San Jose General Reports

[HardDrive]

I can really only get away these dates from the wife and from work. Anyone chime in on how bad it might be during that time (holy week) anywhere that may be better. Mexico panama DR? Just went to Meddlin so that's out. I wonder if the pensions will be open and I'll probably mostly find higher priced seeking ladies but these maybe the ones that are gone with family for sure?.

Holy week is pretty bad. A lot of the ticos pack up the family and head to the beach. Upside is that the San Jose hotels will be much less crowded.

I would imagine the pensiones will be open as well as all of the gringo bars but there probably won't be as many women as there usually is. But there probably won't be that many guys there either.

[RealDeal80]

I can really only get away these dates from the wife and from work. Anyone chime in on how bad it might be during that time (holy week) anywhere that may be better. Mexico panama DR? Just went to Meddlin so that's out. I wonder if the pensions will be open and I'll probably mostly find higher priced seeking ladies but these maybe the ones that are gone with family for sure?.

[HardDrive]

The Club House is a very quiet section. I do believe however there are two rooms in the Club House section that share a bathroom. Be sure to read the description of the exact room on their website. I am assuming you booked directly on the hotel web site so you picked your exact room.

I was mistaken. There are not any rooms in the clubhouse that share a bathroom. There is one larger room that does have 2 queen beds in it though and that takes up a lot of the space. One of my favorite rooms, Amistad, is in the clubhouse area and I feel it is a great deal (for the Sportsmens) at $99.

Only real issue with the Clubhouse area was that the wifi coverage was a little spotty the last time I was there.

As far as the different areas of the hotel you have:

The clubhouse: A group of rooms to the left of the reception counter. These are isolated by a heavy door that eliminates most noise from the bar. These rooms are older and were part of the original hotel.

The courtyard: These rooms surround the bar area. From a layout perspective one of the nicest rooms in the hotel is in this area, the Presidential Suite. A huge space with a large front room, large bedroom and a walk-in shower you could have a party in. Priced at only $115. But the bedroom sits right beside where the security guard sits that checks all of the women's ID's. You can hear him through the wall when he whispers. Imagine what he can hear. All of the other rooms will get the bar noise until it closes at midnight. These rooms were also part of the original hotel.

The modern wing - Smaller but newer rooms behind the back bar. You will get some bar noise and if you get a room by the public toilet back there you will hear a lot of chica chatter. If someone is throwing a party in the Penthouse you will probably hear it.

The mansion wing - The newest and most lavish rooms in the back of the hotel. Many have large jacuzzis and also a regular tub / shower or walk-in shower. These rooms run for $119 to $179.

The Penthouse Suite - A huge, multi-level room with a loft. Really designed to throw a large party.

The Sportsmens, if you book through their site, shows you availability of each individual room and you can book the room you want. There is also a room by room floor plan on the site.

[Zeos1]

The only issue with a room in the bar area. Is the smirks and ribbing you'll get if you do a daytime session or two. A few years ago. A guy took 3 girls in a row to his room. He got a few looks and good natured ribbing after the first one. Applause after the second one. As he exited the room with his third girl of the afternoon. He came out in his underwear to a standing ovation. It was pretty hilarious and he was very kool about it. Taking a bow and ordering shots for the guys at the bar. You'll have a ball. I'll be there for my 10th Super Bowl this year. Great place!

I don't think the rooms around the bar and off of the entry are part of the clubhouse. The clubhouse part is to your right and past the manager's office as you go by the front desk, and the rooms are part of what was a separate building at one time, and they are quiet normally. You do not hear much if anything from the bar area back there. But your comments are applicable if you do get a room around the bar, or off the main entry hallway even. I've stayed in 3 or 4 or the rooms around the bar area, and it is a bit strange, and noisy at times.

