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Avenida 11 entre calle 3 y 5, Barrio Amon, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Inca Real
Ranked #67 of 80 hotels in San Jose
2.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Shady, lying staff!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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I had made a reservation for a single room for my boyfriend and I on Expedia, but when I arrived at the hotel, the reservations were lost (I'm not entirely sure if that was my fault or theirs- but that was no big deal at first). The receptionist insisted that we could have the same price as our Expedia deal if we decided to stay. The room we were given had two beds, I immediately went down to reception and told them we only needed a single room; they said they had no more single rooms open, but again insisted that I could get the same price the single room on Expedia. When I went to checkout, the bill was much higher than I had expected. Our plan was to travel to Manuel Antonio for a few days, then come back to San Jose for a night to catch our flight back home. The concierge insisted that we would be refunded the extra money when we came back as long as we brought our receipt back. They made up some excuse that the extra charges for insurance, just in case something in the room was broken or missing. I was in a rush so I bought it and decided not to argue. When I came back a few days later with the receipt asking for the refund promised to me, they absolutely refused to give it to me. They were lying to me the whole time just to make a quick buck.

The hotel is near the city center, but at night beware because the street its on is a bit shady lined with seedy nightclubs and strip clubs. That being said, it is very noisy at night. There is a lot of noise from the city outside, and the acoustics in the hotel make it so you can hear anyone talking in the hallways, the lobby and people going in and out of their room. The rooms are decent, you standard no frills hotel room: bed, television, bathroom. The rooms do not have air conditioning, which might be a problem, but when we were there the weather was cool at night. "Breakfast" in included, but its horribly disappointing: two pieces of toast and some coffee. You can purchase a hard-boiled egg for $2 extra (which is a scam).

It is really frustrated being blatantly lied to and scammed. The hotel staff is untrustworthy, I would not recommend staying here.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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“WARNING! Do not stay here!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

The room safes are not safe! My friend and l locked our valuables in the room safe after getting the safe key from reception. Alarm bells should have rang then! Went for a walk gone ten minutes and my friends underwater camera was gone. Unhelpful staff including the manger who reminded us that there is only one key, obviously not. Had to be one of the staff, the dodgy concierge, the maid we stumbled on when entering our room. Hell even the manager could be in on it. Youve been WARNED STAY AWAY! Reccomend the Holiday Inn same area reasonably priced.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Inca Real - WORST HOTEL”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

This hotel is the WORST. I can't even say enough bad things about the condition of the room, or the quality of the staff.

First, we got in around 12ish, and they said the room wasn't ready - No problem. We went around the corner for lunch. Came back an hour later, and they said the room STILL wasn't ready - but would be done in another 5 minutes. We wait around an additional 10 minutes, and it's still not done, so we have to leave our luggage, and head out. When we get back two hours later, the pimply front desk kid finally tells us, yes - we can get in to the room..BUT THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER (yes - that means no working bathroom, shower, or sink). We are forced to spend the night with none of the above.

Second, the noise at the hotel is unbearable. It's basically like a hostel, and every slamming door as people come in and out, and chattering voices in the hallway and audible through closed doors. You will not be getting ANY sleep here.

Oh - and it mentions breakfast is included. Considering what they offer ( two pieces of hard toast), and serve yourself coffee and juice - you are better off buying breakfast anywhere else.

Finally - the staff is super shady. We saw a sign at their front desk that they offered a taxi service ( we were also considering taking interbus). When we asked what the price was - he said $20 to the airport ( a discount, since we were staying at the hotel). The morning of our departure, we wanted to leave at 10:30, but the front desk lied about the time (there are NO CLOCKS IN THE ROOM!!?), just to get us out of there early. As we were checking out - I confirmed the price of the taxi would be $20, and the pimply guy said yes. As we are dropped off at the airport, the taxi driver demands $30!!!! Unbeknownst to him, the hotel has LIED ABOUT THE PRICE OF THE CAB!!!!

This place is the worst. I wouldn't recommend anyone to stay here, and also advise hotels.com to take it off their list!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Just a goo location. If you want to rest DONT STAY AT THIS HOTEL”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011
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person found this review helpful

This hotel has a good location: it is near to the main attractions in San Jose, so we could walk to go to the downtown.

I reserved a 3 beds room for 4 people (as the hotel web site shows), and asked for a room far from the stairs and from the front street because the noise. When we arrived to the Inca Real Hotel the manager told us that they gave our room to other guests!!

She gave us two doble rooms for the first night and a 3 beds rooms for the rest of our stay. Any of them were as I asked for, and the noise was so loud that my family and I didn't have a normal sleep.

Rooms do not have a good ventilation system, most of them have a window that goes to an interior patio where other guests use internet, smoke or just talk very loud. They do not have air conditioner, furniture is ok but old, towels are in bad shape and doors do not have a security lock.

If you stay at this hotel do not expect to have a breakfast (bread, coffee and eggs) before 7:45 a.m., so be sure to have something to eat if you decided to take an all day tour that can pick you up at 7:30 a.m.

I don't recommend this hotel for people who want to enjoy the city and rest at night.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Dallas, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Concierge is a thief!!!!! Do not stay here!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2010
2
people found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I checked into the hotel at around 6pm and asked the concierge for directions to the closest movie theater. After we locked the room, the concierge saw us both walk out the door. To my knowledge, he was the only employee working at that time of night. When we got back from the theater at around 10pm, we opened our room and found that our belongings had been rifled through, my wallet was open with all of my credit cards exposed, and we were missing several items. Now we check our bank accounts and credit statements daily, and we've enrolled in Identity Theft Protection, all because of the poor quality service at this hotel. I hope that someone sees this and it prevents the same thing from happening to anyone else.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Avenida 11 entre calle 3 y 5, Barrio Amon, San Jose, Costa Rica
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