San Jose - Hotel Recommendations

[Dickhead]

So as we can see, due to frequent management changes and the general vicissitudes of life in Latin America, it's best to get the info straight from the horse's mouth. That is the point I have been trying to make. Yes, at any given hotel, one may succeed in violating policy, especially by spreading some money around. But to my way of thinking, most people going to a foreign country on vacation, to monger, are not going to want to roll the dice like that. Might work one time and not another, or on one shift and not another, and so forth. Not worth it, in my opinion. Similarly, I buy weed on the street in San José all the time. But if someone says to me, 'Is it okay to buy weed on the street in San José?,' I am not going to say, 'Oh sure, it's totally fine.' I am going to say, YMMV, and watch your ass.

[New Bound]

Hi Dickhead,

Officially the Maragato is not girl friendly, I called to check. So I would not recommend anyone making a reservation there. The hotel is under new management. However, I was also informed by a fellow traveler that he stayed there recently and didn't have problems bringing a girl back unless the girl was dressed in a risque manner, otherwise no problems. This is a family hotel, after all. He stated he tipped the day shift staff $10 per guest, with no problems. He didn't know about the night shift. I was looking to see if anyone else had stayed there recently, to confirm what my friend stated. I'm doing business literally across the street from this hotel, which is part of the reason I wanted to stay there. Thanks.

[Dickhead]

Contact the hotel and ask them yourself if they allow guests. Don't rely on second-hand information that is possibly outdated. Hotels go from chica-friendly to not chica-friendly and vice versa, all the time. Save the hotel's reply. If they say they allow guests, they can't refuse your hooker, not legally at least.

I simply cannot understand people's reluctance to do this.

[New Bound]

Hi guys, has anyone stayed at El Maragato lately? I know the place is a bit rundown, but does anyone stayed there recently? Is it chica friendly? Thanks again guys!

[World Travel 69]

I had the lower street corner room, too much traffic and people noise. They said it was a premium room. It should be a discount room.

The Hemingway was bought by a well traveled interesting American named Deacon about 6 months ago, who now runs it with his lovely Nicaraguan wife.

Most of the rooms were redone, and if you are looking for a moderately priced alternative to the San Jose "regulars". I suggest you stop by and chat with him.

I wouldn't stay anywhere else these days!

Pura Vida.

E

[Jimmy Di]

I would recommend staying East of Calle Central Alfredo Volio.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/ed...KcFS7tIKHTkJfA

Thanks for the map and list of hotels.

I'm assuming I should contact the hotel to find out their guest policy, correct?

P.S. : I just contacted the Park Inn and they have a $100 guest fee.

[World Travel 69]

I would recommend staying East of Calle Central Alfredo Volio.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/ed...KcFS7tIKHTkJfA

Does anyone know if the Park Inn is girl-friendly?

[Dickhead]

You're asking these questions about a lot of hotels that most of us would never use, and you wouldn't really be able to rely on the answers anyway, because these things are constantly changing. What you need to do is contact these hotels directly, ask if they allow guests, and if so, are there any fees? Then save the replies in case they will not adhere to what they promised. There is no reason to be hesitant or shy about doing this, as everything you plan on doing is perfectly legal.

[Jimmy Di]

Does anyone know if the Park Inn is girl-friendly?

[Jimmy Di]

Don't know the hotel, but I wouldn't stress out about being a few miles from the Del Rey. Cabs are cheap (no tipping required or expected, BTW) and have meters (make sure they use the meter). They are also safer than in many places because each cab traces back to an individual medallion holder and no holder may have more than one medallion. I ostentatiously write down the cab number before I get in, and have a map in my hand that I pretend to look at to make sure they don't take the long way around. But, if it is at all busy they have no motivation to deviate because they are better off with more flag drops than more distance. I walk downtown at night but would not do so with a GF. At all.

Thank you again.

I know that the way a chica dresses may raise some eyebrows by security or the front desk but any idea on whether the Hilton is girl-friendly or not?

[Dickhead]

Thanks for the Sleep Inn suggestion.

Would you happen to know if the Hilton Garden Inn (which looks to be a little more than a mile away) is girl-friendly and if it's practical to stay that far away from the Del Ray?

Don't know the hotel, but I wouldn't stress out about being a few miles from the Del Rey. Cabs are cheap (no tipping required or expected, BTW) and have meters (make sure they use the meter). They are also safer than in many places because each cab traces back to an individual medallion holder and no holder may have more than one medallion. I ostentatiously write down the cab number before I get in, and have a map in my hand that I pretend to look at to make sure they don't take the long way around. But, if it is at all busy they have no motivation to deviate because they are better off with more flag drops than more distance. I walk downtown at night but would not do so with a GF. At all.

[Jimmy Di]

If you want to be downtown near the Del Rey, I'd suggest the Sleep Inn, which is right behind it, and has a casino. It's not a 'high-end' hotel but probably the best one in the downtown area. It took me a while to think of the name, hence the two posts.

Thanks for the Sleep Inn suggestion.

Would you happen to know if the Hilton Garden Inn (which looks to be a little more than a mile away) is girl-friendly and if it's practical to stay that far away from the Del Ray?

[Dickhead]

If you want to be downtown near the Del Rey, I'd suggest the Sleep Inn, which is right behind it, and has a casino. It's not a 'high-end' hotel but probably the best one in the downtown area. It took me a while to think of the name, hence the two posts.

[Dickhead]

You don't really need A / see in San José and there are no really upscale hotels in the downtown area.

[Jimmy Di]

My GF and I were planning on staying at the Taormina on our upcoming trip to SJ because it's decent and close to the Del Rey. However the air conditioning is not working there and I was told it will not be up and running for some time.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a very nice hotel (hopefully not too far from the Del Rey) and girl-friendly?

Thanks much.