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Hotel La Amistad

Calle 15 Avenida 11, San Jose 1864-1002, Costa Rica
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Hotel La Amistad
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I know of no other place to stay when Im in San Jose.. The staff make me feel like family or an honored quest each time I've visited. My room is always cleaned to my satisfaction Im well fed at a decent price and they will do my laundry free. So Im home when in San Jose thanks to my... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

My wife and I booked this hotel off trip advisor comments.....wish we had not!! Upon arrival we found the bed sheet covered in paint, wafer thin and full of holes like it had been used for a drop cloth whilst painting! Upon reporting this to the front desk, the housekeeper came down to the front desk and loudly complained saying... More

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Tampa, Florida
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

this hotel is a small cozy and very friendly place to lay your head. the staff is very efficient and Carlos and Rudy go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. the amenities alone make it worth the stay. I will always stay here on my visits to San Jose, Costa Rica

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Locust Grove, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Not only is Hotel La Amistad a nice place to stay it has a wonderful restaurant and bar. The chef Jose prepares some wonderful meals and the bartender Jenny will fix you some awesome drinks. Breakfast at La Amistad is amazing too, with fresh fruit, eggs to order, rice and beans, meats and pancakes or french toast along with fresh... More

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Surrey, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This hotel came recommended to us from our son, who wanted to stay here but it was full at that time. So he just took a short tour, and was impressed by the size of rooms, cleanliness and ameneties etc. to make a long story short, we booked a month in advance and booked the penthouse suite. Upon arrival, everything... More

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Denver, CO
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I stayed at La Amistad back in December 2011 and March 2012, and am getting ready to stay again February 2013. The Owner and Staff are excellent - Matt, Rudy, Carlos, Jorge, and staff are all extremely helpful and willing to assist whenever needed. Don and Mike are also awesome as part owners of the newly renovated restaurant! I arrived... More

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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Great place. Excellent service. Not a bad location, short walk to town. Safe area right near the hospital. I have stayed here several times. The owner is grate and very helpful. Staff is great also. Rooms are very clean. Also has a good breakfast and a nice bar area. Very modern place. I will stay here again when I have... More

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Los Angeles, California
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

My friend and I stayed at the hotel in mid-october. I tried out several rooms but the penthouse suites were the nicest. Extremely roomy with nice modern amenities, including a jacuzzi. Of them all, I think room 202 had the best layout and was the most comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the girls working the... More

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San Francisco, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

My husband and I stayed here at various points throughout our 2 week Costa Rican honeymoon in February 2010. The major shuttle services (Grayline and Interbus) pick up from this hotel, and cabs come here often as well, so we stayed for a day or two when we first arrived in Costa Rica, got picked up and went to La... More

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NYC
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

Stayed at this hotel recently and couldn't be more happier. Nice, neat and clean hotel with decent sized rooms/ Free breakfast. Has few english channels. One of the most friendly management team I have ever come across anywhere, very helpful folks. Feels like staying at home. Train noise is minimal towards back of the hotel although light sleeps may have... More

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Additional Information about Hotel La Amistad

Also Known As:
La Amistad Hotel
La Amistad San Jose
Address: Calle 15 Avenida 11, San Jose 1864-1002, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
#7 Romantic Hotels in San Jose
#8 Best Value Hotels in San Jose
#21 Business Hotels in San Jose
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
South Beach Miami meets Costa Rican Culture. Located in Barrio Otoya and Amon, upon entering the Hotel you see the beautiful Art Deco Tile and Marble, surrounded by rich, dark native wood beams and floors. 34 rooms include 6 Penthouse Suites with King beds, 24 jet Jacuzzi tubs and personal dry sauna as well as, another 26 Luxury Rooms with either King or Queen size beds. All rooms have 80 channels of Cable TV with HBO and Cinemax, flat screen TVs, hardwire and wireless internet access, refrigerator, digital safe and luxurious mattresses. You will find these quiet Barrio's are away from the noise and traffic of downtown but still only a short 5 minute walk to all of San Jose's main attractions - The National Theatre, Museums, Shops, Restaurants, Casino's, Nightlife and Exotic Parks. As always free wireless, long distance calls to USA and Canada and laundry. Breakfast included in price. ... more   less 

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