Name: Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
Address: 300 metros Norte Edificio ICE Sabana Norte; calle 50, avenida 13, La Sabana, San José, Cantón San José, Costa Rica, San José, San José Province, CR
Price range: US$68–US$110 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina, travelers praise friendly, attentive staff, very clean apartment‑style suites, and a tasty, varied poolside breakfast, while feedback is mixed on the location’s convenience and on elevator availability or reliability.

Suites are generally spacious and comfortable, with kitchens and separate bedrooms that work well for families or longer stays. Facilities include a pool, secure garage parking, guest laundry, and an on-site Italian restaurant; several reviews note the pool can be cold and that stairs or an out-of-service elevator can make access difficult. Some guests mentioned dated décor or minor maintenance issues such as a small gym with weak AC or occasional in-room quirks. Expect a quiet, apartment-like stay near La Sabana with good value.

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Facilities

Facilities include a pool, secure garage parking, guest laundry, and an on-site Italian restaurant. Several reviews mention elevator outages or many stairs, and note the pool is often cold; one also cites a small gym needing an overhaul.

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10

Elliott

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great Find. Outstanding welcoming and helpful staff. Beautiful property, spacious apartment like suites. Excellent varied breakfasts. Free indoor garage included. (Big deal in SJ) Wonderful location 2blocks from La Sábana the central city green space. Close to urban core, museums culture, supermarket, convenience store and highways. Wonderful base to explore Central Valley, volcanos archeological sites, coffee plantations. In city traffic and driving is crazy. For the most part drivers cope and are tolerant.

6

Nicholas

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast is awesome! Free and huge variety of options. The pool is definitely cold and not heated despite what the website says. Very friendly staff.

10

Angela

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place. Clean, comfortable, and friendly staff. Only complaint is the pool closed down a little early when we stayed. Was a delightful place.

10

Samantha

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were so helpful. My favorite part was the Itslian restaurant connected to the property. So good! The breakfast buffet did not disappoint. Garage parking too.

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Ricky

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility is older but clean. Needs updating The gym is small ac doesn’t work needs an overhaul Customer service is good breakfast is good

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Andres

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arriving at the hotel, it was immediately clear that the surrounding area was not what I had expected, run-down and unattractive something I now realize was mentioned in previous reviews. Being from Florida, USA, I was struck by how much the building resembled a senior living facility, both in layout and atmosphere. I genuinely believe this may function as a hybrid senior home/hotel. The elevator was especially concerning extremely small, screeching loudly as it ascended, and malfunctioning to the point of opening on the third floor while the display showed the fifth. The floor indicators near the buttons were also not working properly, which raised legitimate safety concerns. Based on these observations, my girlfriend and I decided to shorten our stay and check out the following day. When I informed management of our concerns, their response was, “Such remarks are disrespectful to the owners and to my staff, who work hard to maintain high standards.” Sergio largely dismissed the validity of my observations, citing that “other guests are not complaining.”However, just because the elevator moves from floor to floor at a turtle’s pace while screeching does not mean it meets the safety standards set by Costa Rica’s Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS). Room service also uses this same elevator, and I sincerely hope improvements are made before someone gets hurt. On a positive note, the beds were extremely comfortable and the breakfast was great. Tasty Pinto !

10

Elisabeth

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The property is very clean and the staff is extremely friendly. they do not have an elevator so you have to carry your luggage, which was fine with me, but some people may not like that. The breakfast was fantastic, with fresh fruits and Omelets made to order. Overall it a good hotel, you will need transportation like a car or a taxi though.

10

Hannah

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

Suites Cristina is a very nice property. Quiet, well-maintained, and comfortable. We had an excellent housekeeper, Lissette, who took great care of us. The breakfast bar has lots of fresh options and we didn’t get bored with the selection, even after 13 mornings. Easy to walk to the Sabana Park and local stores and restaurants. Secure garage to park the vehicle, if you choose the San Jose traffic challenge! The cost to do your own laundry on site is a bit steep, about $10 to wash and dry 1 load, so plan accordingly.

