Bringing guests to my hotel room in Mexico City?

[+ tassojunior]

I agree and everything that has happened has been for the worse, particularly Acapulco.

I miss Acapulco of old a lot. The views from the main street on the cliffs was amazing as were the ever-so-friendly young escorts crowding the Zocola. The velvety smooth hairless skin of the mostly indigenous guys was arousing even though it was hard to get them past hotel security. So sad how it fell.

[+ azdr0710]

this thread was resurrected, so will offer my comment which I seem to have forgotten to do after my first visit last April (2019) to CDMX.....

 

we (one other travel companion in a separate room) stayed at the Roommate Hotel Valentina on Amberes in the heart of the "gay area" of the somewhat-faded Zona Rosa.....I did have one visit by a provider and I asked the desk guy ahead of time if I could have "un amigo" visit....he said yes, but his ID would need to be shown and copied.....the provider did not mind doing this and the desk guy (who almost certainly knew what was going on) seemed used to this request (I suppose the neighborhood and even the culture of the "Roommate" hotel chain had something to do with it).......the hotel is smallish and the desk's prying eyes are nearly impossible to avoid on the way to the elevator.....

Edited January 29, 2020 by azdr0710

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

There are too many beautiful neighborhood Airbnbs in CDMX (with daily housekeeping, gym, etc) to consider dealing with archaic rules from a large hotel. I wouldn't want to put anyone- escort or grindr meet- through having to have his ID copied.

[Deadlift1]

I was looking at Airbnb for CDMX. Some of them have relatively high cleaning and service fees which in some cases almost doubles the stated teaser rates making them more expensive than a comparable hotel.

[curiousbynature12]

this thread was resurrected, so will offer my comment which I seem to have forgotten to do after my first visit last April (2019) to CDMX.....

 

we (one other travel companion in a separate room) stayed at the Roommate Hotel Valentina on Amberes in the heart of the "gay area" of the somewhat-faded Zona Rosa.....I did have one visit by a provider and I asked the desk guy ahead of time if I could have "un amigo" visit....he said yes, but his ID would need to be shown and copied.....the provider did not mind doing this and the desk guy (who almost certainly knew what was going on) seemed used to this request (I suppose the neighborhood and even the culture of the "Roommate" hotel chain had something to do with it).......the hotel is smallish and the desk's prying eyes are nearly impossible to avoid on the way to the elevator.....

 

I stayed at the Room Mate Valencia during my trip last month and was able to bring back hook ups to my room without an ID check. I never asked the desk for permission and met guys outside. That place would be a perfect 3 star option for CDMX if they had central heating. I also stayed at the Hyatt Regency Mexico City and was able to bring friends back to my room late at night without anyone caring.

 

BTW, since this thread is active, is anyone going to Backdoor XL in Mexico City this year? Weighing whether to go and split my time between that and Zona Rosa clubs and bars next month.

[12is12]

I stayed at Le Meridien, and had no problems.

[lonely_john]

As long as one stays at a big / international hotel, no issues at all. Small / boutique hotels might be pickier about who they let transit their reception / lobby and if they let them go up to your room. Mexico City is the safest city in Mexico and Zona Rosa is gayland hence way more chances to get working boys quicker inside you(r room). Other big Mexican cities are safe for the most part as long as one stays in touristic areas which usually have more police surveillance (I think this universal knowledge and common sense practice applies to any country in the world). When bringing up boys to your room exercise common caution but in my experience no hustler will try anything knowing that most big hotels have CCTV. Still, if you are not 100% sure about one provider, trust your gut. Only thing I’ve heard from Mexicans as general safety advice in their country is to avoid being alone on the street late nights in dangerous neighborhoods, and cities that are right by the border with the US as there is high incidence of human trafficking of illegal immigrants and drug smuggling into the US, which means heavy presence of drug cartels, even if unnoticed. The only rarity in the last decade is Cancun (not a border city) which has become somewhat dangerous thanks to increased presence of drug cartels but only because more Americans travel to the resorts, especially during Spring Break every year, and the demand for Coke has increased exponentially.

Edited March 14, 2020 by lonely_john

[lonely_john]

By the way @Guy Fawkes Mexico is not South America so you might want to move this thread to the Traveling Members forum.

[+ Italiano]

By the way @Guy Fawkes Mexico is not South America so you might want to move this thread to the Traveling Members forum.

 

Thanks @lonely_john.

It is a bit annoying to read (not only here) that any Country south of USA is "South America"....

Mexico is still North America, and from Guatemala to Panama is Central America. Plus the Caribbean Islands where they speak Spanish.

South America starts from Colombia/Venezuela.

 

@Guy Fawkes is it possible to change the topic "South America" with "Latin America"?.....Just a suggestion...

[mike carey]

@Guy Fawkes is it possible to change the topic "South America" with "Latin America"?.....Just a suggestion...

But that would exclude most of the Caribbean countries and territories and Belize (Ok, I know they are in here for being south of the border, not South America) and the Guianas. I can't see a big issue with the current delineation.

[lonely_john]

But that would exclude most of the Caribbean countries and territories and Belize (Ok, I know they are in here for being south of the border, not South America) and the Guianas. I can't see a big issue with the current delineation.

