Hotel Colonial
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6 Behind La Soledad Cathedral, San Jose 10106 Costa Rica
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We're your perfect hosts for a restful vacation in cozy surroundings, a restored neocolonial building nearly a century old.
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Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Car hire
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Poolside bar
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Rooftop bar
Taxi service
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
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Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Telephone
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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English, Spanish
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Grade: 96 out of 100
58Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
30Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6 Behind La Soledad Cathedral, San Jose 10106 Costa Rica
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Clean & comfortable rooms. Breakfast was lovely & the staff helpful and friendly. Good location to downtown within walking distance to restaurants & bank. We arrived quite late and felt safe checking in.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Silvia Vargas, Director General at Hotel Colonial
Responded 23 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review! We are happy that you had a good time while staying with us.
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We stayed here one night on our landing in SJ because we wanted to see SJ a bit. The hotel is okay, and the food is good. We made the mistake of booking a room on the street side and it was so noisy we couldn't sleep. The room itself was fine and the bed was comfortable, but I would not stay there again. Hotel staff was not terribly helpful.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Stay away from street side rooms. Get one overlooking the pool.
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The room was comfortable and spacious enough, there is no a/c but the it was not that hot and ceiling fan was sufficient. There is no sound mitigation. The surrounding area at rush hours is endless traffic honking and train sounds, although it was quiet overnight. As the units open out into a courtyard/mezzanine you can fully hear all talking from the dining area below or outside your room and its very annoying...there was some voice on a megaphone a few blocks over for hours on end. Bathroom was decent but weak shower. The best part was the cafe/restaurant which had delicious meals and excellent service for dinner. Included breakfast was fairly limited but sufficient for a short stay.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Response from Silvia Vargas, Director General at Hotel Colonial
Responded 5 Dec 2021
Es un gusto saber que en general tuvo una estancia agradable y que disfrutó nuestro restaurante. Lamentamos la situación con el ruido, que es típico de la ciudad.
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Amazing device by David. I wanted a certain cocktail and they didn’t have in the menu, but David didn’t give up and made me a new cocktail of his own invention, even when I told him that is ok .best service and very professional.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Silvia Vargas, Director General at Hotel Colonial
Responded 5 Dec 2021
Nos encanta saber que disfrutaste tu estadía en nuestro hotel, y que fueron atendidos de la mejor manera. Esperamos poder servirle en una próxima oportunidad
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Easy to find : go to the Chinese gateway on Avenida 2, 2nd left and you walk right into the hotel. The city center, all the parks, the museums, the Mercado artisanal, bus stops, it is all just a 5 minutes walk away. Quiet at night, helpful staff and OK breakfast.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Silvia Vargas, Director General at Hotel Colonial
Responded 13 Jan 2021
We aprecciate your review! We are happy that you had a good experience while staying with us. We will keep working on improve our quality.
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My husband asked for a quiet room on the upper floor when we booked it. When we got there, one of unfriendly staff said she was giving us the first floor since my husband asked for. Since we were tired, we didn't argue and stayed on the first floor. Until late night, I could hear all the noise from its dining area. Please make sure you don't want the first floor. When we walked into the room, it was humid and had bad smell. I didn’t even want to sit. The room is small. OK. That's ok that's what we paid for. Breakfast: It was supposed to be served from 7:30. Only one staff worked. Each day whoever served the meal had different rules. Terrible breakfast. Continental breakfast, two pieces of white bread, jam and fruit. Poor. That’s ok it may be that’s what we paid for. Thank God, I stayed only 2 days. It is hard to believe 5 star reviews. Whoever left 5 star review, did you guys really stayed there?…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: First floor rooms can hear everything. It will wake you up from the noise outside. You will hear...
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Response from Silvia Vargas, Director General at Hotel Colonial
Responded 28 Dec 2020
Agradecemos su tiempo en calificar nuestros servicios. Lamentamos que su experiencia no haya sido agradable. Ciertamente estamos en el proceso de acomodarnos con la nueva normalidad, y dado que no habíamos tenido un flujo importante de huéspedes hasta esta semana, estábamos trabajando con poco personal; no obstante, ya hemos corregido esta situación para evitar inconvenientes. Con respecto al desayuno, igualmente estamos encontrando las mejores formas para no afectar el funcionamiento y garantizar la seguridad de todos nuestros huéspedes ante la amenaza del Covid. Lamentamos lo del ruido, por esa razón nuestro restaurante cafetería cierra a las 8 de la noche para evitar molestias en su descanso.
