Originally Posted by
jlisi984
So I'm looking for suggestions here. We are traveling HAV-SAL-YYZ, with an overnight of 13h40 (arrive 18:10, depart 7:50). If it makes any difference, three pax (myself and my parents), two *G, all in business.
We're not backpackers and don't look like them either, and unfortunately cannot alter the way we travel as this stop is only one piece of a very prolonged trip (HAM, CPH, PDL, POZ, DUS, FRA, CDG, HAV, SAL, YYZ, YOW, YQB, YQX - you get the point).
I currently have a night booked at the InterContinental MetroCentro Mall. I am happy to stay there (no status) and also open to suggestions. Since we do have this rather long layover, a decent hotel is appreciated (again, not backpackers!) and I would also like to actually see a little bit of SAL (safely) so I can legitimately say I've been there. We've been to GUA before, but were "taken care of" on that trip. Honestly didn't feel that unsafe, and only when the Canadian Ambassador was surprised that we didn't have armed guards did we raise an eyebrow...
Thanks all!!
San Salvador is very unsafe. It is nothing like some of the other capitals of Central/South America. I don't think you need a body guard but definitely do not go out walking on your own.
I did not like the Intercontinental. It is old and the a/c leaves a lot to be desired. The neighborhood is so so
I would go with what used to be Hilton and it is now Barcelo Princesa. The hotel is very nice, very nice area and service is great. Get a room with lounge. It is open at night for drinks and breakfast. Ask them to arrange for an airport pick up and later on to take you to the hotel.
If you want I can give you the contact of a great driver. highly recommended.
I would probably just have dinner at the hotel or ask for recommendation. You cannot just walk around and look for a restaurant.