Ron3549 wrote:
Toured CROCS on Tuesday (3/10) and have to say that property is beautiful and upscale in all aspects. Most importantly to our forum, the "GUEST POLICY" brought me back to the later days of the grand ole lady, "HOTEL PRESIDENTE". Policy changed nightly and soon thereafter became NO GUESTS at all. Very similar policy here. Dressed nicely (no skin, jeans, tank tops, etc). Of course, policy can also be interpreted differently by whomever checks you in. Safest manner is to have your guest registered with you. For the COCAL players, a wasted cab ride if your guest is coming from there or other venues. Hotel is gearing toward same clientele that would be considering LOS SUENOS MARRIOTT and would like more action in the evening with the nightclub (not viewed) and casino. Conference and banquet facilities can accommodate small to large with no problems. Pool area is big with pool bar (separate area has resident live croc) and direct access to beach.
Casino is nice, airy and richly appointed. One crap table, roulette and blackjack. Did not see a poker area. Pay tables for Video Poker are set so high, all you could do is play for fun and pass the time.
Toured hotel room on the 5th floor and found room and view beautiful. Rates start at $214 and go to$324 depending on floor and balcony. Winter rates drop to $179 to $289 per night.
Condos start on floor 7 to floor 17. 44 condos in all with 18 sold (41%). Not bad considering there are no models and only floor plans. Three penthouses (3 bedrooms) going for $1,060,000 are all sold. Most prices start at $325,000 moving upward depending on floor and # of bedrooms. I would assume the guest policy is same in Condos as all amenities and common areas are shared. Would appear that the condo aspect is being well received.
All in all, a very nice property and cannot see the guest policy altered in the foreseeable future. Too much $$ spent here and management not trying to get OUR business. Hope this helps
Ron, thanks for the excellent review