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I've only stayed at Castillo once and I won't be doing it again.

First, the rooms are just too plain. But what can you expect for $40? They're not bad, just not to my liking.

I've only stayed at Castillo once and I won't be doing it again.

First, the rooms are just too plain. But what can you expect for $40? They're not bad, just not to my liking.

But the thing that really did it for me was the upcharge. Let me explain... I booked them for about 4 nights (2 nights then 2 more), I think, with 2 nights for Jaco in between. I made sure to specify that I wanted the deluxe room with air conditioning. All was confirmed with no problems. The first two nights were ok, then we went to Jaco for 2 nights. When we came back, I was told that my type of room wasn't available, so they stuck me in this smelly non-AC room in the older building. I told them that I reserved a deluxe room with AC. Ok, so they offered me a room with a kitchenette and AC, but I had to pay the difference in rates. WTF! They gave my room away then make me pay more? It was only a few dollars but it wasn't about the money. I thought it was lame nickel and diming me like that on account of their own mistake.

Oh yea, the breakfast sucks too. (Amon has the best breakfast of all the places I've stayed at.)

I am happy to explain that.

First, I did not make any critical statements toward any particular individual did I?. NO, I DID NOT! You are only assuming it is directed at Berk. HOWEVER, If the shoe fits, .......... well you know the rest.

There is a group of self appointed critics that have little better to do than find fault in opinions of others which generally serves no purpose but to bring the discussion down and chase away a number of people that would otherwise like to post their opinions. It is fine to disagree but the tone for many of these folks is nothing short of condescending and rude.

Just look at what this sort of "personal" commentary has done to this thread. This is supposed to be a thread about Hotel Castillio. Instead we have to wade through a point-by-point commentary of why we should discredit the opinions of another member. Who in the hell do these people think they are? If you want to disagree with someone fine! But what is served by talking another member down? It is ridicules.

I am not the only one that was made to feel unwelcome on this board when I first started posting my opinions. It is the same guys that have nothing better that to chase away other members. I have seen these guys’ gang up and pig pile on members that they do not respect. It is just not right and someone should speak up. I am speaking up.

I will leave it to others to judge if I am a hypocrite for shining a light on this behavior.

...So when I hear reports from a lawyer from the United States that is complaining about how he has been treated while living in Costa Rica, my best guess is that it says more about the author of the letter than it does about the people of Costa Rica.

There are exceptions to everything, but let me ask the question .....

Is it too much of a stretch of the imagination to guess that a Lawyer from the United States might be an asshole that he might be getting exactly the treatment he deserves? I wish I could say that a majority of the Lawyers from the United State that I have met are nice guys, but unfortunately, that is just not the case. ...

I will say your experience differs from mine and that's over the course of numerous stays at the Castillo. I have made my home in 3 different rooms. None were moldy or smelly. I could stay anywhere I want in SJO, but I choose the Castillo for several reasons.

You have to remember this is not the US. It's a 3rd world country. The breakfast is typical and simple. I find the place clean and roach free compared to the Del Rey lobby bar area.

Each to their own. I am more than happy with the place... that's why I keep going back there.

This was your very first trip to Costa Rica. You haven't learned yet that 99.78754% of all hookers will tell you what you want to hear.

Don't take it too hard, JM1975. Berk is an a-hole to everybody and I have never read an account of his phucking anybody. Maybe he used to have sex and misses it....

I am well aware of the "speaks Spanish" discount. It has to do with being able to communicate and use a little "game" on them. If you think it does not work, wing with Jadcujo some time. Berk wouldn't understand that since, for him, it is always all about the money. If he had a date to the prom you can bet he paid her, too.

For those of us who still visit the gulch and can achieve an erection, your post was just fine.

I had no complains about the staff. I forgot to mention that I had left my blackberry in the safe after I checked out of the hotel. A day later, even with other guests checked into that room, my blackberry was still there. Whether thats luck of just a good staff, either way I was lucky.

The Castillo seems to be a good value for the money. No, the breakfast is not the "Denny's Grand Slam," but it's "adequate."