San José hotels near Plaza de la Democracia

Pros: Very nice people, beautiful beautiful hotel

Cons: Minor, but shower head left room for improvement

Pros: Food at hotel restaurant is incredible. Staff very helpful and accommodating.

Cons: Gym could be better.

Pros: Beautiful hotel; staff was very eager to help. Enjoyed dining in a quiet environment; good food.

Pros: The food was great, the service was great and the atmosphere and decor were wonderful.

Pros: We had two nights at the hotel at the tail end of our trip around Costa Rica. The Hotel exudes history and stature and the restaurant is absolutely incredible. everything we ate was exceptional. The staff were also very helpful.

Cons: Given the age of the building the rooms are quite dated and to be honest let the hotel down a little. We had a very small bed that was not overly comfortable.

Pros: The food was amazing in the restaurant, though definitely $$$. Loved how comfy the beds were, how super clean it was, loved the service, and really everything was 100%. The staff went out of their way to make sure that when breakfast only opened 30 min before our private transport was due to arrive, that they had everything mad for us quickly for breakfast and it tasted amazing! Had an excellent night of sleep here and they were just the friendliest and the cleanest. Worth it.

Cons: The nuns next door were having a crazy loud party. I was assured this is pretty unusual, and in fact the three other times I’ve stayed, it has been incredibly quiet there. Best sleep in San Jose.

Pros: Lovely stuff willing to help with anything The restaurant is really good as well

Pros: Location, staff, décor and cleanliness of the hotel

Cons: not a lot a closet space

Pros: Comfortable overnight stay.

Pros: Parking was easy. Early checkin was allowed.

Cons: Food was nothing special. Another bar bill ended up on our tab but was subsequently removed.

Pros: Hotel room was very nice. Breakfast buffet was decent.

Cons: The valet crew damaged the side of my car while it was in their possession. I spoke to the manager and he told me he would contact me after he reviewed the video tapes but I never received a phone call or email from them. Very irresponsible. The parking for valet is extremely tight and small. There is a great chance of getting your car hit. Also the valet crew does not give you a ticket or take down your name for a car rental. So anyone can take your car if they forget your face.

Pros: The location was walking distance to the market, museum, and restaurants. This is what we wanted for our last stop in Costa Rica a nice clean place to stay and be able to shop and visit certain places without the need to rent a car. We took the shuttle to the airport the next day.

Cons: The shower was very clean but a little slippery.

Pros: The rooftop patio is adorable! Amazing views of the mountains while you're surrounded by a gorgeous assortment of flowers. Loved that they provided a bottle of distilled water in the rooms. The free breakfast was delicious and has many options.

Pros: the staff was so lovely and helpful, the lobby and dining area are nice. very accommodating.

Cons: the room itself was very basic and felt empty as opposed to the design of lobby and building.

Pros: The staff, including the trainees, were extremely helpful and would go out of their way to help me find places that I wanted to see. They worked well together, letting me know when my Uber had arrived outside. The hotel is very clean and well located, and within an easy (5-10 minute) walk from the National Theatre, museums, pedestrian-only street, as well as by Starbucks and other restaurants. I had a very good-sized room, and enjoyed dinner my first night at the hotel's roof top restaurant/bar. The free breakfast each morning is exceptional, with hot entrees, fresh tropical fruit and juices, breads, yogurts, and made-to-order omelets (note that the staff will also make freshly-squeezed orange juice from the juicer near the entrance). Coming from the U.S., the hotel room, complete with a large, varied breakfast and free WiFi, is a bargain.

Cons: The entrance to the hotel can be a little confusing the first time you arrive. It is staffed all the time, so I felt very safe. There is a bus stop right across the street, so sometimes the sidewalk can be a little crowded. These are very minor items which did not affect my overall impression of the hotel.

Pros: Hotel Presidente is a hidden gem. Right in the centre of town, you couldn’t be closer to the museums, parks, restaurants and shops. This is a lovely boutique hotel at very reasonable rates with excellent customer service. Breakfast was excellent too, with a large selection and eggs made to order, so totally fresh.

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: Large room with comfortable bed and bedding. The shower is very unusual with windows above. The breakfast is excellent- plenty to choose from and a chef prepares eggs and omelettes to your liking. Helpful front desk staff. Gated free parking.

Cons: It would be nice to have a make up mirror in the bathroom but they have a large mirror with good light in the room that was ok substitute.

Pros: Bed and roof bar

Cons: No guests.

Pros: Great location in the heart of the city. Great restaurant and rooftop bar were good. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable beds

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: Fleur de Lys was a wonderful place to stay in San Jose. The building is beautiful and the rooms are very attractive and comfortable. Having a room with a small balcony was an added bonus; the view was of the city, but the fresh air was delightful. The rooms are not air conditioned, but there is an effective fan that kept it comfortable (in the winter season at least.) Breakfast is served in a lovely dining room area. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the National Museum and the National Theater as well as the hustle/bustle of downtown shops and businesses. We felt very safe walking around during the day and in the early evening.

