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BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown

3.0 of 5
7th Avenue, 6th & 8th Street, San Jose 1849-1002, Costa Rica
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BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown
Ranked #66 of 87 hotels in San Jose
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The hotel is really good and rooms were really clean. Breakfast was good different options to choose and service was great! Location is good if you are a city person. You can walk and get to know the places around. My mother and I went for business but its a nice hotel right in the center of the city if... More

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Portland, Oregon, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We were lost and looking for a hostel that we had already paid for and in a city with very little Spanish we couldn't find it. We were brought to the Best Western by a taxi (miscommunication) and the lady behind the counter could not have been any more helpful. She let us use their internet to find it, and... More

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Geneseo, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Due to a family medical emergency, two of us stayed at the Best Western Downtown in early March. As others have said, the area where the hotel is located is terrible, make no mistake about it. The photo of the hotel is misleading at best. The hotel is in an area of boarded up, abandoned and graffitti-covered buildings, and some... More

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California, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Rooms are fine, mayby a little small. The breakfast is inclued and fine. Free internet and free shuttle from the airport. Staff not too helpul but is ok. LOCATION IS TERRIBLE, walking distance to the center, but you can' t walk. TOO DANGEROUS

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El Castillo, Nicaragua
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

The hotel is nice, and the price is right, breakfast could be better, the bath are the smaller I have seen, we only stayed one night, and decided to rent a taxi for the night, the area were the hotel is locates is not for walking, the weird people own the street there, prostitutes, drug dealers, drunk and thieves. I... More

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Guayaquil
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77 reviews 77 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The area the hotel is located is the worse neighborhood mi mother-in-law (55) was so afraid of staying here that we changed hotel. There are a lot of nightclubs of doubtful legality let´s say, ladies in skimpy clothing and drunks. Too bad for the area, the hotel is accommodating.

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Fort Erie, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We are currently at this hotel. The staff are very nice and accommodating. The area is not very good. My husband was propositioned by a hooker last night on his way to the store. This morning we have been subjected to car sirens going off, loud speakers. I think the guests next door stayed up talking all night. Our room... More

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Halmstad, Sweden
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34 reviews 34 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

I had higher hopes for a Best Western hotel but this wasn't very pleasing. I know that the hotel can't help for the surrounding area, but I would never ever recommend anyone to live here. The area feels so totally unsafe (and the one-page-long don't-do-this-list in the guest pamplet doesn't make it better) but the rooms are ok, they have... More

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Montrouge, France
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I liked the hotel, and appreciated the kindness of the receptionists, the free welcoming drink, the courtesy phone and computers in the lobby. The room was clean and quiet, the bed very comfortable. I did not like the tepid shower, and the overall decoration.

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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Expat on the move again. This was the second leg of my trip heading to the US. I have been using this hotel now for about 7 years off and on. This trip for one night was just a little rough. Over the years I have heard gun fire outside 2 other times. This time.... was very loud, 4 shots.... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western San Jose Downtown Hotel San Jose
Best Western San Jose Downtown Hotel
Best Western San Jose
San Jose Best Western
BEST WESTERN San Jose Downtown Costa Rica
Address: 7th Avenue, 6th & 8th Street, San Jose 1849-1002, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #66 of 87 hotels in San Jose
Price range (per night): S$74 - 104
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in the heart of downtown, this San José, Costa Rica hotel offers easy access to local museums, theatres, restaurants, National Parks, banks, and businesses. At Best Western San José Downtown, guests will find all of the amenities, service and value associated with the Best Western name. At check in, enjoy a complimentary cocktail to kick off a relaxing stay in San José. This Best Western offers 69 well-appointed guest rooms, including non-smoking rooms, each featuring cable satellite television free local calls. Start the day off with a complimentary breakfast and enjoy delicious dinners at the onsite cafeteria. Other hotel amenities include free international calls at lobby an outdoor heated swimming pool, free parking, and guest laundry. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle from airport to Hotel.Families visiting San José will enjoy spending the day at the Children Museum or the Simón Bolivar Zoo. Take a tour of the National Cathedral, the Plaza de la Cultura or the National Museum to get a better understanding of Costa Rican culture.The friendly helpful staff at the Best Western San José Downtown is ready to ensure an enjoyable and memorable stay! ... more   less 
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