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Hotel Santo Tomas

AVENUE 7TH STREET 3 AND 5, San Jose, Costa Rica
Hotel Santo Tomas
Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 58 reviews from 3 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 58 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "I would definitly stay again with the understanding that this is not your typical american hotel." source Travelocity

    "We HIGHLY recommend this Hotel and it would be hard to match the hospitality of the staff." source Travelocity

    "It was a great place to meet several of the guests and chat with the friendly staff." source Travelocity

    "It is in the red light area, so leaving after 6pm is NOT recommended." source Travelocity

    "Overall, I would say this hotel is a very good bargain." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "rooms were small but very nice and clean." source Orbitz

    "Pool was fun (and clean) for the children and breakfast was great." source Priceline

    "Money exchange at front desk plus a place to lock stuff up in the spotless room." source Travelocity

    "I was there on August 6 for one night, The room was very clean and the people was very nice and helpful specialy Douglas and also the price was very reasoable." source Travelocity

    "If you are like me and looking for a clean, safe place to put your head after a full day of travel and adventure, then this hotel will satisfy your needs." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "We were impressed with our little Bed & Breakfast and we will be back, if not for San Jose, for the remarkable service and individual attention we received at Hotel Santo Tomas." source Travelocity

    "With the San Tomas you may give up a few conveniences(air-cond&walking around at night); but the friendly helpful staff, good food, and clean everything won us over." source Travelocity

    "Rooms were quiet and clean, service was great, food at the restaurant was excellent, tours available for local travel were top notch." source Travelocity

    "Everyday the maid service came and cleaned my room and there was never any cause for distrust or concern for my property in any way." source Travelocity

    "Friendly staff, congenial owner with everything in a hotel to meet the needs of enjoyable stay, everytime that i visit costa rica." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "The location was walking distance to museums, but unsafe area at night." source Priceline

    "This hotel was in a horrible area." source Priceline

    "Very unsafe neighborhood parked car out front went in to get bags, on returned I interupted two guys breaking into auto." source Travelocity

    "I have always thoroughly enjoyed the staff, location, restuarant and ;old home feel of the Santo Tomas." source Travelocity

    "Beautiful rooms, helpful service, delicious restaurant, cute pool area, very friendly relaxing atmosphere." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "While the original rooms are nice and a great deal, my new balcony room had a wonderful bed, flat screen TV, both wired and wireless internet connection and a great bathroom." source Orbitz

    "Best overall value and experience in town." source Travelocity

    "That put price in line with nicer hotels." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "But once you step into the lobby and are greeted by a very hospitable staff (as well as the owner), you find a very pleasant space with huge rooms and a small private pool." source Priceline

    "The staff were super friendly and great, and the restaurant was great - but this is FAR from the airport and the room smelled like mildew :( I wanted to like it much more than I did." source Travelocity

More information on Hotel Santo Tomas

Hotel Santo Tomas is a beautiful restored turn-of-the-century coffee plantation home with 20 non smoking rooms, which are embellished with King Louie XV furniture, queen size beds, private bathrooms, cable TV with HBO, Cinema, CNN, and +50 channels or more, and telephone. The only San Jose Hotel with outdoors solar heated pool/Jacuzzi. Dine in our open-air restaurant/bar next to our pool area and enjoy fine international and Costa Rican Cuisine, open daily. Amenities: Health club, restaurant, pool, Jacuzzi, High Speed Internet (in-room & common areas), room service and concierge.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Deluxe Room:Room comes with two queen size beds, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.Superior Room:Room comes with one queen bed, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.Standard Room:Room comes with one double bed, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Deluxe Room:Room comes with two queen size beds, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.Superior Room:Room comes with one queen bed, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.Standard Room:Room comes with one double bed, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.

Directions

Located in Barrio Amon, protected by the national patrimony laws of Costa Rica. Within 4 blocks of eight museums and 4 blocks from the national theater and gold museum -Plaza De La Cultura. Within easy walking distance of all shopping. Easy tour and car rental pickup and drop off.

Area

San Jose, Costa Rica

Attractions

National Zoo .3 Miles / .5 Kilometers Gold Museum .4 Miles / .6 Kilometers National Theatre .4 Miles / .6 Kilometers National Museum .6 Miles / 1 Kilometer

Dining

El Oasis/EclecticRestaurant with poolside open air setting.

Information by Orbitz

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