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Author:  Keysersoze [ Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
The Sportsmen Lodge is booked so I couldn't get a sleeping place there. Instead I booked a hotel at Hotel Presidente. From what I've read, they do not really welcome "guests" in the hotel. I called them and they pretty much confirmed this. So I have also booked a room at HDR for the entire trip. I plan to use that room only for mongering then return to the Presidente to eat and sleep.

How is the walk from HDR to the Presidente? Is it along a main route? Is this walk safe at day time? At night?
Is carrying pepper spray legal in CR? If I walk at night I would feel a lot more confident with spray.

I know booking two hotels wasn't the most cost effective plan but I wanted a nice and quiet smoke free hotel room to sleep in.

Would appreciate any 411 you guys can give on the journey between the two hotels.
Author:  Osgood [ Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
It will take 120 seconds to walk there :wink:
Author:  911 Driver [ Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
Daytime no problem, nightime I would cab it just to be safe, and you can carry spray but if you cab it at night I see no reason to. Have fun 8) 8) If you have a wingman I would walk it at night.
Regards, 911 Driver
Author:  Radarman [ Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
i would walk .
that is closer than going from point A to point B.
it is like going from point A to point A.
go 1 block west, to casino morazan, turn left (south) go 1 more block...
and you are there.

i have an apartment that is 7 blocks west and i walk at all hours.
i am very cautious starting about 4 blocks west and just walk faster
but i am very familiar.

if something happened walking to the presidente, it would have to be chalked up to
extreme bad luck.

my opionion
Author:  DGD [ Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
Spray is legal. Buy two and practice one time if you never have used it. One brand I bought has a little pocket clip, found that to be very practical.
Author:  Rover [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
Daytime = walk
night = taxi

two hotels is a nice way to go if you can afford. If you find one dressed appropriately see if you can get her in the Prez and report back. Thanks
Author:  Scuba1 [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
Rover wrote:
Daytime = walk
night = taxi

two hotels is a nice way to go if you can afford. If you find one dressed appropriately see if you can get her in the Prez and report back. Thanks


Jesus Christ, Rover - its not about the dress code anymore - if the girl has EVER been to the Prez before, she can't get back in - and if they let her in today, she can't get in tomorrow - that's been posted on threads you have participated in; the dress code stuff ship has sailed - not about the dress anymore, but perhaps they are being honest about it - what a surprise :roll: .

Keyser - I've stayed at the Prez many, many times over the past 15 years (never again, obviously...) and I have made the "walk" many times - never a problem.

Just don't be loud, drunk, wear a gold chain, and stupid - its a little creepy, but having done it as much as I have, I've never really felt scared - be prepared for one or two druggy assholes asking you for "one coin...." - ignore them and keep walking - also given the Presidente's visitor policy, I expect you will be making the walk solo :lol: :P :lol: .

I understand why you did what you did, but there are other choices than the Sportsmans (great place BTW) - a little board reading would have given you many more names - I can think of 6 or 7, and I'm sure not all would have been booked up the dates you want to travel :roll:

I hate the Prez and dislike the DelRey - you could have stayed at any number that would have accomplished your goal, without the need and the expense of 2 hotel rooms.
Author:  Rover [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
I understand the current policy but still like to read the stories.
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting from Hotel Presidente to HDR
Unless you are intoxicated I would say you can walk at night. A few years ago the walk down calle 9 from the HDR to ave central was a bit dicey. That problem seems to have been taken care of by the increased police presence. However, if you have doubts take a taxi the peace of mind it will give you is well worth the few bucks it will cost.
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