I'm a fan of the Morazan also.
I usually pick up a free Tico Times at the small tourist info desk in the airport. After Immigration, down the stairs, bathrooms on the right, Customs on the left, Tourist Info in between.
If I don't find a TT, I tell the Morazan desk guy that I'll bring the coupon the next day. Never had a problem. Sometimes I never bring them the coupon, I just ask for the TT rate.
My thoughts on Hotel Costa Rica Morazan. I've stayed there about 15 times. I love the location and price. The all night restaurant is convenient. There's only one internet computer in the lobby, but it's almost always available, and working.
The restaurant isn't new and I'm not sure that I agree on new, low prices in the rest. Rum and Coke is C2000, at del Rey C1500 or so. Simple American breakfast was pricey, but convenient.
My least favorite thing about the Morazan is the annoying bellman, Ricardo. The desk staff has changed over 4 times in 6 years, but Ricardo has been there 25 years or so.
I change money at the Casino in a minute, with a rate 2% better than the del Rey. Over Labor Day, Morazan gave 515 C/$, del Rey gave 505.
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tell him you are a CRT member and you will get an upgrade on your room.
I find this hard to believe. They don't have that many upgraded rooms, and the price is almost double the TT rate.
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tell them CaptMike sent you, when you speak to Jose and upgrade will happen for same price
Again, hard to believe. I like the Morazan, but I'm skeptical of the original post. Anybody getting free upgrades??
