Hotel Europa and Casino
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Hotel Overview
Great service, friendly staff.
I have stayed at this hotel a few times and overall had good experiences. It is an older building...
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AlexanderG
- May 10, 2013
Great central location
Excellent staff , great central location to exes museums , the city etcetera .
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Alexander h
- Mar 19, 2013
The Hotel Europa within walking distance to the National Theater of Costa Rica, the Plaza de la Cultura, museums, shops, bars, restaurants, and night life will make your stay a great and affordable experience.Built in 1911 the famous and renovated hotel Europa is the oldest hotel in San Jose, offering to the hotel guests nearly a century of experience in the field of hospitality and personalized service.
The hotel offers a Coffee Shop - Restaurant with great typical lunch buffet for less, a bar Lounge and Casino.
Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, conference/meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, event catering, and business services. The hotel is looking forward to welcoming you in the hotel. The hotel wish you a great stay with the hotel and encourage you to ask the hotel friendly team members at the front desk for anything you would need. The hotel is delighted about taking care of your needs and also to guide you for a pleasant stay in San Jose. The hotel offers high-speed internet access in all of the guest rooms and the hotel hope you will stay connected with the hotel in the future.
The comfortable 70 guestrooms feature air conditioning, televisions with cable channels, wireless Internet access, and provide desks, in-room safes, and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms offer quality showers, large mirrors, and hair dryers. In the hotel Europa you'll find the following features and amenities Hotel Facilities: Business center, Casino, Swimming Pool, Meeting rooms, Private car Parking, Lobby, Bar & Restaurant with lunch buffet, Non-smoking rooms, Game room. Hotel Services: Wireless internet in public areas, Air Conditioning, TV, Telephone with direct line to exterior, Safe box, Electronic Key Card, Audio-visual equipment, Automatic wake up service, Laundry and ironing service, Multilingual Staff, 24h Reception, Rent a Car, City Tours & Tours assistance, Taxi Calls, Medical Service.
Hotel Europa and Casino Rooms
- Standard Single or Double Room
- Standard Single or Double Room offers 1 queen or 2 queen beds with air conditioning, alarm clock, balcony / terrace, cable / color TV, disabled facilities, en-suite / private bathroom, hairdryer, internet access, laundry service, room service, safe in room and telephone.
Amenities
- FREE buffet breakfast
- FREE internet
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Casino
- Night club
- Game room
- Dining
- FREE buffet breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Doctor on call
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- FREE internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Nearby airports
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
- Area description
- Hotel Europa is located in the heart of the city of San Jose between national monuments, historical landmarks, squares, parks, museums, shops and pedestrian streets. San Jose sits in the center of the country in the Central Valley and is surrounded by gorgeous untouched cloud forests. Serving as a hub to the rest of the country, San Jose is the perfect place to use as a base camp to tour Costa Rica. San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. Here, you can find wonderful museums, bars, restaurants, shopping centers, colorful markets and a fast paced nightlife. Downtown San Jose is the busiest part of town. A maze of streets and avenues, here you can find most of the city's attractions.
Nearby points of interest
- National Theater: 1.3 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1300
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (13)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Europa and Casino
- All travelers (13) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (3) 3.7 / 5
- Families (1) 4 / 5
- Friends (1) 3 / 5
- Singles (7) 3.3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Chukee
Nothing special
Staff is dressed nice- but needs training for service- some staff it seems to be an effort to do the job- others lack the basic hospitality skills - smile,attention to customers needs etc. The owners children get more attention than the hotel guests- the security/ doorman are very nice- if you speak spanish- need to watch yourself outside though. If you are comfortable with the Spanish language -it is ok but not very English friendly.Lunch buffet at hotel draws alot of locals- avoid any meats(steak/pork) very tough- stay with chicken or fish- expect to wait for service-(SLOW) it is Costa Rica- and paperwork is mandatory!-- A simple deposit in a bank will take you 30-40 miniutes!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The local Colombian bakeries(Panderia)- good food ,reasonable prices, staff helpful---point and number of fingers- -- easy- breakfast ,lunch or diner.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Puzzled by it all
Hotel casino with pool for a week?
The Casino portion of the lobby was about 50% about half the machines we not functioning. The outdoor pool was completely enclosed and left unkept for months. The water was green so there was essentially no pool..; a year ago I stayed in a different place nearby that was delightful. Goes to show not to choose the cheapest deal. It would not cost that much for them to replace the worn out toilet seats.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Cabs are plentiful, however very few drivers speak English. Be sure they understand where you want to go or find another cab driver to avoid going off in the wrong direction then in circles.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jupdog
Great place to stay for doing day trips.
Stayed three days at this Hotel, is the third time I have stayed here. I think it is the staff that keeps bringing me back. The office staff is just the best and will try to meet all of your needs. I did like one of the changes to the restaurant area. They now have a buffett type breakfast which I like better as you can wait on yourself. They will make you eggs just the way you want them. Over all I would rate them a three only because some of the rooms could use updating. But the staff makes up for this in service. We left everyday for sightseeing and always came back late.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very short walk to the walking area that is closed off to traffic. you can walk down to the Mercado where all of the good are sold to the locals, a must see. There are plenty of others thing along the way, museums and such.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
johntraveller
Adequate, but not great
This hotel is well located in the middle of San Jose, which is also its detriment, because San Jose is far from a pleasant place to visit. The hotel has some charm to it and the staff was quite accommodating. The hotel, though, is dated and could really use a face lift, particularly in replacing carpeting which is well stained and used. But, you get what you pay for and other than the dowdiness, it does provide value for money.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is a KFC and several other chicken places close to the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DaveAZ5
Good location...average hotel.
Large room. AC remote was missing back, and had bad batteries. Wireless spotty to bad. Staff was hit and miss for helpfulness. Free breakfast not bad. Buffet dinner very bland. Safe in room, but no key available...ha! All in all, you get what you pay for. Budget hotel...stayable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mr Sunshine
Pura Vida
Better than I expected! However, as usual in Tico Landia, the elevator was inoperable, and the hot water sporadic. But, for the price it was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AlexanderG
Central location; great staff.
I visit San Jose at least once a year and Hotel Europa has been the hotel I have stayed for the past three years. I love the centralized location and the staff is very helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ns2012
Functional hotel
Functional hotel, very basic but good value in downtown sj
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Arturo Papo
the location of the hotel is not bad, very transitable streets.
The staff of the hotel very helpful and "agradables". All the breakfast good. The location of the hotel is near all the visitors sites, like the churchs, the museum, the markets, the stores.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Near the hotel are the stores, the market, are the banks, the churchs.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Alexander h
Excellent stay for the price
Excellent stay and location centrally , easy to get around , breakfast a OK , staff great , value OK .
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