10

Leslie

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 12 nights

a nice hotel with everything you need for a long stay. Breakfast was superb. too bad the elevator was temporarily not working for a week until our last day,.

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Mark

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very close to La Sabana park. We walked in the park and also walked to the National Stadium to watch a soccer game. The breakfast was great, with lots of options. The pool was nice too. The apartment we stayed in had 2 bedrooms, which were small, but had plenty of closet space. The living room area was tight, but had enough seating for 4 people. Decorations were minimal.

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Cleanliness

Property and suites are widely described as very clean with good housekeeping. Isolated issues included ants, towel lint, an old smell, and occasional maintenance problems like dripping AC.

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Dian L

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love staying at the Cristina for several reasons: always welcoming, always immaculately clean, the little suites providing separate bedrooms makes my friends happy so that they do not have to listen to me snoring!

10

Lisa E

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful property. Comfortable beds. Clean facility and room. Breakfast buffet was excellent.

10

Shane

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean rooms Friendly staff

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Suranga

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast, clean, spacious, and comfortable room, guest laundry facility was good

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Patrice

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Séjour de 2 nuits dans cet hôtel situé à 3 km du centre de San José, l'hôtel est assez ancien et cela se voit dans les chambres qui sont spacieuses, mais une odeur de vieux subsiste, le petit-déjeuner est correct et le personnel très serviable, de mon point de vue un peu cher pour le confort et les prestations fournies

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Sanjeev

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were ants crawling on the bed for hours. Kids could not sleep until 3 am! Also we got an attic like room on top floor with low, sloping ceiling! Awful! We should get our money back!

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Julie

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People were friendly and helpful. Room was ok except the air conditioner condenser dripped black water on my head and pillow when trying to sleep

10

Billie

4 May 2024

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The suite was spacious and clean. The breakfast was delicious and the staff very helpful. It was more than we expected.

8

Monique

20 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The bath towels and the facial towels at this property has a lot of loose fibers that sticks to your body and face . I suggest they change their towels !!

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Juan

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean and well maintained property

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Rooms

Suites are spacious, apartment-style with kitchens and separate rooms; beds are generally comfortable and the setting is quiet. Some units feel dated or have basic furnishings and occasional awkward layouts.

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Elliott

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great Find. Outstanding welcoming and helpful staff. Beautiful property, spacious apartment like suites. Excellent varied breakfasts. Free indoor garage included. (Big deal in SJ) Wonderful location 2blocks from La Sábana the central city green space. Close to urban core, museums culture, supermarket, convenience store and highways. Wonderful base to explore Central Valley, volcanos archeological sites, coffee plantations. In city traffic and driving is crazy. For the most part drivers cope and are tolerant.

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Adrian

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Walkable to La Sabana park and other points of interest. Breakfast options (free) were great. Rooms are big and very accommodating.

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Lambertus

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

Many units are apartment style with two bedrooms and 1 or 2 bathrooms so excellent for families or two couples. The morning breakfast in courtyard was very good with a good range of foods. The beds were very comfortable. The site grounds and rooms were always very clean and with front desk service 24 hours. We used as vacation base for 12 days to take day bus trips to other areas of Costa Rica and in-between toured local DT museums and area parks at a leisurely pace-one a day and on a few days just relaxed or caught up on laundry on site Good vacation value whether visiting just for a few days or longer like us. The units have a kitchen but not well equipped but room service will bring anything you might need extra. We used primarily fridge and only ate small snacks or the odd simple meal..

10

Patricia

2 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a great place to stay. It was very clean and it was nice to have a kitchen. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. We would definitely stay here again.

10

Michael

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cristina is very professionally run. The rooms were spacious and clean and breakfast included a delicious and filling assortment. The management were so friendly an helpful. Another great feature, it is in an absolutely quiet location and far from the National Museums.

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Alice

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Foyer area was lovely and staff were very helpful. The actual suite was a bit dated and very little cooking equipment, but this was apparently available from reception. Breakfast was great, and beds were comfortable. Area was convenient and we walked into San Jose in 30m. The park was very close and a lovely place to wander.

