$59 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jan 9, 2013 Check-out: Jan 12, 2013

Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

3 stars
Avenue 7th Street 3 and 5, Barrio Amon, San Jose,

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
73 reviews
Great hotel in the right location

Santo Tomas is definitely worth the price. They have a very helpful staff. It is in a great... See full review

  • Sinama
  • Dec 6, 2012
the best of the best

is like been at home,cozy,if you go to c,r you have to stay in there See full review

  • haypeores
  • Oct 17, 2012
Restored coffee plantation home with outdoor pool and open-air dining

A beautifully restored, turn-of-the-century coffee plantation house, the Hotel Santo Tomas offers an intimate guesthouse experience in downtown San Jose. Popular downtown attractions like the National Theater, Simon Bolivar Zoo and the Central Market sit within walking distance of the Hotel Santo Tomas, and the hotel is about 12 miles from the international airport. Guests enjoy free high-speed Internet access in guest rooms and a complimentary buffet breakfast every morning.

Highlights
  • Central downtown location
  • Solar-heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub
  • Parking (fees apply)
  • Complimentary breakfast buffet
  • Free high-speed Internet access in guest rooms
Rooms

With just 20 guest rooms, the Hotel Santo Tomas offers personalized service with a great downtown location. Each room has its own style, and most feature hard wood or tile floors and 14-foot ceilings with ceiling fans. Standard guest rooms come with single queen or double beds, while larger guest rooms are available with pairs of queen-size beds. In-room amenities include free high-speed Internet access, laptop-size room safes, telephones, color cable televisions and hair-dryers.

Features

The intimate downtown guesthouse Hotel Santo Tomas offers a small number of quiet rooms and amenities ideal for travelers looking for affordable accommodations at the city center. The property features a solar heated outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi, as well as a fitness center. Parking is available (fees apply). Guests get a complimentary breakfast each morning, and the Restaurant and Bar El Oasis serves affordable and delicious seafood, steak, and pasta dishes throughout the day. Guests can find free high-speed Internet access in the guest rooms, and other on-site amenities include laundry services, tour arrangements and luggage storage.

Transportation
  • Coca Cola Bus Station (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (11.7 mi/18.9 km)
Attractions
  • Central Market (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Simon Bolivar Zoo (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • National Theater (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • National Museum (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art (2.6 mi/4.1 km)
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens (31 mi/50 km)
Business
  • Free high-speed Internet access

Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown Rooms

Deluxe Room
Room comes with two queen size beds, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.
Superior Room
Room comes with one queen bed, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.
Standard Room
Room comes with one double bed, private bath, phone, cable TV, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer, High Speed Internet, ceiling fan and dresser.

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Reviewer score 3.8 out of 5

Hotel Map

9.9368 -84.0761
Area served
San Jose, Costa Rica
Nearby airports
SJO- Juan Santamaria and Tobias Bolanos.
Area description
Located in Barrio Amon, protected by the national patrimony laws of Costa Rica. Within 4 blocks of eight museums and 4 blocks from the national theater and gold museum -Plaza De La Cultura. Within easy walking distance of all shopping. Easy tour and car rental pickup and drop off.

Nearby points of interest

  • National Theater: 0.3 mi

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Concierge
  • Currency exchange
  • Doctor on call
  • Fitness center
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health club
  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • Wireless internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
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.

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Guest Reviews (73)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Overall score

3.5 / 5
73 out of 73
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
3.4
Value:
4

79% would recommend to a friend.

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5
Sinama
San francisco, California
Dec 6, 2012

Great hotel in the right location

Santo Tomas is definitely worth the price. They have a very helpful staff. It is in a great location and walking distance to everything. I would return there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

4
trevtrev
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 20, 2012

Nice hotel with great service!!!

Very large rooms, close to numerous restaurants, and very pleasant staff who seek to be very helpful!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

5
haypeores
new york
Oct 17, 2012

the best of the best

is like been at home,cozy,if you go to c,r you have to stay in there

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

2
kgcr
miami
Sep 8, 2012

not what was expected!!

Smells very old. Sheets and towels were humid and smelly. Parking was additional cost. Breakfast was ok. Very noisy and traffic is horrible so leave with plenty of time. Will not go again!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
2
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

3
vacations2
LA, California
Sep 6, 2012

very good for the price!

Located right in the middle of all the action, lots of traffic and lots of pedestrias right outside the hotel main door! walking distance to stores, theater, cathedral and shops. Buses and taxis galore so unless you're a local, refrain from driving here unless you're equipped with a heart and nerves of steel!!. Hotel staff super friendly and eager to help, clean rooms and good free breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Coco Brown
Boston, MA
Aug 5, 2012

Stay in San Jose

staff very friendly and helpful. Room was small but very clean. Free breakfast was a plus. small swimming pool, would be good if you have kids. location was great. Easily able to access a taxi.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

store's, shops pretty close to hotel. A plus since the CR bank was a few minutes away from the hotel if you need to exchange pesos into colones.

Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Sister Sis
indianapolis, in.
Jun 24, 2012

Great place to stay

My sister and I stayed for two nights. Everyone was extremely friendly. The rooms were a good size and at very reasonable prices. Breakfast was served with a smile. We ate dinner in the restaurant, the sea bass was wonderful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

4
italiano
elpaso texas
May 31, 2012

hotel locatiob

The hotel is old but very well kept and has a new addition the rooms are big and the location is very near to everything the people working there are extremely nice nice gym and pool and hot tub very quiet at night so you get a good night sleep.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Tita2
Melbourne Australia
May 20, 2012

Good for single traveller on a budget

Hotel Santo Tomas is an easy walk to the centre of San Jose and to museums. The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is worth a visit - the entrance is through a butterfly enclosure. The hotel is very secure, the staff are friendly and the owner is very helpful - important considerations for the solo traveller like me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose Downtown

Reviewer score

2
Ac123
San Jose, CA, USA
Apr 23, 2012

Dorm room feel

Excellent staff, however rooms are old and if you get a room upstairs you will not sleep comfortably as it gets stuffy and there is no ac .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
3
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