What is the name of that historic little inn in Old Port?

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gringa

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You know the one. The little stone inn, on the left, just before the Malecon.
For the life of me, I can't remember the name of that place so any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!
 
Roberto

Roberto

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Yes, La Roca is the oldest hotel in Penasco. It's funky but I used to stay there when I wanted to hang out all day in the Old Port. Inexpensive and the owners are a real nice family. Legend has it that Al Capone stayed ther and there used to be a tunnel to the water to bring the booze in during prohibition. There are some real early photos in that brief history of Penasco published a couple of years ago by one of the Munroes, I seem t recall. Anyone got a copy of that? I bought as many as I could find but gave them all away !
 
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gringa

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Roberto said:
Yes, La Roca is the oldest hotel in Penasco. It's funky but I used to stay there when I wanted to hang out all day in the Old Port. Inexpensive and the owners are a real nice family. Legend has it that Al Capone stayed ther and there used to be a tunnel to the water to bring the booze in during prohibition. There are some real early photos in that brief history of Penasco published a couple of years ago by one of the Munroes, I seem t recall. Anyone got a copy of that? I bought as many as I could find but gave them all away !
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Great info, Roberto, thanks! I think we'll try it one of these days, although it's hard for us to leave PdS, we really do love La Roca's funky vibe! And love to support a locally owned, family business with history!

As for this history, I'd **love** to see a copy of that if anyone has a copy they'd like to share!
 
Ladyjeeper

Ladyjeeper

Sonoran Goddess
Staff member
Al Capone built that inn and the tunnel did exist. I was told all these stories in the mid 70's by a man that worked with him there. He was 80 in the mid 70's and I trust him to tell me the truth....It was fascinating......
 
El Gato

El Gato

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At one point Roberto & Luisa Fleisher managed the hotel - before/while they were building the Villa Granada. Lately have stopped by to show it to some family/friends and the owner was really nice about letting us look around. I think he said the rooms go for about $35 a night, if I remember correctly and I'm not having a senior moment. We enjoyed talking with him about the old days.
 
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GringoZona

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From the site: "And, you will be surprised at the low rates of $25, $30 and $35 USD, our free coffee and wireless internet."
 
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