San Jose - Hotel Recommendations

[Germanicus]

Thanks for the feedback, now, you should be able to tell me this; I booked the cheapest room they had (Queen Room I think) and they said it's on 3rd floor. Now I know they have no lift, so how many flight of stairs do I have to go up? Because here in UK that is 3 floors up (the first floor is one up over the ground floor!).

From their pictures I think they only have a 3-floor building, so I reckon when they say 3rd floor, they mean 2 floors up from the ground, is that right!

I know it's a good exercise, but I might have to pay extra for the lazy chicas on high heels if they have to go up so many stairs! Or pay the doorman to carry them (and me! LOL).

Sorry for the late reply, didn't see this until recently.

Yes the queen rooms are a small hike. Chicas are use to walking everywhere so it's mainly us gringos who end up huffing and puffing to the top floor. By the end of the trip we were all use to walking so it wasn't so bad. Day 1 it was a bit of a pain. If your truly out of shape they have couches and chairs halfway up the stairs if you need a rest.

[Dgfd]

Currently $35

And add 16% tax on check-out.

[Nabru]

Thanks for the feedback, now, you should be able to tell me this; I booked the cheapest room they had (Queen Room I think) and they said it's on 3rd floor. Now I know they have no lift, so how many flight of stairs do I have to go up? Because here in UK that is 3 floors up (the first floor is one up over the ground floor!).

From their pictures I think they only have a 3-floor building, so I reckon when they say 3rd floor, they mean 2 floors up from the ground, is that right!

I know it's a good exercise, but I might have to pay extra for the lazy chicas on high heels if they have to go up so many stairs! Or pay the doorman to carry them (and me! LOL).

They number there ground floor rooms in the 100s. 2nd floor in the 200s, and your queen room will be on the 3rd floor. The balcony penthouse is the tricky one as even though it is numbered in the 300s it is up a spiral staircase that starts on the 3rd floor.

[Hammerin Hank]

Does anybody know the current guest fee for the Sleep Inn? I've read the forum here and seen 10$ 20$ and 40$. Anybody know the current rate?

Currently $35

[Uzinuzin]

I spent a week at amistad in October.

Thanks for the feedback, now, you should be able to tell me this; I booked the cheapest room they had (Queen Room I think) and they said it's on 3rd floor. Now I know they have no lift, so how many flight of stairs do I have to go up? Because here in UK that is 3 floors up (the first floor is one up over the ground floor!).

From their pictures I think they only have a 3-floor building, so I reckon when they say 3rd floor, they mean 2 floors up from the ground, is that right!

I know it's a good exercise, but I might have to pay extra for the lazy chicas on high heels if they have to go up so many stairs! Or pay the doorman to carry them (and me! LOL).

[Germanicus]

I finally booked at Hotel Amistad, I heard they also have cable connection in all rooms with reliable service, that is even better than WiFi for me. No need to worry about signal strength. Will write a feedback later.

I just need to sort out the 4 days beach trip plan. I posted on Quepos thread form some info.

I spent a week at amistad in October. Found the internet to be very fast. No problems using vpn for work. I didn't notice

A hard ethernet jack in the room but I also didn't look very hard. Wifi was fine for me. Also the restaurant across the street believe it or not.

Had decent wifi. One of the weirder things about Costa rica I noticed was the availability of free internet. I just wasn't expecting it. Dom Republic and jamaica could learn from this place.

[Uzinuzin]

I finally booked at Hotel Amistad, I heard they also have cable connection in all rooms with reliable service, that is even better than WiFi for me. No need to worry about signal strength. Will write a feedback later.

I just need to sort out the 4 days beach trip plan. I posted on Quepos thread form some info.

[UKJazzMan]

Hi, I recently stayed two nights at the Presendente (sorry about the spelling) it is about two blocks from del Ray, they have a dress code for anybody you bring back, but provided the girls are respectable that is to say boobs covered and not short skirts there is no problem. The hotel has good wifi, I could not get my iPad to work but mac did, I sometimes have this problem, there are also computers in reception you can use. I had a junior suite which was large and very nice. If you are expensing the hotel this would count as a business hotel where you could bring suitably dressed entertainment. I had no problem and saw a couple of other invited ladies for breakfast, which was good by the way. So it's not ideal if you are there to monger but ideal if you are on expenses and want to be close to Del Ray. Hope that helps, I have read other reports that say you can't take girls back, this was not he case when I was there provided the dress code is observed, which, frankly was fair enough.

