Had to find a place for a quick trip in and out of Costa Rica. The staff was wonderful. The rooms were spacious and immaculately clean. There was a welcome letter on the bed from the owner asking to bring any issues to his attention so that he could attend to them. A bottle of wine for enjoyment with two glasses if you so chose. And there offer of taxi service to the airport with their own hotel driver at $21 was 25% less than taxi fare. The neighborhood the hotel is in is residential. People were out biking and walking. Shopping was an easy walk from the hotel and there was a branch of CitiBank near it as well. We will book this hotel again on our next visit to Costa Rica.

On a recent trip to Costa Rica for dental work, I had the opportunity to stay at Luisianna for 10 days. I have mixed feelings from this experience. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful and thoroughly enjoyed them. The room itself was very nice and the extra amenities of free long distance, computer access in the room and the interactive TV, etc. were much appreciated and not found at very many hotels. A huge bonus, especially considering the very reasonable rates.
The reason we picked this facility was because of the swimming pool, so my wife would have something to do while I was at the dentist. This area was the first disappointment. The pool is not heated so is a bit on the fresh side, but even worse was the total lack of lounge chairs to sit beside the pool and enjoy the nice sunny days. In my opinion the pool was also put in the wrong location. It is where the parking lot should be and the parking lot is where the pool should be.
The big disappointment was the restaurant. The quality of food was very mediocre and the prices were quite high for the area. I realize there are some problems because of the lack of diners in any great quantity, but maybe if the prices were more realistic for the type of facility, more people would stay and solve your inventory problems. We ate out at many near by restaurants and had a much higher quality of meal and at a much lower price. Having to buy a whole bottle of wine when you only want a glass is also an ill advised policy. Everyone sells wine by the glass.
Overall, the hotel was quite acceptable and if they could fix their dining facility problems I would have no problem raising my rating.

The staff was friendly, the security was comforting and the price was right! If you need to be in or near the City of San Jose this is your place to stay. The beds are more comfortable than I got at home and the coffee is always fresh.

Soy un costarricense que he utilizado el Hotel Louisiana varias veces para negocios, tanto para mi como para colegas de otros países. Por ello conozco perfectamente el área y las diferentes alternativas en Costa Ríca y he encontrado que es una de las mejores opciones entre PRECIO-CALIDAD que hay...Forgive my English, Im a Costa RIcan who experienced many times Louisiana Hotel on business trips, for myself and fellow foreign colleagues. Therefore I perfectly know the area and Costa Rica's numerous choices, and find out that its one of the best options between QUALITY-PRICE out there in the market.
Es claro que es un pequeño Hotel y en calle secundaria un poco difícil de ubicar, pero eso es precisamente sus ventajas, pues a pesar de estar muy cerca de tiendas restaurantes, oficinas y a 25 minutos de San José, está en la falda de una montaña, en un lugar poco ruidoso y acogedor. La zona es segura, en 10 minutos hay montaña, cines, supermercados, y un gran Mall, en una hora y treinta minutos se pasa de la ciudad a la playa... El hotel es Súper limpio, tal vez una de sus mejores cualidades, habitaciones muy grandes y llama la atención la televisión con internet incorporado y una computadora, también es un gesto bonito una botella de vino tinto, el cual no es muy bueno, pero por los $ 15 que cuesta se deja tomar al final del día sin tener que salir a comprar. La piscina no es muy grande, pero agradable para los niños, un poquito fría (24C Aprox.) pero limpia. Amplio y seguro parqueo frente a las habitaciones. Clearly is a small Hotel on a secundary road, a little hard to find, but thats precisely and advantage, despite to be near of stores, restaurants, offices and 25 minutes from Downtown San Jose, is located at the bottom of a mountain in a non noisy and cozy place. It is a safe area, in 10 minutes you have mountain, movie theaters, Supermarkets, and a Shoping Mall, in an hour and a half, you go from the city to the beach... Hotel is Super Clean, maybe that is one of its best asset, Rooms are big, and the Tv set with internet, and a computer it is something that grab your attention, also there is a nice touch of a red wine bottle, not to fancy, but for $ 15 they charge you, it will do at the end of the day that you dont want to go out to buy anything. Swiming pool is not big, but nice for children, a little bit chilly (24C Aprox), but clear water. Wide and safe parking lot in front of rooms.
SUGGESTIONS More Menu options at restaurant, nice italian food, but maybe at breakfast they need some Costa RIcan food--- A liitle Printer-scaner ready for business, when you need an office to go---- A video camera so people at front desk can see you at the gate, so you dont have to wait long--- A 14:00 hrs. Check out time, so you can have business lunch and still have time to pick-up your stuff and brush your teeth.