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Bajahowodd
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By the way, the photo posted was not taken in front of the hotel, but rather a block away in front of an OXXO. Just didn't want anyone to think the
hotel was so tacky!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lizard lips
I don't know the association Nico has with Hank other than what I have posted but they both have had sports books for years. |
In a way, yes, Dan. Although I believe Saad has always had Hank's sport book, LF, in his hotel. There are two in Ensenada [there were anyway] and
I don't know who runs the other one.
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TheColoradoDude
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I can't quite understand something. If tourism is way down, then how come hotel prices are still the same?
[Edited on 7-22-2009 by TheColoradoDude]
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
I can't quite understand something. If tourism is way down, then how come hotel prices are still the same?
[Edited on 7-22-2009 by TheColoradoDude] |
Man you sure are cheap! Cramming 8 guys plus crew on the 31 boot to save a few bucks and now the hotel costs too much!
But seriously, if your looking for a good cheap hotel try the Royal. It's across from the Soriana.
I think it was $30. And it's near all the action.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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TheColoradoDude
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Yeah I'm cheap, that's why I am retired at 39. Cramming? It's sold as 8packs for 1000. Your making it sound super miserable, If your so stout in
the wallet then why are you still renting boats?
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Bajahowodd
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Prices are not the same. Haggle. It will amaze you.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
Yeah I'm cheap, that's why I am retired at 39. Cramming? It's sold as 8packs for 1000. Your making it sound super miserable, If your so stout in
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Let's see here
1) Congrats at retiring at 39.
2) I sure the boat will be fine with 8. (But for a few extra bucks...)
3) I don't recall claiming to be "stout in the wallet".
4) I not ready to buy a boat just yet. So renting works okay for now. Plus I like to fish in lots of different places and they usually already have
boats there.
5) I was just teasing you so don't get your panties all in a bunch over it.
6) I was trying to clue you in to a good cheap hotel.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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TheColoradoDude
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Thanks for the recommendation:
“The Worst Place To Stay” 1961wine 2 contributions
California
Aug 15, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Couples
2/2 found this review helpful
This was not what I had expected. No secured parking, drunks and beggers were every where. Very unsafe... The room looked as if it was an office not a
hotel room. No doors to close the bedroom from the little sitting area, it had no air conditioning, they had an oscalating fan. The bathroom was very
dirty. The bed was... more
“Terrible Hotel Experience” mobiletech 1 contribution
Monterey Park, CA
May 4, 2007
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I booked this hotel on the Internet, I could not find rooms at other hotels so I did not have a choice but to book it, there was not much information
about it and their web page was under construction, so I took my a risky chance, big mistake, once I arrived in Ensenada the place only had a small...
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“Stay Away!” Socalman 2 contributions
Southern California
Apr 23, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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The only good thing about this hotel was it's location. From that point on,,it is down hill. The hotel is non-descript from the street, because there
are shops on the first floor and the 16 rooms are all on the second floor. The rooms were horrible. The carpets and walls were dirty and extremely
dated. it had the feel of... more
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fishbuck
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The reviews are over 2 years old.
It's been remodeled recently.
You can always look at the rooms first and then decide. Good advice for any hotel anyway.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
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"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Bajahowodd
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Dude- where are those two year old reviews coming from?
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TheColoradoDude
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Trip advisor.
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Bajahowodd
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Trip advisor is not to be trusted. You should check out some other threads here, especially about Jesse's great restaurant in La Paz. People
manipulate the ratings. I'm here to tell you that San Nicolas is a great place to stay. And just tell them you want the Business rate.
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TheColoradoDude
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Thanks finally a helpful answer!
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fishbuck
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Here's another little helpful hint.
When you get your rental car make sure they change the license plate from a California plate to a Baja plate.
Otherwise those guys at San Nicolas will see it an charge you extra for being a stupid f-ing tourist from Colorado that doesn't know sh!t!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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TheColoradoDude
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Your an idiot fishstick! Do us all of favor and crash your plane into the pacific please!
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oldjack
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NO POLLUTING!!!!!! I fish there............
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tripledigitken
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Plane wrecks make good fish habitat though.
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TheColoradoDude
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
We were headed back home the other day after two weeks of vacation that led us all the way to Cabo. As per plan, we stayed at Jardines de Baja in San
Quintin, and left with the idea off being home that night. But a last minute decision left us staying in Ensenada instead. We went to the San Nicolas.
There is a big remodel project underway, mostly involving the Caliente Casino and Sports Book housed in the building. They have already effectively
doubled the casino space, with some 300 slots in play, and a new, bigger Sports Book. There are additional expansion plans, as well. There is strong
talk about card games being legalized in the near future. I don't know if Mr. Caliente, Jorge Hank is just a tenant in Nico Saad's building, or if
Saad has a piece of the action, but when we entered the casino in the afternoon, virtually every slot was being used. They have remodeled the entrance
portico, with a Vegas-like appearance using terrazzo, glass and chrome. The casino now shares the entrance portico with the hotel lobby entrance, as
the casino now occupies space that was once the hotel restaurant. The hotel remodeled and expanded the area near the pool with restaurant space. The
posted rate for a room was $85, which quickly lowered to $65, and ultimately ended up at $56, plus a coupon for 4 margaritas at the bar, before the
deal was closed. Rooms well appointed. 32 channels of TV. Huge pool. Secure, guarded parking. Wonderful staff. |
I guess that business is doing good now. Here is an email reply from today.
"The rate is $76.20 dlls p/night, sorry is the lowest rate for room with
two beds."
thank you
Mayra
That is still a decently good rate. But I find it hard to believe that I cannot get a good room for $50 during these times.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
Your an idiot fishstick! Do us all of favor and crash your plane into the pacific please! |
Well Colorada Dud. In case anyone doesn't remember the license plate thing was the very first question you asked when you joined Nomad.
You were immediately the laughing stock of the board.
Then there was the story of you riding on the back of your own truck through B Asuncion. I think most people would know that was a bad idea.
But not you. The result was predictable. You fell off at a high rate of speed and got knocked silly and all cut up.
So what stupid thing are you going to do on this trip.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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TheColoradoDude
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I see your a man of many friends. Nice job!
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