Name: Fleur de Lys
Address: 13th Street between 2 and 6th Avenue, one block from the National Museum, San José, Cantón San José, Costa Rica, San José, San José Province, CR
Price range: $50–$65 per night
Rating: 8.28

What guests think

At Fleur de Lys, travelers highlight a central, walkable location and a charming historic building, friendly staff, and generally good, simple breakfasts, while recurring drawbacks include early train noise, no elevator with stairs-only access, and paid off-site parking.

Many guests appreciate the clean rooms and unique decor, though some find furnishings dated or rooms small. Service is often warm and helpful, but reports of absent or unresponsive late-night reception appear in several reviews. Expect a characterful stay best for travelers who value location over silence and full-service amenities.

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Facilities

Historic property with pleasant common areas. There is no elevator, and parking is via a nearby partner garage for about $14 per night; some guests found arrival and parking logistics tricky.

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Renan

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel muito bonito, mas por ser todo de madeira, quando as pessoas passam no corredor faz muito barulho, escutasse malas arrastando o tempo todo. O hotel não possui estacionamento, possui parceria com estacionamento na rua ao lado, custo de 14 dólares por noite. Está muito bem localizado. O café da manhã possui poucas opções e sempre as mesmas.

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Ryan

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Be prepared to drive in circles to find the hotel. Once you do, it’s hard to find a safe place to park. The hotel recommends a place and it cost you 14$ to park. Breakfast was terrible. There was no food other than some watermelon. Coffee was scarce and you’re lucky if you get a cup. Oh watched the cooks sit there eating while the guests sat there with nothing.

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Julien

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très sympathique/typique qui nous a permis de passer la première nuit à San José après avoir atterri. Il y a 2-3 bar restaurants autour qui permettent de se mettre directement dans l’ambiance. Un parking également disponible à 50m pour environ 15$/ nuit. Les seuls points négatifs seraient le peu de choix au pti dej ainsi que l’absence d’ascenseur pour monter les valises.

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Ximena

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El hotel es muy bonito, el desayuno buffet sabroso. El servicio de estacionamiento cuesta 14 dólares la noche (7,000 colones)

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jose luis

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Casa colonial muy bonita por fuera, desayuno abundante y habitaciones correctas. Pero no tiene aparcamiento (se paga aparte), las habitaciones son interiores y la persona de recepción fue nada agradable.

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David

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk was abrasive, the room had no A/C, the beds were hard, no handicap accessibility, no parking, breakfast was good. The room was clean the shower was nice w/ hot water.

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Amelia

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cannot beat the location for a night or two in San Jose, and super affordable. Less than a block from Jade museum and National Museum, easy walk to Gold museum and Central Market. Charming boutique hotel, accommodating kind staff, room was a great size, bathroom was nice, view was of the city on one window and out to the mountains past the city on the other. The only con anyone mentions in reviews is it is literally right next to a commuter train track, so go in with the expectation that you'll hear train horns at 6am. But they stop during the night between main sleeping hours, and if you know yourself you'll know if that will bother you or not. Nice breakfast, fresh fruit, gallo pinto, eggs, bread. Discounted gated 24/7 parking right around the corner. Just a very charming place to stay right in the heart of the city that feels calm and serene inside.

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Melissa

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel! The rooms aren’t anything fancy, but are comfortable and great for a short stay. There are plenty of communal areas to sit I. The rest of the hotel outside the room, and it is quite lovely out there. Nice breakfast with indoor and outdoor seating. I showed up a day early and they quickly changed the reservation and got us into a room. I would absolutely stay here again.

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Judith

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a beautiful place old and dated but loved that but our toilet didnt work properly even though we did not put toilet paper down. We were on the third floor and was quite the trek with 2 heavy pieces of luggage as there is no elevator. Staff was friendly but the area is sketchy.

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Alexandre

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Embora esteja descrito como estacionamento disponível, essa dusponibilidade se refere a um estacionamento conveniado, em que temos que pagar o valor do estacionamento.

