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Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola

3.5 of 5
5th Avenue and 5th Street, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Maryland
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41 reviews 41 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here twice in one week, in the beginning and in the end of our trip. Both times the staff was helpful and friendly, the food was good and the rooms were clean and ready for us way before the official check-in time. The pool is a nice feature. The location is convenient if you want to walk around... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The Hotel is nice, the rooms and everything from the start is of 5 stars. I went in early may with my friends to Costa Rica, and Holiday Inn was our first Hotel during a 7 days vacation that we planned to travel around Costa Rica. On the other hand, the location of the Hotel was disappointing, I know this... More

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Woodbridge, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This hotel location is superb and the public areas are nice and comfortable. The business center, though, is in utter disrepair with two broken chairs and computers needing a password to access the Internet. No paper in the printer which requires a trip to the Front Desk to get paper. Two of the computers will not accept the password that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We arrived at the Holiday Inn just before 10am. We were exhausted from our flight! It was about a 35-minute drive from the airport. I didn't think we could check-in that early because on paper, we were informed check-in was at 3pm, but everything went very smoothly! We really truly appreciated that our early check-in went hassle-free! We were able... More

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Paducah, Kentucky
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My friends and I decided to go to Costa Rica over the summer and chose to stay here. Room were great, service was nice and everyone was friendly and spoke perfect english. Carlos, front desk clerk was very helpful finding us local spots and guiding us where we needed to do. This hotel is very well mainted and is right... More

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norman2, Marketing Director at Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola, responded to this review
6 May 2013

We are so glad you enjoyed your visit to San Jose and stayed with us. Our location is great for anyone wanting to experience this vibrant city. Please come see us again soon. Pura Vida! More

Rochester, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This hotel is in a very good location, near the pedestrian area of downtown San Jose. We stayed two nights at the beginning of our vacation and one night after. The hotel is clean. The staff is helpful. The breakfast buffet is very good with custom made eggs. There were three computers in the small business offer. Basically I would... More

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norman2, Marketing Director at Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola, responded to this review
23 April 2013

We are pleased you enjoyed your recent stay at our hotel! Please visit us again soon! Pura Vida! More

Fort Worth, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The staff spoke English. The doormen were very helpful with bags and directions. The housekeeper came twice a day. The room was comfortable. In room coffee maker with Costa Rican coffee. The breakfast buffet had a lot to offer. It is right across from a pretty little park and a few streets away from shopping. Would def stay there again.

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norman2, Marketing Director at Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola, responded to this review
16 April 2013

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you will return soon! Pura Vida! More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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42 reviews 42 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

What can I say again? It is a proven fact that new general manager is turning this hotel around from what it used to be. Excellent service everywhere, restaurant staff on 17 floor, Lobby restaurant, room service, and front door personnel, they all did wonderful during my stay. Area is not family friendly, but good for business as all is... More

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norman2, Marketing Director at Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola, responded to this review
11 April 2013

We are so happy to hear your recent stay with us was a good one! Our General Manager, Mr. Cornelius has implemented a lot of service training for our staff and maintains a high level of expectation for all of us here at the hotel. We hope to see you yet again. Pura Vida! More

Columbus, Ohio
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Very nice hotel, in a great location in San Jose. Remember you are in a spanish speaking colonial city, this is not USA. Great service, very good room. Walk to everything worth seeing in the city. Jade Museum, Gold Museum, National Museum. Artisans market, and the opera house. No need for a rental car right here.Open square in front of... More

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norman2, Marketing Director at Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you for sharing your recent stay with us. We are happy you enjoyed our hotel and the vibrant city of San Jose! Please come visit us again soon. Pura Vida! More

Ham Lake, Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Too bad the city isn't nicer! We were quite surprised at the quality of the hotel after driving thru the litter-strewn streets of San Jose. The lobby is elegant and the rooms are very comfortable. The staff was also very helpful with acting as liason with a Spanish-only-speaking airport shuttle service. As soon as we arrived in our room, the... More

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norman2, Marketing Director at Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown Aurola, responded to this review
22 February 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased you liked our hotel and we are sorry you found our cafeteria restaurant mediocre. We shared your review with our chef and staff in the restaurant as we take all our guest comments seriously and use them to improve. Downtown San Jose is a... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola Hotel San Jose
Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose
San Jose Holiday Inn
Address: 5th Avenue and 5th Street, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #32 of 87 hotels in San Jose
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Experience a relaxing getaway in the heart of Central America at the Holiday Inn ® Hotel San Jose Downtown – Aurola, conveniently nestled in the center of lively San Jose, with panoramic views of the beautiful Central Valley. Conveniently located within walking distance of a variety of local attractions, guests will enjoy superior modern amenities and facilities such as free high speed WIFI access, an on-site business center, large meeting rooms, swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, pub bar, and two restaurants. Discover a hotel where technology and hospitality come together in perfect harmony, where you can stay connected with modern Internet wireless access, and disconnect with a relaxed Costa Rica ambiance and modern luxuries. Whether visiting for a leisure getaway or a business connection, this San Jose hotel offers a peaceful, productive atmosphere where you can get the most out of your San Jose experience.Conveniently located within walking distance of all the best downtown attractions as well as downtown businesses. You will enjoy people watching in Parque Morazan, located just outside our front door. This park features a number of sculptures and monuments which decorate the expanse of urban green, including a beautiful domed structure, known as Templo de Música, or the Temple of Music. ... more   less 
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