They still charge me 1000. And go above and beyond. However, it has a new name. Phillipo suites or something like that.

    By JDS post sounds like they may be gone...

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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

    Very useful and well presented info thanks as always!

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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

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    Camaro’s Santiago Hotel Guide

    Hotel Matum

    Hotel Matum is within walking distance of the Monument. It is a complex with hotel casino and 2 night clubs. I booked a double so if I have a guest she should be able to sign in with no charge, however extra guest are charged an extra fee.
    How much?
    If you don't do it, someone else will!

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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

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    How much?
    It has been reported to be $20.00 but I am not certain since I booked double...

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    Re: 03/2015 - Camaro's Santiago Hotel Guide

    Quote Originally Posted by MH16 View Post
    How much?
    Quote Originally Posted by camaro1257 View Post
    It has been reported to be $20.00 but I am not certain since I booked double...
    I had a single room and the charge for a guest was 900 pesos

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