"Guest Friendly" Is NOT The Right Name You Are Looking For!

[miguel]

Dejame explicartelo......

my sister went to Punta cana one year while i was in the DR seeing my GF. I had thought about driving over there so my sister and her family could meet tavina. I wonder how that would -should go down?

i would think going back to my sisters rooms( I am sure they book multiple rooms for the gang they always have) and hang out and say hello is what we would want to do. As well as go out to eat.

shoudl we be made to stay in the lobby and chat?

i understand that the hotel would have to page or call them to come meet us. But in my mind i would think we should be able to go back to their room.

now i realize anyone with intelligence could look at this situation and see it isnt a guy dragging a hooker back to the room with him....but it would fir the "rules" of no guests to the rooms.

so would those who oppose guest friendly hotels suggest that managment discretion is what should be applied??

bob

Laurapasinifan, what SOME of these people do NOT understand is that MOST hotels have this policy not only because they do NOT want to have a bad reputation (labeled as a "whores hotel") BUUUUUT also for SECURITY REASONS!!.

Wouldn't you feel better is you knew your sister was staying at a hotel where they do NOT let any "John/Johanna" bring "friends", of ANY type of shady characters, over, any time they want?.

Think about it.....What if those "friends", on their way out, get into another guest's room and steal something?.

Let me give you an example (NOT Dominican-related but I know of a fact in happens in the DR also):

While in Mexico, a few moons ago, I met an American couple at the beach (from another hotel) whose's room was ransacked and ALLLL their possessions were stolen.

The hotel security caught the thieves.

Care to know how the thieves were able to get into their room?.

Have you ever noticed a cleaning lady cleaning a room, leaving the room's door opened, her cart in front of the room and then deciding to go get "something" at the "towels room", leaving the room's door opened?.

Well, when those guys confessed, they said that on their way out, they saw the door opened, got in the room, put the "do not disturb" sign on the door and closed it and when the cleaning lady knocked on the door, told her to come back later.

Just imagine if they were killers and that poor couple had decided to go back to their room?.

Do you rather your family be safe or sorry?.

I sure want mine to be safe.

 

[laurapasinifan]

I wonder if the hotels that supposedly are NOT "guest friendly" are really that way , NOT because they object to whats going on in their hotel but that they want YOU TO PAY for double occupancy not rent a single and bring in another person!!!!!!!!

come on it is the dominican republic..how many other countries have a proliferation of CABANAS.....that seem to be booked solid 24-7.....

it HAS to be redicuously common for people to bring their Other" women to hotels...

bob

 

[laurapasinifan]

Do you rather your family be safe or sorry?.

I sure want mine to be safe.

you know Miguel I would say that no one is to be trusted. just because they are a paying hotel customer doesnt mean they wont try to steal. So in reality , why I do agree a cheap ho would be a greater risk than normal to commit a crime of opportunity, I also think that anyone walking the hall could do the same thing.

I am not sure that crime from people walking the halls is as big as you lead us to believe.

I think I would believe that robbery from hotels guest would largely be committed by hotel staff in the DR.

bob

 

[jrzyguy]

well..i have noticed that there are different types of "guest friendly" hotel.

For instance. THe Mercure on el conde will charge an american guest 10 usd just to come up to your room for a "legit" visit durring the day. I think they are more concerned about cheap tourists double bunking.

THen there are hotels that simply will give ANY domincan a hard time (large AI's)

THen there are places that have some sort of policy that only let domincans with cedulas in.

ANd then there are other places when its all about the "bang you get for your buck".

What surprises me about the later...is that there will sometimes be european families around the pool...and then there are these fat drunken chica chasers nearly having sex with their latest whore in front of the families!

.

 

[miguel]

De que hablas?....

you know Miguel I would say that no one is to be trusted. just because they are a paying hotel customer doesnt mean they wont try to steal. So in reality , why I do agree a cheap ho would be a greater risk than normal to commit a crime of opportunity, I also think that anyone walking the hall could do the same thing.

I am not sure that crime from people walking the halls is as big as you lead us to believe.

I think I would believe that robbery from hotels guest would largely be committed by hotel staff in the DR.

bob

"I am not sure that crime from people walking the halls is as big as you led us to bellieve"........What are you talking about?.

I wrote about ONE example.

Common sense tells you that MOST robberies at hotels are committed by the hotel's staff....That goes without saying. BUUUUT:

I also know for a fact that there have been MANY cases involving "guests".

Do you think ALLL shady charactesr bought up to a "guests friendly" hotel are "leaders" in their communities?.

 

[AnnaC]

Sometimes I wonder if people really think we are as stupid as we sound.

If they think that SOME of us do NOT know what they mean when SOME of them say "guest friendly".

MANY people use the term "guest friendly" when in reality all they mean to say is "Can I bring whomever I want, whenever I want 'friendly'"....Or "Can I bring anybody to my room, any time I want, and bang the night away".

What about the hotel's reputation, did you take the time to think about their reputation?.

There's a reason A LOT of hotels in the DR do NOT let guests take visitors to their rooms.

