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Aranjuez Hotel: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $34 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 based on 54 reviews 54 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 123 hotels in San Jose
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  • Rooms: 30
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Costarrican typical house - City, business & shopping district. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Calle 19, Avenida 11 y 13
San Jose 2070
Costa Rica

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Reviews of Aranjuez Hotel

( 11-15 of 54 )
“Rude staff”

Aranjuez Hotel

May 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We were very excited to begin our honeymoon at this hotel, since the grounds looked pretty and the place looked very unique.

Let's start by saying that the free wireless internet access and breakfast are wonderful. We were very pleased with this. And the hotel is beautiful and charming. Unique, and met our expectations.

The staff gave us a key for our room, which broke as soon as we put it in the lock. Upon giving it back to the front desk, the first thing the man said was that we would have to pay for it. Never mind apologizing for the inconvenience. He was extremely rude and hostile, almost suspicious, like we broke it on purpose!!

Upon paying for the room, he had no change and insisted we pay by $ and not credit- even though we had to make that silly fax reservation by credit. The one they stated they never got, even though they gave it to us upon check-in.

The walls are paper thin. I mean, we could hear our neighbor taking a leak. And the traffic noise!! Not restful. We also went on a hunt to look for supper and walked about 15 frightening blocks only to realize there is NOTHING around. And the neighborhood is an armpit. We went by an area where the sidewalk was covered in hypodermic needles.

Basically, all this could have been overlooked had the staff not been so rude/suspicious with us.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The gardens, free internet, safe in room
    • Disliked — location, rude staff, thin walls
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
oodles_jd's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: June 24, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic 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:
Sporting event
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“Nice City Hotel”

Aranjuez Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Yeovil, somerset
May 16, 2008

Really nice Hotel in downtown area of San Jose. Free Internet and local calls! and Great Breakfast!!

Would definatly stay again!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Breakfast and the free internet Access
    • Disliked — Rooms were a bit tired
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
laurac65's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 15, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 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?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“Best Breakfast Ever”

Aranjuez Hotel

May 3, 2008

Excellent Breakfast - fresh fruit, eggs, coffee, pastries!

and you cant beat the price!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
julesiToronto's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2007
Member since: May 03, 2008
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“You have to try this place”

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5 of 5 stars
New York, NY
Apr 8, 2008

I got this recommendation from the 2008 edition of Frommer's and was not sure what to expect from their "Best budget option". This place is wonderful. Its tough to find, especially if you're driving yourself, and the sign in the front is easily missed but once inside, you'll feel at home immediately.

The front desk staff are great, and I heard them speak at least 4 languages (French, spanish, english and possibly german?). There is coffee set up all around the cozy converted home which is really good. The rooms are small, but more than adequate and the bathrooms were clean. the bed was a bit tough but still sleepable.

There is a beautiful garden outside where they serve an unbelievable breakfast buffet (included in my $40/night charge). There is nothing better than waking up to good strong coffee with birds and flowers all around you. It seems like its a little far from "downtown" san jose but its really only a $1-$2 cab ride which takes about 3 minutes. Its much nicer than staying in downtonw where the smog and fumes can be a little overwhelming - and coming from a NYC girl, that says a lot.

I would definitely recommend this place, and I can guarantee we will be back. Its the best $40 deal i've ever seen.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The garden and the coffee
    • Disliked — bed was a little tough
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
amarman's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: June 20, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Other
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“Book it. Now!”

Aranjuez Hotel

Mar 12, 2008

Great hotel! You won't be disappointed. Stayed here as final night in trip through Nicaragua to Costa Rica. Arrived late evening and was pleased with clean room and friendly desk staff. Cable TV, piping hot shower. But the best surprise was next morning: the buffet breakfast! Omelettes, cream puffs, cheese cake, fresh juices, fresh fruit...and on and on. Breakfast alone is worth staying here.

Funky oasis courtyards in the middle of this rambling funky-but-well-appointed hotel was a nice escape from the pleasant safe working class neighborhood. Short ten minute walk to the Mercado Artistica - THE place for last minute great deal souvenir shopping.

Aranjuez Hotel- Go for it!

PS...if getting there from Coca Coca bus terminal will be about 1200 colones ($2.40) in a metered tagged official red taxi. DO NOT catch a ride from unmarked vigilante "taxi" drivers - first offer off the bus was 5000 colones ($10)...then 4000 ($8)..then 2000 ($4) from another guy...still robbery!

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ArchInYork's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 13, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children
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Calle 19, Avenida 11 y 13, San Jose 2070, Costa Rica