monii

Hello,
We are going down to CR next week and I was trying to decide whether to stay at the Don Carlos hotel ot the Hotel Santo Tomas both in San Jose close to each other. Has anyone stayed at either one? Any suggesstions?

dfarmer

Never stayed at either, but if you do a search of this site you will see that Don Carlos is recommended often and gets great reviews.

Just type in the search for each of these hotels.

snorkelluvn

Last time we were there, we walked past Don Carlos and it was beautiful. Old victorian mansion-type place. Take a taxi to restaurants rather than walking at night.

hopabout

Hi,
I have been to both, and have guests staying at both places. Each have their own lovliness.

My preference is Don Carlos. It is very nice, rooms very nice, lovely gift shop and pretty breakfast and reception area.

Both hotels are about the same walking distance from busy streets. I would say that Don Carlos might be a little quieter, too. Its side street is busy but not as much as the other one.

Santo Thomas did have a small pool or jacuzzi, which is nice, but San Jose is cool and most people don't take time to swim there.....

Another, a few streets out but easy by taxi (and cheap) is Le Bergerac.... I simply love it!

Have a great time!
Hop

shillmac

We are fond of the Don Carlos, particularly its location. Be sure and ask for a quiet room, because some are definitely quieter than others!