Hotel Europa is it really that bad?

Nyeden · #1 05-13-2006, 07:01 PM

Hello I rented an Apartment in Sosua for a week in June. I searched through a website I liked the pictures, spoke to the owner directly and booked it. Now she told me to pick up the keys at the reception desk in Hotel Europa. From the reviews I've been reading I heard that this is not good hotel, men go there with hookers ect, ect is this true?? Anyone knows the area around there. I am assuming the the Apartment conmplex is not in the Hotel but its right next to it. I am having second thoughts...

Rocky · #2 05-13-2006, 07:07 PM

The Europa and their guest house, are both guest friendly, so if this might offend you, you'll have to find another alternative.
There are some hotels that do not allow clients to bring guests in, and there are condos in Sosua that might fit your requirements, as well.
That being said, I like the Europa and the guest house, as long as no neighbours are getting out of hand.

Nyeden · #3 05-13-2006, 07:11 PM

Its in the guest houses, One bed room apartments.??. can you be more specific , is it really loud ? So I am assuming this is not a family oriented , even though we are not bringing our kids I certainly don't want to see hookers roaming around....

sweetdbt · #4 05-13-2006, 07:27 PM

I don't think you will see many hookers "roaming around" at the Europa, but you definately will see them returning to the rooms with the male residents. In addition, the hotel is directly across the street from 2 outdoor bars and a strip club/puta bar where dozens of working girls will be present, sitting and roaming from about 11 PM on, (and some during the day as well.) Welcome to Sosua.

Nyeden · #5 05-13-2006, 07:36 PM

well, thanks alot ,, I was led in to thinking it was a was a nice area...

sweetdbt · #6 05-13-2006, 07:40 PM

I didn't say it wasn't! It may not be where you want to stay however. As Rockey said, there are places in Sosua which are a bit more remote from the night life and more "family oriented".

Nyeden · #7 05-13-2006, 07:45 PM

so in general did you stay at the guest house condos ? or in the rooms.. How is the rest, & pool area.

Rocky · #8 05-13-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyeden

so in general did you stay at the guest house condos ? or in the rooms.. How is the rest, & pool area.

There is little difference between the two.
What is now called the guest houses, is actually the old Plaza Sosua hotel, now renovated similarly to the Europa, both owned & operated by the same people.
There is no restaurant there, at this point in time, and when it does open, it will not be the type of ambience you want.
It's pretty clear to me that you will feel uncomfortable in this environment, so you might consider a more family oriented hotel or condo.
We can certainly make suggestions, if you like.

Robert · #9 05-13-2006, 11:58 PM

Nyeden, ask Rocky (Marco) about the place just down the street from Rocky's.
I have stayed there, it's nice, clean and a family type place.
Sitting at the back at the pool, you would have no idea you was in Sosua.

RHM · #10 05-14-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Nyeden, ask Rocky (Marco) about the place just down the street from Rocky's.
I have stayed there, it's nice, clean and a family type place.
Sitting at the back at the pool, you would have no idea you was in Sosua.

I was just going to say the same thing, WB. Ask Rocky about the Kraut place...I mean German Hotel on his street. It was very reasonable, very clean and comfortable. I have stayed there as well as the Europa. No comparison.

Or you could rent a real condo for the week. PM alinindr, he has several great places that are walking distance to anything you need.

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