Gringoman wrote:
Never been to SJ, so would appreciate some suggestions on hotels to stay at. I'm a new CRT VIP member so obviously I would prefer to go with one that offers a CRT discount but don't have to if there's a better option.
My main goal is choosing a hotel that has the hottest ticas and being able to bring them back to my room. Price range about $100 per night. I've heard the DR is good for Ticas but the hotel accomodations are horrible.
Personally I like the looks of the Sportsmen's Lodge but would love to hear some recommendations.
Thanks for the help!!!
Pura Vida CRT!!!
Welcome to CRT - you pretty much have it - Zunbake summed it up well - my dos colonies:
I never recommend the HDR - accomodations suck, IMO, although I vacelate between saying everyone should stay there
once, then I say "why?" - although given the choice between not going to CR and staying at the HDR, I'd stay there - they (suposedly) have a $55/night promotion, but know the rooms are basic and there is a lot that annoys me about the place.
Sportsmans, Hotel Little Havana far better, IMO - as you are new, I'd give the edge to the Sportsmans.
Also - you do know (or you do now

) that "Tica" just means Costa Rican female - it does not mean prostitute - DON'T USE THE TERMS INTERCHANGEABLY (Seriously, this can get you into trouble if a Costa Rican hears you doing so; plus it shows you don't know what you are talking about, and its an easy form of "preventable stupidity" - plus a real peeve of mine, in case you could not tell

). This site - using "Ticas" in its name is responsible for some of the confusion.