You are on your way to Costa Rica. You need a rooms. Now what to do? Where should I stay. Do I stay at a 4 star hotel Tripadvisor suggest or should I go out on my own and find a place in the Gringo Gulch. While you might get a room with a International chain by just walking up and checking in, you might want to do your due diligence and make sure you can bring your lady up to your room. You will notice that some hotels do not allow working girls at all, others set the chica fee so high, you will not dare to take a girl there.
Some of the monger and chica-friendly hotels in the San Jose Gringo Gulch include in alphabetical order.
1. Amistad
http://www.hotelamistad.com barrio Escalante a block from the Hospital Calderon. Sportsmens is a stones throw away. Best deal going if you like to eat, drink and f@#K. Very nice hotel; rooms start at $79 (less for O.L.D. VIP discount) All inclusive, all u can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, off of the menu. All you can drink beer, wine and well cocktails. No chicas working on-site; good wi-fi and free laundry service.
2. Hotel Castillo
http://www.hotelcastillo.biz/ (budget hotel and old timer's hotel. ; starts at $50 (no O.L.D. VIP discount); very basic; very basic services. Wi-fi available and a free breakfast
3.Del Rey Hotel and Casino
http://www.hoteldelrey.com probably the #1 tourist attraction in all of Costa Rica. A must see. Like Denny's it's always open. Key Largo across the street opens at 10 p.m. for dancing. More chicha's than you can shake a stick at. The rooms needs a little help and are not up to par. Most would not recommend staying there but is a most see for the beautiful women and over price drinks. (no O.L.D. discount) $11 chica fee.
4. Hotel Dunn Inn Barrio Amon
http://www.hoteldunninn.com. close to my heart as this was the 1st place I stayed when I came to Costa Rica years ago. All room have been newly renovated and start at about $70; Rick's Sportsbar opened in 2011 and in my opinion a great waste of space because it is such a great bar and atmosphere. Good food , service and wi-fi. (No O.L.D. discount)
5. The Freebird Hotel
http://www.thefreebirdcr.com Nice renovated house turned into a hotel. almost on Avenda Segundo. close to attractions of downtown San Jose. Only downfall is that most rooms share bathrooms. they do have has 2 suites; rooms start at about $53 a night cash only. No credit cards accepted. Good wi-fi (No O.L.D. VIP discount)
6. Hotel Little Havana (HLH), Bariio Amon.
http://www.hotellittlehavana.com Lot of changes coming and is in transition. I really want to hold off commenting on this one until all the dust settles. I personally think good things are to come. (O.L.D. VIP discount providers)
7.. Hotel Morazan
http://www.hotelcostaricamorazan.com/ another Hotel for the guy who is coming in on a very limited budget. a single room is $54 and a double is $60. Casino and Sportsbook on the premises. Even though Costa Rica passed a non smoking law, some of the rooms still smell like Lucky Strikes. No O.L.D. Discount
8. Mona Lisa, new kid on the block. Old Clarion. Recently renovated and opened in Jan of this year. Casino, bar, Chicas, restaurant, M.P. and Yorleny for the very best deep tissue real massage in town. Best Texas holdem poker game in town as well. Has a few growing pains. Wi-fi is spotty and not enough safety deposit boxes. Friendly staff and good service. A few of the old Sportsmen bartenders are working there as well. One big plus is underground parking if you happen to rent a car while here. Rooms start at $69 a night. O.L.D. VIP discount provider.
9. Sportsmen Lodge (SL)
http://www.sportsmenscr.com My favorite to party and watch a good football game. Excellent Sports bar and bar food. Moderately price beverages and the staff is #1 in my opinion. Chica's on the premises and are not nearly as pushy as the Rey. Most will leave you alone while watching you favorite sporting event. Rooms start at $65 - $275 for the awesome Penthouse. O.L.D. Discount provider. Good wi-fi and continental breakfast of fresh fruit, toast and coffee. Only downside is....It is just about always full and you have to book way in advance.
Guest/Chica fee hotels:
-Del Rey ($11)
-Sleep Inn (next to Del Rey) ($25)
-Holiday Inn (arm and a leg )they really don't want your type staying at their wonderful establishment
Hotels that DO NOT WANT our kind of business include:
-Radison
-Hotel Grand Costa Rica-WORKING GIRLS NOT ALLOWED IN THE HOTEL AT ALL
-Holiday Inn arm and a leg
-Balmoral
-Best Western
-Hotel Presidente No chica's at all allowed. too bad because it use to be one of my favorites.
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