Ipanema is the place these days. The band sucks, but it packs in the gals. Fewer Thai Gals than ever. Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai make up the majority.
The bar above Ipanema has a Thai Band with Dancers. They switch between Thai and Western songs and are a lot of fun, although too few customers leaves it feeling a bit quiet.
Philipine bars on the bottom floor seem good, but get quiet early too.
Top Ten is now Top Five... and word is it's a BOMB. Don't waste your time.
The Bar at the top of the stairs that was once only LadyBoys is now going heavy into new girls. Indonesean and Philipine, with Freelancers free to come and go.
The Vietnamese started taking lower prices. This has forced all the girls to accept lower prices all around.
I've heard that you can get a 2 for 1 easier than you can bargain a lowlow rate.
Beware the common trick of the girl adding on taxi fare in the morning, adding 20-50 bucks to the tab. Include taxis fare, or the lack of it in your bidding.
Yes, the Conrad is a go. But they've jumped their prices sky high lately, Add in the jump in taxi rates and you'll get better value at a hotel closer to Orchard.