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Originally Posted by Mels
It's yr virgin trip,bro. U shldn't be following bro nono's plan on staying ard HB bcs he's on the intermediate lvl when he stays around there looking for something u want. Almost every clean MP has been made dirty whenever he goes.
Instead ,u shld bk hotel that are close by to formosa/vienna instead & follow closely his newbie walkthrough he wrote.
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So bro nono is a "defiler" huh...
I was initially planning to book either Formosa/Vienna, but during the last moment when I tried to book the hotels it costed as much as $98/$128 even on the cheapest deal, so I decided I'll stay elsewhere since I didn't wanted to cut into my spending budget as I planned to get everything done without adjusting my budget too much.
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Originally Posted by Mels
If u are comfortable to leave yr passport with the reception during yr stay,there wn't be a need for them to collect a deposit upfront,just fyi.
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Hmms, this was definitely not the case for me though. When I checked in, they did take my passport for verification, but somehow after a while they returned the passport to me even though I didn't say anything about not wanting them to keep the passport.
I'm generally okay with them keeping my passport until I check-out.
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Originally Posted by Mels
i'd suggest Zest hotel if u plan to stay in HB again.
Abt 40% cheaper,yet better in room maintenance. No coffeemaker or fridge in room.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Will take that into consideration (though no fridge may be a slight dealbreaker, but I'm fine drinking canned drinks as it is)
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Originally Posted by Mels
Pacific Palace is consist of 2 blocks,just like BatamCity Hotel in BCS area. U went to the wrong block,bro. Adorabella Spa has been around almost as long Octopuss, next time feel free to ask the receptionist/security inside the hotel for location,they'll be please to give u a direction there.
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Duly noted. I guess sometimes failures does lead to other interesting places too.
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Originally Posted by Mels
What time were u there?
thx,i ask cos i think on a on/off time/date/season,they do have some promo going on.
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I was there around 5.40pm, since I traveled back from Adorabella via foot and went to have dinner and grabbing additional supplies.
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Even without verifying,when the massage man turn up in yr room/cubicle,u can always suggest a change. If i dnt r'ber wrong, nono says happy-hr was before 4pm from the time it opens for business. Too bad ,u were there on weekend.
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I initially wanted to request for a swap the moment I heard the masseur voice, but then I've never tried having a male masseur doing a full body massage so I just continued as long as he does not try to do anything funny. When he grabbed my crotch, I was on cautious mode, but nothing further happened from that.
Sometimes life is full of surprises, I guess...
Yeah, I noted of the happy hour only after I got my SIM card and was checking through the last few posts.
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Originally Posted by Mels
Next time,just take up their basic 180k/1.5hr massage package will do. Other things u want,just neg privately with the massage girls. They earn more,they'll be happier. Happier could mean better service.
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This was my mistake which I failed to abide on (even though I did so for #1 - #3 and #5). I'd need more self-discipline to be able to make better judgement.
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Originally Posted by Mels
Some info i think u may find useful :
a) u can still leave yr luggage at hotel recep after u check out & come back to collect later (u will be issued a tag,dn't lose it)
b) u can change yr departure time (@ horizon 2nd flr of Bayfront Mall)even after it's being confirmed
c) Eska just start business 15th Nov 18,it's a good time to try NOW due to some girls still new in the trade (thx nono for this info)
d) Manzu is worthy of a try too,it's the lowest priced MP around HB & give really good quality massage. Except the part of foot reflexology which is mostly done by guys.
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a) The counter staff did told me this, but considering the fact that:
1. By the time the massage is done it will be around 1pm +, which is the boarding time for the ferry. And it will take some time to go back and return back.
2. Apparently the 2pm ferry was
ALMOST FULL when I booked the tickets on day 1 because a group of 4 tried to book the same timing (possibly with the free tickets) and the staff was telling them directly of the situation which I overheard while queuing up.
I probably would have left my bag at the hotel if not for #2, then again I was on light mode (1 10L bag with 1 set of clothes and powerbank), so not much issues carrying my bag around.
b) The 2pm ferry was planned as I needed some time to settle down after reaching back since the day after is a working day.
d) Would have tried Manzu as well if I woke up earlier.