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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 9,2 Excellent
Based on 371 reviews
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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.
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
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 9,1 Excellent
Based on 393 reviews
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Excellent
8,8
Good
7,1
"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 9,0 Excellent
Based on 188 reviews
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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.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everything!! Very helpful staff, courteous, nice restaurant and food. Close to shopping, WAL-Mart, Multiplaza, etc
Cons: ?????
"Located in the heart of San Jose, this hotel is steps away from Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) and Plaza de la Cultura. National Theater and Parque Espana are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes. "
Overall 8,9 Excellent
Based on 1 235 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: The atmosphere, the fact that is new and clean. The personnel of the hotel, the food during breakfast.
Cons: I did not like the streets surrounding the hotel
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The professional staff was incredible.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Located on a pedestrian street within walking distance to many restaurants and bars. Room faced away from the street and was quiet. Room rate included free secure parking. The front desk staff were pleasant and helpful in pointing out local sites and places to eat.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,8
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location was excellent-right on the pedestrian walkway convienient to stores, restaurants, and sights. Breakfast was included and had made to order eggs, and other offerings. Wi-fi was free. Rooms were very comfortable and very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Excellent
8,2
Pros: All of the staff were friendly and helpful and their english was good. Jorge at the front desk was a super star. I'd had some challenges with my room on an earlier/previous stay and then again on my most recent stay so Jorge upgraded me to a suite. But they had remodeling construction going on and the suite was right above the noisy area so Jorge moved me to a nicer suite away from the noise and provided some other comforts to make up for the inconvenience. He really went out of his way to make me comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was excellent and the servers and cooks top notch.
Cons: Unfortunately the remodeling construction was loud in the mornings if you wanted to sleep in. And although the location was central in San Jose with easy access to shops and taxi's the street noise from vendors yelling sometimes was irritating.
Okay
5,4
Cons: Don't leave the hotel after dark.
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Located just off the bustling central street, the Hotel Presidente offers refined comfort in their modern-designed hotel. From friendly greeting from the staff to a tasty breakfast, our stay was pleasant from beginning to end. The location allows any traveler to find restaurants and the Teatre Nacional within minutes.
Cons: For such a modern and refined hotel, we were surprised to find the window would not lock shut! Though we were up high, this "insecurity" may cause anxiety for some; for others, like us, we prefer to have the window open at night. Our bed was also surprisingly hard while among new bathroom facilities when also in a room with new bathroom facilities.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very clean! Cool vibe. Great location. Incredible breakfast included. Very amicable staff.
"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 890 reviews
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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.
Okay
5,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,5
Excellent
9,1
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.
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
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: Everything was amazing
Cons: Having a corkscrew at the room
"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 8,7 Excellent
Based on 456 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
"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 242 reviews
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Excellent
8,0
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!
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
8,0
"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 8,5 Excellent
Based on 1 529 reviews
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Excellent
8,8
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
8,0
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!
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!
"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 8,4 Excellent
Based on 187 reviews
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Excellent
8,8
Excellent
10,0
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 8,2 Excellent
Based on 1 168 reviews
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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
7,4
Excellent
8,8
Okay
5,4
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: 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
6,2
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.
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.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very good hotel + friendly staff + spacious rooms + comfortable beds + great location + free breakfast = awesome
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 8,0 Excellent
Based on 2 956 reviews
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- Young couples
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- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Good
7,7
Pros: Staff was courteous
Cons: Breakfast was mediocre. Pool and other facilities are not great.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Good
7,1
Pros: Service
Cons: Too old
Okay
4,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
8,0
Good
7,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The staff are always friendly and call you by name. Facilities always clean and organized. Very good and tasty free breakfast. I am always happy with their beds and the rooms are very spacious. Bathrooms are always clean and stocked.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
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
8,0
Pros: Good location
Cons: TV was not working all night.
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
10,0
Pros: The staff was very kind and accommodating and the rooms were very clean!
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Food at restaurant was fantastic. Very friendly and helpful staff. Price was very affordable.
Cons: Bed was hard and uncomfortable. Large curtain would not cover window to outside pool area.
Good
6,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Good
7,7
Pros: rooms were clean.
Cons: not guest friendly
Mediocre
2,0
Good
6,2
Cons: The bed was broken.
Mediocre
2,0
Mediocre
2,0
Cons: Está muy viejo las habitaciones para el precio
Okay
4,2
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)
Good
7,1
Pros: Jacuzzi.. Very very comfortable bed and helpful staff
Cons: Lack of response for items at front desk, ie, iron, tooth brush, etc
Excellent
9,7
Pros: I was very pleased with our stay at the Radisson. Great location within walking distance to downtown Central Market, National Theater, etc. rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great. Staff was helpful and accomadating with any questions / requests. Would definitely stay here again.
Cons: On site bar /restaurant was a bit pricey.
Okay
4,8
Pros: Breakfast and staff at breakfast were very nice. There were plantains a couple of the days that were excellent and good selections of fruit.
Cons: The front desk staff, concierge and some other staff we ran into we're not very friendly. A friend dropped us off and we chatted for a few minutes by the car. As we were walking into the hotel, security came over to tell us that no one could park out front for more than five minutes. My boyfriend said it was only a few to which the security guy said he could check the tapes. There's no need to be rude to your customers. Pool was cold, hot tub was tepid. Fixtures in bathrooms are cheap and falling apart. Location was a bit scary.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Clean, comfortable rooms. Good breakfast.
Cons: Very noisy in hallways late night and very early in the morning...staff slamming doors and talking loudly without regard for people sleeping.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The staff, breakfast and clan room.
Cons: The facilities.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: the rooms were comfortable, clean.
Cons: The Restaurant food was poor
Okay
4,2
Pros: Most of the staff was nice
Cons: The first room stunk like mildew, so we switched. The second room reeked of stale cigarettes and mildew. We should have left, but since it was only for one night and cost $80, we didn't think it was worth fighting the San Jose traffic to find another hotel. The bathroom was also old and disgusting (there was a drop ceiling that looked like a haven for mold). It was just an old property that should not be rated at "4 stars"
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.
Okay
5,4
Pros: The staff is very attentive and are definetly well trained
Cons: Not what you would expect. Old, dated, not well kept. Stains in the shower, bedroom carpets. Gardens are not kept properly
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Best free continental breakfast ever. Beautiful landscaping. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Cons: Room was a bit run down.
Excellent
8,5
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: 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
9,7
Pros: * People were amazing. * friendly * hotel, super clean and organized.
Cons: * Need more taxi on stand by.
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
8,8
Pros: Very comfortable rooms, climate controlled, with nice grounds and facilities. Well maintained property.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I like the beds and the free breakfast at the hotel. Was a good secure stay. No problems at all.
Cons: Some of the bar drinking discounts were deceiving. Like 2 for 1 drinks was on a sign then the bar tender would say that was for 3 days ago.
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