I'm planning my first trip to Tijuana, and so I have been doing a fair amount of research here on tuscl. I'll be staying at Hotel Cascadas for at least 3 days, and of course spending a good amount of time at HK. I'd also like to have some fun at both Adelitas and Chicago Club, and am trying to figure out if I want to try the VIP rooms at those clubs or just stick to arribas at the associated hotels. I'm considering VIP instead of Arriba mainly because of some comments I've read here about the rooms above Adelitas and/ or Chicago Club being very hot, and I hate that when having FS and the like.
I've read that taking a BG to a VIP room usually involves buying a bucket of fichas at about $80, which I believe gets you one hour of alone time with your BG, if I understand correctly. Does that $80 also include the fee for the BG's time , or is she going to expect to be paid over and above the $80 bucket of fichas for her time and efforts, and if so, how much would be considered customary? I'm assuming you can do everything in the VIP as you can in Arriba (such as CFS and CBJ), or have I got that wrong? Also, is it customary for the guy to drink her bucket of fichas (beers) with her, or is it expected that you buy your own drinks while she drinks the entire bucket herself? Is there anything else I should know about going to the VIP rooms at these or other clubs (assuming they have VIP rooms).
So basically, I'd like to hear as much Intel about the VIP rooms as the experienced TJ mongers out there care to provide, so I can decide if I want to try a VIP room or just brave the heat in the non Cascada hotels during Arribas.


One time at HK a BG suggested we go to one of VIP rooms for more privacy, here is some Intel from that experience:
The price of the room is for the room and one bucket of beers only, not fichas or BG company or services.
Thus, you will need to buy a few fichas to have a BG hangout and if you want FS or a BJ in the room, that is negotiated with the BG.
Whike the rooms are private, I see the maseros go in there too often to check up to be considered truly private and enjoy a FS session there.
Despite the experiences of other PLs on the VIP room, I consider them to be a waste of my time and money.
I have yet to have an uncomfortable room at Adelitas and I haven't gone arriba at Chicago Club but if the hotel room is an issue, I would suggest visiting the hotels before going to the club and talking to the reception desk and letting him know you want a room with working AC and offer him a decent tip.