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Cleanliness

Reviews often describe rooms and public areas as clean and well kept. A few note maintenance or wear and tear issues, such as malfunctioning toilets or dated furnishings.

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Richard

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

La experiencia en el hotel no fue la mejor. La habitación estaba limpia, pero el servicio al cliente dejó mucho que desear. La atención fue fría y poco servicial, debido a que llegamos un poco tarde al check in. El inodoro no funcionaba bien. Además, el ruido durante la noche hizo difícil descansar, y en la mañana el ruido del tren pasando. No lo recomendaría si buscas comodidad y buen trato.

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Odile

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lorsque vous êtes en transit à San José c'est l'hôtel qu'il vous faut. Une ancienne maison victorienne qui a conservé tout son charme d'antan. L'intérieur est cosy avec ses boiseries, plancher, escaliers, décors. Un havre de paix au centre de la ville. Une mention spéciale également au personnel sympathique, un grand merci aux dames du ménage qui rendent cet établissement parfaitement soigné.

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Patrice

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very walkable location. Lovely buffet breakfast. Staff are nice but I had to ask for a map and tour info. Rooms come with a safe, which is nice. Great shower with soap. Clean rooms. Rooms are small but there are Lovely common areas where you can sit. The front porch is especially inviting. The hotel can be noisy about once an hour when the train passes behind it and blows its horn. But it’s quiet at night. Location is within walking distance to National Museum, Jade Museum, Gold Museum, National Theater, Artisans’ Market, Central Market, grocery stores and restaurants.

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Diana

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is over 100 years old but well maintained and conveniently located

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Patti

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the building is historic (0ld), the bathroom was updated and functioned well. The room had tile floors and was clean. The staff were very available and helpful to this English-speaking client. The beds are not very comfortable, somewhat on the hard side. But, for the price of the hotel, it was acceptable to me. The hotel is only about 1/2 block from Avenue 2, which makes it convenient for restaurants and shopping. Close to their national museum, and within walking distance of Central Market.

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Jennifer

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in a centrally located area in San Jose with nice dining options nearby, shopping, museums, and theaters. Each room is unique and clean. The breakfast bar has nice fresh fruit, eggs, pinto, plantains, toast, creal, cheese, juice, coffee, and tea available. The staff is helpful and friendly.

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Judith

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Preis Leistung stimmt. Jedoch hat unser Zimmer wieder einmal eine Auffrischung nötig. Die Betten und das Mobilar verbraucht und düster, das gleiche im Bad.

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Delaina

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly, facilities were well-maintained.

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Melanie

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. The walls were a bit thin, and I could hear people walking by loudly. Good, central location, friendly vibe.

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Alberto

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice staff . Clean . Good value

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Rooms

Rooms have charming, historic character, with layouts that vary from small/basic to spacious. The most frequent drawback is noise from nearby trains and some corridor sounds; a few guests also mention firm beds.

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Juan

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a good location as it is walking distance to the National Museum, National Park, Plaza De La Cultura and other points of interest in San Jose. However, the facility is too close to the train track. As a result the noise level is too loud and train runs early in the morning affecting ability to sleep in a bit.

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Karen

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were lovely and warm, the traditional breakfast was delicious but the property is situated right next to a railway track. The noise of the constant trains, barking dogs and loud motorbikes spoils the overall stay. And then there is the coffee machine on a table but no electrical socket to plug it in so you have to carry it to the side of the bed or the bathroom 🙄 And the price of a small bottle of water that you easily mistake as complimentary was the price of a taxi across town. Hmmmm

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Patti

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the building is historic (0ld), the bathroom was updated and functioned well. The room had tile floors and was clean. The staff were very available and helpful to this English-speaking client. The beds are not very comfortable, somewhat on the hard side. But, for the price of the hotel, it was acceptable to me. The hotel is only about 1/2 block from Avenue 2, which makes it convenient for restaurants and shopping. Close to their national museum, and within walking distance of Central Market.

