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Hotel Don Carlos

3.0 star property
Hotel in San José with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Located in Carmen, Hotel Don Carlos offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, coffee shop/cafe and family restaurant Café Amón. Unwind on the sunny terrace or stroll through the garden while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, is home to Hotel Don Carlos. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Simon Bolivar Zoo and Jade Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ave.9, Street 9, San José, San Jose, 1000

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 9 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stiefel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saboreo Restaurante - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Don Carlos

Hotel near Sabana Park
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Don Carlos. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Café Amón, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Don Carlos offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café Amón

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Don Carlos Hotel
Don Carlos San Jose
Hotel Don
Hotel Don Carlos
Hotel Don Carlos San Jose
Hotel Don Carlos Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Don Carlos Hotel
Hotel Don Carlos San José
Hotel Don Carlos Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Don Carlos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Don Carlos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Don Carlos?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Don Carlos?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Don Carlos located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Parque Espana and Casa Amarilla. Morazan Park and Templo de Música are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 12 minutes.

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