I was at the Dunn Inn for the 4th time this year and can say that I had no issues connecting to the net. I usually work when I am there too. I did experience problems earlier in the year, but it was perfect this time. It looks like they now have ethernet connections in some of the rooms as well. Also, I have been able to hit the wireless connections within the HDR and SL every time as well as within the bar area in the Dunn Inn. Heading back again next week.

Pura Vida

[Grinder62]

i'll be staying a few days in san jose early jan 12, first visit. from what i've read the best places to stay is near the ground zero (del ray) in one of chica friendly hotels.

so the usual suspect really, sl, hlh, la amistad, dunn inn, castillo, morazon, hemmingway inn etc. now i read about all their pros and cons on various forums, but what other important thing for me is reliable, descent speed internet connection (wifi or cable, not important).

i need to do a few hours of work on occasions and connect to the office, so in your personal experience which one of these have a good internet connection for this purpose?

(btw, are there any quite cafe / bar i can go in emergency to use their free wifi? (don't even mind paying a bit or buying something for a good connection.)

why.

cheers

i was at the dunn inn for the 4th time this year and can say that i had no issues connecting to the net. i usually work when i am there too. i did experience problems earlier in the year, but it was perfect this time. it looks like they now have ethernet connections in some of the rooms as well. also, i have been able to hit the wireless connections within the hdr and sl every time as well as within the bar area in the dunn inn. heading back again next week.

pura vida

[Okietwister]

i'll be staying a few days in san jose early jan 12, first visit. from what i've read the best places to stay is near the ground zero (del ray) in one of chica friendly hotels.

so the usual suspect really, sl, hlh, la amistad, dunn inn, castillo, morazon, hemmingway inn etc. now i read about all their pros and cons on various forums, but what other important thing for me is reliable, descent speed internet connection (wifi or cable, not important).

i need to do a few hours of work on occasions and connect to the office, so in your personal experience which one of these have a good internet connection for this purpose?

(btw, are there any quite cafe / bar i can go in emergency to use their free wifi? (don't even mind paying a bit or buying something for a good connection.)

cheers,

i've stayed at sl, hlh, and dunn inn and had no problem establishing a good vpn connection to work in any of these hotels.

[Uzinuzin]

i'll be staying a few days in san jose early jan 12, first visit. from what i've read the best places to stay is near the ground zero (del ray) in one of chica friendly hotels.

so the usual suspect really, sl, hlh, la amistad, dunn inn, castillo, morazon, hemmingway inn etc. now i read about all their pros and cons on various forums, but what other important thing for me is reliable, descent speed internet connection (wifi or cable, not important).

i need to do a few hours of work on occasions and connect to the office, so in your personal experience which one of these have a good internet connection for this purpose?

(btw, are there any quite cafe / bar i can go in emergency to use their free wifi? (don't even mind paying a bit or buying something for a good connection.)

cheers,

[UpGrayed]

Hi All,

Long time reader and first time poster. Getting ready for my first trip to SJ in a few weeks and I am trying to figure out where to stay. I am not cost sensitive so was looking for something around the gulch that is sort of nice. Has anyone stayed at the M Hotel? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

When I get back I will post reiews as I would like to contribute to the forum as much as I consume info.

Thanks!

[Pipe Layer99]

Del Rey isn't girl-friendly. I believe that it is $15 a guest.

-Helpmann.

Thanks.

I looked up the web site and got their number. I called them right before I read your reply. They told me they charge $11 for each guest. That will add up knowing me. I will book elsewhere. Pipe

[Helpmann]

I'm making my 1st rip to San Jose this month and I'm looking for a decent hotel. Sportsmen's Lodge is booked. So I'm thinking about just staying at the Del Rey hotel. I haven't read much on here about it other than people using it for a short time place. I called and its only about $56 a night for a single room or $94 for a deluxe room.

I'm assuming the Del Rey is chica friendly, correct?

Are the rooms nice?

(the reason I'm wondering is because there is not much talk about it aside from short time use).

Thanks, Pipe

Del Rey isn't girl-friendly. I believe that it is $15 a guest.

-Helpmann

[Pipe Layer99]

I'm making my 1st rip to San Jose this month and I'm looking for a decent hotel. Sportsmen's Lodge is booked. So I'm thinking about just staying at the Del Rey hotel. I haven't read much on here about it other than people using it for a short time place. I called and its only about $56 a night for a single room or $94 for a deluxe room.

I'm assuming the Del Rey is chica friendly, correct?

Are the rooms nice?

(the reason I'm wondering is because there is not much talk about it aside from short time use).

Thanks, Pipe