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Stayed here for two nights. The hotel is small and when you try to take a taxi to it the taxi drivers are likely to take you to the much bigger colonial centre. It's right in the centre of town so it's in reach of all the main sites in the city. The staff are friendly and helpful and our room as well as the hotel was clean and fresh. It has a small pool but not big enough for swimming. We had a nice lunch there.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from SilviaVargas, Gerente at Hotel Colonial
Responded 10 Mar 2020
Muchas gracias por dejarnos sus lindos comentarios. Nos motivan a seguir trabajando y dando nuestro mayor esfuerzo. Con respecto a la piscina, efectivamente es pequeña, pero es un extra en la ciudad, pues casi ningún hotel tiene esta opción.
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I will make a quick list of Pros/Cons but before that I have to note that the hotel is smaller than the pictures make it seem like. The breakfast is good and the café is cozy, the swimming pool is depressing, and the views are non-existent. The hotels best strength is it's location, only 2 city blocks from the Jade Museum. Bye far it's worst weakness is it offers no parking, forcing you to park your car 1 to 3 CITY BLOCKS AWAY at a rate of $20 a night! Pros: -Great Location (Close to tourist areas and many restaurants) -Nice Bathroom -Good Breakfast -Café -Secure access -Good rates -Wi Fi included Cons: -No Parking (Adds additional $20 a night to cost AND parking is far away) -No A/C -No views from hotel (Giant wall with barbed wire blocks your view from all the rooms) -Swimming Pool is very small -Hard to find (Does not have big signs that say the name of the hotel) -No elevator…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: Factor in an extra $20 to your stay if you are renting a vehicle.
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Response from SilviaVargas, Gerente at Hotel Colonial
Responded 17 Feb 2020
Thank you for leaving us your review. We are sorry that you have several inconveniences. We do have A/C in some rooms, you just have to ask for it; we don't have in every room because we have a sustanibility policy that tries to reduce unnecesary electrical waste, and also, because San José is a city with a mild temperature all around the year. The parking is in the same block, and the cost is US$14... I am not sure what happened in your case. We do have a sign outside, but are planning on putting some others for a better way to find us. Since we are in the city it is difficult to have great views (and also a big pool, ours is for refreshment). On the other hand, we are happy you find some pros even all the rest.
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I gave the hotel 4 stars because of the location and the service. It is walking distance to the theatre, the market, Chinatown, and many other places. It is also across the street from the fabulous La Esquina restaurant. The woman at the front desk was extremely helpful. She made a reservation for us at the restaurant, got us a taxi to the airport, and answered many questions we had. The rooms are small and there's no a/c, and the bathroom had a leak from the toilet. The chicken sandwich at lunch was good, but we didn't eat care for the breakfast. For one night it's a good place to stay, and the price is cheap.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SilviaVargas, Gerente at Hotel Colonial
Responded 31 Jan 2020
Thank you so much for your review. It helps us to improve our services and motivates us. We are going to check about the leak. About the A/C, San José has a mild weather, and also we have a sustanaibility policy so we try not to use A/C; but all of our rooms have overhead fan.
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Very well locates and friendly staff. Cute patio with a very small pool. We enjoy the location next to downtown, restaurants and museum Water for the showers could have been warmer as the temperature outside was relatively cold
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from SilviaVargas, Gerente at Hotel Colonial
Responded 10 Jan 2020
Muchas gracias por dejarnos su calificación. Es un placer saber que tuvo una buena experiencia mientras se hospedó con nosotros, y seguiremos trabajando para mejorar cada aspecto.
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US$69 - US$91 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
colonial hotel san jose
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of San JoseSan Jose MetroSan Jose
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Colonial
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Colonial?
Nearby attractions include Teatro Nacional Costa Rica (0.4 km), Jade Museum (0.2 km), and Pre-Columbian Gold Museum (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Colonial?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Colonial?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Colonial?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, free breakfast, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Colonial?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Colonial?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tenedor Argentino, La Esquina de Buenos Aires, and Sapore Trattoria.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Colonial?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Hotel Colonial located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of San Jose.
Does Hotel Colonial offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Colonial?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Colonial?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Teatro Nacional Costa Rica (0.4 km), Ruinas de Ujarras (1.4 km), and Chepeteando/ San José a pie (0.5 km).