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As stated earlier, from time to time I will get PM's concerning staying at DR since I'm usually one to try and deter guys from staying there.

Now, my reasons extend beyond it being a shitty hotel. Forget room quality, chica fees, and so on. Those things guys will be able to see for themselves..

My #1 reason for advocating against staying at the DR is because I feel it makes you more of a mark or target.

It's so "gringo cliche'" to stay at the DR and the chicas eat it up because;

1. one hour WILL mean 1 hour so she can go downstairs and get back to talking to her friends.
2. All the world see's you and your chica heading upstairs. Why I frown upon this is because I feel it gives you less bargaining power.
3. Being surronded by the DR 24/7 I feel gets guys in line to conform to the "rules" of the chicas.

Beyond that I feel its extra silly to stay there as a newbie. Not knowing what to expect in a pool of sharks likely will get you burned..

Note that this is only my opinion but I wanted to put it out there. Personally I like DR, but just to shop for girls and plant seeds. Oh yea, the cappuccino isn't too bad either..

Cujo

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Yea I havent stayed there in years, its a dump and a cess pool. But I still enjoyed staying my first trip there, I remember it being so exciting.

The DR is like an old friend, one that you dont really like, but somehow, you always wind up hanging out with him, and keep going back.

QUOTE:

"....The Del Rey is like an old friend, one that you don't really like, but somehow, you always wind up hanging out with him, and keep going back."

Good quote....I can relate to what you're saying.

Actually, one "hour" frequently WON'T be an actual hour, but rather until you blow your load. Staying at the HDR means "sucker" to the chicas.

To borrow a phrase I saw in another thread, the HDR is the ultimate in "training wheels" for those total clueless monger newbs, and a place for the typical dumbass gringos who have lots of money and freely throw it around but have no sense. Hell, with that $10 chica fee, every three girls equals a session at Relax or any other 15,000 colon/hour MP.

Cuj mi amigo - what are you sayin', the DR is great! Hot chicas with great attitudes that come at a bargain price - BBBJ standard sans negotiation, a really cool MP, great beach, and fun night action at the disco.

Oh wait - that's the other D.R...

Wheels up in menos de dos semanas...

Ha, have a good time out there bro. Try and make it back out LD, you know how we do

Cujo

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Hermano Cujo-

I agree with everything you say, but I have to disagree that its a cess pool. My room was nice. I'm glad I went there once, but I'll never be there again. Not because it was a horrible experience, but because the SL is such a better experience. Just an opinion.

If one never sees the DR from a hotel room perspective, you ain't missin much. But if you're totally scared of a foriegn land, I forgot who said it but he's right...It's the ultimate training wheels.

Shopping there is nice too.

BB

i guess you guys bang your prostitutes at different places then the delrey...i wish i was as cultured

Yep.....lots of prostitutes, at lots of different places.

I think that before giving a review of anyplace you should have gone there
Who does not take a look in the BM???
Sure I go in with no intentions, It is OK to look at the menu if you are not hungry
All the bro's have thier favorites because that is part of the trip
Stay at Hotel Asia for christ sakes
You can move if you have to
Did you get that Greengo

Where is Lee? He has been staying at HDR for like 50 years and even took me up to see his luxurious 5 star room once, there must be something special about that place.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwUtj_YnNoY

Pacologo:

thank you for the intro: I was in the process of composing a thoughtful and well measured response when it dawned on me. If this was to keep going reservations at the DelRey would drop off considerably and I'd be able to get a room I like any time. My lady may be a prostitute but she's always been good to me so I should defend her.

I'll get back to work on my response and have it up shortly. Do not worry administrator it will be respectful of others opinion.

Lee

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I only stayed there once, and will never stay there again, Well........Never is a strong statement, but it would have to be a total last resort kind of circumstance.

All the reasons mentioned like: shitty rooms that aren't very clean, noisy, guest fees. But my big reason is you just can't go downstairs for breakfast, relax and have a quiet cup-o-joe in the morning. Since there are girls always there, they assume you are looking for company if you are there, rather than just getting out of the room. At least at the SL, you can lounge around morning and early afternoon, if that is what you desire, with minimal distraction. If you want company, there are always a few around, but those with discriminating tastes will generally need to go out if looking before 3PM.

I too think cess-pool is a bit overstated, but not far from the truth, either. I had to get them to come back and re-clean my room, after check-in, when I found hair in the shower and pubes around the toilet. It was GROSS!

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The defense speaks:

I'm not an attorney but as I understand the proceedings in a criminal trial the first to speak is the prosecutor who lays out the evidence against the defendant. I think that has been done. Then the defense attorney is given an opportunity to reshape the evidence into a form that is more favorable to the defense. My turn.

Such much evidence has been presented by many prosecutors I will address each in reverse order. It has been stated by the immediate preceding prosecutor that his biggest complaint is lack of peace and quiet to enjoy his morning coffee. Being one of the world's largest coffee addict I can understand that. Even at 6 a.m. the ground floor of the DelRey can be a very noisy environment. But if you step out the door and across the street to the restaurant you will find a very peaceful environment. You can even have your coffee out of the back porch.

Myself I enjoyed my morning coffee out of my balcony. About half of the rooms on the sixth floor have balconies. Where you can enjoy your coffee and watch the city wake up. By the way that coffee is delivered to my room within a few minutes of my request each morning. One of the DelRey's biggest assets is a full service 24 hour room service.

