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  • Hotel class: 2 of 5
  • Rooms: 36
  • Address: Avenida 9 y Calle 9 San Jose Costa Rica
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Small 3-story Colonial Hotel in residential area, 8 blocks from center of city, situated around an open garden area. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center No Fitness Center No Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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“Excellent Place”

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4 of 5 stars
trzaskos
Michigan
Apr 1, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Hotel Don Carlos is located in the Historical District of San Jose.
We called the hotel to book reservation directly and we found they spoke both english and spanish. This was very helpful since my spanish is lacking to say the least. The people are very helpful at the front desk. They will can call you a taxi upon request, suggest local restaurants, and provide tour info. Very nice.

We stayed two nights in a Dbl. Superior Room which was great. The room was huge and had a good view overlooking the outside dining area. The beds were comfortable but I'd rather have my own pillows. TV, Safe and alarm clock were all nice. (You need to leave a $15 deposit for the safe key) .The bathroom was good size for two people and clean. Hot water worked all the time which is not a given in Costa Rica. (Room #3)

(We also stayed in a standard room which was small and included a very small bathroom. It's nice for a short overnight stay but any longer and I would suggest the superior room for the extra $10/night. Room #14)

Breakfest was included in our rate. $85+tax. Eggs, rice&beans, toast, varoius fresh fruit, coffee, juice,milk and cereal. Tasted good.

The mini pool and hot tub are both how they are descibed on their website, MINI. We did not use either but they look nice as more of a large decorative fountain. The hotel is decorated very nicely and is very clean. They have a large gift shop and a small restaurant. The food is alright there.

Overall the Don Carlos is a great place to stay. Located only a few blocks from downtown it makes a huge difference in the amount of traffic and noise both at night and during the day. We felt safe walking around the couple block area to close restaurants and shops both at night & during the day. Take a taxi at night if you are downtown.

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trzaskos's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 01, 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?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“Glad we chose Don Carlos”

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4 of 5 stars
JillCox
Cambridge, UK
Mar 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful
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This hotel is very conveniently situated in San Jose. It is family owned and has real Costa Rican flavour, with lots of nice touches.
The staff are very helpful and a lot of thought has been put into making the little things that make for a stress free holiday. The breakfasts are good - eaten outside in a pretty courtyard.
We returned again at the end of our stay in Costa Rica and would definitely go back again.

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JillCox's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
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“Nice on the Outside, Questionable inside”

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2 of 5 stars
motravels
California
Mar 12, 2008

The Don Carlos is a pretty hotel on the outside, but the rooms leave much to be desired. We stayed there twice during our trip.

The first room we stayed in was nice but the wall were super thin and you could hear EVERYTHING going on outside.

The second night we stayed in was just weird. It was on the third floor, was setup to house 4 people instead of two, one of the beds being a dirty pull out couch. The bathroom had a sewage problem so smelled really bad. The luxury came in having two rooms and two tv's.

The restaurant left much to be desired. Should have eaten out that day. Not even the gallo pinto was good and that is the most common food in Costa Rica.

All in all an okay hotel, but needs some work

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motravels's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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“Great hotel”

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5 of 5 stars
harpUk
uk
Mar 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

One of the nicest and best value hotels I stayed in during my trip. Can't recommend it highly enough. Staff very helpful and nice, clean, unique, good simple food.

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    • Liked — Value and uniquness
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harpUk's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 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:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Just What We Needed”

Hotel Don Carlos

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4 of 5 stars
djkrun
Chicago
Mar 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Hotel Don Carlos is exactly what we hoped for. We stayed there two nights, at the beginning and end of our week of touring Costa Rica. It is not fancy but is a great place place to stay at the beginning and/or end of your trip to other CR locations. The hotel felt very safe, although we did not venture out into the neighborhood.

The reception desk staff was extremely friendly, although we did not need to ask them for any services. Our room was spacious and clean, with a king sized bed, sofa, desk, ceiling fan, TV, and good bed reading lights. Bathroom was fine. Noise was not a problem.

The first floor bar/restaurant was a pleasant spot to relax, with very low prices. The morning breakfast buffett, in the outside courtyard, is fine.

Altogether, a very pleasant experience.

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djkrun's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
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