So far the best Hotel I've stayed at in the PH is Okada. It's basically a small city inside a hotel.
@simplyscotted5 күн бұрын
I didn't get a chance to stay there. Next time I'm back in the Philippines I'll check it out and do a review!
@nickl55208 күн бұрын
Did you tip the attendant when he brought you the cake and the champagne? Is it more appropriate to tip your housekeeping and the special amenities staff at the end of your trip or throughout? Looks like an amazing hotel, nice video.
@simplyscotted8 күн бұрын
It really depends on you. Given that we stayed there for multiple days it's easier to do at the end. If it's a overnight stay and you know you'll only have one or two encounters with the staff you can do it right then and there.
@hkbuddy9700611 күн бұрын
I wish to point out an error in your clip. This lounge is only reserved for Star Alliance international first and business class passengers, your Star Alliance status will not get you in.
@simplyscotted10 күн бұрын
That is correct, misspoke on that part.
@BAAviationOfficial14 күн бұрын
Yes, that is correct for their flights 3 months ago, but now there are 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights out of LAX for Hawaiian airlines. One leaves at 8:30AM, and the other leaves at 10:30AM.
@simplyscotted13 күн бұрын
Nice! Glad they added another flight. I went to Hawaii right before they changed it.
@adelaidacabus776814 күн бұрын
Are pets allowed?
@simplyscotted13 күн бұрын
I believe service dogs only, unfortunately.
@danielito376615 күн бұрын
I ❤ Manila
@simplyscotted13 күн бұрын
beautiful place!
@R.MoutdoorsАй бұрын
China
@simplyscottedАй бұрын
@@R.Moutdoors nope, would you believe me if I told you this was in the United States?
@AsherDealАй бұрын
Earth
@simplyscottedАй бұрын
@AsherDeal technically yes, but where
@ulricortega4238Ай бұрын
Thanks for this cool video 😁, all that’s left to do is advertise it
@simplyscottedАй бұрын
@@ulricortega4238 thanks! This is one of my favorite ways to rack up points
@nickwinnАй бұрын
I think everyone knows about Turtle Bay from the movie forgetting sarah marshall.
@simplyscottedАй бұрын
That's a classic right there...back when movies were good haha
@aimenassil63532 ай бұрын
i just stayed there bro, 4 days. it was truly amazing. your video helped me big time. i will only go there from now on. i just got back into california about 24 hours ago
@simplyscotted2 ай бұрын
Awesome! hope you had an amazing time there! The buffet breakfast was amazinggggg still dream about it haha
@aimenassil63532 ай бұрын
@@simplyscotted bro, i wish i spent all 9 days there. i was in Bohol the first 5. the people at the resort are so professional, i made so m any friends took so many pictures with the staff. i want to go back so bad. i bought 30k pesos from the website at a discounted rate compared to full price, it was like 124 bucks @ 10k pesos so i did 30k to my room and i literally used every penny down to the wire correctly. i could go on and go on about it man so much more came from it too. my mind is still there, cant stop thinking bout it
@simplyscotted2 ай бұрын
@ love to hear it! Definitely the best play to stay in the Philippines
@troythaplug76673 ай бұрын
Dose it have to be birth certificate or can I use my original Social Security card?
@simplyscotted3 ай бұрын
I do believe you need a birth certificate.
@cchang9143 ай бұрын
How did you upgrade to business class? Thanks.
@simplyscotted3 ай бұрын
@@cchang914 I didn’t upgrade, I just used reward points to cover the cost. I transferred my AMEX points to aeroplan. I was able to get a transfer rate at 4.5 cents per point. If I fly I usually don’t pay.
@janeenpatricio12203 ай бұрын
Thank you for appreciating filipino hospitality ❤ looking forward to celebrate my birthday here ❤ thanks for the tour!
@celina24043 ай бұрын
Hi! May I ask If you know how many room per floor are there in shangrila the fort? ☺️
@simplyscotted3 ай бұрын
The Shangri-La at the Fort has 576 guest rooms and suites spread over 61 floors. While the exact number of rooms per floor may vary slightly depending on the layout, suite placements, and amenities, an average estimation can be calculated. Assuming a rough distribution, dividing 576 rooms by 61 floors gives approximately 9-10 rooms per floor on average. However, this can differ for certain floors dedicated to suites, event spaces, or other amenities.
