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My question is simple, how important is the condition and comfort of your hotel room while staying in CR ?

I would never call out a hotel by name on this forum board however I am always suprised at the exceedingly wide gap in reviews of the same property shared on this forum.

As long as the shower gets hot, the A/C gets cold, the bed is firm and the room is relatively clean, it's GTG. A window, ceiling fan, and a comfy chair in the room would be next on my list.

Everyone has different opinions. Since I am "in the business" (manage a guest property) I have a critical eye so I discount a lot of what I see because the average guest isn't going to see it / look for it.

I also somewhat understand the difficulty of doing business in Costa Rica but don't have the issues hotels in San Jose have. For example - no one steals my Lodge's towels.

Personally, I don't want a 'corporate / international' experience. As I remarked in the other thread, I've stayed in the Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana and the rooms are very nice - the restaurant is meh - and the pool is beautiful but unusable (the constant wind!).

I want more of an eclectic, almost fraternal vibe. Which I get at the Castillo. I actually prefer the bar at the Amistad for ambiance, but the bartenders at the Castillo (though Monica is gone). The rooms at the Amistad are a bit quirky.

Actually one of my favorite rooms is 13, at the top of the stairs, at the Castillo. It's definitely quirky! I like the couch. The bathroom is a bit rough but it's fine.

What I like about the Castillo (and the Amistad, but I've been staying at the Castillo) is the staff. I feel like I'm at home.

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In exile in pu*sy prison

I can tell you the ticas loved the penthouse suite at HC !!

yo,
For the BBB brand this maybe could suffice:

https://www.american-european.net/costa ... w-penthous

Regards, 911 Driver

Just think having that big BM looking out over the city

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