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Jorge

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

El servicio de desayuno es muy variado y de buena calidad. La habitación es espaciosa, limpia, bien equipada y muy confortable. La atención al cliente es muy amena y eficiente.

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Isabelle

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Appartement is perfect for our family and the service is nice

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Vicki

8 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great to have the apartment like option to have some private space but also shared kitchen/living area.

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Mark

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very close to La Sabana park. We walked in the park and also walked to the National Stadium to watch a soccer game. The breakfast was great, with lots of options. The pool was nice too. The apartment we stayed in had 2 bedrooms, which were small, but had plenty of closet space. The living room area was tight, but had enough seating for 4 people. Decorations were minimal.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff assisting with excursions and logistics. A few guests reported overbooking, stressful or uncertain check-in, or dismissive responses to concerns.

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Beverley

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is just as advertised. Very spacious and beautiful. Breakfast was sumptuous with a wide variety of options for different cultures. I love the fact that each room has a large refrigerator for storage microwave and a stove if you wish to cook for yourself. Staff was very friendly. I had a lot of questions initially and the front desk staff was very responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel

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staceyann

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We were able to check in two hours early and allowed to breakfast for a fee even though we weren’t technically checked in as yet. Daily house keeping and breakfast was very tasty & fresh. Love the hospitality of the employees. Front desk helped us with a car rental, excursion and restaurant reservation as hubby and I were celebrating of 25th wedding anniversary. We also used guess laundry. Definitely a pleasant experience.

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Annette

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was pretty good. Bed comfortable. Even though I paid in full prior to arrival, clerk stated he wasn’t sure if they would have a room for me. No offer was made to find me a room elsewhere nor to refund my payment. Very stressful. Do not recommend.

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Indira

31 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Me gusto mucho la atención y amabilidad de todo el staff del hotel. El desayuno es muy bueno con mucha variedad y se disfruta al aire libre cerca de la piscina. Se descansa bien, las camas son cómodas y siempre limpias.

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Aashna

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This hotel has probably been the best hotel I’ve ever been to. Their employees are super helpful and very friendly. They helped us book a lot of excursions as well as helped me retrieve some forgotten items at the hotel. This was an amazing choice for sure!

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Ramon

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff very friendly and professional.

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Andres

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arriving at the hotel, it was immediately clear that the surrounding area was not what I had expected, run-down and unattractive something I now realize was mentioned in previous reviews. Being from Florida, USA, I was struck by how much the building resembled a senior living facility, both in layout and atmosphere. I genuinely believe this may function as a hybrid senior home/hotel. The elevator was especially concerning extremely small, screeching loudly as it ascended, and malfunctioning to the point of opening on the third floor while the display showed the fifth. The floor indicators near the buttons were also not working properly, which raised legitimate safety concerns. Based on these observations, my girlfriend and I decided to shorten our stay and check out the following day. When I informed management of our concerns, their response was, “Such remarks are disrespectful to the owners and to my staff, who work hard to maintain high standards.” Sergio largely dismissed the validity of my observations, citing that “other guests are not complaining.”However, just because the elevator moves from floor to floor at a turtle’s pace while screeching does not mean it meets the safety standards set by Costa Rica’s Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS). Room service also uses this same elevator, and I sincerely hope improvements are made before someone gets hurt. On a positive note, the beds were extremely comfortable and the breakfast was great. Tasty Pinto !

10

Catherine

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic service front desk. Breakfast cooked to order. Terrific Italian restaurant next door. Clean, and filled with friendly, helpful staff I have stayed there in The past and I highly recommend it.

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Connie

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast. Front desk staff always helpful

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Abby

9 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel overbooked and canceled our stay last minute. They sent us a cryptic message saying they were rebooking somewhere else but didn't actually follow through with the rebooking and never told us if there was an update to the booking. This took a very long time to sort out and then they charged my credit card anyways! Very dissatisfied with this hotel.

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Location

Quiet area near La Sabana Park, restaurants, and the stadium, with easy Uber access; some guests walked to downtown. Others found it far from central sights or not very walkable.

