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[Bottom Feeder]

I left CR two days after 911. My favorite haunt then was the Park Hotel. Do you know of any simular hotels in San Jose area now? Cheap rooms, cheap girls always at the bar, and an possibly a Gringo owner?

Thanks

[Montana64]

I am only going to spend the first couple days in the SJ area, then heading west. How is the Tico hunting around Samara, Garza or Carrillo?

[Toadtamer2]

Public buses are fine. Take them at the old coca cola factory. You might want to buy your ticket in advance. If you buy on the spot you might have a few hours to wait. Watch your back at the station.

[Superman06]

Guys,

I can not afford $200.00 a night or anything close to that. I am looking for something close to the action, clean and affordable. I was looking at the Hemingway; anybody use this place before?

PS: Thanks for the info on the Airport Inn.

Here are a few places. I stayed at the Vista Linda on my first trip. Very cheap,(about $160 week) clean and secure. All rooms have a private bath and some kitchens. Though it is a bit away from the action. But easy enough to catch a taxi (about $5) or a bus (about $0.34) during the day. Located in an okay working class neighborhood. Several long time and returning residents are very helpful in showing you the ropes. The owner Carlos is a very laid back guy. Some say the neighborhood is bad but I never had a problem of any sort during the day. If going out at night, take a taxi. This is true of any place in San Jose.

I'm looking at the Hostel Marruecos also for this next trip. This is not your traditional Hostel it's actually a low end mp with rooms. Think Little Havana (old Zona Blue) but at a much lower costs. Plus it's just a few blocks from the HDR and Key Largo. Looks very convienent. Rooms with shared bathrooms start at $16 and with private bath $35.

[Maddur]

Superman06
I took the trip a few years back and enjoyed it. However note that the buses are always full and there are no toilets in the bus. The trip takes over 4 hours *go to the bathroom before boarding the bus!
Also keep your eyes open if you are walking to the bus stop in San Jose *not in a very safe neighborhood. Taxi preferred
/Raj

[Iguana Six]

Guys,

I can not afford $200.00 a night or anything close to that. I am looking for something close to the action, clean and affordable. I was looking at the Hemingway; anybody use this place before?

PS: Thanks for the info on the Airport Inn.

Try the Castillo or the Sportsmens Lodge. The Castillo is just up the block from the Hemingway, still close to the action, especially Zona blue and New Fantasy. For chicas in the lobby action and lots of sports channels, try the Sportsmens.

[James3433]

Guys,

I can not afford $200.00 a night or anything close to that. I am looking for something close to the action, clean and affordable. I was looking at the Hemingway; anybody use this place before?

PS: Thanks for the info on the Airport Inn.

[Superman06]

Going for my second trip to San Jose Dec 3 thru 12. Got a decent fare ($334 DCA to SJO American). I didn't get out of the city last time. This time I'm going to travel around the country a bit, maybe even take a few of the overpriced tours. But I guess I'll spend a most of time touring the SL and other tourist spots like last time.

I'm thinking about taking the public buses to places like Jaco and Limon. I used the city buses a bit on my last trip and they were just fine. Any comments about using the public bus for longer trips? It really is quite cheap compared to Interbus and other such companies.

If anyone here is going to be in town 12/3 to 12/12, drop me a PM.

[Mrmrmr]

Has anyone ever used this hotel? Are they GF friendly? I am looking for some place close to downtown, GF friendly, nice rooms and fairly priced. I knew that I'm asking for a lot but if you don't asked, you end up a virgin.

I'll be in CR in mid Febuary

James,

I've stayed there - it sucks. Very eco touristy - VERY disappointed in the actual hotel vs the website. The waterpark they tout is nothing more than a free pass to a nearby (another cab ride) small water park which is closed some days of the week, and WAAYYYY too far from ground zero if you want to monger much - the girls and you will not like the long, expensive cab ride.

The rooms were ok, the hotel staff unfriendly, to food acceptable, the location horrible.

[Prolijo]

Has anyone ever used this hotel? Are they GF friendly? I am looking for some place close to downtown, GF friendly, nice rooms and fairly priced. I knew that I'm asking for a lot but if you don't asked, you end up a virgin.

I'll be in CR in mid Febuary

If this is the Adventure Inn that I'm familiar with then it is not particularly close to downtown. In fact that Adventure Inn is located close to the Cariari and actually much closer to the airport than it would be to the Gulch. You'll be spending a lot of time and money on cabs to take you into town and will be harder pressed to talk a chica into going back with you to that hotel.

Also, regarding whether it is "GF friendly", I assume you mean GirlFriend Friendly, in which case I'm sure it is if you want to being your girlfriend with you on your trip. OTOH, if you're a "monger" or want to bring chicas back to your room, then you'll need to find out whether it is "monger-friendly" or "chica-friendly" or possibly even just "girl friendly" although also seems a little inaccurate to me. Sorry to bust your balls, but thought you should know the correct terminology.

I doubt anyone around here can really answer that question for you, since that area is not the usual location where most guys here stay (or maybe someone will), but if you're still interested in staying there your best bet would really be to just ask the hotel. The discreet way to do that would be to casually inquire in a phone call or e-mail (the manager is a gringo) what is their policy on bringing "unregistered guests" back to your room while you're staying there "or visits from local friends". Believe me they'll know what you're talking about and will let you know where they stand. They may discourage it but allow it. They may charge a guest fee or "chica fee". Or they may tell you they simply don't go for that sort of thing at all. Either way, you'll get the idea of their attitudes and if it turns out they seriously look down on it then you've really lost nothing since then you won't be staying there anyway or ever have to see them or talk to them again.

[Joe Roma]

I am headed to SJO on Nov.13th (6 days). I guess I will stay at the Del Ray. How much are rooms going for? I will be traveling alone and would like to meet up with someone that knows the ropes. I am 36 and fun to hang out with (that sounds gay). Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.

[James3433]

Has anyone ever used this hotel? Are they GF friendly? I am looking for some place close to downtown, GF friendly, nice rooms and fairly priced. I knew that I'm asking for a lot but if you don't asked, you end up a virgin.

I'll be in CR in mid Febuary

[JazzPlayer]

Loving life on my own this trip!

[Sexcape]

1st x'er in Costa Rica, although season TJ vet. Throwing out the bat signal early. Any one going to be in San Jose during Oct. 20-27?

[Expat13]

If anyone s in Jaco tonight and needs a wingman I will be down for it.

I know its last minute but thats my usual travel plans.