Good call [uSER=3916]@xafnndapp[/uSER] and @mike carey It would make more sense to change the forum name from “South America“ to “Latin America & Caribbean” to group the entire Spanish speaking region as a whole from Mexico all the way down to Chile and Argentina. Brazilians don’t have a problem understanding Spanish, and from ethnic and cultural standpoint they are considered as Latin in the US and other major markets. As for the Caribbean region, Spanish is still prevalent. Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, where a good portion of escorts come from, they all speak Spanish. Only Haiti is French and some few small islands including Jamaica, Curação, Trinidad, Barbados, Bahamas speak English but they are often forced to learn some Spanish to do commerce with the nations around. Plus I don’t hear often any requests for info about Belize and the Guyanas. I hope @Guy Fawkes would consider for sense of practicality.

Edited March 14, 2020 by lonely_john

[+ José Soplanucas]

Perhaps the thread should be renamed "Real South"?

[+ tassojunior]

How things changed fast since this thread started with Mexico closing the border to US citizens.

[lonely_john]

How things changed fast since this thread started with Mexico closing the border to US citizens.

Basically because Mexico, and Latin America in general, have very poor public health care systems so if more infected people get into Mexico, the impact would be much more devastating than for a developed country. It was only after ground zero regions in China were quarantined that they slowed down the virus spread. That’s why they did it in Italy, that’s why they did it in the US, and they will probably do it in Canada and other countries as well. Tourism and business flights will stop for a while only allowing good import/exports to ensure the well functioning of economies.

[+ José Soplanucas]

Basically because Mexico, and Latin America in general, have very poor public health care systems

 

Not true.

[lonely_john]

Not true.

Compared to the first world definitely true. Please do not compare against major metropolitan areas like Mexico City, Guadalajara etc, or high end private clinics and hospitals in big cities where one gets 5-stars PAID medical attention. Mexico as a country is much more than just Mexico City.

[+ Italiano]

Basically because Mexico, and Latin America in general, have very poor public health care systems .

 

ABSOLUTLEY not true.

[+ Italiano]

Compared to the first world definitely true. Please do not compare against major metropolitan areas like Mexico City, Guadalajara etc, or high end private clinics and hospitals in big cities where one gets 5-stars PAID medical attention. Mexico as a country is much more than just Mexico City.

 

I lived in Mexico for 10 years and traveled a lot everywhere throughout the Country in those 10 years. During a vacation in Maracaibo, Venezuela (where, as many Italians, I had relatives living who had amazing public health system) I had to go to ER and was impressed by their efficiency and system, for free. Cuba, as fucked up and "wrong" as it has been and is, has always had an amazing health system. I also experienced public health system in Argentina and Ecuador.

 

Believe me, your statement "Mexico, and Latin America in general, have very poor public health care systems" is simply NOT true.

[+ José Soplanucas]

The problem when you make these self centered statements is that usually they are comparing apples and oranges. The fact is that in one hand health care systems are fragmented and on the other, what is the standard you use to assess a health care system? And against who are you comparing. Americans may feel very well including themselves in the first world to compare against South America, but American Health care system is considerable worse than man European countries'.

If we are talking about physical resources and technology, yes Mexico and Latin America in general are poorer than USA and Europe. But I we talk about Human Resources, preventive care, reach of the system, and overall efficiency, I think we are ahead. With considerable less resources we are servicing more people and keeping them healthier.

[lonely_john]

[uSER=3916]@xafnndapp[/uSER] @latbear4blk I respect your disagreement with me. I keep my position and still think Latin America is less prepared and has less resources. Adults and children in those countries still die from what in the 1st world are considered preventable diseases, can’t find beds in hospitals in normal situations, or get access to basic medical attention, and there are the chronically ill that don’t receive adequate treatment regularly. They will be more at risk if the pandemic hits them hard.

Edited March 15, 2020 by lonely_john

[+ Italiano]

[uSER=3916]@xafnndapp[/uSER] @latbear4blk I respect your disagreement with me. I keep my position and still think Latin America is less prepared and has less resources. They will be more at risk if the pandemic hits them hard.

I respect your opinion too

[RealAvalon]

[uSER=3916]@xafnndapp[/uSER] @latbear4blk I respect your disagreement with me. I keep my position and still think Latin America is less prepared and has less resources. Adults and children in those countries still die from what in the 1st world are considered preventable diseases, can’t find beds in hospitals in normal situations, or get access to basic medical attention, and there are the chronically ill that don’t receive adequate treatment regularly. They will be more at risk if the pandemic hits them hard.

I may have missed this earlier in the thread. Which Latin American countries have you lived in?

Edited March 17, 2020 by RealAvalon

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

ABSOLUTLEY not true.

 

Agreed. CDMX and other cities in Mexico have fantastic health care.

 

I may have missed this earlier in the thread. Which Latin American countries have you lived in?

 

This is a valid question.

[miabtm]

I confess I took a little trip to Mexico because I came across a scort in Guadalajara (when researching a trip to PV, which I didnt make) who was sooo my type (and only 1500pesos!). I imagined spending hour after hour with him, but alas, although he was nearly as good as the pics and remarkably friendly, once the condom came on it was, well practically non existent.

Anyway, rather than sticking around Guadalajara, Im headed to Mexico City for a week. Any providers suggested (I like tall dark handsome--and hung)? Any budget hotel (<1000MXN/50USD) suggested? Looking at this Hotel Embassy, looks nice and functional, good location only $30 (i love a bargain!--hence much of the appeal for going to Mexico)

Can I assume that a hotel of any significant size is not going to be keeping tabs on who is coming and going? (Had several guys from Grindr over today here at the Best Western Centro Historico Guadalajara, which I recommend--if you are in Guadalajara, which alas I do not recommend...)