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Hotel Don Carlos

3.0 of 5
Avenida 9 y Calle 9, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Ranked #15 of 78 hotels in San Jose
4.0 of 5 stars 162 Reviews
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  • Gift shop(7)
  • Costa rica(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
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doobie98
Wisconsin
Contributor
14 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This is a great little hotel. We stayed one night when we arrived in San Jose. This hotel was within easy walking distance to many restaurants. The rooms are modest, but very clean and had everything we needed for the night. More

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wanderlust297
Jersey City, New Jersey
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Great place to stay - easy walking access to all the attractions of the city. Room was comfortable too. The curio shop is very nice too. More

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Jayson_Charles
Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This is a wonderful hotel with old world charm. The staff was very accomodating and the room was clean. Additionally, they have a secure parking lot and a great little continental breakfast. Don Carlos is located within walking distance of many parks, museums and shopping areas. I would highly recommend. My parnter and I stayed 2 nights during our last... More

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LaJen34
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel in January for one night and had a wonderful stay! Our flight was delayed and we sadly missed our first night, I called to tell the hotel we would only need one night and the staff were very helpful! When we arrived the next day, we checked in and were treated to... More

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Sophie H
Brixham, England, United Kingdom
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13 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Close enough to walk into the city centre, far enough away to be very quiet . The staff were very helpful. Our room was large with very comfortable beds, safe, and TV a large en-suite. The outside garden area with pool and fountains very pretty. The restaurant was very handy as we weren't up to going out but the food... More

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Skeptic2241
Seattle
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

This hotel features charming rooms and common areas that appear to be of a bygone era, with tall ceilings, parquet floors, and fountains. Our "basic" room was clean and comfortable. Wi-Fi worked surprisingly well. Quite a bit of street noise though. The staff is very helpful and courteous. The included breakfast is adequate but nothing special. Location is good for... More

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Xanthoria
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We were kept awake all night by various noises and flashing lights coming thru the doors transom window. The rooms other design flaws included horrific lighting from uncovered CFL bulbs, hard bed, thin walls and tired furniture. After a sleepless night we even got an accidental 6.30am wake up call to add insult to injury. Argh! More

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ROSS009
Bellingham, Washington
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15 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This was our arrival hotel in Costa Rica. Lots of local art in the hall ways. Great stained glass and painted tiles. Nice, sunny patio. Our second floor room was huge, clean, and quiet. Had an equally good room on our second stay some days later, after traveling outside the city. The staff is very helpful and.the gift shop is... More

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Whitey179
Wading River, New York
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This hotel offers the feel of old San Jose but with updated modern conviences. We enjoyed the helpful and curteous staff and free secure parking. Definely a place to consider staying for an old world feel. More

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BenAyliffe
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Good value, basic rooms, lovely breakfast on the terrace in central San Jose. The chap on the front desk was a little strange, but overall if you're after a cheap no frills room get involved. More

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Address: Avenida 9 y Calle 9, San Jose, Costa Rica

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