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Reviews of Hotel Pecos Bill

calle 22, avenida 5, contiguo a transnica calle 22, avenida 5, contiguo a transnica, 00011 San José, Costa Rica

#112 of 121 hotels in San José

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Review score

Based on 87 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    Well located budget stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to TiCA bus station and public bus stations within 10 minute walk. Good selection of restaurants and shops close by. Accommodated a very late arrival.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Okay but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom had hair on the floor and the beds were not comfortable they were hard as a rock.

    The room was clean. And it was decently priced. We had our own private bathroom. They give you a towel a blanket and a small bar of soap which helped.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Cheap place to stay when you have to catch an early bus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was hard and it was noisy. But as expected for the price.

    The Location was perfect for me. It was right next door to the bus station. My flight got in late and I had to stay overnight and leave on an early bus to Tamarindo.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    7.0
    dodgy area but good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the area was very rough, lots of drug addicts outside and people hanging around on street corners so be aware if you’re a solo traveller. they also charge this hotel by the hour & we were joined at reception by a female checking in with her “client”.

    location is right next door to the bus station which was a blessing for us as we had heavy luggage. Our room was very clean so for those two reasons I would recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    7.0
    fantastic value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    first room did not have hot water and shower head was broken - could have gone to reception but was in a rush, was not a huge problem

    just needed a place to sleep for a couple of nights, the room was comfortable and well located. the room was safe with locks and the bathroom was a decent size. for the money, it was an excellent deal as it was so cheap

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    7.0
    cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic room

    Close to Center

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dirty, some bugs, noisy outside, cold

    Helpful staff, location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Can be noisy. They rent the rooms hourly but it doesn't affect our stay. I dont suggest staying more than one night.

    At first, they did not allow us to check in because of electricity has gone but the women at the reception was really helpful and she helped us to check in. It was very close to Ticabus terminal. Very clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    7.0
    A quick stop for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to add, IT suited our needs for a night

    We arrived with the bus at 10pm! I liked the location door to door to the Transnica bus from Nicaragua. The bed was cleaned, The staff was helpful and friendly, clean sheets, towels and a bathroom that worked. If you're a backpacker and just stopping for a night, it works :) For everyone - they also run a room per hours, so you get a sense of what type of hotel this can be.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few small coackroaches in thé room. Small room, but we've stayed fór one night, So this was not a big deal It was a bit noisy during the night

    Hotel was closed to bus station, room was clean

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    8.0
    I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location worked for me but it will not be right for everybody. It is not the sort of area to walk around at night. The bed had a hair on it and there were some stains on the sheets- this was my biggest criticism. The pillow cases and towel I was given were fine.

    I was hesitant to stay here because of the low reviews but I actually had a good stay. I thought it was excellent value ($20). Also the location was excellent for me because it was walking distance from the Tica Bus station when I arrived and walking distance to the bus station that takes me to the airport. The staff were friendly. Check-in was easy. The room had a warm shower.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a bit of street activity throughout the night.

    Basic hotel near downtown markets and several bus terminals (eg: for travel to Carribean coast and airport). Good value for money.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found communication a little tricky (but I need to work on my Spanish skills). Would have been good to have some information available in reception area for international travellers.

    Clean. Close location (in walking distance) to downtown and tourist attractions but out of tourist district.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    7.0
    Real value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A little shady location but so is the other hotels of the same level.

    The location is perfect, near the bus stations as well as the San Jose Central Market.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very convenient, close to Transnica

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    rather loud

    nice room for the price

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Room was clean but there were quite a few small cockroaches. - The neighborhood doesn't feel very safe.

    - Staff was very friendly. - Price.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    8.0
    good value for money, just like photos, staff are friendly & helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area isn’t the best, lots of street activity at night, I was told not to walk around by myself. so even though I booked the room so I could walk to & from the bus station I ended up getting taxis both ways.. but I never had an issues when I went out for dinner alone (just around the corner)

    Close to the bus station if you are on a budget, good value for money, window in the hall so you can check out the street activity.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location to Transnica bus service

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some coackroaches in the room.

    People are nice and friendly. I asked for a room with windows and got a good room. Location Ok, could be a little bit scary at night.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2022

    8.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No hot water really

    Very good value for money, well located, with friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That there was no iron to iron my clothes. Kitchen facilities made available.

    The staff, location.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thin walls, no real window and old rooms.

    Close to bus stations and cheap. It is oerfect if your flight arrives late and you cannot leave San Jose the same day. Wlan is strong.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2022

    8.0
    Affordable and comfortable in the heart of San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very friendly and inviting. The room that I stayed in was comfortable and a fan kept the room nice and cool.

    Stayed in March 2022

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