[HardDrive]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to go to San Jose in April. It will be my first visit to Costa Rica. After having read several posts on this forum, I booked a room for 1 week at the Sportmen's Lodge. They reserved me a room in the Club House. Now I'm not sure about this room. Is it private enough and will I be able to get some sleep? I asked the people of the SL and they assured me that the room is private and quiet but of course they would not say otherwise. Perhaps I should upgrade to a room in the new wing? How do the rooms in the SL compare? Any advice on this will be most appreciated.http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/admincp/index.php?do=home

The Club House is a very quiet section. I do believe however there are two rooms in the Club House section that share a bathroom. Be sure to read the description of the exact room on their website. I am assuming you booked directly on the hotel web site so you picked your exact room.

[HardDrive]

This will be my first time visiting Costa Rica and that too only for two days Jan 17-19 next week. I am a somewhat experienced monger, older in age, having mongered in South America (Lima, Medellin), Asia (Bangkok, Hanoi, HCMC, Mumbai), and a bit in Europe, over the last 20 years.

I read most of the wonderful posts here over the last few months to build the basic knowledge. So, if my questions below appear nave, please forgive me. Also, I am new to ISG. If I should post this request elsewhere, pl. Advice.

I am looking to have say four encounters, one during the daytime and one in the evening / night on each of the days. I have tentatively booked myself in the Taormina Hotel. Could any of you kindly help me plan in detail my itinerary, by putting yourselves in my shoes, to get the best out of the two days? Some specific questions area:

1. Is Taormina is still one of the best places to stay to take a chica to the room? Given that, which is the best place to pick one up?

2. Do any of the massage parlors offer full service? Which ones are likely to these days? I am less interested in a happy ending stuff like a HJ or a BJ. Full service is my thing.

If someone creative can draw a play-by-play plan from late morning of Jan 17 to the late morning of Jan 19 for me, it would be ideal.

I cannot thank you enough. Again, although I could have probably compiled my own itinerary, the creative minds here will most likely come up with a superior plan, I am sure.

Any of the regular monger hotels are fine for bringing a girl back to the room. These include the Taormina, the Del Rey, the Sportsmens, the Castillo and the Hotel Little Havana. Of these the Taormina and the Del Rey will charge a guest fee for EVERY guest you take up to the room. You should email the hotel if this is a concern to you. The fee should be $20 or less but you should confirm. You can pick up a freelancer at any of these places. The Sportsmens will be the best (and not great) before 3 pm. The Castillo is good around dinner time, 5 to 7, The Taormina in the Sports bar will start getting busy around 6 pm and will stay the busiest until at least midnight. The Del Rey is 24 x 7 but really doesn't get too busy until around 10 or 10:30.

Keep in mind that even though the Taormina charges a guest fee it could still end up as cheap or cheaper than staying at the Castillo or Sportsmens as their room prices are higher except for the really small or undesirable rooms. This will depend on the rate you get from the hotel. The nice thing about the Castillo is they have an all inclusive option. 3 meals, free laundry, free local beers and liquor. If you eat or drink a lot it can be economical. Only staying two nights you would not be able to take advantage of some of the other benefits of the all inclusive like free transport back to the airport, discounted transport to Jaco, etc.

It is probably too late to book either the Castillo or the Sportsmens and get a decent room. Most of the ones available will probably be the least desirable. I would never recommend staying at the Del Rey but that is just my personal preference. For a two night stay, the Taormina will be great. Unlike the other hotels the Taormina has pretty much standard rooms and they are pretty good. Kind of reminds me of a Courtyard or Hilton Garden Inn in the states.

On my trip next week I am staying four nights at the Taormina, going to Panama City for 6 nights then returning to San Jose for 5 nights at the Castillo.

The massage parlors are called pensiones. From a legal perspective the women rent the room from the establishment and you pay them for service. Almost all offer covered full service but a lot will charge more for extras (BBBJ, CIM, DFK). Be sure to negotiate the total charge up front based on what you want to happen and for how long. Even with extras they are usually more economical than.

Regular freelancers.