The immediate preceding prosecutor also mentioned room cleanliness. Fortunately for me have not experienced that problem. I've always found the domestic staff to be very helpful and professional. The head housekeeper ( I apologize for the life of me I cannot think of her name ) comes around early each evening to check to see that you're happy with your room.

I'm going to post this segment then add to it so as not to be signed off automatically after being on too long. It just did it to me.

The DelRey has been bashed for being the ultimate training wheel. I could be misinterpreting that has happened before. But one of its biggest pluses is being looked at as a minus. For the new guy showing up in San Jose for the first time in his life possibly even his first trip out of the United States the DelRey is a great place to stay. Here's a place you can pursue what you've come to San Jose to pursue in complete security. You literally do not even have to walk out the door. Everything you want is right there. Food, alcohol, guys to shoot the breeze with and yes ladies who are available for various activities. All of this in what is possibly the most secure building in San Jose. And as mentioned before if you don't like it move.

Actually, one "hour" frequently WON'T be an actual hour, but rather until you blow your load. Staying at the HDR means "sucker" to the chicas.

To borrow a phrase I saw in another thread, the HDR is the ultimate in "training wheels" for those total clueless monger newbs, and a place for the typical dumbass gringos who have lots of money and freely throw it around but have no sense. Hell, with that $10 chica fee, every three girls equals a session at Relax or any other 15,000 colon/hour MP.

In the spirit of mutual respect I'm going to refrain from commenting on the dumbass part and concentrate on the girl's attitude about your staying there. Staying at the DelRey is not a negative thing to the girls it's a positive thing. Yes I am looking at it from their viewpoint. Their travel time is reduced to zero. They have the advantage of the security the DelRey provides. Just as you think you need to be protected from them they feel they need to be protected from you. About that $10 room guests fee. Unless you're walking you will be taking a taxi that will not be free. She will be taking a taxi back that will probably not be free for you. Whereas I'm sure that will not add up to $10 will be getting close. It has been my experience that staying at the DelRey gives me a better price and not a worse price. Why would she charged less to spend an hour at the DelRey with zero travel time than she would where she had to spend half an hour or more in a taxi. Not to mention all of the security issues that come up upon leaving the DelRey.

My #1 reason for advocating against staying at the DR is because I feel it makes you more of a mark or target.

You are what people perceive you to be. Learning to say no thank you politely but firmly will get you as much respect in the DelRey as you will ever need. No matter what hotel we're staying in those arriving with no experience will be manipulated by those with much practice. It's not your hotel that make you a target it's your behavior.

1. one hour WILL mean 1 hour so she can go downstairs and get back to talking to her friends.

I'm going to assume what you mean is that if you pick a girl up at the DelRey she is less likely to stay longer than an hour. No I don't really think I know what you mean. If you agree on an hour and she insist on leaving at the end of that hour I think that's an indication of a lack of chemistry between the two of you and not your preference in hotels.

2. All the world see's you and your chica heading upstairs. Why I frown upon this is because I feel it gives you less bargaining power.

I apologize for my ignorance but I don't get this at all. What's the difference in going up in the elevator at the DelRey and going out the door with her. All the world knows what the two of you are doing no matter what direction you're going. Now if by this you mean you meet a girl someplace other than the DelRey and she could go to your hotel in complete security yes I will go with it. I have had that happen to me. I meet a girl outside the DelRey who lets it be known she would not mind being with me but she will not be seen going into the DelRey. That is a very valid point.

3. Being surronded by the DR 24/7 I feel gets guys in line to conform to the "rules" of the chicas

I've never had a real big problem with over conforming in my life. Let's go back to .1 a polite but firm no. But I do see where constant exposure to relentless pressure from very experienced ladies could drive a fellow into a corner. You just have to learn to deal with it.

Always wishing to be of use I will make another comment. If you're coming to San Jose to experience the local MPs the DelRey is not for you. Another reason I stay at the DelRey so readily and happily is that I'm not an MP kind of guy. I enjoy sitting in the lobby waiting for that dream of dreams to come true. A lovely young lady in need of financial assistance who's willing to give of herself to a generous older man. It's her first day and she so desperately wants to find someone who'd be generous and gentle. Those are the days that make me keep coming back.

The End:

PS: as for the rooms at the DelRey their are numerous boring photographs of them on my personal website. WWW Little House at the end of this post. I wonder how many people were going to Google WWW Little House?

Lee

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Totally agree with what you have said. We always have options, including leaving the hotel property for peace and quiet. However, my preference is to be able to hang at the place I am spending money to stay. Guess I just see that choice as getting my money's worth. To do otherwise is like buying a car that you never get to drive or even sit in. Having never stayed on the 6th floor, I cannot comment about the luxury or additional amenities. But a balcony was most certainly not an option on the third floor. And unfortunately being on such a low floor meant casino noise 24/7. Not a problem at the moment while the casino is shuttered between 0500 and 1500

To each his own......I just choose better accomodations and for me that is the Sportsmen's Lodge. After that it is La Amistad, Amon Plaza, Sleep Inn, and even with bad chica policy, The Presidente. Next time I am unable to get into the SL, I might give Dunn Inn or Castillo a shot. Hopefully that won't be necessary as the SL is my home away from home. I like being a member of a family, just not another guest. And no chica fees and a 10% CRT discount on the entire bill aint half bad, either.

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OK, I Admit It....I have an Asian Obsession. But I also have a Latina Obsession, too! Perhaps I just have a Pu**y Obsession? -----------------------------------------------------
Next Trip: SJO - April or May??????


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