from 2 sources
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"Neighborhood would seem a bit rough, at the beginning, but so close to the city center, about 4 blocks away,never had any problems, that you could walk virtually to most sites, (as you head out the front door, go left), staff very helpful and acomodating, security was good, front door personal, will flag down a taxi if needed, (recommended, at night) restaurant was good for simple tasty quick meals." — source Travelocity
"I recommend to do it by midday or early in the afternoon when the sun is high and become hot so you can not feel to freezing the water in the pool." — source Travelocity
"The good: the hotel is the same as your average BW in the US, the staff was very helpful and security was tight." — source Travelocity
"This is a great hotel in the heart of the city." — source Travelocity
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"This is our second time at this hotel,it may not be the best location for everyone but we really like staying downtown and being close to everything,the hotel offers free international calls and internet and free hot breakfast, the staff is wonderful, the rooms are clean,the security is good, we just enjoy walking to the shopping center daily, we have lunch and just mingle with the locals." — source Orbitz
"the hotel service was exceptional,the rooms were very clean and well kept." — source Orbitz
"Very nice rooms, clean with good amenities, room safes, very friendly, helpful staff." — source Travelocity
"Hotel very basic but clean." — source Travelocity
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"excellent service and good location if you want to walk downtown and experience the city cultural events and people." — source Orbitz
"Another thing the friendly staff in the cafeteria." — source Travelocity
"The people at the hotel did everything to make me feel comfortable and they even had a taxi service to take me wherever I wanted to go. I didnt use the service because Im a loner and a rebel." — source Travelocity
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"The hotel is the only nice thing in the immediate area. You will be within walking distance of everyday street life in San Jose with all the frills." — source Travelocity
"But from a person who grew up in the ghetto, I'd have to say this neighborhood makes the ghetto look like DisneyLand." — source Travelocity
"The surronding area was terrible I watched people smoking crack less than a block from the hotel." — source Travelocity
"the surrounding area was a little rough, but the staff at the hotel was great, will return." — source Travelocity
"\nThe neighborhood was not the best, we thought we heard gun shots one night." — source Travelocity
More information on Best Western San Jose Downtown
This hotel is located downtown; only steps away from the country's major banks, theaters, museums, and shops. Surrounding attractions include the Children's Museum, the Central Park, the Gold Museum, the Simon Bolivar Zoo, and the National Theater. While visiting the lodge, enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail at its lobby, have a fulfilling breakfast at Los Helechos restaurant, or take a good swim in its heated outdoor pool. In terms of comfort, you may take advantage of various services and amenities, including: cable television, A/C, bathtubs, in-room work space, safety deposit boxes, travel agency, multilingual staff, foreign currency exchange, free parking, 24-hour security, and doctor on-call. Plus, non-smoking rooms are available. HOTELS AMENITIES: Pool Free Breakfast Airport shuttle Free Parking Restaurant Wireless Internet
Check-in Time:
1400Check-out Time:
1200Total Rooms:
Standard:The room offers 1 King bed or 1 Twin bed and 1 Double bed with A/C, cable TV, alarm clock, desk, voice mail, coffee maker, telephone, free local calls, private bathroom, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, in-room safe, non-smoking rooms, wake-up calls, rollaway beds, cribs available.Total Floors:
5 floors.Rooms:
Standard:The room offers 1 King bed or 1 Twin bed and 1 Double bed with A/C, cable TV, alarm clock, desk, voice mail, coffee maker, telephone, free local calls, private bathroom, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, in-room safe, non-smoking rooms, wake-up calls, rollaway beds, cribs available.Cancellation Policy
24 hrs Apr-Nov; 48 hrs Dec-Mar
Directions
National Theater (10 CR blocks), Melico Salazar Popular Theater (8 CR blocks), An array of small theaters, National Museum (17 CR blocks), Fruit Market (across the street), Central Market (3 CR blocks).
Area
San Jose, Downtown
Pets
False
Attractions
Gold Museum 8 Blocks Jade Museum 9 Blocks National Theatre 9 Blocks Simon Bolivar Zoo 9 Blocks Art Museum 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers El Pueblo Mall 0.5 Mile/ 1 Kilometer San Pedro Mall 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers National Museum 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers
Dining
Restaurant Los HelechosOffers a la carte selections of Costa Rican cuisine. Serves breakfast,lunch, and dinner. Open from early morning to evening.
Information by OrbitzCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $79

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