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Elliott

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great Find. Outstanding welcoming and helpful staff. Beautiful property, spacious apartment like suites. Excellent varied breakfasts. Free indoor garage included. (Big deal in SJ) Wonderful location 2blocks from La Sábana the central city green space. Close to urban core, museums culture, supermarket, convenience store and highways. Wonderful base to explore Central Valley, volcanos archeological sites, coffee plantations. In city traffic and driving is crazy. For the most part drivers cope and are tolerant.

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Marlene

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Las habitaciones son grandes y los desayunos deliciosos queda cerca del parque de la sabana

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Vanessa

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was fine for a one night stay but i wouldn't stay here for a vacation. There's nothing around in the way of shops or restaurants and bars.

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Zoey

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a great place! Gives bed & breakfast vibes. Room was spacious, staff was friendly, and loved the atmosphere. Only thing was that it wasn’t in the heart of San Jose, so not super walkable!

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Mark

5 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Located in a quiet area. Staff speak English and are very welcoming. several fast food and other food options available near by. The park is across the street and is very well maintained.

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Hannah

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

Suites Cristina is a very nice property. Quiet, well-maintained, and comfortable. We had an excellent housekeeper, Lissette, who took great care of us. The breakfast bar has lots of fresh options and we didn’t get bored with the selection, even after 13 mornings. Easy to walk to the Sabana Park and local stores and restaurants. Secure garage to park the vehicle, if you choose the San Jose traffic challenge! The cost to do your own laundry on site is a bit steep, about $10 to wash and dry 1 load, so plan accordingly.

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Judith

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

It was such an enjoyable experience. We loved the quaintness of the hotel and that it was not a big chain. Breakfast was great. Staff was very friendly. If you are up for walking you can walk from the hotel all the way downtown, which we did without issues.

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Karla

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

nice responsive staff. Great value for the money. Hotel areas don’t “flow”, weird construction. But clean, good Italian rest, nice walking area and dinning options. Went for a concert, great location to access stadium. Comfortable beds and equipped kitchen. ok parking, but its free. Would stay again.

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Martin

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay near San Jose city centre with short Uber ride to main attractions. Quiet location, good breakfast.

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Randal

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Too far from anything

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently tasty and varied, with cooked-to-order items and fresh options; vegetarian choices were noted. The attached Italian restaurant earns positive feedback, though a few guests found breakfast repetitive or had minor quibbles like omelet quality.

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Lisa E

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful property. Comfortable beds. Clean facility and room. Breakfast buffet was excellent.

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Scott

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was nice. Good breakfast but the omelettes need improvement. Comfortable master bed. No washclothes in bathroom. Everything else was nice.

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Samantha

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were so helpful. My favorite part was the Itslian restaurant connected to the property. So good! The breakfast buffet did not disappoint. Garage parking too.

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Andrew

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent breakfast. Was very accommodating of our late arrival.

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Jorge

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

El servicio de desayuno es muy variado y de buena calidad. La habitación es espaciosa, limpia, bien equipada y muy confortable. La atención al cliente es muy amena y eficiente.

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Gaurav

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The Breakfast is awesome! It has great vegetarian options!

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Catherine

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic service front desk. Breakfast cooked to order. Terrific Italian restaurant next door. Clean, and filled with friendly, helpful staff I have stayed there in The past and I highly recommend it.

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Victor

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

El Desayuno fu repetitivo

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Michelle

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The rooms were clean and comfortable, everything works, staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was awesome every morning. I would definitely stay here again.

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Edward

14 Nov 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

Like location, staff always helpful. Great breakfast. Le Olive restaurant joined to hotel is excellent.

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Month	Average price
September	US$132
October	US$118

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $96	2 $95	3 $93
4 $96	5 $96	6 $95	7 $103	8 $102	9 $100	10 $96
11 $101	12 $96	13 $68	14 $99	15 $102	16 $92	17 $98
18 $99	19 $98	20 $101	21 $101	22 $98	23 $102	24 $100
25 $101	26 $91	27 $110	28 $105	29 $103	30 $103	31 $93

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20	21 $98	22 $97	23 $99	24 $98	25 $93	26 $87
27 $91	28 $93	29 $103	30 $103