We stayed here on 5 april and 8 april 2008. We found it a very welcoming place. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, the beds were good, the bath room basic. Large walk in closet with safe deposit box (key costs $3). Furnishings simple, but stylish. We had a room on the street side, which is a bit noisy in the morning as traffic starts getting heavy around 6am. There is a nice courtyard, where breakfast is served in the morning.
We went on a 3 trip to Tortuguero and during that time we were able to store the bulk of our baggage in their storage room at no cost. Staff helped us out with selecting restaurants, clubs, called and instructed taxi's and arranged our car rental to be delivered at the hotel.
Reception is manned around the clock and will buzz you in. the outside door is always locked.
the area is perfectly safe during the day and just 4 or 5 blocks from downtown. After dark it may feel a bit spooky as street lighting is not very good. It is a short walk to some good restaurants nearby and for us this was not a problem. We did notice however when we came back to the hotel from a night of clubbing that some of the street corners in the area had become the patch for prostitutes. This does not make the area necessarily unsafer, but it is something else...
Unique Qualities: The building is a nice art deco city mansion. Rooms are spacious, yet simple. Nice courtyard. Close to downtown and good restaurants.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80
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Address: Ave. 9, Calles 5 & 7, Apdo.12150-1000, SAN JOSE 1
Directions: San Amon district, just north of downtown
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on May 9, 2008
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