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Hotel Don Carlos
At a Glance
- good value
- good place to meet kindred spirits
Pros
- some noise in interior rooms
- some reports of long waits in restaurant
Cons
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Hotel Don Carlos Review
One of the city's first guesthouses (technically it's three houses), this is the kind of place where you'll meet fellow travelers and swap stories about what you've seen out-country. The Don Carlos has been in the same family for four generations, and the spirit of Carlos Bálser, the hotel's Liechtenstein-born founder—painter, geologist, archaeologist, and general jack-of-all-trades—lives on. Most rooms in the rambling old coffee-baron house have ceiling fans and big windows. Those in the colonial wwing have a bit more personality, and several newer rooms on the third floor have views of the Irazú and Barva volcanoes. Orchids and pre-Columbian statues adorn the abundant public areas, and the 272-tile mural in the lobby depicts the history of San José. The Don Carlos is a favorite among Fodors.com forums users.
- Address: C. 9 and Avda. 9, San José, 10101 | Map It
- Phone: 2221-6707; 866/675-9259 in North America
- Website: www.doncarloshotel.com
- Location: North and East of Downtown
Contact Information
- 33 rooms, 31 with bath.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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