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#85 of 123 hotels in San Jose
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  • Rooms: 90
  • Address: Avenida 11 y Calle 3 bis San Jose 1000 Costa Rica
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Traditional Hotel located in downtown San Jose. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Stay Away!”

Clarion Hotel Amon Plaza

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1 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, NY
Aug 16, 2008

We booked a night in this hotel on our way out of Costa Rica after staying on the Pacific Coast. It was rated very well by Fodor´s 2008 guide to Costa Rica. When we arrived, we were extremely dissapointed. It was dark and creepy, and felt like it had not been remodeled since the 1970s. VERY CREEPY- stay away! And if you pick up a Fodor´s guide to Costa Rica, please disregard thier advice!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — nothing at all, it was terrible
    • Disliked — the creepy old and dated decor
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alinajean's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Very Disappointing Stay”

Clarion Hotel Amon Plaza

Apr 27, 2008

I have stayed at the Clarion Amon Plaza several times over the last few years. Although the hotel is not new, the rooms were always clean and comfortable.

I recently returned to the Amon Plaza to find the hotel in a sad state. The rooms that my group were assigned were very worn and dated. The beds were sagging, the floors filthy and the bathrooms full of scum.

I would not return to the Amon Plaza unless it were drastically renovated.

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ColombiaRiz's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: May 22, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Gambling / Casinos, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Sporting event
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“Yech - dark and dingy”

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1 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
Mar 11, 2008

This hotel is sorely in need of a remodel and upgrade of bed linens, carpets, drapes, etc. The shower was very dark and had a loose fan cover hanging over the top of it, with mildew in the corners. Ewwwwwwwwww. Hard bed. Noisy location - we heard gunshots at night. I wouldn't stay here again if they paid me.

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SR22's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 26, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
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“Amon Plaza: Great Basic Hotel for San Jose”

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4 of 5 stars
travelling
Jan 29, 2008

Though ageing a bit, this hotel has a great location, excellent service staff, and value rates. The rooms are clean and for anyone doing business in San Jose, it`s a good choice. They also have an unlimited international calling plan for $20 a day.

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KarenVerna's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Member since: January 29, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
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“Very old world”

Clarion Hotel Amon Plaza

Jan 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed three nights. Convienent and nice. New owners (American hotel group) so more English friendly than before. Good casino and lots of restaurants nearby. Hotel is in the process of taking over and changing restaurant which is good because the food was okay but expensive and all Italian. TV's could use an upgrade but I didn't go to watch TV. Staff was very friendly.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — reminded me of europe and latin america in general. Not plastic US franchise type
    • Disliked — walking distance to downtown. About 10 long blocks, first three UPHILL
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greenflashbb's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: January 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Gambling / Casinos, Business meeting / Event
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Address: Avenida 11 y Calle 3 bis, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica