Avenida 2 con calle 22, 22560304, San José, San José, 10103
What's nearby
Sabana Park - 15 min walk
Central Park - 15 min walk
National Theater - 18 min walk
National Museum of Costa Rica - 4 min drive
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 18 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 24 min drive
San Jose Cemetery Station - 14 min walk
San Jose Contraloria Station - 20 min walk
San Jose Pacific Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Crokante - 6 min walk
Cafetería Merayo - 6 min walk
Le Bistrot de Paris - 4 min walk
Momo Café - 6 min walk
Lubnan - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel el Descanso
Hotel el Descanso puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
Languages
Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
17 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel el Descanso Hotel
Hotel el Descanso San José
Hotel el Descanso Hotel San José
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel el Descanso?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel el Descanso?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel el Descanso.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel el Descanso?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel el Descanso?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (20-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel el Descanso like?
Hotel el Descanso is a short 15-minute walk from Sabana Park and 9 minutes' walk from Parque La Sabana.
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
The staff was great. Rooms are very basic but sufficient. The hotel is located close to the downtown area. The neighborhood is safe but looks dumpy and is noisy. Ear plugs help. There are lots of homeless. Overall, this hotel is a good value. There is a lot of food options. Again, the neighborhood will look scary but its actually very safe.
Bradford Chester
Bradford Chester, 7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Marco Wilyer
Marco Wilyer, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Great place to stay
This hotel is perfect for a traveler who wants to explore downtown San Jose. I highly recommend this hotel. The people were fabulous. The area really wasn’t bad at all and you can walk to downtown. It’s central market just about where you wanted to go so I definitely recommend it. Awesome hotel.
Lina
Lina, 16-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Goran
Goran, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 20, 2024
Very very small room too many stairs to get to the room and really near near stairs and very very small bathroom everything's really small I won't stay in a place no more
Nohemias
Nohemias, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 14, 2024
It was okay for the $.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 15, 2024
Rooms provide no privacy. Anyone can hear even if you fart. Bed sheets must be replaced [they are washed, but maybe because they're old]. No A/C. And once again, no privacy.
Gustavo A Murillo
Gustavo A Murillo, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 25, 2024
Cockroach party. Literally felt like I had to beg for room service, towels, toilet paper, garbage changes etc. we literally got in trouble for TALKING the room at late hours. The walls are extremely paper thin. And there is a “window” that faces towards the hallway in the bathroom so all noise carries throughout the building. There is no AC. The worst part of it all was I felt like I was being scammed because when my guest would come visit, one of the staff would charge 5,000 colones and some wouldn’t. So I wasn’t sure if the money was getting pocketed. The hotel is very close to San Jose central market and all the hot spots. But it is located on a weird one way corner that a lot of Ubers have difficulty picking up from therefore they would cancel a lot and no near by taxis :(.
giovanna
giovanna, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 5, 2024
Allen
Allen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 10, 2024
No English speaking channels on the TV
The MTS did not work… frustrating
Good clean economical room
With private bath.
I like the location, halfway between the cathedral and Sabana park.
There's always someone at the front desk.
The gate is locked, so you ring a bell for someone to open it. Feels safe.
I arrived at midnight, and was able to get into my room.
I had some problem with an ATM machine, and one lady at the front desk helped me to call the bank.
Fan works, but very noisy.
Pretty good wifi.
Now the negative: no place to hang anything. No cups. Street noise and the door bell are not good for light sleepers. Thin curtain.
Overall, worth the price.
Zhong
Zhong, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2024
Jose V
Jose V, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2023
Not really worth it considering the price
Yipeng
Yipeng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 29, 2023
I reserved 2 months before and text them 3 days before to ask about the check in because my flight arrived at 12 am and they answered that there is not problem but when we arrived at midnight under the rain the said: no reservations and no room available, then we had to paid a taxi to another hotel.
Delia
Delia, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 29, 2023
Este hotel puede mejorar en cuanto a las condiciones de la propiedad, yo me hospede en la 307 y todas las paredes estaban sucias, el baño olía a cloaca, tenía un agujero la pared frente a la cama, en fin muchos detalles, pero el lado positivo es que su personal es muy amable y educado.
Francisco
Francisco, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 24, 2023
Great Place to Stay on a Budget
It is a great place for the price. We stayed there in a pinch when our travel plans didn't go as planned. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The rooms are a bit small, but that's fine if you're just looking for someplace clean to rest for the night on a budget. Also, the two restaurants on the first floor had very good food and great service.
Hadria
Hadria, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 19, 2023
MD ABUL
MD ABUL, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2023
The staff were really nice and helped me out but the rooms were really small. The price was very reasonable.
justin
justin, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 9, 2024
JUANA
JUANA, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 8, 2024
Terrible
Horrible, el hotel muy viejo, súper austero, los baños todos tenían techo de plástico, hoyos en el techo, muchas cucarachas, las camas son esponjas y súper incómodas! Cero recomendable.
JUANA
JUANA, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2024
Descripción real
Está bien. El personal está muy amable. Hagan lo posible para hacerme sentir conforte. En realidad, recomendaría el lugar a otra persona, pero con una advertencia de que la recepción está en el segundo. Al salir y entrar tiene que tocar timbre y esperar que le abra a caso que la señorita no está a su escritorio. También, uno puede comprar el desayuno por 2 colones si pagan a la recepción. No es una queja. No tendré ningún problema regresar allá.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 30, 2024
シャワーが冷たい
Shigeru
Shigeru, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2024
Geen fijn bed
Buiten het gebied van restaurants en bars. ‘s Nachts 3 keer wakker geworden van een alarm. Het is is hard met een dikke plastic matrasbeschermer.