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San José hotels near Simon Bolivar Zoo
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Located in the heart of San Jose, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de la Cultura and Morazan Park. National Park and San Pedro Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km). San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 10 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 14 minutes.
Overall 9,0 Excellent
Based on 916 reviews
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Excellent
9,7
Pros: We really enjoyed our stay. It had a great location.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Ok so the staff is so nice but room 414 had little to no water pressure and trickle of hot water...... I asked the front to change rooms but because they were full no possible.... So sucked it up and took Luke warm shower for two days.... Manager said he would comp a dinner at hotel eatery .... Didn't happen and no one seemed to know how it would work. Bed was comfortable location is great for San Jose . My best advice to anyone staying in Costa Rica is get out of San Jose and see the countryside unless u want to be in New York meets Tijuana
Cons: Staff is super nice Breakfast is great Bed was comfortable Location is superb although good luck finding the entrance of you drive in from airport alow 2 hrs for 10km No kidding Traffic is something out of a comic book u will understand if you see it first hand Costa Ricans in general are so nice honest and hard working people enjoy
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location location location! Couldn't have been in a better location. So close to all the tourist spots and good restaurants. San Jose is surprisingly a great city to explore on foot. It certainly has its gems. The staff at the hotel was AMAZING and super friendly and helpful. The included breakfast on the top floor was certainly a treat each morning.
Mediocre
2,0
Pros: Save your money and spend it somewhere else it smelled bad the people were rude we paid extra for upgrade the AC did not work breakfast was late the shuttle to airport was late. It was supposed to be free but cost 30.00 I'm trying to find something good to say about it Sorry I can't .
Good
7,7
Pros: Awesome location, right in the heart of San Jose. Walking distance to the major downtown sights, like the theatres, cathedrals, and markets. The restaurant is great, and the lobby is well kept.
Cons: Rooms are run down, and not in the best condition. We had to change rooms because of bugs in the first. AC would have been nice.
This family-friendly Escazu aparthotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Avenida Escazú and Plaza Tempo. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 9,0 Excellent
Based on 438 reviews
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Excellent
8,8
Good
7,1
Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) and Sabana Park. Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Overall 8,9 Excellent
Based on 1 220 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Okay
5,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,5
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Pros: The hotel staff was excellent with communication and accommodating my needs. The rooms were spacious, spotless, and well stocked with necessary items.
Cons: The hotel is a bit secluded and not within walking distance of anywhere, really.
Good
6,5
Cons: We've stayed here before and things were better then. This time we reserved a crib ahead of time, and when we arrived we were told that the crib is on its way. 30 minutes passed and still no crib and no word from anyone. I called reception again and they said that the crib was not coming anymore since they didn't have one for us anymore. They didn't offer any solutions, just said no crib. I asked if there is a small bed they could wheel into our room and finally they agreed. Also there were a few blood stains on our bedsheets. Gross. I told all of this to reception when we checked out but they showed no concern.
Okay
5,7
Pros: The Sheratons transportation service is highly over priced use local cabs . They charge almost double the normal rate for shuttle service
Cons: The shuttle service is highly over priced and they don't know where they are going
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I have enjoyed staying there for the last 3 years and will continue staying there I enjoy the Casino and the staff there
Cons: I don't have anything to say that I didn't enjoy
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everything was amazing
Cons: Having a corkscrew at the room
Located in the heart of Escazu, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu, and within 3 mi (5 km) of La Salle Natural Science Museum and Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica). Sabana Park and Amusement Park San Jose are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 290 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everything!! Very helpful staff, courteous, nice restaurant and food. Close to shopping, WAL-Mart, Multiplaza, etc
Cons: ?????
Excellent
9,3
Pros: The staff was excellent, both professional and friendly.
Cons: Food server coughed at the omelet station. Although they made a huge improvement in the oatmeal after my instructions, they can go a little further still.
Located in San Bosco, this eco-friendly hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of National Theater, Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) and Jade Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 13 minutes.
Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 2 013 reviews
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Excellent
9,7
Pros: Nicest place I ever stayed in. Brand new luxury.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The rooms, cleanliness, modern, convenience, breakfast etc.
Cons: Nothing, good experience
Excellent
9,7
Pros: From the moment we walked in the staff were friendly, helpful, and throughout our stay they were always ready to assist, whether providing an extra towel or arranging transportation. Things you might expect, but with a far better attitude than you tend to find in the USA. The entire hotel was very clean at all times, which is important to me. Toilets allow you to flush paper, unlike many local establishments. Food was consistently fresh and tasted excellent.
