QuickBlueFox wrote: Anyone stayed there?
I've seen it from the outside several times, and it looks gorgeous. I've even wanted to go and eat there, but now I'm considering staying there...
Anyone have any intel?
QBF: I've stayed there on two separate trips with Wing Woman, once in the Gran Suite on the first floor.
First of all, this property is rabid against prostitutes. You won't get past the front door with a pro chica, and attempts to bribe/cajole the staff will likely get you evicted. They're serious about this. Of course, you could still walk to many of the Paseo Colon MPs from there.
The hotel is in an old coffee baron's mansion (hence the hotel name). Rooms are beautifully appointed, often with 19th century antiques. The restaurant is absolutely stellar and priced to match. Typical dinner for two with cocktails and wine will run around $100.00 U.S.
This is one of the few no-smoking hotels I've encountered in C.R., although many rooms have little private patios for smokers, and I do mean private.
This is not an inexpensive hotel, with green season rates for the most basic rooms starting at around $89.00 plus taxes. The staff is very professional, bilingual and friendly (unless you try to bring in a puta).
Hope this helps. BTW, Paul at the front desk is one of the best desk managers I've ever encountered. Great guy.
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