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2 years ago
@booja boy and @Putatester, thanks for the suggestions on pricing, so I can economize better next trip. It sounds like to do that I:
* Only need to pay $50-60 as a tip for dances in the VIP room
* Should ask for $100 / HH sessions for Arriba (and if I need more time, ask later)
* Probably don't need to be tipping as much as I was (which is hard because these ladies are all so awesome)
Hopefully I didn't contribute too much to stripperflation, lol. I told most of the Chicas "Es mi primera vez en Hong Kong," so hopefully they just chalk up the over payments to noob HK syndrome, which I'll be cured of next time I'm there.
And thanks to everyone else who gave me feedback, it is good to know that it was worth it to take the time to write this detailed review. Happy to answer more questions or hear more tips if you have them.
review comment
2 years ago
BTW, does anyone recall the spanish word for room attendant they use at HK? It sounds like "vai-ah-chair-os" or maybe like I'd spell it Vallecheros, but I can't find the proper spelling?
discussion comment
2 years ago
Thanks all, I will definitely check the remote, safe, and TV when I check in, as well as get extra towels.
I'm still wondering about changing the linens during a multiple night / multi-session trip there. I will see about asking for "sabanas" and report back how it goes.
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2 years ago
Nice report. What happens when you get the knock if you refuse the upsell? And what were they offering for the upsell?
Good tip on the HSBC with the dollars, good to know.
review comment
2 years ago
@Greenbeans, how much were the chicas asking for them to stay past 30 minutes?
discussion comment
2 years ago
Thanks everyone who has chimed in here. I think I'm armed for battle. Will avoid being a little bitch or an asshole. COBRA KAI!
discussion comment
2 years ago
Thanks everyone. Maybe I was over thinking this, I'm used to US clubs where sometimes you just can't get a dancer to go away. I guess if you just don't buy another ficha you're all set here.
discussion comment
2 years ago
Thanks PutaTester for the detailed info. Good to know about the Cascadas bracelet and the cover. I think I might skip the VIP as it sounds like a headache for limited savings.
Re: bar fines. It's kind of frustrating that it's unevenly enforced, I wish I knew how to budget for it. I guess you just plan on getting fined $100 if you're in the room for over an hour? I've also read some mongers on here claim it can be as high as $300 for TLN, but that seems extreme?
And, I've seen DS around enough to know that my subsequent review of this place will be a SHILL AD. I think I'll take the basic precautions you've mentioned and risk it.
Oh, and if you'll be there Wednesday, I will DM you as we get closer. I would love to buy you a drink, I feel like I know all about you from your documented exploits here. If memory serves, you don't patronize HK anymore though?
review comment
3 years ago
Cruzer, you pay the $20 VIP tax each time you go downstairs
discussion comment
4 years ago
Good list and the grammar isn’t as bad as advertised
review comment
4 years ago
Chelsea, one thing I don’t know is what the dancer’s cut is. If it’s equitable, it seems like this would be a slam dunk place to travel to work, given the high prices. Or, it could be that because PM has a weird grandfathered monopoly, they aren’t sharing the love with dancers. So I can’t say for sure, but maybe I’d suggest it might be worth a call at least to get more details!
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4 years ago
Doh! A typo, that should read 400 per 30 mins.