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About the Hotel

7Th Avenue, Between 3Rd And 5Th Street, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
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Located only 550 metres from the traditional Simon Bolivar Zoo, the 3-star Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property San Jose offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service. Featuring baggage storage, this San Jose hotel is not far from Borbon Central Market.

Location

The centre of San Jose can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The Santa Teresa neighborhood is approximately 1 km from the Santo Tomas San Jose, which is also situated a mere 6 minutes' stroll from Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.

You can easily find the González Viquez in proximity to the hotel.

The accommodation is within 10 minutes' walk of Parada Aurola Holiday Inn bus stop.

Rooms

This San Jose hotel has 25 rooms, some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and have self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment. A separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets, are also included in the bathrooms. Certain rooms overlook the mountain.

Eat & Drink

You can dine at Marisqueria Marisco Vivo, in close proximity to the Santo Tomas.

Leisure & Business

The property has a summer terrace, water slides, and a picnic area, and there are a solarium, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi on site.

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Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Economy Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Deluxe Queen Suite
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Water slides

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa lounge
  • Solarium
  • Jacuzzi
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property Location

7Th Avenue, Between 3Rd And 5Th Street, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
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7Th Avenue, Between 3Rd And 5Th Street, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
Nearby
Museum
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
1600 ft
Theatre
National Theatre of Costa Rica
2000 ft
Zoo
Simon Bolivar Zoo
1700 ft
Square
Plaza de La Cultura
1600 ft
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
800 ft
Gallery
Galeria Namu
400 ft
Avenidas 3 y 5
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
1900 ft
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
600 ft
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
600 ft
Square
Plaza de las Artes
1200 ft
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
1500 ft
Square
Plaza de la Libertad Electoral
1900 ft
Park
Gral Francisco Morazan
3600 ft
Church
Metropolitan Church
1300 ft
Restaurants
Cafe Rojo
300 ft
Avenida 7 Con Calle 3 De la Alianza Francesa
Poas Bar and restaurant
100 ft
Avenida 7
Pops
1600 ft
San jose
De Aca
600 ft
Calle 3A entre Avenida 9 y 11
Restaurante Criollita Amon
600 ft
Barrio Amon frente al Invu
Changuiche
1000 ft
Av. Central
Kashe Cafe Gourmet
1400 ft
Avenida 1
Pan y Cafe Granier
1300 ft
Calle 2 Between Ave. Central and Ave. 1
Cafe More
1700 ft
Calle 1 Entre Avs 0 y 1
Don Juanito
1800 ft
Avenida 1 75 mts este de Correos de Costa Rica
La Tortilleria
1900 ft
Avenue 20
La Oliva Verde
1800 ft
Barrio de San Francisco
Getting around
City Centre
San Jose (San Jose)8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)15 min  ·  6.2 mi
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)29 min  ·  11.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of rooms:
25

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 490 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.1/10
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
8.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 1160 reviews
4.5/5
based on 722 reviews
8.2/10
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