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BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown

2.5 of 5
7th Avenue, 6th & 8th Street, San Jose 1849-1002, Costa Rica
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BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown
Ranked #60 of 80 hotels in San Jose
2.5 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
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2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

Were only there for one night. Daytime you'll be safe. Nite time, unless you've got good street smart skills, then take a cab to when you go out for dinner. $65 a nite. The hotel itself is great! Hotel staff's friendly and restaurant/pool are yummy and clean. Free full breakfast included. Hotel's not in the best spot, but everything's within... More

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Stockholm, Sverige
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is a hotel just to stay in while passing San José, The area is nothing to walk around in during night time. The 10 minutes walk to the central parts of the city, but avoid walking here after dark. The hotel itself is ok and offers what you might need for a night. But the free transfer to and... More

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Oslo, Norway
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

San Jose is a stressed city. And we think this hotel is an oasis in the city. It is not expensive at all. The employers of this hotel knows the meaning of service. Nice rooms, Nice bathrooms with bathtubs. Perfect pool. Very good place to relax! More

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GrupoMartaHotels2, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Dear traveler, We truly appreciate your kind comments about the hotel and the services. We will share your words with our staff which will make them very happy. We truly look forward to seeing you again soon! Kind regards, More

Berlin, Germany
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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people found this review helpful

Breakfast is terrible and tables and counters are dirty. To eat you can choose between eggs, rice&beans, plain bread, banana, crappy flakes. Horrible, there isn´t even milk for coffee. Tea is a forgettable experience. Coffee is just average (and we are in Costa Rica!). Breakfast was a big no-no! Location is the worst. Forget it, my clients and even the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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We stayed January 2012 for one night. Area not really too safe to go out and about at night, so ate at hotel. Access to rooms via external walkways, rooms clean and facilities were fine. Breakfast served on paper/plastic bowls & plates not very nice really! Decided to stay more central when we travelled via San Jose before leaving costa... More

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GrupoMartaHotels2, Public Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Dear traveler: We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your feedback related to your recent stay. We will be taking your recommendations into consideration. Kind regards More

Belo Horizonte, MG
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Besides having to change room 3 times because of problems with the safe, the shower and the list goes on, this Hotel is located in the worst area of San José, in the red district of the city, very dangerous and scary once you step out of the door. The rooms were unconfortable, the carpet made them smell bad in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Poor service, the staff are,,, ehh, location is not that bad as some people say, its located in the downtown area and is not clean. But it is safe More

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GrupoMartaHotels2, Public Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Dear guest: We want to thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences encountered during your stay and rest assured that our staff is working diligently to overcome any opportunities presented. Once again, We do apologize. Kind Regards, More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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The hotel is ok. The staff is friendly and helpful. Unfortunately there's nothing that can be done about the location. It's in a very rough part of town. Lots of drugs, drunks, sleazy bars, hookers, and desperate homeless people. It's dirty, dark, and buildings are falling apart. You might walk out in the daytime if you are a man, but... More

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GrupoMartaHotels2, Public Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Dear traveler, On behalf of the Best Western San José Downtown we want to thank you for your constructive feedback about the hotel and staff. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences encountered during your stay. We assure you that we are working hard on this issue. Regards, More

Durango, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived in Costa Rica at night at found out the shuttle from the airport is non-existent. We told our cab driver the address of the hotel. We was visibly worried. As we neared the hotel, the neighborhood became worse. The cab driver locked the doors. We asked the cab driver about the neighborhood and he said it is the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

If it's the free shuttle you're interested in, don't bother with this place. They don't offer it anymore, which I didn't know when I arrived since they were still advertising it on their website. It sold me on the place and I wasn't happy when I had to pay a $20 cab from the airport, but after asking to speak... More

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Address: 7th Avenue, 6th & 8th Street, San Jose 1849-1002, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM188 - 251

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