Calle 33 entre Avenida 1 y 3 , Barrio Escalante, 10105 San José, Costa Rica
#80 of 111 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 316 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Michael
Colombialittle further from city center than I prefer
clean, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Waters
Costa RicaNeed a least a fan
Very comfy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Christopher
AustraliaThe hotel was very near to the railway line. The trains although infrequent were a source of noise. The room was as described on booking dot com but we missed the fact the room did not have an aircon or a fan so not much airflow was possible on hot nights.
The staff were excellent Breakfast was exceptional. The location was in a neighborhood near many restaurants. Cost effective, value for money. The room was as described on booking dot com
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Marian
SpainLovely hotel with basic room, comfortable bed and good breakfast. In a local neighbourhood away from city centre but in walking distance.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Dennis
United StatesThe location was far from the airport and so not ideal for an overnight stay. We arrived late and had to leave very early the next morning in order to be on time for our domestic flight. I should have paid more attention to the hotel's location. And been aware how slow cross town traffic is in the morning.
The room and hotel space was nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. We arrived late and hungry; the pizza restaurant across the street and down the road a bit was recommended and our pizzas were delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Franz
BelgiumRoom is basic, but fine for the price
Very friendly Staff, good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Frankie
United KingdomOur room was a good size however the double bed mattress had a large dip in it which made it fairly uncomfortable night sleep. desperately needs replacing
we enjoyed our 2 nights at the hotel. the breakfast was typical of what to expect in Costa Rica and was tast. The coffee serves with breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Joost
NetherlandsStayed just for one night which was fine. Room was okay, nothing special. Wouldn’t stay any longer
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Kat
United KingdomThe bathroom was clean but quite run down. The toilet was flushing with difficulty and the shower had exposed and wobbly tap pipes, that you had to carefully manouver with when turning on the water. A lot of things in Costa Rica feel overpriced (even in comparison to some European locations) -- and that accommodation felt like it too.
Staff was super nice and took really good care of me -- gave me takeaway breakfasts (fruits) when my shuttle bus arrived 20 minutes too early and I didn't have time to eat. The room was small, clean, but also more run-down than expected -- especially the bathroom. For a one or two-night stay it's okay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lea
United KingdomNo much parking space and you can hear people in other room as not sound proof
Small, friendly hotel with included breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Sabine
GermanyNo AC in the room! Also, there was a lot of noise this time from the train tracks but nothing that a pair of earplugs won't fix ;-)
Comfy room with a warm shower! We could park our rental car on the property and as before (this was our second stay in 1 week) the staff was very lovely and super helpful with everything! They gave us a perfect restaurant recommendation and made the reservation for us as well. Breakfast was tasty again. We recommend this hotel!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Ling
ItalyWater not hot enough the rest are find. Sound proof problem is every where in San Jose.
Here is like a heaven after I ran away in the middle of the night from the terrible traffic noisy homestay the language school arranged me to. 1.nice included breakfast. Amazing breakfast menu 2. Very friendly and careful night shift staff. 3. Cute hospitality cat 4. Great location except the crazy train in this area.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Grace
CanadaNo hot water for showers
Staff were friendly, accommodations were clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Esperanza
United StatesTHERE IS NOT A TABLE LAMP
THE RECEPTIONIST AND OTHER STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND COOPERATIVE. I FORGOT A RING AND DIDN'T NOTICE IT. THEY TEXTED ME IMMEDIATELY TO ASK HOW THEY COULD HELP IN THAT SITUATION
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Megan
United StatesNo hot water, but good water pressure!
The receptionist were amazingly kind and so helpful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Rodrigo
BrazilBedroom could be a little more ventilated
The night shift recepcionist was extremely sweet and made a wonderful local breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Sneakerthac
United StatesMy room was on the ground floor, so was a bit noisy.
Great neighborhood with tons of restaurants and bars nearby.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Siân
United KingdomThe hotel is a very old building with zero sound proofing - our room had a very thin window onto the main corridor (which was open to reception) and a glass vent in the bathroom also onto the corridor that didn't really close properly - as a result there doesn't feel like there's much privacy and we were disturbed a lot in the night
Fine for a couple of nights, staff very friendly and helpful and the area is great - walking distance to the centre and lots of nice places to eat close by
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Maja
SloveniaThey offered us a private parking, the personnel was very nice. It is on a good location, next to bars, shops.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Marilia
United StatesThe beds were uncomfortable and the light in the bathroom of my room was not working. The hotel was under renovation and felt kind of empty. The breakfast was so and so. There was some miscommunication on check out since the girl at the desk didn’t speak English well
I really loved the location and the receptionist who was there when I arrived. We were offered initially a room with no windows and I asked if we could be upgraded and they said yes which was wonderful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Ashley
United StatesThis was a last minute booking! It turned out great! Friendly staff, nice vibe, comfy room enhanced by the cats on the property making themselves at home in my room! It was awesome!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Raquel
SpainPerfect location near to restaurants and social area
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Jamie
United KingdomThe conversion of the property into hotel rooms is a bit compromised. With very little (if any) sound proofing between rooms or floors. (Its proximity to the train track was taken into account when booking), but the noise of other guests just going about their normal business was very intrusive. The mattress was also not the most comfortable with both me and my partner rolling into the middle. Bedside lamps would have been a simple but welcome addition as would free additional coffee at breakfast to what is after all good value accommodation in Bario Escalante with great staff
Great location and staff were great, breakfast was lovely and the coffee superb.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Filipe
GermanyExternal noise in the bedroom Hot water in the shower unavailable
Helpful staff Flexibility in check in time
Stayed in November 2023
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