Gents,
You gotta admit that Jenjad makes some valid points.
I've talked with at least 100 guys who have stayed at the HDR; at least half bitched about the overused beds, noise, lack of cleanliness and/or staff attitude.
I think if one's whole purpose is drinking, gambling and screwing, particularly for a long weekend, the HDR is a perfectly viable option.
I won't stay there; I like the SL and Presidente too much, particularly the former. Also, my psychic self feels really bad energy all around the HDR. No joke; my skin usually starts to crawl the moment I approach calle 9 and avenida 1. Spooky.
Now, to your comments about ZB: Jenjad, are you f*cking crazy? I understand YMMV, but to rate the ladies at 5 or 6!?

Even I, blind as the proverbial murcielago, know that 99% of the ZB ladies rate at least a strong 7. Maybe you visited too early/late in the day? Furthermore, it's easy to interact with the chicas there, but like most girls at the BM, you've got to bust the first move. As a frequent repeat ZB customer, I found that I was usually surrounded by 3-4 beauties every time I stepped up to the bar. Certainly, YMMV.
Here's my suggestion: As YMMV and the grass is always greener someplace else, please do go to Rio, B.A., Pataya, Angeles City, Amsterdam, Frankfurt...then please do post comparisons in the "Trip Reports...Around the World" section of this Forum. I'd love to read an honest side-by-side comparison.
In the meantime, while the rest of us wallow in the filth, crime, sub-par chicas, blown-out beds and nastiness of San Jose...we'll raise a glass in your honor.