Before noon, your best best are the pensiones. You will find the occasional freelancer in the Sportsmens, Del Rey, Taormina before noon but they are usually not the greatest quality. Monicas pension is probably the highest rated for gringos. It is a somewhat long walk from any of the gringo hotels but a cheap uber ride. Relax is also pretty close and well reviewed.

If you session early in one of the pensiones, I would just grab one from the Taormina after dinner. If noone suits you, the Sportsmens, Del Rey and Castillo are all within walking distance (but up a steep hill). After dark, especially since you are a newbie. Take a cab. A lot of pirate taxis are out front of all of the hotels (except the Castillo). They will generally charge you 2000 colones (about $3. 50) to go to any of the other hotels. Uber or metered taxi will be cheaper but you will have to wait. Just ask the driver "cuantos del rey (or sportsmens or Castillo)" If the respond for anything more than "dos mil" (2000) go on to the next one. Have exact change and don't confuse the 1000 colones bill with the 20000. They are a similar color in the dark.
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[Kbdb2488]

This will be my first time visiting Costa Rica and that too only for two days Jan 17-19 next week. I am a somewhat experienced monger, older in age, having mongered in South America (Lima, Medellin), Asia (Bangkok, Hanoi, HCMC, Mumbai), and a bit in Europe, over the last 20 years.

I read most of the wonderful posts here over the last few months to build the basic knowledge. So, if my questions below appear nave, please forgive me. Also, I am new to ISG. If I should post this request elsewhere, pl. Advice.

I am looking to have say four encounters, one during the daytime and one in the evening / night on each of the days. I have tentatively booked myself in the Taormina Hotel. Could any of you kindly help me plan in detail my itinerary, by putting yourselves in my shoes, to get the best out of the two days? Some specific questions area:

1. Is Taormina is still one of the best places to stay to take a chica to the room? Given that, which is the best place to pick one up?

2. Do any of the massage parlors offer full service? Which ones are likely to these days? I am less interested in a happy ending stuff like a HJ or a BJ. Full service is my thing.

If someone creative can draw a play-by-play plan from late morning of Jan 17 to the late morning of Jan 19 for me, it would be ideal.

Try Monicas early they are open at 9 am. And then Taormina, Sportsmans, Castillo, Del Rey afternoon and evenings. You should have no issues.

[Mylojr]

This will be my first time visiting Costa Rica and that too only for two days Jan 17-19 next week. I am a somewhat experienced monger, older in age, having mongered in South America (Lima, Medellin), Asia (Bangkok, Hanoi, HCMC, Mumbai), and a bit in Europe, over the last 20 years.

I read most of the wonderful posts here over the last few months to build the basic knowledge. So, if my questions below appear nave, please forgive me. Also, I am new to ISG. If I should post this request elsewhere, pl. Advice.

I am looking to have say four encounters, one during the daytime and one in the evening / night on each of the days. I have tentatively booked myself in the Taormina Hotel. Could any of you kindly help me plan in detail my itinerary, by putting yourselves in my shoes, to get the best out of the two days? Some specific questions area:

1. Is Taormina is still one of the best places to stay to take a chica to the room? Given that, which is the best place to pick one up?

2. Do any of the massage parlors offer full service? Which ones are likely to these days? I am less interested in a happy ending stuff like a HJ or a BJ. Full service is my thing.

If someone creative can draw a play-by-play plan from late morning of Jan 17 to the late morning of Jan 19 for me, it would be ideal.

I cannot thank you enough. Again, although I could have probably compiled my own itinerary, the creative minds here will most likely come up with a superior plan, I am sure.

[MikeMark]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to go to San Jose in April. It will be my first visit to Costa Rica. After having read several posts on this forum, I booked a room for 1 week at the Sportmen's Lodge. They reserved me a room in the Club House. Now I'm not sure about this room. Is it private enough and will I be able to get some sleep? I asked the people of the SL and they assured me that the room is private and quiet but of course they would not say otherwise. Perhaps I should upgrade to a room in the new wing? How do the rooms in the SL compare? Any advice on this will be most appreciated.http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/admincp/index.php?do=home

The only issue with a room in the bar area. Is the smirks and ribbing you'll get if you do a daytime session or two. A few years ago. A guy took 3 girls in a row to his room. He got a few looks and good natured ribbing after the first one. Applause after the second one. As he exited the room with his third girl of the afternoon. He came out in his underwear to a standing ovation. It was pretty hilarious and he was very kool about it. Taking a bow and ordering shots for the guys at the bar. You'll have a ball. I'll be there for my 10th Super Bowl this year. Great place!

