13th Street between 2 and 6th Avenue, one block from the National Museum, 10736 San José, Costa Rica
#62 of 121 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 630 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 May 2024
Debbie
United StatesThe beds were extremely hard... but that is really just a personal preference.
I really like the vibe of the Fleur de Lys. The location was really nice. We went to a fantastic Italian restaurant that was a 1/2 block away.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Jessica
United KingdomAs is common in San Jose, most rooms have internal windows. Only suites on the top floor have external views.
This charming hotel is in a pretty building which gives it a good atmosphere. The rooms are of a good size, the breakfast is good, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is walkable to the Museo del Jade area, and Otoya.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Kathyrodgers
AustraliaNice old Victorian mansion.it was suitable for 1 night.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Anna
FranceLocation, room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Matthew
United StatesRooms don't have air conditioning. Trying to rest in room during day is difficult. There is noise from adjoining rooms and from train.
Convenient location. Antique house converted to hotel is nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Matthew
United StatesNo air conditioning. Creaky floors. Can hear everything outside your door.
Cheap price; modern shower, decent breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Michael
GermanyFor a coffee producing country the coffee at breakfast was incredibly bad. The front porch is great, especially in the rain, but $ US 5.00 for a can of local beer 🍺 is a rip-off. But so is all of Costa Rica. By far the most expensive country in Latin America. They take the term "Switzerland of Latin America" quite literally.
Great architecture, very clean. Fantastic interior design that takes you back in time. I felt like I was in "Under the Volcano". The price was surprisingly low 🔅
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Joseph
United StatesThis is probably a US thing but be aware, there is no A/C. Also, when I arrived and checked into my room, the room was very small and had no window to the outside. Therefore it was very stuffy, especially with no A/C. They had a fan but it did little to help. The next morning I said something about moving rooms and they moved me to a much more spacious room with 10 ft ceilings and a window you could open to the outside. Even the bathroom was much larger and more modern. I would recommend that you make sure you specify that you want a room with an outside window and 10 ft ceilings.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond to address my issues. The property and rooms were well maintained. The breakfast was certainly adequate and the room they served it in was very nice. It is within walking distance to most all restaurants and cultural spots downtown.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Christian
GermanyJust fan but no aircon. The window of my room did face to an inside part of the house with another window opposite.
Good location, close to pedestrian streets. The house itself is quite unique. Very nice shower. Ok breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Cesar
SpainIt was really noisy in the night. I don’t like the fact that the room had unsailed windows. So you could hear the trains passing by since 5:00am.
The place is nice. Staff is kind. And the breakfast is good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tg
United StatesBreakfast was not that great. I was also not happy with how expensive the transportation was to and from the hotel. I could have stayed at a different hotel with free transportation.
I liked how clean our room was. I liked the building and how old it was. I also liked I was able to stay close to my family in another room near me.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tg
United StatesThe place was nice and clean! Our room was nice and clean as well. Checking in and out of the hotel room was made very easy. Our room was reasonably priced.
We left before breakfast was open. I did not realize transportation to and from the hotel needed to be paid. I had also wanted rooms with air conditioning and we got a fan and a room with no air!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Marleen
BelgiumThe authentic atmosphere of the hotel - nice rooms - good hot shower - helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
James
United StatesNo lift and early morning train noise.
Great staff and comfortable room. Nice historical building
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Frank
Irelandn/a
Breakfast very good. Hotel ambience excellent. Staff excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Jayson
United StatesThe rooms are as advertised. Smaller, with only a window looking into the hotel courtyard, no AC, thin walls, next to train (but it stops running at night - so never an issue).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Dianna
AustraliaAir conditioning would be a good addition!
Very good location. I liked the ambience, the colourful walls, art deco touches and the art works.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Rebecca
CanadaGreat bathroom, and access to a safe.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Em
United StatesThis spot is really close to the train tracks and holy bananas is it LOUD. However, I am definitely on the light-sleeper end of the spectrum, so for someone who isn't bothered by city noises, it probably wouldn't be a problem.
This was a quick one-night stop over after getting in late to SJO. I had a bus out to Puerto Viejo in the AM, so just needed a comfy, safe place to rest before another early morning. Fluer De Lys was great with helping to book a taxi for my late night airport arrival, and the taxi driver was super kind & helpful with getting me settled at the hotel. The breakfast bar in the morning was also wonderful to not have to worry about venturing out for food before catching the bus.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Viktoria
United KingdomN/A
Fleur de Lys is a nice boutique hotel. Room was nice decorated, bed was comfortable. Good location next to national museum. Delicious breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Esther
NetherlandsFor me these weren't huge problems but: a bit noisy (from the trains and just not great insulation in general). Furniture in my room was outdated. Breakfast was pretty good, but limited options. (The standard traditional breakfast with tea/Coffee/orange juice)
Location, kind personnel, pretty decent value for money. I thought the interior of the hotel was very cute. My room was a tad small with outdated furniture but clean and fine for me. Generally things were as expected
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
France
CanadaNothing to say
Hotel with a lot of charm and typical. Was built 110 years with nice furniture and painting.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Cata
United StatesNo air conditioning.
It was comfy enought for a few nights.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Robert
United StatesThe bedding could have been better. No refrigerator in the room.
Breakfast in the hotel was excellent! The location was close to museums and central market, parks and restaurants. Safe for valuables in the closet. Free wifi worked well.
Stayed in January 2024
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