@celina24043 ай бұрын
@@simplyscotted okay!!! Thankyousomuchh!! This help me a lot for academic purposes!! thankyou!!💗💗
@tomh53955 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review. One correction at the very beginning. Status does NOT get you into the Polaris Lounge. You can only get in if you are flying United Polaris or another Star Alliance in First or Business class. Also, agree that the restaurant and the buffet are both free, so no charge for anything unless you'd like to leave a tip at the restaurant or bar. I've only been in the SFO Polaris lounge once, later in the evening, and it was quite crowded due to so many overseas flight inbound and outbound at that time of day, so we didn't eat in the restaurant either, but I have used the restaurant in both EWR and IAD and the food was excellent.
@simplyscotted5 ай бұрын
You are correct on both topics, thanks for input it is always welcomed. Always trying to expand my knowledge on the rules and regulations as I explore the world through reward programs.
@walkingparisiantman-js4nb5 ай бұрын
Nice
@LisaPalermo-e3j5 ай бұрын
Nice video! Thanks for sharing......FYI, dining in the restaurant is included in the access to the Polaris Lounge at SFO. There is not an extra fee. Happy travels!
@simplyscotted5 ай бұрын
@@LisaPalermo-e3j nice, Ive actually stayed away from that both times I went thinking it was a pay option. So I’ll definitely take advantage of that next time. Thanks for the feedback 🙏
@MrShwaggins5 ай бұрын
Except try saying something critically bad about some of the other countries leaders, royal families or government. Don't worry, we are slowly becoming as restrictive as the other countries but at least the founders gave us a fighting chance.
@nicholasthibeault17295 ай бұрын
Nah just the peanut butter selection in America is enough to prove it to me. No where else on earth do you have as many choices as in the States. We definitely ain't perfect and shit has gone down hill recently, but there's no where as awesome over all... Greater than the sum of it's parts.
@simplyscotted5 ай бұрын
Hahaha the peanut butter selection is pretty dope 😂
@nidamanalopaanolalabasyunn926 ай бұрын
Naka akyat na ako dyn way back 2018 napaka Ganda Lugar
@meinradopantaleon64886 ай бұрын
Exact location in makati city, need to know. Tks
@melodyshortmusic6 ай бұрын
Good topic
@rgeeshorts6 ай бұрын
I’m flying to Sfo to TPE to Kuala lumpur in business class for $99 🤭
@simplyscotted6 ай бұрын
@@rgeeshorts love to see those deals!
@rgeeshorts6 ай бұрын
@@simplyscotted true bro
@rgeeshorts6 ай бұрын
Are you driving BMW Z4 or Jaguar Ftype or something else?
@simplyscotted6 ай бұрын
@@rgeeshorts corvette c8 z06
@simplyscotted6 ай бұрын
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@simplyscotted6 ай бұрын
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@bbone11976 ай бұрын
Keep in mind, upgrade and early check-in is not guaranteed. If you want a specific room category, especially during a busy period, book what you want to be in instead of relying on the upgrade you might not get. $100 credit can also be only applied to one of spa or dining at certain places. Others can be a general property credit. The 4pm checkout and breakfast credit for 2 is worth it though.
@simplyscotted6 ай бұрын
Very true, always read the fine print, I've fortunately never encountered any issues with upgrades, check-in/check-out, or $100 credits. But I also travel in Asia where these programs are less saturated.
@jenniferriscar6 ай бұрын
😅
@jas59626 ай бұрын
Lol
@notalot63446 ай бұрын
aww that’s so cool he did that for you
@VironRosario6 ай бұрын
Fjfjd😢😭🥲
@J3LLY4D36 ай бұрын
Ik right theres been an avalanche
@simplyscotted6 ай бұрын
Pretty much the world is covered in snow now. Just bought a 2 story igloo for 3 million dollars in California