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Hi, it's my second time in CR (first time was this November ).
After reading this forum I was debuting where to stay and decided HDR
First time, I was just traveling around CR and visiting touristy places on a group tour.
I was in SJ for a bit and didn't have time and possibility to see what SJ has to offer.
Would be great to have a wingman, but my friends cannot make it and I need to use my vacation days.
So maybe CRT can help with that. I read a lot this forum and still readying, would be great to meet up with somebody who needs a company too.

I stayed at the Del Rey on my first trip to San Jose, but haven't stayed there since. Although, I have no regrets about staying at "ground zero," I moved on to other hotels and venues like Morazon, Sportsmens and Castillo after my first trip. My first two nights at the Del Rey were an eye-opener, and I also got my first taste of Key Largo, Zona Blue & New Fantasy. When Sportsmens opened, I felt perfectly comfortable there and weaned myself off of the Del Rey.

I went solo on my first trip,too, and had no problems finding my way around the various gulch venues. CRT was a good resource in pointing me in the right direction. The map was invaluable and the insight provided in the forum back then was a big help in knowing what to expect. You may find a helpful wingman at HDR, but my experience has been that "everyone" is strictly there for business. Because Sportmens is more like a laid-back frat house, it may be a much better place to find fellow mongers who are willing to share their thoughts and ideas on the gulch. For that reason, I would advise checking out some of the other gulch hotels and venues like La Amistad, Sportsmens, Castillo & Zona II.

cutting it a bit short for a room, arean't you.

Here's a list of places to call: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=45662

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Thank you BlueDevil! I was debating where to stay for long, I like all hotels you mentioned, all of them have own pros & cons, but I'm arriving tomorrow, so HDR for the first time is OK, just want to make a better idea what is SJ.

CRT is a great source of insights, so I don't really need a wingmang, as you said "everyone" is strictly for business" and I would like to got for some one/two day trips around CR.
I got fooled by paying for some "best CR insights".pdf, but it was before I found CRT

BashfulDwarf yeah, but I am a newbie, don't have time for more research.
I almost booked something else, but I then I read bad reviews on CRT, I decided to book what I can, because rooms are going away very quick.

Thank you for the list!

Study the map: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=45490

At the very least, you want the HDR, Sportsman's, Zona and Scores. They are within a 5 minute walk from each other.

Do try to expand out during the days and see some other spots as well.

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Thank you BashfulDwarf! Will try my best, can't wait