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Michael

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was okay. The rooms were small but decent. Management and staff were helpful.

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David

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my second stay at Fleur De Lys, but I don't remember the first time being as noisy as this stay. The daily trains blew their horns every time they passed by the hotel. This made it hard to get a good night's sleep. Also, our room was next to the stairwell, and we heard constant walking throughout the night. This will be our last stay here, but the on good thing is that it was close to Central Avenue.

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Melanie

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. The walls were a bit thin, and I could hear people walking by loudly. Good, central location, friendly vibe.

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Jo

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

room was very small no light bed not comfortable

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Amelia

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cannot beat the location for a night or two in San Jose, and super affordable. Less than a block from Jade museum and National Museum, easy walk to Gold museum and Central Market. Charming boutique hotel, accommodating kind staff, room was a great size, bathroom was nice, view was of the city on one window and out to the mountains past the city on the other. The only con anyone mentions in reviews is it is literally right next to a commuter train track, so go in with the expectation that you'll hear train horns at 6am. But they stop during the night between main sleeping hours, and if you know yourself you'll know if that will bother you or not. Nice breakfast, fresh fruit, gallo pinto, eggs, bread. Discounted gated 24/7 parking right around the corner. Just a very charming place to stay right in the heart of the city that feels calm and serene inside.

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Melissa

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel! The rooms aren’t anything fancy, but are comfortable and great for a short stay. There are plenty of communal areas to sit I. The rest of the hotel outside the room, and it is quite lovely out there. Nice breakfast with indoor and outdoor seating. I showed up a day early and they quickly changed the reservation and got us into a room. I would absolutely stay here again.

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JoAnn

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From the minute we got picked up from the airport I knew it was going to be wonderful. The hotel itself, a refurbished Victorian mansion, is absolutely stunning and beautifully decorated. The amenities are excellent and the rooms are modern and spacious.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins for many. However, several guests report gaps in coverage or responsiveness at night and occasional brusque interactions.

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Richard

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

La experiencia en el hotel no fue la mejor. La habitación estaba limpia, pero el servicio al cliente dejó mucho que desear. La atención fue fría y poco servicial, debido a que llegamos un poco tarde al check in. El inodoro no funcionaba bien. Además, el ruido durante la noche hizo difícil descansar, y en la mañana el ruido del tren pasando. No lo recomendaría si buscas comodidad y buen trato.

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Valentina

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property nested in San José, easy to get picked up from, close to the airport, great staff attention.

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Ian Timothy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great building and common spaces and lovely breakfast. Good location. Staff friendly but not always around. Was a bit noisy.

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Jennifer

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in a centrally located area in San Jose with nice dining options nearby, shopping, museums, and theaters. Each room is unique and clean. The breakfast bar has nice fresh fruit, eggs, pinto, plantains, toast, creal, cheese, juice, coffee, and tea available. The staff is helpful and friendly.

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Xiomara

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute hotel. Nice staff

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Melanie

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. The walls were a bit thin, and I could hear people walking by loudly. Good, central location, friendly vibe.

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David

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No details were sent to me for a late check-in. The taxi from the airport called 3 times and no one answered. We had to knock on the door at the entrance to wake the reception person. Not a great start, but the hotel itself was charming.

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Kandis

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Literally never at the front desk. No one answers the phone neither.

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Manon

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon accueil, la chambre est très bien on y a bien dormi. Petit déjeuner compris donc c’est un plus

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Jamie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night after we landed in San Jose. This is a traditional hotel, comfortable, central and with very friendly and helpful reception staff.

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Location

Centrally located and walkable to the National and Jade Museums, theaters, markets, and restaurants. Some guests felt the immediate area can seem sketchy, and the hotel sits by active train tracks.

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Edith

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

El personal es muy amable… la ubicación aunque es muy céntrica, hay muchas indigentes cerca y piden dinero o amanecen afuera duermiendo.