Cons: There was no mention in the advertising that this hotel does not have an elevator and most rooms are on the second and third floors. It was not a problem for us, but it should be mentioned in the information section.

Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful, comfortable and clean bed, location of the hotel,

Cons: Parking, tv not working,

Pros: We loved this hotel it was just a fun place. The staff was very helpful. Arranged a couple of tours for us which we enjoyed. The bar had things going on and pretty good food. It is a happy place I would recommend it to anyone.

Cons: The beds could be more comfortable.

Pros: I liked all the installations their designs. The attention of the staff very good. The breakfast they gave us was very deliciuos.

Cons: The only thing I did not like that when they walk on the second floor the steos are heard and I can no longer sleep.

Pros: Daniel at the reception was very helpful and tried to speak German. He was really kind. The breakfast is delicious and has a good variety.

Cons: Room had windows to a patio inside the hotel, not really fresh air

Pros: Staff is very nice and helpful. The place is very clean.

Cons: The hotel is very old and thereforw pretty noisy. The facilities are not the best due to the age of the place.

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

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: The cleaning lady and the staff were nice people.

Cons: I paid almost 200€ for 3 nights in a windowless room...even with that, the room will not get totally dark at night. The elevator was so slow in showing up that I had to take the stairs (to the 5th floor) most of the time. Gym was terrible, a dungeon, windowless hole in the basement. Very overrated hotel, it shouldn't charge so much for such poor quality and service.

Pros: Over night staff

Cons: Need to allow guest with out charge

Pros: It was surprisingly very comfortable.

Cons: Not too much....

Pros: Excellent location close to city center, I ordered the junior suite and it was really good, very good breakfast. To summarize - great value for money

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: Continental breakfast was excellent- however after breakfast there was no restaraunt available

Cons: Slow elevators

Pros: Good breakfast. Spacious room. Magnificient view.

Cons: Carpet in the room was wet - probably of prior cleaning and insufficient drying time.

Pros: Location.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Best Location you've ever found, clean room and smelled very good, the staff was really nice, best value!!!

Cons: The fact that we couldn't stay more time, we had to go back to our home town.

Pros: The staff was great! Very helpful and friendly! The included breakfast was awesome!

Pros: Breakdast great value for money; Guesthouse in great location for San Jose city center. Staff helpful and friendly.

Cons: Curtains difficult to open.and close (a very minor issue though).

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

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

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

Pros: Free tea & coffee, lovely breakfast, shop & restaurants nearby. Free WiFi worked well. Useful luggage storage facility

Pros: That the reception works till late at night

Cons: The options and the taste of the breakfast was poor and horrible, the orange juice was chemical, dry box

Pros: Free parking Clean and comfortable Good breakfast

Pros: The coffee and breakfast was good.

Cons: The room was right next to a fended wall. But i suppose the room done the job for one night's stay.

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!

Pros: It was in a location close to where I needed to be to meet friends. It was close to the Holiday Inn and other good restaurants, on diagonally across the road.

Cons: It was not that personal when dealing with the staff, it was almost as if you were in the way, so the staff could be a little more accommodating to your needs and with a smile. So the welcome factor was a little missing. First hotel in central America that did not bother to help me with my bags and did not show me to my room, in fact I was given a room card and a number, not even shown the direction to the lifts.

Pros: A great value and it was clean and safe

Cons: It was nothing that I disliked

Pros: all was good .no problems.ac worked great .bed was comfortable.breakfast was good.my room was quiet in back.

Cons: every thing was good.

Pros: The room was very clean and the staff was helpful with hotel questions, as well as your questions for day trips.

Cons: It would have been nice to have a fitness center in the hotel.

Pros: Friendly, attentive staff Convenient in-hotel amenities Great bar with local cuties Great restaurant Casino cage in-house for money exchange Excellent Value Modern, updated hotel Having spent time at all-inclusive resorts in San Jose, Taormina is a more cost-effective option even buying meals outside. I'm not a breakfast eater, but breakfast is included.

Cons: Uphill walk to everything Rooms over the bar are subject to party sounds Not much else!

Pros: The bed was very comfortable and the room was nice. The place was also very clean and the employees were very friendly and helpful when we had questions.

Cons: There is definitely two things that would keep me from staying here again. Number one is the location of the hotel is in a shady side of town. Number two is that there is a lot of prostitution in the area and worse in the hotel and casino at night. At first glace we didn't notice but since we had a late check in because of our flight, we got there at the time of lots of things going on with prostitution being super obvious. Lots of men go there to pick up women or vice versa, they are really not there for the small casino. It made my husband and I feel very uncomfortable and its definitely not safe after dark either. During the day, it was a nice place but still not in a great side of town.

Pros: Great staff and room

Cons: Area outside was a little noisy

Pros: I only stay at Taormina, It is my official "go to" place whenever I am in San Jose (I am there at least 5 times a year). The facilities are clean, the staff is nice and the rooms have been renovated within the last year as well. I love the casino/bar and restaurant and everything in downtown San Jose is walking distance.