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The oldest hotel in San José, located in the National Theater Square, with a historic setting, terrace and bar.
The oldest hotel in San José built in 1930. It has an ideal location on the National Theater Square and a historic setting. It is the most mythical hotel in the city since it has hosted Hollywood stars and JFK. The rooms with a view of the square are the most pleasant. Other hotel services include private parking, a business center and a well-equipped gym. The hotel also has a bar, piano bar, casino, library lounge. The attentive staff is another asset of this charming hotel.
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Great location if you want to have easy access to several “main attractions”(walking distance to National Theater, Jade Museum, etc). You will be grateful for valet parking ($28). Hotel is nice. Very friendly staff!! Pretty rooms. Breakfast buffet is fresh, good variety.
Negatives:
The air freshener they use is overpowering. If you are sensitive to smells (like me), beware. I left w/ a migraine. Beds are FIRM (this could be a positive for some). I would not eat dinner in the hotel restaurant (Cultura 5). Food was good enough (not great), but prices are exorbitant!!! We spent $68 for 1 steak sandwich w/ fries, 1 bowl of soup, 1 cocktail & 2 waters.
in Costa Rica and was surprised by the series of unfortunate experiences. First and foremost, the Wi-Fi was completely non-functional throughout my stay. For the price paid, I expected reliable internet access, especially from a prestigious brand like Hilton.
Furthermore, the staff’s demeanor was unsettling. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt scrutinized, as if every move was being watched with suspicion. This added an unwelcome layer of discomfort to my visit.
Overall, this was a letdown and not at all what I anticipated from Hilton’s reputation. I hope this feedback will be taken seriously and that improvements will be made for future guests.