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Hotel Ambassador

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Sabana Park

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Exterior
Reception
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Family Suite | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Elevator
Hotel Ambassador, in the heart of Hospital, offers a peaceful stay with continental breakfast and WiFi. The Crystal restaurant serves local flavors, and the bar is perfect for unwinding. Helpful concierge and luggage storage make guests' stays more convenient.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in San José, Hotel Ambassador is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Estadio Nacional.
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26th & 28th St. Paseo Colon, San José

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Theater - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 12 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Soda Mirey's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot de Paris - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Grano de Oro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ambassador

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Hotel Ambassador and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Crystal, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center.
Other perks include:
  • A shopping center shuttle, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crystal

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Ambassador San Jose
Hotel Ambassador San Jose
Hotel Ambassador San José
Ambassador San José
Hotel Ambassador Hotel
Hotel Ambassador San José
Hotel Ambassador Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ambassador pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ambassador?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ambassador?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Ambassador located?

Located in Hospital, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sabana Park, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Precolumbian Gold Museum. Mercado Borbón and Mercado Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 12 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 18 minutes.

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