San José hotels near Plaza de la Democracia

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

Pros: Great central location. Very comfortable bed. Wonderful shower/bathroom area. Good WiFi speed. Plenty of wardrobe and shelf space.

Cons: Breakfast was just OK

Pros: Great beds, best location in San Jose, amazing staff and beautiful building. They still have furniture used by JFK on his visit on the fourth floor!

Cons: Glass doors are a bad idea for toilets, even when they are frosted, you can still see the person inside going about their business.

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 .

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.

Pros: Everything was perfect

Cons: Nothing

Pros: It was lovely

Cons: More lighting and the window was dirty

Pros: We really enjoyed our stay. It had a great location.

Pros: Excelent location Good room Good breakfast

Cons: Check in

Pros: Good central location, friendly hotel staff, modern renovation.

Cons: Inattentive restaurant staff and mediocre food

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.

Pros: the breakfast was okay. location is okay if you're staying a night and have to go to the airport the next day.

Cons: The front desk staff lacks professionalism. On one occasion, I was hoping to use the phone to book a tour. The front desk attendant said that he knew a better company and dialed a number and my friend didn't really ask for specifics and booked the tour. As a side note, that company that starts with the letter "M" was the worst experience I had in Costa Rica in terms of safety while driving. Not only did the front desk attendant have the audacity to refer us to this "M" company, when I called to ask what the company's name was he told me to act like we asked for the number and not tell anyone that he had referred us to them. This is not even the tip of the iceberg. On one occasion, my friend and I were getting a couple of drinks and since most people go out at night, we were called "squares" in Spanish for staying in and drinking at the hotel instead of outside. We found two cockroaches in the hotel which is normal since the front door is always open, but upon finding a third cockroach a day later, I managed to keep it under a glass and left it for the cleaning staff to discard because I forgot to do it. When we returned later that same night and the room was cleaned, we were not given a new glass. The cleaning staff rinsed the glass and left it on top of the desk. I mean, who does that? As a side note, the cockroach was about two inches big and touched the surface of the cup.

Pros: Friendly FO staff, very good location. Been upgraded to a Superior Room which was quite nice

Pros: Fantastic old mansion run perfectly with the best breakfast.close to everything

Pros: Loved this hotel it was walking distance to everything and the staff and hotel were amazing

Pros: Fleur de Lys is a former mansion converted to a hotel. Lots of style and elegance with super friendly, helpful staff. Located downtown San Jose so it is convenient to walk to museums and shops. There is a small patio at the front of the hotel with a restaurant and bar where you hang out and enjoy the good food and drinks. There is a little bit of downtown noise but that is to be expected in a big city. Great value for the money.

Pros: It was clean and staff was really nice

Cons: Bed was awful! Mattress was a disaster! Breakfast was not good, quality was low

Pros: Love central, yet quiet location, old world charm, and super kind and efficient staff. On my second visit, my room was upgraded, so I had a tiny private balcony. Caribe Shuttle picks up there, which is another plus.

Pros: Clean (like, immaculate!), pretty and comfortable. The perfect place to spend a night or two. The staff was friendly, the food was good, and the atmosphere was very peaceful. Walking distance to shops, downtown squares and panaderias.

Cons: There is a train that runs behind the property a couple times a day. It's not too loud and we never heard it at night, but important to note for people who are really noise sensitive.

Pros: Nothing to Like

Cons: They over charge you when you get there for stuff that you didnt even hear about it.

Pros: rooms were huge, 14 feet ceilings if not more... bathroom is also really spacious... kids loved it, had fun running around. modern and really clean. Location was incredible, grocery was 1 minute walk away... everything is really close by

Cons: sound proofing between rooms could be better, when the baby was crying, our neighbor was banging on the wall... maybe he/she was a jerk, not really sure how much you can hear, because we couldn't hear anything. breakfast can be better... eggs and potatoes are tasteless

Pros: Will return for the most part staff was helpful.

Cons: Jan. 20th-21st The was no shower door I reported to front desk they sent a repairman with a tool box. Really so I have pictures of the missing door. Jan. 13th-16 my Samsung phone charger (pink cord) was left in the room reported to front desk.

Pros: Perfect, very central location. Initially booked a double room but were kindly given a twin upon request. The room was very spacious and quiet, which was what we needed.

Cons: The check-in recepcionist was professional but not friendly, barely looked us in the eye. WiFi in our bedroom was poor, probably because the room had no windows. Towels were very worn and the tap from the bathroom sink was rusty and difficult to open/close.

Pros: Good breakfast Nice and clean rooms Spacious rooms Friendly staff

Cons: Wifi reception inside the room missing or slow due to low signal other than that good

Pros: location, breakfast

Pros: Great location

Cons: All good !

Pros: It was surprisingly very comfortable.

Cons: Not too much....

Pros: Great location. good front staff.

Pros: It’s one of my favorites places to stay, when I am in SJO

Pros: I liked everything about the hotel. We did not eat the breakfast though, it was $15. We walked two blocks and had a delicious local meal for $3.

Cons: The very tny parking garage.

Pros: bed extra comfy, breakfast staff

Cons: the driver was not at the airport for the pick up I arranged with them but I took a taxi

Pros: great place clean good price

Pros: The guests

Cons: Facility a little out of date

Pros: Perfect vaation destination for single men.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: There was no complication with having guests or friends visit. The staff was very professional,responsive and kind. You may pay a little more but it's worth EVERY penny. Food and drink price were reasonable.

Cons: Fraction of time from the main street.

Pros: The staff made me feel like family.

Cons: Not enough time there

Pros: The customer service was outstanding! From the front desk team, to the bartenders, servers and the cleaning staff, everyone was super courteous, and very helpful. The owner even came by to greet our group and made us feel right at home as if we were in our neighborhood sports bar back in the States. And the food was very good, pretty much across the board. And the location was ideal, and central for everything is San Jose. Highly recommended.

Pros: The food was very good & the staff were friendly

Pros: Staff was fantastic, food was good

Pros: If you don’t get lost it is an easy walk to the pedestrian shopping and museums. Staff very helpful especially the lady that is on during the week . Taxi are cheap if you don’t want to walk room was very large and bright. I would recommend this hotel

Cons: Breakfast is very basic but it is included so okay. The rooms facing street can hear noise from the trains. Could use some better maps

Pros: Excellent reception staff, so helpful and nice Good breakfast

Cons: No curtains in room Brie of brick wall

Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!

Pros: Large. Spacious property. Price includes a simple breakfast choice. Easy walking into the city centre. Really helpful staff who gave bus suggestions. Night porter was helpful even though he didn’t speak much English. Had a room with shared bathroom. It was clean and the poo paper bin emptied twice a day. Free WiFi. Would stay here again.

Cons: Cold showers! Come on!! Get some water heaters! Nice when it’s hot but when your tired and cold it’s not nice. The breakfast is a simple menu choice. It is basic but was fine for me. You can chose extras for a few dollars.

Pros: Friendly service, convenient location.

Cons: Walls are very thin, so both the voices of fellow guests and outside traffic noise come in.

Pros: Friendly sttaf, good location in the main city. It has breakfast

Cons: Maybe for some an air conditioner will be necessary.

Pros: The guys were very helpful, especially Claudia. She knows a lot of things and is very happy to help us about our stay in San José. We need more people like her in the hospitality, the world would be better! :)

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!