What exactly is the point of this thread? Do you want the mods to edit the threads to read " what hotel will allow me to bring in a ho? "

I don't know about anyone else but I really don't care why they need one and prefer to see "Guest friendly" as a title. Whether they are using it to have sex or chat with their sister I honestly don't care and personally I don't need to know.

The hotels set their own rules rules, some do some don't. I don't think we have to analyze every question asked for Pete sakes.

So what is the point here? If you're against the hotels allowing this then write a letter to them directly but to complain about how the posters are asking a question is is...oh never mind what's the point the horse is dead.

 

[miguel]

Otra mas....

What exactly is the point of this thread? Do you want the mods to edit the threads to read " what hotel will allow me to bring in a ho? "

I don't know about anyone else but I really don't care why they need one and prefer to see "Guest friendly" as a title. Whether they are using it to have sex or chat with their sister I honestly don't care and personally I don't need to know.

The hotels set their own rules rules, some do some don't. I don't think we have to analyze every question asked for Pete sakes.

So what is the point here? If you're against the hotels allowing this then write a letter to them directly but to complain about how the posters are asking a question is is...oh never mind what's the point the horse is dead.

Here comes another one!!!!.

And what's your problem with people talking about about an issue here?.

Since when we need to send letters anywhere when we want to talk about an issue here?.

Why don't you read the thread....There it says what the point of it.

Btw: 2 moderators did NOT see anything wrong about starting this thread....BUUUT feel free and do what you do best, .

 

[laurapasinifan]

"I".

Do you think ALLL shady charactesr bought up to a "guests friendly" hotel are "leaders" in their communities?.

you got me laughing on this one buddy, ha ha ha

I dont even think that question can be answered......

good luck i see the wicked one from the north is on your scent...

tell you the truth that means she is off my scent ..so sorry you are on your own ha ha ha ha

be nice she doesnt loose atta boys...strike that make it atta-girls, when she dogs you on the point system.....

she has whole CAULDRON of evil points to dish out....what made me say cauldron??

oops got a go

bad bob out

 

[Beads]

Miguel,

A hotel has the right to make whatever policies they want and enforce them as long as they are legal. A customer has the right to seek out hotels that meet their needs and use them. If a hotel has rules a customer dislikes they have the right to go to another hotel. If a hotel with stringent rules can no longer survive because they cannot meet the needs of enough customers they will go out of business and have to sell it.

These so called "guest friendly" hotels which are so deplorable as you describe, happen to provide a service for customers seeking them out. If there was no need for them they wouldn't be in business. They also wouldn't be in such high demand as you can see by the countless times people ask about information for one.

So you are entitled to your own opinion but you shouldn't be so concerned with what other people are doing as long as it doesn't effect you.

Possibly you or someone close to you owns a hotel which is NOT "guest friendly" and cannot compete with the business of these other hotels?

You seem so adamantly against this type of stuff. If your in the majority you should be able to do something about it legally to fix your situation. If your in the minority (more than likely) you could just move someplace more fitting where they don't allow this type of behavior which seems to bother you so much.

 

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Two friends and I spent a week at the Acuarium (Nov 5-12). The property was very nice and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. As it was our first trip to the DR and our spanish very limited the staff made us feel at home and that was greatly appreciated.The hotel was guest friendly so I'm sure you singles guys can appreciate that but it was by no means a singles hotel as there were families staying there as well. The grounds were beautiful with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant, bar and lounge. I'd highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the DR.
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[jrzyguy]

Miguel,

A hotel has the right to make whatever policies they want and enforce them as long as they are legal. A customer has the right to seek out hotels that meet their needs and use them. If a hotel has rules a customer dislikes they have the right to go to another hotel. If a hotel with stringent rules can no longer survive because they cannot meet the needs of enough customers they will go out of business and have to sell it.

These so called "guest friendly" hotels which are so deplorable as you describe, happen to provide a service for customers seeking them out. If there was no need for them they wouldn't be in business. They also wouldn't be in such high demand as you can see by the countless times people ask about information for one.

So you are entitled to your own opinion but you shouldn't be so concerned with what other people are doing as long as it doesn't effect you.

Possibly you or someone close to you owns a hotel which is NOT "guest friendly" and cannot compete with the business of these other hotels?

You seem so adamantly against this type of stuff. If your in the majority you should be able to do something about it legally to fix your situation. If your in the minority (more than likely) you could just move someplace more fitting where they don't allow this type of behavior which seems to bother you so much.

did you read his last trip report? it was all sitting by a pool at an AI and nothing else.

 

[apostropheman]

here's a thought:

instead of being so judgmental we should all take a page from the Lennon songbook and
IMAGINE<object height="355" width="425">

<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jEOkxRLzBf0&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></object>

IMAGINE

Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say I'm
a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

 

[miguel]

No me digas......

Miguel,

A hotel has the right to make whatever policies they want and enforce them as long as they are legal. A customer has the right to seek out hotels that meet their needs and use them. If a hotel has rules a customer dislikes they have the right to go to another hotel. If a hotel with stringent rules can no longer survive because they cannot meet the needs of enough customers they will go out of business and have to sell it.

