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Author:  Steve66 [ Fri May 19, 2006 3:23 pm ]
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Im in the midst of bookin a last minute deal to CR...I wanted to know as a canadian citizen do i need anything other than a valid passport???.....I heard some pple mention u need visas or som, but i am only stayin less than a week.

Also the cheepest hotels i can find are BEST WESTERN SAN JOSE DOWNTOWN and GRAN HOTEL COSTA RICA.....any suggestions as to which one is better overall, in terms of closeness to clubs and chica friendliness???

thanks bros
Author:  Jmacaula [ Fri May 19, 2006 3:30 pm ]
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Im a fellow Canuck and you dont need anything other then your passport and the papers they provide on the plane for customs/immigration.

As far as hotels, Ive stayed at neither but Ive seen inside the best western. Its a bad area at night, so use cabs. During the day time its easily walkable to the main action.

Gran Via is on Ave Central which is much closer to the action and "safer" at night. Its kind of located amidst some public area, with bench's, lots of lighting, and even a good police presence in the evening.

Ive never stayed there but it looks to be a nicer hotel.
Author:  Californicationdude [ Fri May 19, 2006 3:34 pm ]
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dude, check out the costa rica embassy website

Quote:
VISA REQUIREMENT: none

LENGTH OF STAY: maximum of 90 days

All adults and Ch*ldren require the following documents to enter Costa Rica:



A passport valid for at least 30 days (expiration date has to be 30 days or more after arrival date). In the case of minors, if they do not have a passport, they should be included in the passport of one of the parents.

A pre-paid airline ticket to exit Costa Rica (either to return to your country or to go to another country)



this was posted for canadian passportholders.


also, while the Gran Hotel is a classic hotel and well located, I do not believe it allows female, short term guests.

But you can always visit the MP's or use short term joints like Hotel Asia.

I wouldn't put off a trip top CR because I had to stay at the Gran
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Fri May 19, 2006 4:31 pm ]
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As far as hotels, Ive stayed at neither but Ive seen inside the best western. Its a bad area at night, so use cabs. During the day time its easily walkable to the main action.

Gran Via is on Ave Central which is much closer to the action and "safer" at night. Its kind of located amidst some public area, with bench's, lots of lighting, and even a good police presence in the evening.

Ive never stayed there but it looks to be a nicer hotel.


Gran Via is closed so assume he was speaking of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica which does not allow you to bring a "guest" to your room. Best Western would be a much better choice.
Author:  Jmacaula [ Fri May 19, 2006 4:36 pm ]
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Opps, I guess I should type more accurate.

Thanks for the correction ID.
Author:  Steve66 [ Fri May 19, 2006 6:26 pm ]
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so im confused, if the gran hotel doesnt allow guests, how will a bigger known chain like best western allow it?......also do they simply not allow it or do they mean theres a surcharge?....If its like 10 bucks or somthing its no big deal....BTW.....thanks guys
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Fri May 19, 2006 6:35 pm ]
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Steve66 wrote:
so im confused, if the gran hotel doesnt allow guests, how will a bigger known chain like best western allow it?......also do they simply not allow it or do they mean theres a surcharge?....If its like 10 bucks or somthing its no big deal....BTW.....thanks guys


Each company or hotel operator has the right to adopt their own policies.

The Gran Hotel CR allowed guests under the previous owner. The new owner changed that policy. Whatever his motivation was that was his business decision. It is not a matter of charging a fee they do not charge and do not allow the practice.

The operators of the Best Western adopted a different policy. Perhaps it is based on their less desirable location but that is conjecture on my part not fact.
Author:  Witling [ Fri May 19, 2006 7:52 pm ]
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I stayed at the Best Western Downtown in Feb.

No chica fee, she just has to show her cedula and they record it in a big ledger.
The place is adequate if you can't find anything else. $60 + tax. Includes a small breakfast. It's about 11 blocks from the Del Rey.

Do a search, this info has been posted just in the last few days.
Author:  Steve66 [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:38 am ]
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okay am about to book the trip, so i take it best western san jose downtown is ok and "friendly"?
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:34 am ]
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Steve66 wrote:
okay am about to book the trip, so i take it best western san jose downtown is ok and "friendly"?


As long as you remember that The Best Western is located in the "Zona Roja" and you ALWAYS take a taxi at night it should work out.

As previously posted they are chica friendly. Enjoy
Author:  LionKing [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:33 pm ]
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Stayed at Best Western on my first trip in January 05, Great room service and never charged for a chica. I'll say this once, DO NOT WALK around after dark, very shady neighborhood. 7 trips later and have found the Morazon to be very central located, 1 block from the DR and the Pres. Always call the Morazon ahead to make sure everything is set. Get a confirmation code. Only issues I've found is the water has a mind of its own and the elevator has been down on occasion. No chica fee's. Oh, one other thing, DO NOT BOOK thru Roberto, he's a helper only but he thinks he runs the place.

Lionking
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