Hank Daman wrote:
The worst thing about the HDL, to me, is that the location itself encourages quick sessions. Many moons ago, some of us would place under over wagers (no cash, just playful bets) about how long it would take a chica to come down the elevator. 20-25 minutes was not uncommon. I have not seen times like that in other venues; getting them out of 100% working mode can facilitate a better, longer session. Of course, the hotel is just one factor, but seems to make a difference.
That said, I said there for three nights on one of my earlier trips, and while it is not a great place to stay, I am glad I did it once. Being abel to head down the elevator any time of night into the belly of the beast was a thrill. That said, the room price is not more than double, with other hotel options not having risen nearly as quickly.
100% agree
I could have written your post - have done both things you described - "Placing bets" and staying there.
Not always, not all the time, and so many other factors are dependent (have I offered enough disclaimers

) but I also think you get a better time away from the place and it marks you by the girls as a rookie (refer to all my disclaimers) - plus, although the lowered room rate was a step in the right direction, the place - to me - IMO - me - is over priced and the rooms offer zero value - again, for me - I know plenty of guys love the place and it stays busy, and not everyone who stays there is on their virgin trip, so has to be many repeat guests.
I also think it does not give you a balanced view of CR as many tend never to leave the place - also have talked to numerous "CR Experts" (so called...) who were staying there and knew it all when in reality they did not know jack shit; just seems to foster that type of attitude in that type of guy.