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Hotel Mona Lisa

Avenida 11 & Calle 3 bis | Barrio Amon, San Jose 10, Costa Rica
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Hotel Mona Lisa
Ranked #15 of 87 hotels in San Jose
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Hats off to all the crew at the Hotel Mona Lisa. This place is an oasis in the hustle/bustle of SJO. The vibe was mellow, the rate was reasonable, the room was pleasant (big, picture window, cold A/C), the staff was incredibly pleasant and service was excellent. This is both family friendly and just perfect for single adults, too. (The... More

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FT MYERS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I had pleasure to stay again for second time in three months at hotel Mona Lisa . The customer service in the hotel from management to bartenders and servers to front desk was excellent! They were all very friendly and extremely helpful for my every need. The rooms are very spacious and clean. Best of all is the hotel's licensed... More

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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

Hotel recently re-opened under the name Mona Lisa. We stayed there on 3 separate occasions and received excellent service: front desk, restaurant and room services. There was water pressure and AC issue in our last stay but the management did everything they could to fix problem and accommodate guests' need. Water pressure was fixed by the time we checked out... More

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Delray Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I've been to Costa Rica many times over the last 10 years. I just returned, I spent 3 nights in San Jose at the Mona Lisa between 4/26-30 . The Mona Lisa is a new hotel that recently opened (formally the Clarion) New owners renovated nicely. Rooms are clean & roomy. Guy Garand manages the place & He's great. Anything... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I have been down in CR over 25 some times in the last 9 years. Always spend a few nights in San Jose coming and going on all the surf trips. This hotel use to be Hotel Clarion Amon Plaza and now has new owners that changed and remodeled the place for the best. They have knocked out the huge... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I went to Costa Rica on vacation, and had to stay in San Jose before my flight home. The original hotel I had booked was a nightmare, and boy was I thrilled when I found Hotel Mona Lisa right down the street. The hotel has security guards 24 hours a day, which made me feel extra safe, as I was... More

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slc
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

For me to write a positive review of any hotel it has to meet a minimum standard. 1 - A very good bed. My room, 310, had the best bed I've slept in while on any vacation, that i can recall. 2 - No critters or bugs in room. My room was clean and no bugs or critters. 3 -... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

What a great find!! Iv heard all the horror stories of hotels in San Jose and was super nerves booking my room here but after reading the reviews I felt this was the best option. My wife and I loved this place!!! Showed up after a long flight to be greeted by the awesome staff, went up to our room... More

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Denver, Colorado
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

I had followed Guy Grand since he left Dunn Inn and decided to stay at Mona Lisa where he now does the marketing for the hotel. The staff is very kind and considerate. Price was really good as I received a special promotional price. As the hotel is still being renovated, as long as you overlook the smaller things, accomodations... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

First stay at the Mona Lisa. This hotel was formerly the Clarion. New owners are doing a complete makeover which is still in process following the reopening in January. One of the best things about this new hotel in San Jose is the staff. Everybody from the receptionists to the bartenders to the maids really make you feel welcome and... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Mona Lisa Costa Rica/San Jose
Address: Avenida 11 & Calle 3 bis | Barrio Amon, San Jose 10, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Hotel Style:
#3 Business Hotels in San Jose
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in historic Barrio Amon, the Hotel Mona Lisa has just completed a multi-million dollar renovation. Its spacious 93 rooms offer our guests a practical luxury unmatched in San Jose. ... more   less 

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