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Yoogoh
 Post subject: europa or not?
PostPosted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:35 pm 
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hi guys, i am planning my first trip to CR and my wingman has a liking for the europa hotel,can anyone tell me the pros and cons of staying here,the info ive found is a little old now.We have been to pattaya many times so not new to mongering although i realise CR is quite different from asia.thanks in advance for any replies.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:01 pm 
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Are there rooms available at the Sportsman's Lodge or Mona Lisa ?

The Europa would be a last choice for me.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:33 pm 
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Icantstayaway wrote:
Are there rooms available at the Sportsman's Lodge or Mona Lisa ?

The Europa would be a last choice for me.

he hasnt looked on the forum,i think his choice is from tripadvisor and is based on price and the old photos,i fancy HLH or Dunn Inn but i may have a problem changing his mind which is why im looking for reasons.
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I would say there are many many other choices that are far better.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:55 pm 
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Stayed there once many years ago. The hotel and rooms were fairly nice-- but because of location would not even consider this place. Stay at Sportsman, La Amistad or Dunn Inn. Hate to say it-- but even Morazan would be a better choice-- IMHO.

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Yoogoh
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:07 pm 
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thanks guys, i will tell him the location isnt good
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:41 am 
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Don't know if anyone said Europa or SL were too far-- just that Europa is in a crummy neighborhood. SL is in nice neighborhood-- and is a short walk to DR. Yes Morazan is in a good night life location if you don't mind-- Roaches, broken down elevators, plumbing problems and Ricardo etc. etc. etc.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:17 pm 
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Veteranmonger wrote:
Honestly I don't like the Europa just because it isn't a mostly-monger hotel and some of the people there thumb their noses at you for mongering. They DID have one of the most beautiful desk clerks I've seen though! Wow!

But I don't get the criticism that it's too far, yet the same people say the SL is fine. The SL is also too far. With both you would have to take a cab to the Del Rey or Key Largo. If you are satisfied with the few girls the SL has on an average night then fine, but otherwise, if you want to take in the full view at the Del Rey, both the SL and Europa are too far. Stay at the Morazan or the Del Rey.


So if too far means a 10 minute $2 cab ride, just loosen up. Its ten minutes of conversation with your Chica and if you've already moved in on her you can at least make out for 10 min. And it's two bucks! Jeez.

That is all
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:19 pm 
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Europa is a decent hotel.. I stayed there on my first trip to CR.. I believe I paid 42/night including tax from Orbitz. They include a custom order omlette breakfast which is nice.. I only saw a roach once or twice.. HDL and SL are not far! Nice 10-15 minute walk.. Unless you are 80 and walk really slow.. no offense! Look on the map, they are about 10 blocks away? I even walked at 11pm a couple of times.. Just stay in the light away from the shadows.. Some common sense stuff. Of course chicas won't walk and make you take a taxi even if it's 2 blocks!
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Jackietrehorn wrote:
Veteranmonger wrote:
Honestly I don't like the Europa just because it isn't a mostly-monger hotel and some of the people there thumb their noses at you for mongering. They DID have one of the most beautiful desk clerks I've seen though! Wow!

But I don't get the criticism that it's too far, yet the same people say the SL is fine. The SL is also too far. With both you would have to take a cab to the Del Rey or Key Largo. If you are satisfied with the few girls the SL has on an average night then fine, but otherwise, if you want to take in the full view at the Del Rey, both the SL and Europa are too far. Stay at the Morazan or the Del Rey.


So if too far means a 10 minute $2 cab ride, just loosen up. Its ten minutes of conversation with your Chica and if you've already moved in on her you can at least make out for 10 min. And it's two bucks! Jeez.

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It's about 2 colones.. $4.. and I hate these cabbies.. They try to rip you off every chance they get!!
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