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Aranjuez Hotel

3.0 of 5
Calle 19, Avenida 11 & 13 | De la Iglesia Sta. Teresita, 200 mtrs. al norte, 200 mtrs. al oeste y 25 mtrs. al sur., San Jose 2070, Costa Rica
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Aranjuez Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Indianapolis, Indiana
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Aranjuez for over a week in the apartments adjacent to the hotel. I have to say the staff was very considerate and patient. They had plenty of information on activities and recommendations on food and drink. I would definately stay here again.

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Rodhop: Thank you for the kind words about our staff. We are also very happy that your lodging experience with us fulfilled your expectations and invite you to repeat the experience. More

Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed here for 2 weeks in March and April. We feel we got great value for our money and thoroughly enjoyed out experience. The staff was helpful in organizing tours and provided info to help us plan our time there. The hotel has a mixture of old and new but each part was charming. Our room... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear guests: All our staff has a very good memory of the warm treatment you gave them. We all miss to see you around the garden or the terrace sharing with other customers or just reading or relaxing. We must thank you for staying with us and we hope you keep your promise of “happily” coming back. More

Dallas, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I stayed in two different rooms, one at the beginning of our trip in Costa Rica and another for our last night. The entire hotel is cute and cozy. The breakfast is fantastic and definitely worth the money. The staff is also incredibly nice and helpful. But there were some issues when we stayed there. The walls are paper thin.... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear customer: We much regret and apologize for the problems you have had during your stay at Hotel Aranjuez. We especially regret that you haven’t mentioned these problems to the Reception Desk in order to give you a satisfactory solution. Our staff has the obligation to give you another room if you’re not comfortable with the one you’re in. We're... More

Tampa, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I stayed 7 nights in the Aranjuez Hotel (the apartments, across the street from the hotel) based on other Trip Advisor reviews. The room was a large studio, with separate kitchen (fridge, microwave, hotplate stove, sink) and modern bath. Couch, small dining table, desk and chair, chest of drawers, 2 closets, electronic safe. Some of the furniture could use updating... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear guest: We much appreciate your commentary. We especially value your words about our staff. We are very proud that they “make the difference” in your lodging experience at Hotel & Apartamentos Aranjuez. We must let you know that your observation of updating some of the furniture is already in the renovation plan of this year. For providing our customers... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

I would highly recommend staying here when in San Jose. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the breakfast was great. It is about a 20 minute walk from town but it is nice to stroll around San Jose in any event.

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear guest: Thank you very much for recommending us. It is always a pleasure to read that you have enjoyed the hospitality of our staff and the services offering by Hotel Aranjuez. We are hoping to welcome you again. More

Copan Ruinas, Honduras
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Good location, quiet residential neighborhood, 20 min walk to center. Breakfasts are great! Service though from the front desk was very weak. I am the owner of 3 Central American hotels, all highly rated on Trip Adviser so I think I can judge with some degree of authority the quality of service offered. Service by front desk people was consistently... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

First of all, we must apologize for not feeling out your expectations about the welcoming treatment of the costarrican people. We much appreciate your punctual observations about this subject. Even if our country is known for the affectionate way of welcoming the foreign people and most tourist remark this characteristic of the “ticos”, we recognize that we always have to... More

Meriden, Connecticut, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Hotel was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. It is centrally located. Service was excellent and very gracious. The breakfast brunch is remarkable. I have. Never had something as delicious and complete anywhere else. I recommend it heartily.

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Carmen: Thank you so much for your words about your lodging experience at Hotel Aranjuez. We´re especially proud of the remarkable experience you have had with our breakfast. We have being working very hard in the last month, introducing new recipes and innovating the presentation of our buffet breakfast. We are going to continue with the hard work! We... More

Midland, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We adore this hotel. There is no way to put the breakfast into words. Simply amazing. And the gorgeous outdoor living areas are perfect for spending a rainy evening reading and reveling in the jungle in the middle of the city. We moved from here to another hotel nearer the museum (we are checking out hotels for a group we... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear guest: We must thank you for appreciating our autochthonous lodgment proposition. Our goal has always been introducing our guests into an authentic costarrican lodgment experience which includes the warmth treatment of the costarrican people. We had been working very hard during the last 20 years in keeping and maintaining the atmosphere of the wooden houses as an historic and... More

Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Currently staying at the Aranjuez, , what a find. Good location to walk to Centro. Buffet breakfast exceeded any expectations. Nothing fancy, but updated, eclectic. Parking available, and can be a bit hard to find until you understand the street numbers, odd and even, one way, etc. nice place to relax and unwind, lots of sitting coves, plants. A gem... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear guest: Thank you for your commentary. We are especially proud of providing you a lodging experience at Hotel Aranjuez that deserves to be repeated. We are always looking that our services, all together, leave in our guests the sensation of passing through an autochthonous costarrican lodging experience. The wooden houses, the internal patios, the social areas, the neighborhood where... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

This hotel is unmatched for value and all-in-all a wonderful stay in San Jose. The building is a maze of unique rooms made from two or three homes adjoined with hardwood floors that waver with antiquity. The common areas are charmed with artsy decor that will leave you feeling like you should remodel your home. The location is an easy... More

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AranjuezHotelCR, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear BillieJuniper: We are very proud of the good feelings that you have got during your stay at Hotel Aranjuez. Without a doubt we are especially proud that you considered us as “an exception value”. Our first goal is to provide our customers an "authentic costarrican cultural experience" represented in the treatment given by our staff, our buffet breakfast, our... More

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Additional Information about Aranjuez Hotel

Address: Calle 19, Avenida 11 & 13 | De la Iglesia Sta. Teresita, 200 mtrs. al norte, 200 mtrs. al oeste y 25 mtrs. al sur., San Jose 2070, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 87 hotels in San Jose
Price range (per night): INR2,807 - 14,803
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Live a true costa rican experience in our hotel. The hotel is build in 5 old fashioned followed costa rican houses and our breakfast is speechless!!! ... more   less 

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