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Patrice

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very walkable location. Lovely buffet breakfast. Staff are nice but I had to ask for a map and tour info. Rooms come with a safe, which is nice. Great shower with soap. Clean rooms. Rooms are small but there are Lovely common areas where you can sit. The front porch is especially inviting. The hotel can be noisy about once an hour when the train passes behind it and blows its horn. But it’s quiet at night. Location is within walking distance to National Museum, Jade Museum, Gold Museum, National Theater, Artisans’ Market, Central Market, grocery stores and restaurants.

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Dennis

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel location by park and national museum and Tracopa Bus terminal. All close and usefull. Reataurants nearby as well

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Peter Charles

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wenn man direkt bei den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten sein möchte, ist dieses Hotel perfekt. Fast direkt neben dem National-und Jademuseum gelegen.

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Jennifer

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every room in this hotel is unique. It is in a great location to walk around the downtown and explore the National museum. There are some great restaurants nearby. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Billie

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely historic hotel in the middle of everything.

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Melanie

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. The walls were a bit thin, and I could hear people walking by loudly. Good, central location, friendly vibe.

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Sharon

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting/ cute hotel, good location, can walk to museums, shopping

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Alexandru

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is very centrally located---just minutes to the National Museum of CR, restaurants, theaters, etc. Check-in was easy. Breakfast was good--they did not serve any meat at all but overall good.

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Judith

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a beautiful place old and dated but loved that but our toilet didnt work properly even though we did not put toilet paper down. We were on the third floor and was quite the trek with 2 heavy pieces of luggage as there is no elevator. Staff was friendly but the area is sketchy.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally tasty and fresh, with fruit, eggs, and local staples noted. Several reviews say selection is limited at times, and one reported poor replenishment.

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Renan

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel muito bonito, mas por ser todo de madeira, quando as pessoas passam no corredor faz muito barulho, escutasse malas arrastando o tempo todo. O hotel não possui estacionamento, possui parceria com estacionamento na rua ao lado, custo de 14 dólares por noite. Está muito bem localizado. O café da manhã possui poucas opções e sempre as mesmas.

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Justin

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an easy process. Breakfast was delicious. Nice rooms.

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Ryan

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Be prepared to drive in circles to find the hotel. Once you do, it’s hard to find a safe place to park. The hotel recommends a place and it cost you 14$ to park. Breakfast was terrible. There was no food other than some watermelon. Coffee was scarce and you’re lucky if you get a cup. Oh watched the cooks sit there eating while the guests sat there with nothing.

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Julien

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très sympathique/typique qui nous a permis de passer la première nuit à San José après avoir atterri. Il y a 2-3 bar restaurants autour qui permettent de se mettre directement dans l’ambiance. Un parking également disponible à 50m pour environ 15$/ nuit. Les seuls points négatifs seraient le peu de choix au pti dej ainsi que l’absence d’ascenseur pour monter les valises.

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Ian Timothy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great building and common spaces and lovely breakfast. Good location. Staff friendly but not always around. Was a bit noisy.

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Jennifer

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in a centrally located area in San Jose with nice dining options nearby, shopping, museums, and theaters. Each room is unique and clean. The breakfast bar has nice fresh fruit, eggs, pinto, plantains, toast, creal, cheese, juice, coffee, and tea available. The staff is helpful and friendly.

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Jennifer

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice older building made into a hotel with comfortable room and a great breakfast

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Jonathan

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was extremely friendly. Very noisy area with the street car that passes nearby making it hard to sleep in. Breakfast buffet was great

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Melanie

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. The walls were a bit thin, and I could hear people walking by loudly. Good, central location, friendly vibe.

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Alexandru

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is very centrally located---just minutes to the National Museum of CR, restaurants, theaters, etc. Check-in was easy. Breakfast was good--they did not serve any meat at all but overall good.

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