I just came back from my second trip to Costa Rica...and again spent my last day at Hotel Don Carlos. The staff is exceptional and responds promptly by phone or email. I would recommend a room not on the first floor (too noisy with street traffic and folks arriving late). The hotel is chock full of culture, sitting areas, outdoor... More

e only had one night here en route to the Caribbean Coast. We did not arrive until 2200. It is a beautiful building and full of artwork and wonderful ceramic tiles. It is on several levels with different courtyards, adding real charm to this old colonial building. The bedrooms are large but rather basic, as is the bathroom. However it... More

We have stayed here the first night of our last two trips to Costa Rica. Nice little place with all sorts of interesting artwork. We spent the mornings, before breakfast, just looking at it all. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We were impressed that on our last trip, with the plane more than 4 hours late, our midnight arrival... More

This hotel is glamourous upon arrival, the architecture, paintings and attention to detail make you think that you have found a pure gem of a hotel to stay at! Alas, once you are inside your room it becomes quite obvious that external appearances are misleading! There is so much going on outside keeping the grounds spotless, the tiled floors polished,the... More

We went through a travel agency for our trip to Costa Rica and we stayed here for our first night in Costa Rica. We flew into San Jose and Hotel Don Carlos is about 20 min from the airport so you get a nice view of the city. We had a shuttle drive us there. If you do not know... More

We have stayed twice at the Don Carlos and had a better experience the first time. We must have had a room farther from the busy street the first time - or maybe bus routes have changed in the intervening 10 years. This time, our street-facing room invited extensive bus and moto noise that interfered with our ability to sleep.... More

I have stayed at the Don Carlos twice. It is an interesting place. It used to be someone's mansion, I think, so the layout is different. Not fancy, but I think nice by Costa Rican standards. The price is right and the location is good. The staff is friendly and helpful. The first room I stayed in some years ago... More

Stayed at this hotel for one night. Steve the desk clerk what so nice you almost couldn't relieve it. When you check in the price inlcudes tax, one drink, breakfast, unlimited calls in costa rica and one international call for about 5 minutes. they are very helpful and the hotel is made up of 3 mansions. they have art all... More

I stayed at Hotel Don Carlos for one night on my way to the rainforest. The art and inner courtyard give the hotel charm and character. The welcome drink and lunch we enjoyed upon arrival was fantastic. The room and bathroom were very clean, however the pillows were uncomfortable. The staff were very helpful in recommending restaurants and arranging for... More