[Zeos1]

Yes, I had the same experience at the HDR years ago. 2 chicks, and every time I switched girl they wanted me to change condoms. Seemed like a VD clinic and they were the nurses. Not much fun. What's the point in doing 2 girls any more? Not worth the aggravation and they want to make up the rules.

If they are going to ask for condoms at all this makes sense. They would have far more chance of catching something from the other chica than they would from you alone going bareback. That is assuming spread is equally likely. Another working girl is far more likely to be infected with something than a random customer.

[HumbleHal]

Then I positioned both of them in doggystyle on the edge of the bed, and put on condom, and went in brunette first for a few minutes and then I proceeded to go in the blonde chick and she jumped up sand said no, change. Change. I was disappointed although I did completely understand. I had to change the condom each time I went in the other chick, and I was not enjoying that after about 10 minutes

Yes, I had the same experience at the HDR years ago. 2 chicks, and every time I switched girl they wanted me to change condoms. Seemed like a VD clinic and they were the nurses. Not much fun. What's the point in doing 2 girls any more? Not worth the aggravation and they want to make up the rules.

[Zeos1]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to go to San Jose in April. It will be my first visit to Costa Rica. After having read several posts on this forum, I booked a room for 1 week at the Sportmen's Lodge. They reserved me a room in the Club House. Now I'm not sure about this room. Is it private enough and will I be able to get some sleep? I asked the people of the SL and they assured me that the room is private and quiet but of course they would not say otherwise. Perhaps I should upgrade to a room in the new wing? How do the rooms in the SL compare? Any advice on this will be most appreciated.http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/admincp/index.php?do=home

Club house part is fine. It is quiet, or as quiet as any place in my experience. There is not really a "new" wing, but the more expensive mansion rooms are in a historical mansion that is at the back and is also quiet, but more expensive and the rooms may be more modernized than the club house part.

[Huacho]

Hi guys,

Now I'm not sure about this room. Is it private enough and will I be able to get some sleep? I asked the people of the SL and they assured me that the room is private and quiet but of course they would not say otherwise. Perhaps I should upgrade to a room in the new wing? How do the rooms in the SL compare? Any advice on this will be most appreciated.

The bar closes at midnight. I have never had a problem getting enough sleep even in the cheaper rooms. Private? Well, if you care if Joe Blow sees you bringing María Fulana to your room, not really. But they probably won't hear you in action.

[Love DDs]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to go to San Jose in April. It will be my first visit to Costa Rica. After having read several posts on this forum, I booked a room for 1 week at the Sportmen's Lodge. They reserved me a room in the Club House. Now I'm not sure about this room. Is it private enough and will I be able to get some sleep? I asked the people of the SL and they assured me that the room is private and quiet but of course they would not say otherwise. Perhaps I should upgrade to a room in the new wing? How do the rooms in the SL compare? Any advice on this will be most appreciated.http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/admincp/index.php?do=home

I'm staying there in a couple of weeks too. I figure I'll just cover my head with a pillow if it's too loud.

[Bucanero]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to go to San Jose in April. It will be my first visit to Costa Rica. After having read several posts on this forum, I booked a room for 1 week at the Sportmen's Lodge. They reserved me a room in the Club House. Now I'm not sure about this room. Is it private enough and will I be able to get some sleep? I asked the people of the SL and they assured me that the room is private and quiet but of course they would not say otherwise. Perhaps I should upgrade to a room in the new wing? How do the rooms in the SL compare? Any advice on this will be most appreciated.http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/admincp/index.php?do=home