Hotels in Mexico and Central America

[Nata Harli]

Originally Posted by Teeds

Good point ... how about just adding a url link to any further comments made about a particular hotel?

An example ...

Chihuahua ----------- Batopilas ---------------- Hotel Batopilas ------------------------------------------ 2.5 ---------- 6 - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...52&postcount=6
Chihuahua ----------- Batopilas ---------------- Hotel Mary ----------------------------------------------- 2.0 --------- 25 - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...52&postcount=25
----------------------------------------------------------- Comments by Lone Rider -------------------------------------- 26 - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...52&postcount=26
................................. Creel -------------------- Margarita's ----------------------------------------------- 4 ---------- 20 - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=20

Also, I would love to hear how your visit went. There clearly wasn't any snap in the fellow manning the place, but all-in-all it was OK. The lady who ran Monse Guest House (if I remember the name correctly) on the plaza, spoke some English, which was helpful in getting back to Creel with the bikes.

I'll try and add the URL to further comments like you suggest. That's a good idea. I'll also try and add those comments to the spreadsheet.

And, if I get something wrong or misplaced I certainly want someone to point it out to me.

Thanks for everyone's input so far. I'll try and keep this updated every other day or so when I can. Good weather is approaching so I might have to hop on my trusty steed and do a little riding. Like next week when I'm heading for Barber's museum for a few days .

[Nata Harli]

Originally Posted by Teeds

The El Zaguán ?



The bar is on the left, Restaurant Cinco Patio is on the left and the blue on the right side is the corner of Hotel Mary.

Teeds,

Is the above for additional comments for the Hotel Mary?

Everyone,

More updates to info in 1st post. Let me know if I missed anything you suggested.

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Chihuahua
2. City - Creel
3. Hotel Name - Los Pinos
4. Address/directions/coordinates - Center of the main drag, a block or 2 south of the train stop and plaza
5. Rating - 3
6. Comments on Location - Doesn't get anymore convenient
7. Rate - $23usd single
8. Secure Parking? - Secure motel-style courtyard parking by the rooms
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - I forget
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Spanglish
13. Overall impression - Nice people, clean, secure
14. Date of Visit - 10/05, 10/06
15. Website of Hotel
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Cihihuahua
2. City - Batopilas
3. Hotel Name - Juanita's
4. Address/directions/coordinates - White building by the far end of the plaza, riverside, no sign, ask anyone near the plaza
5. Rating - 4
6. Comments on Location - Very convenient
7. Rate - $32usd single
8. Secure Parking? - very, ride thru front door and park in courtyard
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - Not sure
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Very good Spanglish
13. Overall impression - Nice lady, pretty place by the river, good views from top floor deck area
14. Date of Visit - 10/06
15. Website of Hotel
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Baja CA Sur
2. City - Todos Santos
3. Hotel Name - Hotel (that's the sign)
4. Address/directions/coordinates - Main drag, on a corner, kinda across from the fancy Hotel CA and part of a block down the hill
5. Rating - 3
6. Comments on Location - Convenient, 1/2 block from super mercado
7. Rate -$18usd
8. Secure Parking? - Yes, courtyard by rooms
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - I forget
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Spanish
13. Overall impression - Rooms are kinda beat up, not bad, has a pool, one Mex manager rode a bike, good place for cheap in TS
14. Date of Visit - 12/02, 12/03 or 04
15. Website of Hotel
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Baja CA Sur
2. City - San Ignacio
3. Hotel Name - Rice & Beans
4. Address/directions/coordinates - Just north of the SI intersection on Hwy 1, up a small road, good signage from Hwy 1, supposedly direct Hwy access in the future
5. Rating - 3
6. Comments on Location - Not convenient to the plaza, just a good place to stop
7. Rate - From $25-50usd
8. Secure Parking? Yes, park in front of rooms
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - I forget
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Spanish and english
13. Overall impression - Ricardo the owner is an off roader, Net connection in the restaurant, restaurant is good, has generator for power outtages, a good place to get advice and help if you breakdown, usually has barrel gas
14. Date of Visit 12/02, 1/03, 12/03 or 04
15. Website of Hotel email: riceandbeans@hotmail.com
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Baja CA Sur
2. City - Punta Abreojos
3. Hotel Name - Chelo's
4. Address/directions/coordinates - Main road into town, on the right, very small sign
5. Rating - 3
6. Comments on Location - It's there, one other I know of in PA is a small dive kinda place
7. Rate - $22 or 25usd single
8. Secure Parking? Yes, park by room
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - I forget, but think so
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Spanish and english
13. Overall impression - Clean, good pizza in their restaurant, owned by Ray an American and his wife Chelo
14. Date of Visit - 1/03
15. Website of Hotel
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Baja CA
2. City - Gonzaga Bay
3. Hotel Name - Alfonsina's
4. Address/directions/coordinates - Right on the bay, north at the T
5. Rating - 3
6. Comments on Location - Very pretty location
7. Rate - $40usd single
8. Secure Parking? Kinda, but no worries
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - I forget
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Very good Spanglish
13. Overall impression - It's a nice overnight location, has restaurant
14. Date of Visit - 12/02
15. Website of Hotel
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

1. State - Baja CA Sur
2. City - Mulege
3. Hotel Name - Hotel Hacienda
4. Address/directions/coordinates - On the plaza in town
5. Rating - 3
6. Comments on Location - Excellent
7. Rate - $20usd single
8. Secure Parking? - Very, park in interior courtyard
9. Hot water - Y
10. AC - I forget
11. Fans - I forget
12. Service/Language Spoken - Spanglish
13. Overall impression - Kinda run down, I like this place a lot, great courtyard for beers
14. Date of Visit - 12/02, 1/02, 12/03 or 04, 1/03 or 04, and maybe a couple of other times
15. Website of Hotel
16. URL for your trip report

[Lone Rider]

Just a thought regarding hotel info...

List 'Private Bathroom', as some places have shared baths.

[Teeds]

Wow!!

Bob just elevated this to 5 star status by himself.

I know a couple of nice places in Antigua that I need to dig out info on. I wish I was as well travelled as LR ... hopefully, someday I will be.

This thread is going to take on epic proportions.

Nata Harli: I apologize for the deviation into the discussion on the bar. Although next door to Hotel Mary, that is really not part of the info to include in this thread. I will refrain from further deviations.

[Nata Harli]

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

Just a thought regarding hotel info...

List 'Private Bathroom', as some places have shared baths.

LR,

Good suggestion but I'm trying to keep this as simple as I can right now.

But, I'll throw it open and let others comment. If there is a desire for others to have this info, I'll incorportate it in the future.

Don't take this as my not wanting suggestions. I'm still open to suggestions.

[Nata Harli]

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

14. Date of Visit - 12/02, 1/02, 12/03 or 04, 1/03 or 04, and maybe a couple of other times

It's not like you spend any time in Baja in December and January, is it?

[Adios Pantalones]

South end of Malecon, on the beach. Open air moto parking in interior lot. $100.00 U.S. and up. Stay 3 get one free deal. Very clean, very well kept. You could take your wife here.
Good food and Booze on premises, WiFi and a 'puter station on site.
Walking distance to historic city center and most food and drink in town.
English varies by employee but most can get you what you need. Staff overall, fantastic!

If there on a weekend get a room furthest from the street. Kids cruise the Malecon on fri- sat. night.

[CMWoody]

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

For example: I've been jerked around my last 2 visits to Hotel Mary.