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Hotel Ambassador

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Sabana Park, Hotel Ambassador provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Crystal, serves breakfast. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Accessible, Ensuite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in San José, Hotel Ambassador is in the city center. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Mercado Central are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 Saprissa Stadium. Visit our San José travel guide
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26th & 28th St. Paseo Colon, San José

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a stadium, residential areas, and mountains in the background.
    Sabana Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A cityscape with a prominent stadium, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercado Central
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station
    12 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Spoon
    13 min walk
  • Subway Paseo Colon
    9 min walk
  • La Parrillita de Pepe
    15 min walk
  • Lubnan
    3 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Ambassador Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

expedia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great old hotel with modern showers

The people running the hotel are great. We had a good breakfast, and very much enjoyed our stay there. They were very helpful with anything we needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAYTRIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , staff is very polite and professional. Especially Manuel many many thanks for your hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great team
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly. Most speak English. Close to some good restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Convenient stay

Basic hotel, it’ll satisfy your need for sleep, shower, breakfast. Has tv and fridge. Air conditioning is very good. Busy area, great for a take-off to explore what downtown San Jose has to offer. If you’re looking for more than the basics, you have to look somewhere else. And pay more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALVARO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ubication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My reservation was a 2 bed and receive only one bed. Bed sheets only one for two persons. Not enough
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar para estadía donde solo necesites un lugar cómodo y a buen precio para dormir, el personal muy amable y atento
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

salvatore

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Struttura datata necessitano ammodernamento delle camere e dei bagni
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Habitación con cosas muy viejas parqueo incomodo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No me gusto. Le falta luz... al parqueo, a la habitación. Un hotel viejo, no han hecho mucho mantenimiento,mobiliario viejo sin renovar. Algo que rescatar la amabilidad del personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jalima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación. Cerca del parque La Sabana y el Estadio Nacional. Opciones de restaurantes y supermercados. Fácil acceso a transporte público.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Varios locales en el vecindario, vacios..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ana Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
En general bien, el personal amable. La conexión de Internet mala y no pude trabajar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Las habitaciones muy limpias y el personal es muy amable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sergia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful. Very handy location with secure underground parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

IVANNIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Modest compared to US facilities but excellent mattresses & water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sympa

Personnel très gentil et accueillant. Les chambres sont propres et font l'affaire pour une nuit. L'hôtel est très facilement accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lost my money I couldn't stay in the hotel, it seems like they stayed in the 70's, the damp ceilings, I felt very claustrophobic in that place, I had to go and pay for another hotel, it is not honest that there are photos that are not real, it did not last 20 minutes in the hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shahnawaz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is really good, clean and friendly customer service, only thing is no pool and traffic noise in the morning could be little annoying!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very accommodating and friendly. They really try to make it a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

José

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Apenas regular

Regular. La ubicación es muy buena. La habitación es muy pequeña, la cama suena mucho aun durmiendo solo. Poca comodidad para reunirse en función de trabajo. El Wifi es muy debiciente.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El area es ruidosa y no hay en el hotel bar o restaurante
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018