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Matt, I have stayed at your hotel during the renovation. Outside of it being noisy at that time I enjoyed an excellent stay. When I called your hotel to reserve a room for my upcomming visit, the gentleman who answered the phone told me that $69.00 was the least expensive room you have and that was the CRT rate. Your post indicates the the rate is $58 with CRT discount. At that rate I would choose your hotel over any hotel in San Jose. Maybe the person who quoted me the $69.00 rate was not aware of the discount.

Anyway, I will call again and try to get as room for my trip. Thank you for responding to my inquiry and no I was not drunk at the time I wrote it.

Give me a call on the toll free number and we will take care of it for you. you can also pm me if it is easier for you.

Regards
Matt

Sorry Matt but not true.

I stayed with you in early November of '07, slightly over a year ago. For 6 days you charged me $32.50 per day (which included my CRT discount) for a standard room.

I stayed with you again in late January of '08 and you charged me $37.50 per night for a 4 night stay including 1 night free for a prior misunderstanding (and thanks again).

I also stayed with you this past September for $69-25% discount off-season ?) for 5 days, $52.50 per day. But I paid that because I (perhaps for t wanted to stay in the same hotel as my buddy who took one of your penthouses.

I, and I guess many others(?), go to Costa Rica for an INEXPENSIVE alternative to hobbying here in the states. Granted, being out of the country in a different culture is part of the lure but the low prices are the draw for some/many/most(?) of us.

Having said that, you run a class operation and the new rooms are all very nice and you and your staff are very courteous and professional

The chicas in the del Rey have been complaining about the lack of business at least since last September (and of course on my 2 trips since) and have lowered their prices accordingly. There have been some terrific bargains there in the last 4 months or so.

And now, with the recession getting worse by the day, costs are going UP. Not good, at least not for ME.

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Reviews with Name, Where we can find her, Description (Height, weight, measurements (best guesses will do just fine)), and a rundown on services provided (and yes, YMMV is understood) would be GREATLY appreciated.

I think I know where the hotel is, but could someone be a bit more precise? Is it within walking distance of HDR?
I am getting tired of hearing all dis rigamarole (am dat a woid?) about La Amistad, so if it is indeed close to the chicas I am cancelling my reservations at the SleepInn and going to Matt's establishment.
The ONLY phucking reason I stay there is the proximity to da poosie. Never particularly cared for it, especially after my last escapade. Piss-poor management.

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Look it up on the VIP map, right side - top of the map. Only 1 block away from SL, 3 blocks from NF and within walking distance of HDR during the day. Take a taxi at night. No chica fees, good management, come down for breakfast and join the rest of the mongers trading their escapades.

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DUH? I never thought of looking at the map. deetduhdee.
I thought that facade looked familiar. I have probably walked past it, twenty times.

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Bring on the dancin' girls and put the champagne on ice. -Bon Scott

Costa Rica: We make easy, hard........

Hoe Dog koo koo ka choo

la Amistad is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy costa rica. Thanks for the tours Matt and i hope Riena enjoyed the gifts lol. See you soon and as always...PURA VIDA

La Amistad is no comparison to SL or DR.

I stayed at SL on two different occasions and was bothered by noisy environment, especially around courtyard/bar. On second occasion I got the worse possible room (now that I know, I would advise you to ensure to get a room farthest from courtyard/bar area), so checked out promptly after one night and moved to La Amistad instead at same rack rate but higher CRT discount.

And it was sooooo much better ...
Newly upgraded rooms and everything, free hot breakfast, quiet, chica friendly and close to all the action. What else you can ask for?

Is it true that you are not allowed to take more than 1 girl to Amistad? Do you need to pay a fee for a second or third chica? Not that I am a stud but reading the posts god only knows what can happen in CR.

No one has mentioned the maids washing your laundry for a small propina every day. Very nice asset.

Visitied last weekend.

Novia lost her cell phone & we needed to contact ICE. Stopped off at the SL & ordered dinner. My cell was in the room (El Presidente) so we asked the girl at the bar where there was a phone to call ICE. She said only one was available at the front desk.

My gal went first & explained. She came back saying they would not allow her to use it. I suspected they thought she was a puta - she speaks zero English - so I walked up front & told the gal the full story. Was again told NO! in no uncertain words.

Went back to the bar & cancelled our dinner order. We normally spend 2-4 nights at the SL every time I visit. This was my 7th trip this year. 12 last year & 10 the year before. I gave up on trying to get a room because I usually make my plans only a week or so in advance, depending upon my work load.

I remembered from his board that Asta had moved to the Amistad, so we walked the block. ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM!!. And feel free to call your mom in San Ramon as well! Well, obviously we had dinner there instead (excellent corvina) and drank well into the night. Returned the next two nights as well.

Will I go back to the SL? Maybe if there's something happening like a another CRT party. Will I stay there again? Not very likely. Will we visit the Amistad again? Per my novia, likely for dinner 2 - 4 times per visit (will be returning in late August). Although we're happy with El Presidente, Amistad is now our back-up choice & a primary choice for dinner & drinks.

BTW - the other staff was excellent & offered much support to my little friend as well. In addition, it appears there is a growing number of expat regulars now visitng the Amistad every night as well.

Just my thoughts; no offense intended. If you see Alberto @ the SL tell him we'll be at the Amistad instead...

/Dan D.

Too bad you had a bad experience. Next time in any sticky situation I would seek out Bill and apprise him of your situation. He's a great guy who puts customer service first and will always help defuse any predicament concerning his staff or establishment.

Cujo

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