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Hotel Parque del Lago - Hotel Vivo

4.0 of 5
50 meters east of Museo de Arte Costarricense. Paseo Colon, San Jose, Costa Rica, San Jose 624-1007, Costa Rica
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Hotel Parque del Lago - Hotel Vivo
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Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Top Contributor
74 reviews 74 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Have been fortunate to have stayed here on several occasions while visiting our EXCELLENT dentist there. It is charming to say the least! Staff is absolutely the best! Very clean ,comfortable indeed, maybe 8-10 rooms,quiet. Right in center of town and walking distant to all over San Jose! I loved having a very long breakfast as I looked out a... More

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West Springfield, Massachusetts
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50 reviews 50 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This hotel was simple, very nice, close to the airport. The rooms were big, and the beds very comfortable. Our sink did not drain at all, and we had no idea how to fix it at night, and since we were only there one night, we didnt bother to get someone to come fix it. 't found that we had... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I stayed at this hotel just for one night. Upon check-in I was advised that all local and international calls are completely free of charge... I thought this was strange but a bonus! Phoned my parents that night with no problems at all. The next morning I went down to breakfast at 9.30am (breakfast is served from 6-10) and was... More

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The hotel was nice and recommened by a friend. Near the park and with two kids it was great to hang out in the park, see the arts and crafts exhibit and be near mercado central. We went out to dinner our last night with friends in San Jose and someone entered our room and stole money out of our... More

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Managua, Nicaragua
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47 reviews 47 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

It's a kind of contemporaneous style hotel located in Paseo Colon, the main street of San Jose, close to highways to go quickly to the suburbs or get out of town. The building face a parking lot 100 meters away from main street, so if you keep the windows closed, will no hear the street noise which start early morning... More

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Richmond Hill, Canada
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95 reviews 95 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

With Sabana park near by, an easy walk into town and lots of good restaurants either a walk or short cab drive away this is the best deal in town. The housekeeping is top rate, recently renovated bathrooms and clean comfortable beds make this an easy place to relax...but bring ear plugs because you get early traffic noise although my... More

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Paris, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

The location (near the park, banks and restaurants) & the size of the hotel where just perfect for us. At first I found strange that the hotel did not have a pool, but I later realized you don't end up wishing to swim often in San Jose due to whether and temperature (at least when we where there in May).... More

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Manila, Philippines
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

I stayed for 4 nights with this hotel and I must say I loved Costa Rica even more because of this hotel. First, the service was excellent. The receptionists provided excellent service - they were very helpful and accommodating. When I asked for a wake up call at 6:00 am for my early tour pick up, they didn't fail to... More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011

I checked out a month ago and I am still fuming about my experience! We chose the hotel because of its location in San Jose and reviews were decent. The hotel itself was in good shape with updated baths and a very comfortable bed. But the service experience makes me want to warn others to stay away! I wanted to... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

Although San Jose isnt the most beautiful city in the word to stay in, this hotel was very clean, and the staff were very friendly. Though the shower was kind of weird; it had no curtain, so water got onto the floor unless you tilted the head towards the wall. We stayed there for two nights in order to visit... More

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ParquedelLago, Owner at Hotel Parque del Lago - Hotel Vivo, responded to this review
4 August 2011

Thank you. Our showers have an open design so our guests may experience our rain shower within an open area, as if you were bathing in a rain forest. We have curtains and curtain rods available at our guests request and informing at our reception desk, in order to give both possibilities. Thanks again for your comment, it has helped... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Parque del Lago - Hotel Vivo

Also Known As:
Parque Del Lago San Jose
Address: 50 meters east of Museo de Arte Costarricense. Paseo Colon, San Jose, Costa Rica, San Jose 624-1007, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in San Jose
#7 Luxury Hotels in San Jose
Price range (per night): INR660 - 1,211
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
HOTEL PARQUE DEL LAGO - Hotel Vivo en Cultura, naturaleza y gente. The Authentic Experience in San José. If you see your life experience as one that has to do with getting to know different cultures, places, meeting different people and adventure. Parque del Lago Hotel vivo… a proud leader showcasing Costa Rican Culture. ... more   less 
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