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Hotel El Descanso
2 stars

Hotel El Descanso

Avenida 2 Con Calle 22, 22560304, San José 00001, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
See location+506 2256 0304
From
$23
Cheapest

rate per night

7.2
Good
based on 600 reviews
600 reviews

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Overview

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Sabana Park This smoke-free hotel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request. Hotel el Descanso offers 25 accommodations with ceiling fans. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
7.2
Good rating
Based on 600 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Hotel El Descanso

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24hr front desk
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Trash cans

General

  • Window
  • Quiet street view
  • Family rooms
  • City view

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Tour desk
  • 24hr front desk
  • Key access

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Hotel El Descanso

7.2
Good
600 verified ratings
Wonderful
158
Very good
101
Good
122
Okay
82
Fair
58
Mediocre
32
Poor
47

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location and cleanliness, often highlighting the friendly service. However, some guests reported issues with noise levels and room sizes, indicating that certain rooms were cramped or lacked windows, which detracted from their overall experience.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Noise Level3 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
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Wonderful
Lina, Aug 2024
The hotel is located in downtown San Jose and it’s fabulous. It’s close to everything the cathedral, theater , your central market. The staff at the hotel were absolutely fabulous. I can’t say enough good about them. They were wonderful. I definitely recommend them. I think that if you’re gonna be anywhere around San Jose Costa Rica, you might wanna think about staying there at least for a couple ...
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Location

Avenida 2 Con Calle 22, 22560304, San José 00001

What's nearby

  • San Jose Parque Central0.6 mi
  • Melico Salazar Theater0.7 mi
  • Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture0.8 mi
  • Plaza de la Cultura0.8 mi
  • Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica0.8 mi
  • Museo de Oro0.8 mi
  • Templo de la Musica0.9 mi
  • Barrio Amón1 mi
  • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana1 mi
  • Museo del Jade1.1 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art and Design1.1 mi
  • Museo Nacional de Costa Rica1.2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 1:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Hotel El Descanso

Low season

August

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

$24

Average price (weekend night)

$32
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 22% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Hotel El Descanso

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel El Descanso

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel El Descanso, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Hotel El Descanso, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hotel El Descanso was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $32, while the most expensive was $32.
  • How long should you stay at Hotel El Descanso? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Hotel El Descanso

  • Where is Hotel El Descanso located?

    Hotel El Descanso is located at Avenida 2 Con Calle 22, 22560304 in Hospital, 0.5 miles from the center of San José. San Jose Parque Central is the closest landmark to Hotel El Descanso.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel El Descanso?

    Check-in time is 1:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Hotel El Descanso.

  • Does Hotel El Descanso offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel El Descanso offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel El Descanso from the airport?

    Hotel El Descanso is 3.6 miles from San José Tobias Bolanos Intl. Hotel El Descanso is 9 miles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Hotel El Descanso hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Hotel El Descanso in San José and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Hotel El Descanso and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Hotel El Descanso.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city center

0.5 mi

Nearest Airport

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Distance to airport

9.1 mi