desertsun wrote:
I often wondered why such a long drive to the Gulch.
What is the reason for not having a chica friendly place near the airport? Are there government restrictions?
Most of the hotels near the airport are either multinational chains or 'family' hotels.
I registered mi novia at the Hampton Inn - the desk jerk wanted to have her leave her cedula and have me pay a chica fee but then I got all nasty gringo on him and pointed out she was on the reservation (but it was not a good night anyway - the AC was tearing itself apart - window sealed - hot as Phuck - and the manager accused me of just trying to use the 'no questions asked guarantee' and never apologized for the lack of AC even after they checked it).
We routinely stay at the Resort Martino (hotelmartino.com) in La Garita de Alajuela (15 minutes from the airport) and I register her but they say guests are allowed (no more than 1). Same with the Hilton Garden Inn in La Sabana.
Plus the distance. Some chicas advertise on back Page / Craigslit that they go to airport hotels - mostly ones that live in Alajulea. But from centro to come to your airport hotel? Mas dinero.