Cons: No genuine complaints. Trying to think what I'd have preferred to be different, the hallways and bathroom were less brightly lit than I'd like, but not bad. The hotel is very much a European style and not intended to look local in any way. My teens were the youngest people I saw there, and it's not set up for young kids. Location is great if you plan to spend time in San Jose but not terribly convenient to tourist attractions...which is true of any hotel in San Jose.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Excellent service, spacious room, excellent food with local ingredients.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Nice hotel with a boutique feel. Hot complimentary breakfast, clean, spacious, and updated rooms. Get 100 channels on television, some of which are HBO and English speaking stations and local South Florida news. Beautiful view of the mountains and city of San Jose. Great location. Only a few blocks from city center. Staff friendly and English speaking. Very helpful with reserving airport transfers at a affordable price. Friendly staff. Would recommend.
Cons: No complaints.
Good
7,4
Pros: Loved my rolm because it was very spacious, bed was comfortable, everything was clean except for the trash in the trashcan when I arrived in the room. TV was great with different languages including Mandarin.. Beautiful vien from my room overlooking the city. Staff was excellent, especially at the front desk. They are bilingual and very informative.
Cons: Overall, I liked the hotel but I did not like the pool area. There were always meetings being held in that area constantly so I didnt have a chance to swim. The pool was small regardless. I did not like the restaurant or the service very well. I would sit down and 20 minutes would pass by without a waiter approaching me and I would sit where they could clearly see me. I then have to flag them down to put my order in. The food was okay and pricey. You could do better at McDonald's in taste and price. The free breakfast there was very nice. Good assortment of fruit, cereal, yogurt, meat, bread, egss, juice, and milk. Location around the area is not the safest. As a foreigner, I do not recommend others to walk alone. Use a taxi.
Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu, and within 6 mi (10 km) of La Salle Natural Science Museum and Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica). Amusement Park San Jose and Metro Free Zone & Business Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 137 reviews
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Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everything was perfect. The room, the restaurant and service.
Cons: No complaints.
Excellent
8,6
Pros: Maria at reception was exceptional. Very friendly and helpful. Cleaning staff left the room perfect.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Housekeeper Lina was a superstar...my wife stayed behind getting ready for a huge graduation cermony of our daugther and needed a few items to help with our daughters dress and outfit....Lina not only got them, but also made our room so quaint and adorable! We will be back...thanks Lina!
Cons: Lighting is poor for a Marriott...we understand saving on energy....but please add one bright light for makeup, shaving, in the bathroom....plus one for reading...I could not read at night nor could i even read the rooms ervice menu!
Located in the heart of San Jose, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Park and Morazan Park. San Pedro Mall and University of Costa Rica are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 5 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 6 minutes.
Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 1 485 reviews
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Excellent
8,8
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!
Excellent
8,6
Pros: Friendly sttaf, good location in the main city. It has breakfast
Cons: Maybe for some an air conditioner will be necessary.
Excellent
8,5
Pros: Best hostel that I have been to! Rooms are quite large and bathrooms are kept clean. Highly recommend this location for those looking to save some money!
Situated on the Strip, this luxury hotel is in the same area as Multiplaza Mall Escazu, Avenida Escazú and Valle del Sol. Area attractions also include Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater.
Overall 8,2 Excellent
Based on 272 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,8
Excellent
10,0
Located in the heart of San Jose, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gold Museum (Museo de Oro), Jade Museum and National Theater. National Museum of Costa Rica and National Park are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes.
Overall 8,0 Excellent
Based on 1 359 reviews
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Okay
5,4
Good
7,4
Excellent
8,8
Good
6,2
Pros: The staff
Cons: When we got to the room we didn't have power for the lights or the ac so I called downstairs (the phone worked) and they informed me you have to insert your keycard in a slot by the door to get power. Weird but ok, I'll play along. After a couple hours of trying to get the ac to work and trying to sleep without it, I ended up calling the desk and having them take a look. They couldn't figure it out and moved us to a room right next door, which was an upgrade. The staff was great and helpful with the situation but the new ac didn't work much better. All in all, not a bad hotel. Great location, there was free breakfast we didn't get to enjoy, they opened my bottle of wine, and took great care of my complaint. However, there was a lot of construction which was a little weird to deal with and the ac is a huge thing for me. From the north and my house is constantly freezing.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: This hotel has everything you need and is located in the middle of san Jose with easy access to transportation and all the downtown museums.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great front desk staff,(especially Christopher). Great walking location, such as, sight seeing around downtown, restaurants, shopping areas, and taxies was right there for your quick convenience, and even the city bus. Great breakfast every morning. I loved the place and look forward to returning soon.
