TOPIC: Update: Tijuana Hotels

Tijuana is a very clean and modern city. It's not what you would think of when you think border town. You have nothing to worry about walking around IMO. I stayed at the Marriott which was new and nice. Very friendly there and very comfortable. The Grand Hotel is an older building and an older hotel. So it has a old dark feel. As for the actual rooms I'm not entirely sure, but I've heard they are dark and old feeling as well. Either way you will have a comfortable stay though. Again, nothing to worry about. Its crossing back to the states that gets frustrating.

Sorry this is an old thread - but I was just curious if anyone's opinions changed. Miracle, I was going to stay in the Grand also, as that is what Wade recommended since it is in the same complex. I noticed there's a Carl's Jr outside of it & I am a total sucker for Carl's Jr (we don't have them where I live) - but is it truly that unsafe to EVER leave on foot? It's pretty obvious I am an American white boy. Did you just order room service the whole time? Is the water ok or did you get bottles?

I think I'll stay 3 nights - one to settle in the night before...one Weds, checkup on thurs, and then Friday I'll leave if all is well. They aren't going to be around on the weekend anyway, so there's no real point to stay until Monday. I guess I could cut it do 2 nights if I went straight to the clinic on Weds...but I definitely want to stay till Friday as a first timer. The hotel is pretty cheap anyway.

How were the beds and the noise? Those are the only 2 things that get me.

Thanks CoolHandLuke!

So what are some recommended hotels in SD?
Seeing Dr. C on Feb. 17th!!!

AN UPDATE OF SUGGESTIONS FOR THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU VISIT TIJUANA:

www.lacetto.mx/ WINE TASTING
tjbeer.com/ TIJUANA BREWERY
www.cinepolis.com/ Cinepolis Plaza Rio IF YOU WANT TO WATCH A MOVIE AND ENJOY AN ADULT BEVERAGE
fondaargentina.com/ ARGENTINE STEAK HOUSE, VERY CLOSE TO DR. CASAVANTES OFFICE
www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-tei-tijuana GOOD SUSHI
VITTORIOS (for pizza) or Merlot for italian, Merlot is located across the parking lot from the huge Caliente . Merlot serves my favorite pasta and sangria, its a bit romantic with the white linen theme, but they serve delicious cheesecake.
www.facebook.com/lionfishrestaurant/timeline LION FISH IF YOU WANT SOME DELICIOUS PRICEY MEXICAN SEAFOOD
villamarinarestaurante.com/ VILLA MARINA IS A DAMB GOOD PLACE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE ACCOMPANIED WITH A SOFT ON THE EYES, YOUTHFUL WARM BLOODED MEXICAN PRINCESS TO SHARE THE MEAL WITH.
www.yelp.com/biz/cabanna-tijuana-2?page_src=related_bizes CABANNA is really enjoyed by the ladies because they serve slushie style flavored martinis, worth trying!

PAY WITH PESOS, THE EXCHANGE IS 17 PESOS : 1 USD, FOLKS INCLUDING HOTELS AND ESTABLISHED RESTAURANTS WILL RIP YOU OFF BIG TIME TO MAKE UP FOR THEIR BAD ECONOMY. ENJOY