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I feel like a total ass, but I have to ask for some help. I will be traveling to Panama for business over Thanksgiving weekend, and have an opportunity to spend the days leading up in SJO. Specifically, Nov. 22 – 26 is a possibility at the moment.

I am a very experienced monger. I’ve been to SJO about a dozen times, but it’s been 7 years since my last visit. I’ve been to Colombia, Panama, Brasil, Germany, China, Thailand…blah blah blah, I’m not a newbie but it’s been a long time since I’ve been to SJO. So I will read the forum as much as possible, but I’m pressed for time and could use a summary/quick response.

My questions, if one or several of you gentlemen can have mercy on me for asking things that have undoubtedly been previously asked, are:

1. Might I find a decent place to stay with so little advanced warning? I will absolutely require reliable wi-fi within my room (gotta work some), and am not interested in paying a guest fee. A king-sized bed is highly preferable as well. I’ll pay a fair sum for a quality room, but the guest fee just bugs me!
2. The Sportsmans lounge sounds like it will fit the bill – what is the best way to make a reservation?
3. If SL is not available, where else might I look? And again, what is the best way to make a reliable reservation?

Back in the day, it was all about Hotel Presidente, Arte y Sauna, Club Idem, the Park Hotel (crazy Bill, his wild shows and $20 viagra tablets), the Molino Rojo (VIPS #2), and of course the Blue Marlin. It will be a fun time to see what is still there and what has changed. I’d appreciate if someone can give me a quick summary & advice on how to organize accommodations quickly. If I can’t do it in the next 12 – 16 hours, I’ll need to purchase my ticket direct to Panama and forego CR.

Thanks gents,

Quagmire (a.k.a. La Muerte on other boards)

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Sportsmen’s lodge
www.sportsmenscr.com
Hotel, Restaurant & Sports Bar!
506-2221-2533 or Toll Free 800-291-2798



The all new Sportsmen’s lodge, restaurant & sports bar is proud to be a www.costaricaticas.com VIP sponsor. Their newly remodeled hotel will certainly bring a new dimension to the downtown area. Stop by and see their elegant rooms, new bar and sports lounge, or try some of the best Tex Mex dinning anywhere in the San Jose area. Show your CRT VIP Card to receive the following discounts.

10% off for VIP members all rooms off the rack rate!
· 10% Food & Drinks for all www.costaricaticas.com VIP's please show your card.
Directions: encuentra a 200 metros oeste de la rampa del hospital Calderon Guardia y 25 sur, calle 13 entre Av.9 y Av.11 casa 949 en barrio Otyoa, San Jose
Just up the hill east from the Hemingway Inn or New Fantasy and a quick left if you need a landmark and are walking




also




Hotel la Amistad Barrio Amon!

TOLL FREE: 1-866-468-8684

Discounts are off the Rates Below Plus applicable Taxes!
No Guest Fees (Please one Guest at a time)!
Free use of the computer work stations & hard lined Internet!
Complimentary breakfast!
15% off the Daily listed rate below!
25% off the weekly listed rate below!
35% off the monthly listed rate below!

(Standard Room Rate) Queen Bed / Ceiling fan / all of the above listed amenities.
$65.00 Nightly

(Standard Large) Queen Bed / AC / All of the above listed amenities
$69.00

(Standard with Kitchen) Queen Bed / AC / all of the above listed amenities.
$79.00

(Apartment) King Bed / AC / All of the above amenities!

$89.00

(Penthouse Rooms) Queen or King Bed / AC / all of the above listed amenities.
$119..00



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Hotel Dunn Inn!

The Famous Historical Hotel Dunn Inn, restaurant & bar is proud to be a www.costaricaticas.com VIP sponsor. The finest Beds in all of Costa Rica. Newly remodeled hotel will certainly bring a new dimension to the downtown area. Stop by and see their elegant rooms and Bar, or try some of the best Classic local and American Cuisine dinning anywhere in the San Jose area.

The perfect choice for San Jose Costa Rica hotels, the Hotel Dunn Inn is conveniently located in the desirable upscale and convenient historic neighborhood of Barrio Amon, San Jose.

* 10% of all room stays
* 10% on all food and beverage purchases
* No ladies guest fees
* Wednesday night CRT dinner special 3,000 colones off of second meal with any meal purchase of at least 6,000 colones. Valid from 6pm until close.
* Happy Hour with 2 for 1 drink specials Daily Monday from 3-6 pm Which Includes

Wednesday CRT dinner special. 3,000 colones discount on any bill totaling 12,000 colones

They now have MagicJack phones for unlimited calling to and from the US. $10 one time rental per hotel stay. You must have your own laptop to use.

They also have backgammon and chess sets available for hotel and bar patrons.

Costa Rica: (506) 2222-3232 or Toll Free 1-866.858.8882

Make your reservation by email reservdunn@racsa.co.cr


and yet more




The Freebird!

NEW LOWER RATES FOR CRT-VIP MEMBERS


ROOMS STARTING AT $32 - $34 + TAX PER NIGHT* AND NO SINGLE VISITOR FEE!
20% DISCOUNT OFF RACK RATE when paying CASH for stays of less than 21 days.*
25% DISCOUNT OFF RACK RATE when paying CASH for EXTENDED STAY of 21 days or more.*

*Rack Rate is the Daily Price advertised on our website. - Sales Tax Rate is 13.40%
• Suites now feature Flat Screen TV’s in Bedroom and Sitting areas !
• Cell Phone Rental Available to Registered Guest !
• Ask about out airport to The Freebird taxi reimbursement !
• FREE local calls & FREE calls to the USA !
• FREE High Speed Secure Wireless Internet !
Located at #239 11th Street in downtown San Jose.
Phone: 506-2221-1150 Fax: 506-2221-1143

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Any of the above hotel should be able to accommodate your needs. Also try Hotel M @ http://www.hotelmcostarica.com/

You mentioned price was not the first concern. I agree with all of the above. And would say Hotel M is about 200.00 a night with the beds and tubs. They have eat in on the high side or you can eat out and take back.

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Some more specifics about Wifi:

In Hotel M, try to get a room on the 2nd floor; the wifi access points there seem to be more reliable than the one(s) downstairs.

In SL, try for a Mansion room -- the Mansion area has its own dedicated wifi router.

For Sunday - Thursday you might be able to get rooms at any of the three places due to cancellations and because it's midweek.

I would call Manfred, Susan or Yency at SL, Matt, Carlos or Rodolfo at Amistad, or Scott or Ivan at Hotel M and speak to them directly instead of trying to go through their websites' reservation systems.

Good luck,

mh

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Gents, thank you for the replies and the help. I got a very quick and friendly response from Yency at the SL, and without much hassle I was able to make a reservation for my stay. It sounds like a good place, and it will be fun to re-acquaint myself with a city I once knew very well.

I'll read through the forum over the next couple of days and develop a game plan. Thanks again.

Q

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You'll enjoy your stay there, Bill and crew will make you feel at home. Thast why there was only one choice for me for my second trip.

if you join full membership, you not only get discounts to a lot of places, like the SL, but also can then see all the maps and chica pics.

well worth the price when considering all the time and money already invested in a trip.

even a cheapskate like me saw the value in joining.

wait'll you see the Tico MP's and other joints on the maps.

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Awesome!!! Let us know about your stay!!!