First of all, Wit... your above reply should become a sticky and part of the FAQ. Well done.
To the question of which N.C. is best...
Kamur: CRT "third same drink free" $75.00 for onsit service, expensive chica drinks, some controversy
Pantera Rosa - Onsite fun for $60.00 (booth) to $100.00 (nicer room). Some pricing inconsistencies, CRT VIP discount
Le Grillion - Onsite and exit both fairly expensive 5,000 colones ($10.00 3 (short) song private booth dances are good value. Really hot/playful women when I visited there (twice).
Tico places are less expensive, but may have inconsistent talent. YMMV, but Las Margarita's has been getting good reviews here.
Most places are closed on Sundays or have reduced hours. Staying at the Presidente puts you one block away from the Blue Marlin, eight blocks from Zona Blue, and about 9 blocks from the Sportsmen's Lodge. You're also very close to about half the massage places in the city. You will get laid.