These so called "guest friendly" hotels which are so deplorable as you describe, happen to provide a service for customers seeking them out. If there was no need for them they wouldn't be in business. They also wouldn't be in such high demand as you can see by the countless times people ask about information for one.

So you are entitled to your own opinion but you shouldn't be so concerned with what other people are doing as long as it doesn't effect you.

Possibly you or someone close to you owns a hotel which is NOT "guest friendly" and cannot compete with the business of these other hotels?

You seem so adamantly against this type of stuff. If your in the majority you should be able to do something about it legally to fix your situation. If your in the minority (more than likely) you could just move someplace more fitting where they don't allow this type of behavior which seems to bother you so much.

Read post number 19, paragraph 7.....It will answer your ASSumption.

Laurapasinifan: You think?....Are you saying someone with "power" can throw away 3 "negative" points (like it happened) in one shot?.....Noooooo.....Seriously?....Tell me something I don't know.....Wahahahahaha!.

 

[miguel]

Adonde esta?.....

did you read his last trip report? it was all sitting by a pool at an AI and nothing else.

My last trip report?.

"It was all sitting by a pool at an AI and nothing else".

Are you sure?.

I seem to forget I wrote such trip report.....Would you please be so kind and post the link?.

Perhaps I am getting too old since I don't remember "sitting by a pool at an AI".

Please, refresh my memory......Darn old age!!.

Next thing one of you guys will tell me is that you saw me going into a "guest friendly" hotel with 3 "professionals" who wanted to make me their sex slave!!!.

Oooooh, the insanity.....Darn old age.

 

[Berzin]

Name me one hotel where I can't bring in a "guest"(the next trip it will be exclusively university women from Santiago, chicas serias that are studying to be doctors and lawyers! LOL!:cheeky::cheeky::cheeky if I pay whatever fee I need to pay.

Some places make you pay a small fee, others make you pay the full nightly amount. Others you can bribe the guards and they will let you sneak someone up if you do not want to pay the full AI fee.

So I don't know which hotels you stay at but please. You pull out the right amount of green and there are no problems.

The cabanas are for dominicans who only want to pay for using the room and leaving inconspicuously and for those who do not want to be seen under any circumstances in public together. For longer stays its the hotels.

And if you are so concerned with theft and embarrassment, there is always Puerto Rico or a villa in the DR so you can stay by yourself.

But hey, even the Amish deserve a vacation every once in a while!!!WAHAHA!!!

 

[SantiagoDR]

I first ran into this "Guest Friendly or Not Guest Friendly" policy on my first visit to the DR in 1991 in Sosua. I had the entire week of Thanksgiving off so I booked a suite on the beach. My Jamaican girlfriend only had the 4 days off for Thanksgiving and therefore was to join me Wednesday evening for the rest of the week.

I had made friends with the daytime bellboy, who spoke excellent English, and the two of us went to the airport to pickup my Jamaican girlfriend. So far, so good.

When we arrived back at the hotel it was after business hours so the office was closed. The guard refused to let my girlfriend come in, being Jamaican, he assumed she was a Dominican hooker.

After a long time of talking, the bellboy and I finally convinced him to let her in. I refused to tip the guard to allow her in, since she was not simply a "Guest". My girlfriend was upset and refused to speak to help convince the guard that she was not a Dominicana.

We were both booked for the suite, but being after hours I had no way to prove she was not simply a "Guest". Had I known better, I would have carried proof that she was indeed booked with the suite along with me. A case of the guard assuming because of her color that she was a hooker, the thought never occurred to me.

On subsequent trips to the DR, I always made sure of what the policy was and advised management to tell the guard that my guest was not a "Guest".

PS: We had been to many other islands together, but the DR was first time we ran into this problem.


Don ♥ SantiagoDR

 

[Berzin]

SantiagoDR-why didn't you just show the security guard her passport and her airline tickets? That seems like it would of ended the drama with the quickness.

Now, did you assume that the security guard thought your girlfriend was a hooker or just an unregistered guest? Did he come flat out and say it?

Remember, these guys are instructed to let NO ONE in who is not a guest wearing the wristband. Maybe he was just doing his job.

 

[Kyle]

miguel, i'm shocked !!! :laugh:

the DR needs to take a page out of the Costa Rica book. most hotels charge a fee for "guests" and a dress code for the women that visit men. i know it sounds stupid but it protects the integrity of the hotel (family, children) and it makes you "pay to play".

prostitution is legal in Costa Rica...why not the DR ??
let's stir the pot a little more :laugh:

 

[laurapasinifan]

miguel, i'm shocked !!! :laugh:


prostitution is legal in Costa Rica...why not the DR ??
let's stir the pot a little more :laugh:

hmm I thought it was legal in the DR.....when did it change?




bob

 

[laurapasinifan]

this is a moot point if you TAKE a women to a hotel...if she is with you when you check in there is no issue period.

this subject w should only concern women or men if you are a women or gay, that were not with you when you booked your room and you told the hotel you are alone. THEN you come bring someone back to your room for an over nighter.....

I see an issue from the hotels point of view that you paid for a single and got a double...


bob