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Jeparamour
 Post subject: Hotel Castillo info
PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:05 pm 
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We will be in SJ Oct 17 to 21. The SL and DR is booked. Has anyone ever stayed at Hotel Castillo. Its walking distance to SL. Thanks

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There are tons of posts about the Castillo.

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The Sportsmen's Lodge is only about 2 blocks from the Castillo. You can walk it in about 2 or 3 minutes.
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You cant go wrong with the Castillo, Darren and his staff are top notch. It is two blocks up and one block over from the sl, half a block from the nf, an zb is at the bottom of the hill.
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Is there a better way than sending my credit card info through an email to Darren to reserve the room? Seems kinda sketchy to send my credit card info to a stranger. I am paying cash for the room once Im there.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:41 pm 
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Is there a better way than sending my credit card info through an email to Darren to reserve the room? Seems kinda sketchy to send my credit card info to a stranger. I am paying cash for the room once Im there.

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Just the way it is in CR. The SL does it the same way. You can call if you don't feel like emailing it.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:11 pm 
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Jmoon1975 wrote:
Is there a better way than sending my credit card info through an email to Darren to reserve the room? Seems kinda sketchy to send my credit card info to a stranger. I am paying cash for the room once Im there.

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You will not have a problem sending anything to Darren. The Castillo is the only place I stay.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:39 pm 
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Berk2302 wrote:
Jmoon1975 wrote:
Is there a better way than sending my credit card info through an email to Darren to reserve the room? Seems kinda sketchy to send my credit card info to a stranger. I am paying cash for the room once Im there.

Joe
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You will not have a problem sending anything to Darren. The Castillo is the only place I stay.

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Thanks I feel somewhat better now. I'll be emailing Darren tomorrow.

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I just call down, all the staff that answers the phone speaks english if you have trouble with spanish. In fact I have the castillo on speed dial on my cell phone.
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Gringobill wrote:
I just call down, all the staff that answers the phone speaks english if you have trouble with spanish. In fact I have the castillo on speed dial on my cell phone.


Well, after some of the forum respnses, I felt comfortable enough to email him my info. Within 24 hours he emailed back and also left a voicemail with a confirmation number. Quick service, I like that.

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Darren is pretty reliable. :)
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I emailed Darren that I don't like to use my credit card. He had me send a $50.00 Traveler's check to an address in Florida for the deposit. He emailed me six days later with my confirmation number.
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I've stayed there two times. It's a nice little place to stay. I never ate at the Gardens while I was there. The hotel desk people are very nice. However, my next trip I will try another hotel to spice things up.
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With thier numerous discounts plus the CRT discount can some tell what a standard room taken for a week in high season and paid with cash would cost.Myself and Joker97 will be staying for 16 days in Feb - Mar. We are considering La Amistad and the Morazan. I have been staying at the Presidente and liked it but for such a long trip would like to find a cheaper place.Room must have electronic safe , key card, good bed and refrigerator.
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Your criteria eliminates the Castillo......they have neither "room key cards" or "electronic safes." Only some of the rooms have a refrigerator.
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