Cons: The beds was a little hard, however it didn't stop me from sleeping.
Good
6,5
Pros: Proximity to everything. Warm water. Decent internet. Good quality sheets and comforter.
Cons: Bed was hard. TV did not work well. No microwave. Thin walls so you can hear everything. No washcloths provided. Bottom entrance closes too early.
Okay
4,8
Pros: Staff was friendly and easy to work with. Included breakfast was very good.
Cons: Room felt old and dirty. Bed was very uncomfortable. There was no hot water in the shower. Very disappointed with this place.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very good hotel + friendly staff + spacious rooms + comfortable beds + great location + free breakfast = awesome
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I love the location. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic. And the room was very clean.
Cons: Our room didn't have a window. Just a glass door leading to a shaft.
Good
7,4
Pros: The hotel is pretty central to everything. The staff is helpful. The room wa clean.
Good
6,2
Pros: I liked he location.
Cons: The fact that you could hear a conversation four rooms away.
This family-friendly San Jose hotel is located in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos), National Theater and Gold Museum (Museo de Oro). Simon Bolivar Zoo and Mercado Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Atlantic Station is 20 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 22 minutes.
Overall 7,9 Good
Based on 3 102 reviews
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Good
6,2
Cons: The bed was broken.
Okay
4,8
Cons: Racist security. Weird layout. Bad food.
Good
7,1
Pros: Service
Cons: Too old
Mediocre
2,0
Cons: Está muy viejo las habitaciones para el precio
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everything
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Nice size rooms
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Good
7,7
Good
7,7
Pros: rooms were clean.
Cons: not guest friendly
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
9,7
Okay
4,2
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Okay
5,4
Excellent
9,4
Mediocre
2,0
Mediocre
2,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Okay
4,2
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The staff was very kind and accommodating and the rooms were very clean!
Excellent
9,4
Pros: My family were located on 4th floor which had special priviledges such as happy hour drinks and free snacks while my granddaughter & I were on 2nd floor as we booked later than the rest. The manager, without hesitation, arranged for us to have a special pass key so we could enjoy the same privileges. What a great service! Beds were very comfy and the staff were great.
Cons: Location further from the airport than anticipated
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Good location
Cons: TV was not working all night.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: 100 meters from Caribe bus station. Great, huge, buffett breakfast. Nice staff and beautiful hotel. Comfortable beds and large flat screen TV's.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: The staff was very generous and most spoke enough english, as my spanish is pretty rusty. The continental breakfast was great as well. Traditional Costa Rican dishes were included. The location is also optimal for getting from the airport and very near all the bus terminals.
Cons: Bathroom could've been a tad cleaner, but I barely spent time in the room, so was no big deal.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: * People were amazing. * friendly * hotel, super clean and organized.
Cons: * Need more taxi on stand by.
Excellent
9,3
Pros: Great hotel, great price
Cons: Location is great geographically, close to the "downtown" museums, etc buy the area has a different feel once the sun goes down. Leaving on foot would have been uncomfortable.
Excellent
8,5
Pros: The staff were helpful and the rooms were clean. Breakfast was included in my stay and was quite nice. Good overall!
Cons: Google maps directed me to the back side of the hotel and the area behind the hotel is a bit sketchy at night. The hotel has a guard and a fence so it is safe
Excellent
9,1
Pros: Rooms are large and nice. Breakfast buffett. Staff is very friendly.
Cons: Distance from restaurants. Lack of English channels on tv.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Best free continental breakfast ever. Beautiful landscaping. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Cons: Room was a bit run down.
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Very comfortable rooms, climate controlled, with nice grounds and facilities. Well maintained property.
Excellent
9,1
Pros: Very big room, nice service, excellent food.
Cons: Bed mattress not very comfortable, old A/C is hard to set up, useless curtains (which is annoying in the morning because they fail to protect the room from the light)
Excellent
9,1
Pros: All the comforts of an American hotel very nice English speaking staff, helpful and prompt
Cons: A 20 min walk or 5 min cab ride to the city center, the neighborhood wasn't the best but not the worst
Excellent
8,0
Pros: good for a quick business trip staff was courteous
Cons: dirty carpet in room. some maintenance was needed. breakfast was average.
Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Plaza Tempo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) and Sabana Park. San Jose Cathedral and Morazan Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Overall 9,6 Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,8
Cons: The air conditioning never worked. And the room service doesn’t work late hours
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