I can only think of a couple reasons NOT to stay at the SL:
1. Tough to get reservations.
2. If the only rooms available at the SL are the older rooms in the courtyard area, choose another hotel (particularly if you need more than seven hours per night sleep).
3. Anonymity. Other places are certainly more anonymous than the SL. As noted and as you've already witnessed, the SL is a meeting place for CRT guys, local characters (including this one little shit with perfect hair that is always either playing good billiards or making strong chica choices).
4. Price. The SL's newer rooms are fairly expensive, even with the CRT VIP discount. The Castillo is the best budget choice in the neighborhood, in my experience, although the Amistad and Vesuvio also offer good deals.
5. If that fat blind fu*ker is playing music with the (excellent) guitarist Peter, the resulting cacaphony is insufferable.
Disclaimer: I've stayed at the Amistad twice, in what could be argued at the time as the "worst" room in the place and the second time in one of the "best." I love it. Brand new beds, great staff, delicious and filling breakfast included with room. Digital keycard locks on all room doors and good security boxes. And, it's a two-minute walk for a fat guy to the SL.
I've stayed at the Castillo and like it very much. The "no-chica" rule at the bar/restaurant is a downer. Room safes are key lock, not keypad.
Finally, I have stayed most often at the SL. Great ambience, good people, good food and drink... and of course, the ladies who enjoy spending time in the bar and meeting nice gringo gentlemen.
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